PCMC has asked fibre optic operators to submit documents within 30 days as it prepares Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for fibre network installation across the city. The objective is simple: better coordination, reduced road damage, and accountability in infrastructure development. Tenali Explains… “Every fibre company wants to lay cables quickly. One digs today, another digs […]
India’s EV race is no longer just about launching new cars. It is now about building an entire ecosystem – manufacturing, localisation, battery capability, and supply chain control. Now, JSW Motors securing ₹8,000 crore funding from SBI for its new energy vehicle venture clearly signals one thing – Scale without strategic cost management can become […]
Air India is cutting 145 additional weekly international flights due to rising fuel costs, airspace restrictions, and operational pressure. Most businesses see this as an aviation issue. Tenali Explains, “Maharaj, this is actually a lesson in ‘Theory of Constraints’. When conditions become unpredictable, protecting profitability becomes more important than chasing volume. Instead of operating every […]
According to The Times of India, Wedding budgets are rising by 10–25% because of global conflicts… and most families think the problem is “inflation.” But the real issue is something else. When fuel, decor material, travel costs, imported paper, logistics, hotel tariffs, and vendor charges rise together, weddings become victims of a broken cost visibility […]
Starting 13th August, 2026, India is set to make ISI certification mandatory for furniture manufactured by MSMEs, aiming to improve product quality, safety standards, and consumer trust. (It is already mandatory for large manufacturers as on date). While the move strengthens standardization, it also creates cost, compliance, and process challenges for small manufacturers. Tenali Explains, […]
Incoming Chairman of Godrej Industries Group, Mr. Pirojsha Godrej has said during a recent interview, “We don’t want to be in spaces where we are a marginal player. We want to be among the leaders, if not the leader.” Tenali Explains, “Maharaj, growth sounds glorious… but uncontrolled ambition can quietly destroy profits. When a business […]
Auto industry is moving towards stricter fuel efficiency norms, with broad agreement emerging on CAFE-III standards, pushing manufacturers to redesign cost structures and technology investments. Tenali Explains, “Maharaj, when rules become stricter, costs don’t rise suddenly… they were always hidden. Automobile makers now face a silent pressure : invest in fuel-efficient technology, redesign engines, or […]
Rising crude oil prices are putting pressure on India’s fiscal position, increasing subsidy burden and forcing the government to consider expenditure control while protecting capital spending. Tenali Explains, “Maharaj, when the kingdom’s expenses rise suddenly, like fuel costs today; it is not wisdom to cut all spending blindly. The real art lies in knowing where […]
In Baazigar, the character of Shah Rukh Khan plays a long, calculated game—accepting losses, setbacks, and even moral compromises to ultimately outmaneuver his opponents. The victory is not immediate, but meticulously engineered. “Kabhi kabhi jeetne ke liye kuch haarna padta hai… aur haar kar jeetne wale ko Baazigar kehte hain.” Tenali Explains, “Maharaj, this line […]
Rahul finds himself surrounded by powerful goons in an unfamiliar territory. Despite appearing weak and alone, he delivers a bold line: “Don’t underestimate the power of a common man.” This moment shifts perception – from a normal incapable person to someone capable of disrupting the entire situation. It is not strength, but positioning and timing […]
