Gold exchange traded funds added a record 877 tonnes during 2020, nearly 231 tonnes more than the 2009 record of 646 tonnes. Experts argue much of gold's growth drivers will continue in 2021 too.
The pandemic has ushered in a new era of work, where the location becomes redundant. The difference between home and office has been blurred. But this new normal also has inbuilt digital challenges.
The massive campaign to deploy the Covid-19 vaccine rests on infrastructure, both physical and digital. Using past campaigns, India put together a multi-pronged strategy for a smooth roll-out.
For BBIL’s founder Krishna Ella, the roll-out of a made-in-India vaccine, Covaxin, is peppered with challenges. Two recent deals with Brazilian and American firms have now buoyed him.
According to the RBI, the gross NPA ratio of all scheduled commercial banks may increase from 7.5% in September 2020 to 13.5% by September 2021, and even escalate to 14.8% in severe stress scenario.
As we look ahead to immunisation in 2021, there is the fear of adverse reactions to the drugs as the vaccines have been tested for less than six months. But a framework exists to deal with such cases.
As the world awaits a panacea for Covid-19, pharma companies have their feet firmly on the accelerator to get people a safe vaccine to stem the spiral of death and illness looming over humanity.
India is conducting dry runs for the Covid-19 vaccination programme. Fortune India visited one such site, following the trajectory of one health worker, depicting the entire vaccination process.
Rajeev Karwal's robotics company, Milagrow has seen a massive surge in demand during the Covid-19 pandemic. It aims now to be among the world’s top robotics firms.
