Business Today India Magazine - February 18, 2024

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Highlights of Business Today 18th February 2024, issue: As Business Today celebrates its 32nd Anniversary, having chronicled every major development in the Indian business firmament over three decades and more, India is well-positioned to march ahead with confidence to 2047. The next five years, therefore, are crucial and that is why we have chosen “India 2029: The Five-year Agenda” as the central theme for this issue. Over the next several pages, you will read what a wide array of India’s foremost policymakers, business leaders and thinkers have to say about the road ahead and what India must do to secure its rightful place in the global economy. Plus, an exclusive interaction with Evan Spiegel, the young and dynamic CEO who is leading Snap Inc., and its broad India strategy as it looks to compete with Meta's Instagram. All this and more in the present issue of BT. Grab your copy today

SONY-ZEE MERGER After the Break-up

The merger between Sony and Zee has been called off. But it may have sparked a wave of consolidation in the industry

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Troubled Seas

The attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea are turning into a worry, raising the spectre of higher commodity and crude oil prices

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FOGGY SKIES

The recent disruptions in the aviation industry may be directly linked to foggy skies, but more pertinent issues like shortage of staff and aircraft loom large

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MISSION NEW INDIA

AS INDIA STRIVES TO BECOME A $5-TRILLION ECONOMY BY 2030, MORE INCLUSIVE REFORMS WILL BE NECESSARY FOR FASTER GROWTH. THE NEXT FIVE YEARS ARE EXCITING FOR THE ECONOMY-PROVIDING BOTH FRESH POSSIBILITIES AND NEW CHALLENGES

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India Unstoppable

India's digital economy is on track to contribute a fifth of the GDP by 2026 and help the country reach the goal of a $5-trillion economy

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2024 Will Set the Agenda for 2047

This year is an opportune moment to take stock, all with an eye on the template and trajectory for 2047

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Firing on All Cylinders

From infra to India serving as a destination for global capability centres, the country has a lot going for it

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India is Rediscovering its Old Mojo

By plugging a few gaps, India can truly emerge as a country that not only leads but nurtures the world

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Crafting Tomorrow, Today

India 2029 is characterised by a balance between ambition and pragmatism; it’s not a fanciful journey but a carefully calibrated road map

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India @2029: A Leading Global Power

The Narendra Modi years have seen India become an economic powerhouse. It is poised to become the third-largest economy very soon

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Navigating the Great Global Reset

India has a relatively narrow three-decade window to get rich before it gets old. It must surmount significant challenges to march ahead

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A Decade of Unprecedented Growth

India's rise today resembles China's path. And this decade will prove to be crucial in determining India's growth trajectory. It only needs to play to its strengths

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A Plea for Holistic Well-being

The next five years are going to be crucial. India needs to transcend not just its present limitations in healthcare but embrace a vision for holistic well-being of its citizens

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It's All About Shared Prosperity

This is India’s moment to shine. And for this, the country would need all stakeholders. Not just government, but also enterprises and civil society

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Leveraging Strengths

A synergistic approach is necessary - one that intertwines scientific innovation with human capital, while also streamlining processes for ease of doing business

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Laying a Strong Foundation

There are five key focus areas for India as it strives for sustainable growth: women, water, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship

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The Way to a Green Future

Though India's per capita CO2 emission is one of the lowest in the world, it must carefully phase down thermal energy while reducing the carbon footprint

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The Sun is Rising Over India's Space Sector

2023 was a watershed year for India's space ambitions. With private players growing, and start-ups increasing, the sector is poised to become the world's envy by 2029

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India's Unlimited Potential

With its economic fundamentals in place, this decade could truly be India’s if the reform agenda goes at the pace it is going now

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THE UNFINISHED AGENDA

THE ₹177-LAKH CRORE INDIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR, THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE COUNTRY'S ECONOMY, IS POISED FOR YET ANOTHER ROUND OF REFORMS TO ALIGN IT WITH GLOBAL TRENDS

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THE INFRA ROAD MAP

India's aspiration to become an economic superpower will need the support of physical infrastructure. India also needs to plan for emerging technologies in renewable energy and tackle its crumbling cities by 2029

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Embrace India's Rich Tapestry

In the New India, aspirations are rapidly converging between urban and rural areas thanks to the internet and smartphones

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India's Incredible Growth Potential

India is on track to becoming an economic superpower by 2029, but some challenges remain. These can be easily overcome

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India Can Win The Next Decade

India's progress is not a story anymore. It is on the path towards becoming a reality

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Propelling India's Growth Through Trade

Trade concentrations exist everywhere, and they are a source of both strength and worry. India's business and policy leaders can find effective strategies that reimagine, rather than retreat, from them

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A New Growth Phase

The increased spending on infrastructure and private spending on new-age tech will drive this growth

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PLI'S LONG MARCH

The production-linked incentive scheme has faced major challenges. But it has come out unscathed and is changing India's manufacturing space for the better

6 mins

The Jobs Conundrum

Jobs are on the rise in india, but high-quality and well-paying jobs are needed as India propels into the next stage of growth

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Five Focus Areas for the Next Five Years

What India needs to do to realise its full potential in the next five years

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A Great Leap Forward

India is emerging as a blockbuster nation and in this path towards development, the role of cinema, entertainment and multiplexes cannot be overstated

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The Reforms Agenda

India will become unstoppable with five reforms in employment, employability and education in the next five years

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Navigating the Next Five Years

The Indian government's ambition to breach the $5-trillion mark by 2029 is well within grasp, and several measures will be responsible for reaching this state

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FAST AND FURIOUS

THE PACE OF CHANGE IN THE INDIAN STOCK MARKETS HAS REACHED UNPARALLELED HEIGHTS, AND IT IS EXPECTED TO ONLY ACCELERATE IN THE COMING YEARS. IN THE OFFING IS A MIX OF NEW SEGMENTS, PRODUCTS, AND FEATURES THAT WILL FURTHER CEMENT INDIA'S PLACE IN THE GLOBAL ARENA

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THE HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSIS

AS INDIA APPROACHES 2029, CRITICAL DECISIONS LIE AHEAD FOR ITS HEALTHCARE, PHARMA, AND DIAGNOSTICS INDUSTRIES. DESPITE SOME PROGRESS, UNRESOLVED CHALLENGES PERSIST, NECESSITATING A WELL-DEFINED FIVE-YEAR AGENDA FROM THE GOVERNMENT

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Carrying the World's Healthcare Burden

As India moves towards a $5-trillion economy, it must realise that equity and progress in healthcare is not just a national agenda, but a global responsibility on its able shoulders

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India's Cornerstone

The nation envisions a transformative path over the next five years, and for this it is real estate that will prove to be a game changer

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Shaping Solutions for Modern India

Steel has been and will be the very backbone of India’s progress. The country’s decadal economic growth will be incomplete without it

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EVS to Power India's Path to Zero Emissions

As India walks ahead towards achieving net-zero goals, the promotion and consumption of EVs will play a significant role

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The Fintech Innovation Engine

As India marches ahead to touch the $5-trillion mark, fintech will be one of the building blocks of this economic revolution

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REGULATING TECH

THE NEXT FIVE YEARS WILL BE CRUCIAL IN SHAPING INDIA'S TECH POLICY AND REGULATION WOULD BE AT THE CENTRE OF IT ALL

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Al: Supercharging Growth and Innovation

As AI models continue to improve, the social media algorithms they power will grow more robust as well

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Revitalising Urban Infra

India needs to resolve a host of issues and explore a number of avenues to sustain its growth run

4 mins

Tourism: Envisioning a Transformation

To tap into the growing demand for domestic travel, India must focus on building new destinations, enhance capacity at key tourist spots, and continue infrastructural development

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Bet on Space, Reap on Earth

India is on the cusp of becoming a $5-trillion economy. The space sector will prove crucial in this endeavour

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A Healthy India

Health is not valued till sickness comes. And Covid-19 has shown us that for India to be truly a world-class economy, its healthcare system has to be robust

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PREMIUM PLAY

THE INSURANCE LANDSCAPE IS EXPECTED TO WITNESS AN INFLUX OF TECHNOLOGY AND CAPITAL. THE RESULTANT SURGE IN COMPETITION COULD RESHAPE THE INDUSTRY, LEADING TO IMPROVEMENTS, AS FIRMS LOOK TO CATER TO THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF CUSTOMERS

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GREENING INDIA

AS INDIA AIMS FOR ITS GOAL OF GETTING TO NET-ZERO EMISSIONS BY 2070, WHAT IS DONE OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS WILL HELP BUILD A ROBUST FOUNDATION

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The Best Time to Build Brands

With India's ever-increasing population, it goes without saying that we have to increase our productivity. Sustainable development in the dairy industry is the only way forward

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India's New Sporting Renaissance

As India embarks on a transformative journey, the country's sporting landscape is rapidly evolving with franchise cricket, streaming dynamics, and a push for non-cricketing sports

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SNAP'S LENS ON INDIA

AFTER HITTING 200 MILLION USERS IN INDIA, SNAP IS HUNGRY FOR MORE. THE MULTIMEDIA MESSAGING PLATFORM SEES A BIGGER STORY IN INDIA'S DEMOGRAPHIC, SYNCING WITH ITS CORE TARGET AUDIENCE

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'We're just building the foundation in India'

Evan Spiegel, Co-founder & CEO of social media firm Snap, talks about advertising, profitability, and the India story

9 mins

Fermented Elixir

Have you tried kombucha? It is a sour, slightly effervescent drink with supposed health benefits

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ALL DRESSED UP

WHO SAYS DESKTOPS ARE OUTDATED? LOOKING AT THE DEMAND, COMPANIES ARE FITTING THEM OUT TO LOOK THEIR BEST WHILE JUICING THEM UP TO HANDLE EVEN HEAVY WORKLOADS

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AI IN YOUR POCKET

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has all the bells and whistles expected of a flagship, along with some very nifty Al features

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INDIA'S WORLD

CHINA RETURNED TO DAVOS THIS YEAR, BUT INDIA HELD ITS OWN

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Pune On Course

AS BT GOLF RETURNED TO PUNE, CORPORATE BIGWIGS FLOCKED TO THE OXFORD GOLF COURSE TO SHOWCASE THEIR GOLFING SKILLS

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