India may not have anything to gain in a trade standoff with China, experts warn

Red tape is an impediment to the country’s dream of attracting global firms that want to move out of China.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· Sep 08, 2020 · 07:30 pm

Indian telecom firms may take a hit if the government decides to ban Huawei

Two of the country’s largest telecom firms, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, are Huawei's clients.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· Aug 30, 2020 · 01:30 pm

Not just a platform for texting ‘good morning’, WhatsApp is now a lifeline for small businesses

The potential of the app as a business tool has led to a growing trend of companies building products around it.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· Aug 27, 2020 · 01:30 pm

India’s ‘erratic’ foreign policy is likely to drive away global investors

The country’s retaliatory measures against China fit squarely into its reputation for capriciousness.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· Jul 20, 2020 · 01:30 pm

As Indians put off international travel, the winner will be the local tourism industry

Tourists are likely to travel to regional ‘bubbles’ like Kerala and Goa.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· Jul 11, 2020 · 07:30 pm

Indian government’s Boycott China campaign will put a damper on infrastructure projects

Three deals in Maharashtra and work on the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System have been stalled.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· Jul 04, 2020 · 07:30 pm

India’s hotels are reimagining the hospitality industry to survive the coronavirus pandemic

The steps range from packing TV remote controls in protective bags to regular monitoring of air filters.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· Jun 28, 2020 · 01:30 pm

How Reliance Industries cleared its $21-billion debt amid the coronavirus pandemic

A major chunk of money came from the sale of stakes in Jio Platforms to 10 investors, including Facebook.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· Jun 22, 2020 · 01:30 pm

Besides TikTok, these are the Chinese apps that Indian intelligence agencies want banned

Some of these apps are major contributors to India’s virtual economy.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

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Itika Sharma Punit, qz.com

· Jun 20, 2020 · 01:30 pm

Locked-down and lonely, Indians are adopting long-distance pets

Virtual adoption is emerging as a growing trend amid the pandemic.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· Jun 19, 2020 · 01:30 pm

How Indian airlines and airports are trying to make flying safe again

But just a day after flights were resumed, a passenger was tested Covid-19 positive.

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· Jun 02, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Why did a cloth brand once promoted by Bond and Bachchan shut shop in India?

Did miscalculated branding end the 180-year brand’s run in India?

Niharika Sharma, qz.com

· May 25, 2020 · 08:30 pm