News & Voices
See the evolving global geopolitical landscape through our lens and uncover the forces transforming the world around us
Why ‘Unicorn 2.0’ is now all about survival, not valuation
India’s startup ecosystem is shifting from valuation hype to sustainable growth, prioritising profitability, efficiency, and long-term global competitiveness over rapid expansion
Iran-Israel war triggers 60% air traffic fall, chokes global growth
War-led airspace closures cripple Middle East aviation, dragging global passenger growth to weakest post-pandemic level despite resilient demand elsewhere
Gulf war sends global air freight into severe turbulence
Despite strong trade growth and resilient manufacturing, a historic 54.3% Middle East cargo collapse wipes out 1,742 million tonne-kilometres, dragging global demand down 4.8%
A summer warning that cannot be ignored
As extreme heat tightens its grip, India’s cities have become ground zero for a silent public health crisis, where unequal living conditions dictate who endures, who suffers, and who survives
Industrial output growth slips to 5-month low of 4.1% in March
Momentum lost steam due to weak manufacturing performance and near-stagnant power sector expansion amid the ongoing West Asia crisis
Why 'green' plastic alternatives are losing the race
Rising oil prices are inflating plastic costs, but trade barriers continue to block sustainable alternatives from scaling globally
Tech deals up 43% as big-ticket bets redefine investment playbook
Sector pivots to fewer, larger deals, driven by AI focus, outbound M&A surge, and cautious private equity sentiment
India, NZ seal FTA to boost trade access, services, investment flows
It will also boost professional mobility, expand IT service ties, and enhance education cooperation, creating new opportunities for skilled talent and academic institutions
Borderless billionaires: Hyper-mobile elite rewriting geography of global wealth
New report shows how migration, entrepreneurship and mobility are enabling the ultra-rich to build borderless wealth, reshaping power across an increasingly fragmented global economy
Pvt banks report steady growth, but margins under pressure
Credit growth set to moderate; deposit competition and liquidity constraints will shape outlook
Realty deals surge, but value crash signals big investor reset
Rising deal volumes mask sharp value decline as investors pivot to smaller bets amid macro uncertainty and cautious capital deployment
Your daily coffee fix may be your best mood booster yet
Regular coffee intake is linked to lower anxiety, improved mood and brain function through gut-brain axis, new research shows