Business Today India Magazine - March 31, 2024

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Highlights of Business Today 31st March 2024, issue:

KEEPING MOMENTUM

PM Modi recently met with ministers to discuss the agenda for the first 100 days of his government, if it wins a third term, to keep the economy purring

4 mins

"CHIPS NOT RISKY BUSINESS ANYMORE"

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar opens up on how India is pushing ahead with its semiconductor policy

3 mins

Reining in AI

The IT ministry's recent AI advisory has only made the debate over regulations more acute

2 mins

Alone Together

Tata Motors is demerging its PV and CV businesses to unlock value and allow them to follow distinct strategies. Experts call it a logical progression

1 min

The App Fee Conundrum

Billing policies of Google's Play Store have been a bone of contention with developers for long, but there doesn't seem to be any solutions in sight yet

4 mins

THE BANKING PARADOX

DESPITE HAVING A ROBUST BALANCE SHEET, THE BANKING SECTOR CONFRONTS AN ARRAY OF CHALLENGES. THE BTKPMG BEST BANKS AND NBFCs SURVEY 2022-23 HONOURS THOSE THAT HAVE SUCCEEDED IN SPITE OF THE HEADWINDS

5 mins

The Visionary

In a career spanning nearly four decades, Uday Kotak, a firstgeneration entrepreneur, has not only created a bank of size but also built an institution, which offers a wide range of financial services, from asset management and insurance to securities

10+ mins

A NEW DAWN

After the merger of parent HDFC Ltd, HDFC Bank is on the brink of a transformative journey, seizing opportunities while addressing the unique challenges ahead

6 mins

FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

ICICI Bank is racing ahead with its well-settled strategy of reimagining banking and leveraging digital capabilities. But there are challenges ahead like the expected slowdown in unsecured loans that it must navigate

5 mins

BEYOND HOME

Bank of Maharashtra is targeting 2,500 branches by the end of FY24, with a focus on growing high-quality assets

3 mins

IN WITH THE NEW

JP Morgan is prioritising the new-age economy to achieve greater growth, with a focus on financial inclusion and energy transition, among other things

4 mins

CHANGING WITH THE TIMES

The century-old Karur Vysya Bank is embracing new technologies like AI to enhance customer experience while continuing its strong financial growth

3 mins

A SMALL BANK WITH A BIG ROAR

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank is a new entrant in the banking space. But in a short span of time, it is already planning to hit the big league

5 mins

DAIRY DREAMS

Federal Bank's alliance with fintech player Digivriddhi is bringing farmers into the banking fold. Here's how

2 mins

WINDS OF CHANGE

Kotak Mahindra Bank strives to nurture and hire talent for the evolving banking industry

2 mins

GEARED FOR GROWTH

Bajaj Finance has set in motion a new strategy to expand its customer base, products, as well as geographical reach

6 mins

THE POWER OF DIGITAL

Tata Capital's big bet on being digital-first has paid rich dividends. Here's how the NBFC did it

2 mins

GENDER BENDER

In a traditionally male-dominated sales and collection-oriented NBFC industry, Mahindra Finance has devised policies to foster women's inclusion

2 mins

THE OMNIPRESENT PLATFORM

Fintech major Razorpay has undergone many diversifications. Yet, its core premise remains the same: make the movement of money simpler

4 mins

HELPING HAND

From helping financial institutions with e-verifications to aiding them in fraud detection and prevention, Perfios is bridging the gap between data and insights

3 mins

THE SMALL FIRM'S BEST FRIEND

Lendingkart, a fintech that posted its highest-ever PAT in FY23, is making credit available to MSMEs in India's far-flung areas

3 mins

Leapfrogging Into The Future

Gen AI is the future. In India, this revolutionary technology has already penetrated deep into the country's banking sector

6 mins

PICKING THE WINNERS

The methodology used for the Business Today-KPMG Best Banks and NBFCs Survey 2022-23

8 mins

"Besides China, no one can match the scale that India offers"

Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia, says innovations coming out of India are being replicated globally, and the country holds great strategic value for the Big 4 firm

7 mins

SHAKING IT UP

AMERICAN PHARMA MAJOR ELI LILLY SEES INDIA AS ITS LAUNCHPAD FOR A NEW GROWTH TRAJECTORY, USING ITS NEW DRUGS FOR DIABETES AND OBESITY AS THE FUEL. WILL THIS STRATEGIC PIVOT WORK?

9 mins

Is The Tie Dead?

Maybe not. But it is no longer de facto office wear and is slowly being reduced to something to be worn only on special occasions

4 mins

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