March 2026
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How & Why Oil fuels Wars from World Wars to the Israel–Iran Conflict?
The renewed tensions between Israel and Iran have once again exposed a fundamental reality of the modern global economy: oil remains one of the most strategic resources shaping international conflict and stability. Military exchanges, attacks on shipping routes, and threats to energy infrastructure across the Middle East have already triggered volatility in global energy markets.…
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The Deep-Sea Cold War: Submarine Cables and Data Sovereignty
As per Science Direct, the Submarine Cable is defined as such: “A ‘Submarine Cable’ refers to a type of cable that is laid on the seabed and plays a vital role in our everyday life, ensuring data security at national levels. These cables are vulnerable and difficult to repair, making them relatively unknown to the…
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Pricing Sustainability: ESG, WACC, and Valuation Premiums
Over the past decade, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have migrated from corporate social responsibility reports into the core mechanics of capital allocation. For boards, CFOs and institutional investors, ESG is no longer a reputational overlay, it is increasingly embedded in how risk is priced, how discount rates are set and how valuation multiples…
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India’s GI Saree Economy: A High-Value Business Opportunity
India’s saree is often viewed as cultural attire. From a business perspective, however, it represents one of the largest under-leveraged heritage economies in the world. At the intersection of tradition, employment, intellectual property (GI tags), and global sustainable fashion demand lies a scalable business opportunity waiting to be organised, branded, and monetised. This article analyses…