Cross-border trade of electricity is nothing new. It has been happening for some time now through bilateral agreements, memorandum of understandings or power trade agreements between the two countries. But the recent developments in Bangladesh have once again generated the debate on the policy side and the element of risk involved for the players involved, this and more in the latest episode of Energonomics.  Currently, all players have maintained that they continue to supply power to Bangladesh. Adani supplies from its 1600 MW Ultra supercritical power plant in Goda, Jharkhand through a ..read more

Cross-border trade of electricity is nothing new. It has been happening for some time now through bilateral agreements, memorandum of understandings or power trade agreements between the two countries. But the recent developments in Bangladesh have once again generated the debate on the policy side and the element of risk involved for the players involved, this and more in the latest episode of Energonomics.  In this episode of the Energonomics podcast, Richa Mishra speaks with Dr. Khondaker Golam Moazzem, a leading industrial economist and Research Director at the Centre for Policy ..read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in a profound transformation across industries, fundamentally altering competition dynamics. However, alongside its immense potential, AI presents intricate regulatory challenges, particularly in the realm of competition. As AI systems advance, concerns about market dominance, consumer welfare, and fair competition have sparked global regulatory scrutiny. A primary issue is the consolidation of power among tech giants leveraging AI. These companies enjoy substantial advantages in data access, processing capabilities, and algorithmic insights, enabling t ..read more

Hindenburg Research is again in the news, this time with allegations against the chairperson of the Securities & Exchange Board of India Ms Madhabi Buch. It claims that she and her husband had invested in a fund that was founded by a former director at Adani Enterprises. The US-based shortseller points to a conflict of interest.  While both she and her husband have denied any opacity in their dealings, SEBI has also said that Ms Buch had been making disclosures from time to time and that when necessary, she had recused herself from decisions to avoid conflict of interest.  We spo ..read more

Kerala’s Wayanad was hit with a landslide on Tuesday killing close to 170 people. This is not the state's first time facing a crisis related to monsoons. In this businessline podcast, Anjana PV talks to Vinson Kurian, Consultant,businessline, about the recurring issues of landslides and extreme weather events in Kerala.   The podcast highlights the frequency and severity of these natural disasters, attributing them largely to the monsoon season. Kurian explains that while the north of Kerala is severely affected, the threat extends to other districts such as Idukki, which are part of ..read more

Hardeep Singh Puri, India's oil minister, has announced plans to include petrol, diesel and natural gas under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as part of the new cabinet. This is what he said the day he took office. This has led to debates and discussions. In this latest episode of Energonomics Podcast, businessline's Richa Mishra and Shishir Sinha get into an interesting conversation on whether GST could solve India's rising fuel price problem ..read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been revolutionising various sectors and industries. This technological innovation has created numerous changes, from IT services to the legal industry. In this podcast, businessline’s Anjana PV speaks to Anushita S P Karunakaram, Co-Founder & CEO, of LawyerDesk Advocacy Pvt. Ltd., on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in the legal industry.   Anushita says AI's integration into law is crucial because the legal sector has historically resisted technological advancements. The complexity of the legal system, with its dynamic and re ..read more

In this episode with the context of a new coalition government at the centre, how do organisations with Co-CEOs function, what happens when there are multiple power centres at work, or when a leader feels their mandate or role is unclear. Joining Kamal is Navin Upadhyaya, CHRO at 360 ONE –a leading asset and wealth management services firm. Listen in!  ..read more

Sandeep Patil, Partner, QED Capital joins in to decide how lending oriented fintechs may have better shot at success compared to others.  ..read more

Has India’s foreign policy undergone a change? The recent turn of events: Importing oil from Russia and more recently India and Iran have signed Long Term Bilateral Contract on Chabahar Port Operations and willing to handle the American warning, what has changed in India’s stance globally? In this episode of the energonomics podcast, Richa Mishra speaks to Talmiz Ahmad — former Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman (2003–04), and the UAE (2007–10) on what has brought about this change in India’s foreign policy and more ..read more