Business Today India Magazine - June 16, 2019

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Highlights of Business Today 16th June 2019, issue:
The latest issue of Business Today carries a cover story on Agenda For Modi 2.0.

Top economic experts debate how the government can hit the ground running. To know more read Agenda For Modi 2.0.

Will re-introduction of lapsed bills be high on the agenda of the new government? Find out more at Unfinished Task.

The government will have to take preparatory steps to minimise rural distress in view of a possible weak monsoon. To know more read Agrarian Challenge.

The change in ownership of steel assets will turbo-charge the Indian steel industry. Find out more at The Case For IBC.

NBFCs are scurrying around for funds to cope with falling market valuations, asset-liability mismatches and rising delinquencies. Read more at NBFC Squeeze.

The upcoming, and vastly improved, Android OS focusses on just the right areas - privacy, gestures, smarter AI and dark mode. To know more read No Chink In Android Q's Armour.

All this and much more in the June 16, 2019 issue of Business Today. So buy now!

Agenda For Modi 2.0

Top economic experts debate how the government can hit the ground running.

10+ mins

NBFC Squeeze

NBFCs are scurrying around for funds to cope with falling market valuations, asset-liability mismatches and rising delinquencies.

6 mins

Right Fit

Increased awareness about fitness is powering the sports and fitness wear market, giving segments such as athleisure a boost.

7 mins

A Family Member Is Only A Trustee

A legacy of 350 years spanning 13 generations — that’s what makes German healthcare and life sciences multinational Merck a much quoted example of family leadership continuity coupled with long-term sustainability of business. Business Today’s E. Kumar Sharma spoke with Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Executive Board and the Family Board of E Merck KG, headquartered in Darmstadt in Germany. Stangenberg-Haverkamp, 70, who was in India recently, is the 11th generation leader of the holding company and head of the family. He talks about the various issues that family-led businesses need to grapple with and how a family contract can help in smooth management of family businesses. Edited excerpts:

5 mins

strength to strength

With change of guard in at least half-a-dozen companies, the Indian steel industry is undergoing unprecedented churn. It will emerge stronger than ever.

6 mins

In Search Of Lost Glory

Once the undisputed leader, SAIL has been outrun by private sector peers JSW and Tata Steel. But the rejuvenated steelmaker is back in the black and eyeing the top spot.

7 mins

Value For Money

CUT-THROAT competition from over-the-top (OTT) platforms has forced direct-to-home (DTH) operators to think out of the box.

2 mins

Leaderspeak

GARY KNELL, Chairman of National Geographic Partners, a global JV between Disney and the National Geographic Society, which includes TV, print, digital assets, and travel and consumer products. Under him, Nat Geo has expanded its reach and gained 102 million-plus Instagram followers. Now, it is adding nearly 1,00,000 followers a day. Earlier this year, the company launched in India its global expeditions business called National Geographic Expeditions.

1 min

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