BW Businessworld Magazine - September 21, 2024

In this issue

ON 10 SEPTEMBER dwindling sales of the world’s largest coffeehouse
chain, Starbucks, culminated in a change of guard. In India, though,
the US multinational’s joint venture with Tata Consumer Products, Tata
Starbucks, is on an expansion mode. Since it opened its first outlet in
Mumbai in 2012, Tata Starbucks has proliferated to 410 outlets across 60
Indian cities. Canadian multinational Tim Hortens only entered India
in August 2022 and is today present at 29 outlets across Delhi NCR,
Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Punjab. Home-grown coffee shop chain
Barista is not just coping with the competition, Barista Coffee CEO Rajat
Agrawal is talking of expansion strategies.

A NATION HELD HOSTAGE: INDIA'S EXAM FACTORY, A TALENT TRAP

INDIA, ONCE A BEACON of holistic learning, is now trapped in a highstakes exam factory.

3 mins

TOWARDS BUILDING AN ENERGY SUSTAINABLE AI FUTURE

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise efficiencies across the healthcare, finance, transportation, and manufacturing sectors.

4 mins

Is Leadership Without Hierarchies Possible?

LEADERSHIP IN THE current era is more challenging than ever before.

4 mins

OLYMPIC MEDALS: Desire, Criticism, Reality & the Way Forward

OUR CONTINGENT — of 117 athletes and 118 support staff — to the Paris 2024 Olympics has admittedly come back with a haul little lower than what we had bagged at Tokyo and drastically below our expectations of ‘at least double digits’.

7 mins

Specialists and Systemists

MANY CONSIDER THIS the age of specialisation. Technological advancements and the accelerating rate of change have made it essential for researchers to delve ever deeper into their field.

2 mins

The Fused Bulb

ARMY FOLKS ARE TOP of the charts when it comes to having interesting conversations.

2 mins

Leading GenZinto 21st Century

IN A SLEEK OFFICE TOWER Somewhere in corporate India, the morning begins with a flurry of emails, Zoom meetings, and an evergrowing to-do list.

3 mins

From Lucideus to Safe Security: A Journey Fuelled by Passion, Mentorship & Innovation

Entrepreneurship often follows a unique path, and for tech entrepreneur SAKET MODI, it began with a passion for computer science and an innate drive from his Marwadi heritage. His early fascination with technology led him to ethical hacking workshops across India, which soon grew into Lucideus, a thriving cybersecurity company. Over time, the company evolved into Safe Security, a Silicon Valley startup focusing on scalable cybersecurity solutions, where he wears the hat of co-founder and CEO. In this BW Dialogue with Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of BW Businessworld, Modi discusses mentorship, strategic pivots and how passion, agility and thoughtful mentorship can drive business success globally

4 mins

BRIDGING TELECOM REVENUE DISPARITY

The phenomenal surge in data consumption during the past decade has not translated into matching revenues for telecom operators. What should they do to ensure a sustainable and profitable future for the industry?

5 mins

"India Powers Philips' Global Growth"

In an exclusive interview with BW Businessworld's Rohit Chintapali, Philips CEO ROY JAKOBS discusses global economic outlook and the company's strategic focus on leveraging India's innovation and AI capabilities. Excerpts

5 mins

CALL OF THE COFFEE

From metros to smaller cities, coffee connoisseurs are fuelling India's coffee renaissance, challenging the nation's deep-rooted tea traditions and ushering in an era of diverse brewing experiences and innovative cafe concepts

6 mins

Go Glocal

Crafting experiences with a glocal touch, Tata Starbucks CEO SUSHANT DASH is credited with pioneering personalised coffee culture in a tea-loving nation

3 mins

"Ensuring A Seamless Coffee Experience Outside The Cafe Is The Next Big Thing To Watch Out For"

In an exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld's Resham Suhail, Third Wave Coffee CEO RAJAT LUTHRA and its Co-founder AYUSH BATHWAL delve on how they are navigating the competitive landscape, going beyond retail and tapping changing consumer preferences

3 mins

"On Track To Become India's Top Café Chain"

In an exclusive interview, RAJAT AGRAWAL, CEO of Barista Coffee, shared insights on the company's current market position, expansion strategies, and its response to growing competition

3 mins

Fresh Brew, Big Ambitions

From startups to stores, Beanly's Samayesh Khanna and Rahul Jain elevate India's coffee culture by making freshly brewed coffee a daily delight

3 mins

"Driven By A Younger Demographic, Coffee Culture Is On The Upswing"

SUNIL D'SOUZA, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Consumer Products, discusses the company's strategic growth in India's booming coffee market, focusing on premiumisation, innovation, and expanding consumer experiences both at home and in cafés, in this exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld's Tarannum Manjul

3 mins

Scripting A New Era Of Coffee In India

From a bootstrapped startup to international expansion, NOTHING BEFORE COFFEE is brewing its way to the top by challenging the giants of the coffee industry with innovation, personalisation, and sustainability

3 mins

Making Coffee the New Chai in India

Affordable, great-tasting coffee made fast-abCoffee is reshaping how India drinks coffee

3 mins

Cracking The Indian Code

TARUN JAIN, CEO of Tim Hortons India believes in creating an experience at cafes by blending global quality, local flavours and affordability

3 mins

The Daily Ground Goes Desi

Success in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities hinges on several key factors, with one of the most important being the ability to offer high-quality products at an accessible price point

6 mins

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