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India is the world’s biggest importer of edible oil, shelling out ₹1.7 trillion for the greasy stuff in FY26. But three decades ago, it had nearly become self-sufficient in producing cooking oils. We trace how the country lost that hard-won atmanirbharta—and why reclaiming it will be a tall task.

It isn’t just oil and fertilizers. The Iran war has shredded India’s petrochemical supply chain, forcing manufacturers to scramble for raw materials, burning cash, cutting output, and even pulling their shutters down.

A stellar quarter and ₹76,000 crore in annual revenue couldn’t save Titan from a brutal market crash. As gold tariffs rise and macro shocks hit Tanishq, can the retail giant successfully pivot to a diversified lifestyle future?

After 100 years of mostly saying no to diversification, one of India’s fastest-growing wealth engines is finally expanding to a new sector. Powered by a ₹5,800-crore dividend chest, the billionaire cousins from the Bajaj Group have said ‘yes’ to one sector: healthcare.

The Bengaluru-headquartered upstart is trying to turn diagnostics into an on-demand consumer service. It promises home sample collection in under 60 minutes, and report delivery within six hours. But not everyone is convinced.

The West Asian geopolitical shock has ignited an industrial wildfire in India. From Morbi’s kilns to Tiruppur’s factories, a hidden crisis of soaring costs and fleeing workers is quietly triggering margin erosion—and the worst may be yet to come.

The 1970s oil crisis made sugar producer Brazil embrace ethanol-blended fuel. The ongoing oil crisis is making India consider doing the same. But is the switch advisable given the impact it could have on food supplies and prices?

The city-state’s realty market tore into 2026 on a four-year boom—until Iran’s drones and missiles iced it.

Oziva has gone from struggling to secure a ₹10 lakh bank loan to being acquired by one of India’s largest consumer goods companies. We retrace the rollercoaster journey Aarti Gill and Mihir Gadani endured to get from start to finish.

India’s mutual fund industry is no longer just a playground for legacy giants. With SIP inflows hitting ₹32,000 crore a month, a functioning chaos has emerged with many new entrants and products. Here’s why this is a high-stakes game of survival.