Outlook Business Magazine - June 2023

In this issue

Might of the
Maharaja
Air India under the Tata Group
is nothing like its former self
that was held to ransom by its
unions. By successfully quelling
the unrest over its proposed
terms of compensation, the
management has shown who
controls the cockpit

TATA'S RUNWAY SUCCESS

THE PILOTS' UNIONS AT AIR INDIA THAT ONCE STRUCK FEAR IN THE HEART OF THE GOVERNMENT AND THE AIRLINE'S POTENTIAL SUITORS HAVE BEEN GROUNDED. IT WAS A BLOODLESS COUP. HOW DID THE TATAS PULL THIS OFF?

10+ mins

U GRO CAPITAL - BEST POSITIONED TO RIDE THE MSME GROWTH WAVE

\"Performance on track to gain 1% market share with 1 million small businesses over the next three years,\" says Shachindra Nath, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of U GRO Capital

3 mins

WHO CARES FOR WORKERS INSIDE DARK INDIAN FACTORIES?

Small and medium manufacturing establishments offer little physical or social security to their teeming workforce. They rarely followed the welfare provisions of old laws. With new labour codes in place, there is a mismatch between the government's ambition to make India a manufacturing hub and the material condition of its workers

10 mins

Till Debt Do Us Apart

Running out of capital runway, Byju's has turned to venture debt financing to keep the lights on at the edtech. Will this working capital infusion help it become profitable or will it get caught in a debt spiral?

7 mins

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT OPTIONS EXPANDING INVESTMENT HORIZONS

Shifting paradigms and a changing investment landscape are creating a fecund environment for high networth individuals (HNIS) to rethink their portfolio allocations and increase exposure to innovative investment solutions.

3 mins

Optics of Demonetisation

The RBI has claimed that Rs 2,000 notes are being withdrawn from circulation as they have served their purpose of meeting cash requirements after the 2016 demonetisation. But declining circulation figures indicate that the note was already on its way out. Is there something more than meets the eye?

7 mins

EQUITY SAVINGS FUNDS: FOR BETTER THAN-DEBT RETURNS WITH LOW RISK

As interest rates reach their peak, select fixed-income options look attractive.

3 mins

The 28% Curse For Online Gaming Players

The sunrise sector has often found itself caught in the crossfire of regressive legislative action, with certain states citing safety and legality concerns to either put companies on a tight leash or ban them completely. Will the Central government's recent rules for online gaming bring transparency or crush it under excessive GST demand?

10 mins

Vinkesh Gulati: The Driving Force Behind United Group's Success

The United Group's commitment to investing in education and adapting to the changing times and is crucial for India's growth and progress.

2 mins

Innovating the Insurance and Reinsurance Broking Industry: Gautam B. Boda and J.B. Boda Group Leading the Way

Setting the Standard for Trust, Reliability, and Innovation

2 mins

MORE THAN SIMPLY DOING GOOD-DR ANEEL KASHI MURARKA

This Changemaker wants to persuade fellow Indians to adopt \"green\" cremations and make an important Hindu death rite more environmentally friendly...

2 mins

Architect Ponni M Concessao: Designing India's Historic State Secretariat

Contextual Architecture and Visionary Leadership Unite in Landmark Achievement

2 mins

Chandni Kapadia: Empowering Women and Transforming Education at GLS University

Chandni Kapadia, a prominent figure in fashion, education, and entrepreneurship, has made a significant impact through her leadership at GLS University, empowering women and transforming education.

2 mins

Pay Bingo: Empowering Financial Inclusion Across India

PayBingo, the flagship brand of Parnav Online Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a financial technology company founded in 2016, is a shining example of how a bootstrap company can grow organically

2 mins

Introducing India's Hair Growth Queen Dr Stuti Khare Shukla, a new ray of hope for Hair loss patients

Meet Dr. Stuti Khare Shukla, India's Hair Growth Queen, transforming lives with her non-surgical Hair Growth BoosterTM. With 40,000+ global patients, her clinics, The Elements of Aesthetics, have gained international recognition while she actively contributes to philanthropic endeavors.

2 mins

Xania Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.: Revolutionizing Nutritional Supplements for a Healthier Future

Xania Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is revolutionizing nutritional supplements with delightful products. Led by Mr. Nirupam Kumar, they prioritize compliance and good health, setting new industry standards for a healthier future.

2 mins

In Fear Of Climate Doomsday

Concerns about the deteriorating climate condition globally are triggering anxiety among people. This eco-anxiety is catching up in India, a top global carbon emitter which is also vulnerable to climate changes

8 mins

THE RAINBOW CHALLENGE

If the Supreme Court accepts the demand of same-sex couples for legalisation of their marriages, it will pave the way for them to get long-denied rights like inheritance, adoption, etc. But it will also open a Pandora's box of compliance complications for government and corporate machineries

8 mins

India's Millet Metrics

Millets are being hailed as the answer to food and nutrition insecurity as well as climate concerns. With the UN announcing 2023 as the International Year of Millets, they are getting the long-due attention, but to realise their actual potential, they will need more

7 mins

Fixing Plastic Pollution

The World Environment Day campaign #BeatPlastic Pollution requires proactive action from all stakeholders-governments, industry bodies, businesses and common citizens-for the health of people and the planet

5 mins

The Plastic Paradox

Most of the focus is on treating plastic waste as a management problem, but it is equally important to regulate the supply and consumption of raw materials in manufacturing

7 mins

JK Paper Aims to Become Net Zero Emission Company By 2040, Says A S Mehta

THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF JK PAPER LISTS DOWN THE VARIOUS STEPS TAKEN BY THE COMPANY TO REDUCE ITS EMISSIONS AND COMBAT POLLUTION.

4 mins

Time for Clearer Labels and Certificates

Plastic pollution is part of the triple planetary crises-the crises of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste-confronting us, says Atul Bagai, Head, Country Office, United Nations Environment Programme, India

5 mins

Recasting Plastic Industry

A circular economy approach aims to reduce plastic waste, maximise the value of resources, and minimise the environmental impact

3 mins

ExxonMobil Steps Up to the Plastic Waste Challenge

ExxonMobil is helping to advance a circular economy for plastics by deploying advanced recycling, which can process a range of plastics generally not mechanically recycled

3 mins

A Business Case for Plastic Waste Management

While big businesses are integrating circularity in operations, plastic waste management start-ups are experimenting with plastic credits and blockchains to address the issue

3 mins

Making Coal Mining "Green"

Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi shares how efforts have been taken over the last nine years to push for sustainable mining by balancing environment concerns with ensuring adequate coal and lignite supply in the country to meet growing energy needs.

6 mins

Looking for Doable Solutions in Circularity

Tamil Nadu explores the use of novel means like vending machines dispensing cloth bags and online waste exchange platform to fight plastic pollution, says Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change & Forests

6 mins

Innovating to Manage Plastic Waste

While Indore and Pune have developed their own models to work with ragpickers, cities like Goa and Indore have invested in material recovery facilities

3 mins

'We Use 90% Recycled Content in Polyester Packaging Film'

Jeevaraj Pillai, Joint president of flexible packaging at UFlex, believes that improved plastic waste collection and recycling is more helpful in fighting the menace of plastic pollution than finding an alternative material to plastic.

3 mins

When Cutlery Too is Food

Edible cutlery made from millets as an alternative to plastic cutlery is not only good for the environment, but also nutrition

2 mins

Goa launches all-out war against Plastic Pollution

Goa. The name conjures up images of golden beaches, buzzing nightlife, lovely churches, distinctive houses and friendly people.

2 mins

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