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BREAKING A BIAS, EASIER SAID

The International Women’s Day theme in 2022, #BreakTheBias, makes one wonder why this call, heard every so often, still needs attention

Make Time for Good Fortune

For every inspirational leader, stamina and endurance are important. And they can be yours when you make time for health. A calm mind can only be possible if your state of health is unwavering. Nobody wants to give responsibility to someone who has a short temper or keeps falling ill

THE DISRUPTORS

The remarkable contribution of India’s startups to the nation’s economy is self-evident. The 40 outstanding disruptors, under the age of 40, are all changing their segments for the better

DIGITAL SPENDING TAKES OVER

As commercial activities regain momentum, media reports reckon that India will continue to be the fastest-growing advertising market in the world, with digital leading from the front

Effective Leaders Use ‘Strategy of Execution'

ORGANISATIONS look to impactful leadership to guide them through unprecedented times.

Why You Should Not Bank on Online Astrology Applications

OVER THE PAST few de-cades, the introduction of modern-day technology has massively contributed to astrology’s increasing popularity.

MGNREGS as the Face of India's Social Protection system

AS PER THE International Labour Organization’s (ILO) World Social Protection Report 202022, 8.8 per cent of global working hours were lost in 2020, equivalent to 255 million full-time jobs, adversely affecting the unskilled or low-skilled labour, on whom the loss of employment fell the hardest.

“Relief now would have gone to a handful of taxpayers”

TARUN BAJAJ, Revenue Secretary, Government of India, in an interaction with ANNURAG BATRA, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld, discusses the Union Budget, the long-term impact of the pandemic on growth, the $5 trillion economy goal, job creation, among other things. Edited excerpts

SHINING BRIGHT AMID CHALLENGES

In addition to helping fellow citizens in the year of pandemic, leading listed companies also managed to generate revenue, growth and offered greater returns to their shareholders

What the Stars Foretell for You

Friendship will rule your days and you’ll meet some wonderful people. Examine your job possibilities.

LEADING CHANGE WITH INNOVATION IN 2022

Given the current business environs, leaders need to factor in innovation and customise it for their respective organisations to be able to navigate change with agility and apt responsiveness

Healthcare Is Not An Industry

Healthcare is a business with a soul and no one should forget that. It is not for a company or sector but for the nation itself, says Naresh Trehan, Chairman & MD, Medanta Hospitals

DECODING THE RISE OF BJP

Strong ideological roots, efficient governance with targeted delivery of welfare schemes and strong expansion and outreach have been attributed to the BJP’s rise in India’s polity

CO-MARKETING CAMPAIGNS CREATE VALUE, IMPACT

Brands need to remember the strength in collaboration and use it to strike meaningful conversations

A Booster Shot For Healthcare

The National Digital Health Ecosystem and the Tele Mental Health Programme are pathfinding schemes that cope with the exigencies of the times. Even so, did the Finance Minister live up to the expectations of the healthcare industry? BW Businessworld tries to find out

Facilitate Post-Covid Recovery For Jobs In India

Employment generation was the key focus across multiple interventions proposed by the Union Budget; the production linked incentive scheme alone has the potential to create 60 lakh job opportunities

Budget Mantra: Spend, Spend, Spend

The big-bang spending outlined in the Budget jells with the industry expectations. But the implementation of all the schemes and projects is going to pose a big challenge

“CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS WILL BE REWRITTEN WITH 5G”

STL is among the leading Indian companies involved in 5G technology and has set up an endto-end 5G ecosystem with its strong portfolio of optical fibres and wireless technology. ANKIT AGARWAL, Managing Director, STL tells ASHISH SINHA of BW Businessworld how STL is powering the upcoming 5G revolution and much more. Excerpts:

‘THE INDIAN ECONOMY IS ON A GROWTH PATH'

As the euphoria over a Union Budget that reached out to almost every sector of the economy began to settle in, BW Businessworld caught up with Union Minister of State for Finance, Bhagwat Karad, for an insight into the thinking that had influenced the exercise. In an exclusive interview with BW Businessworld Editor-in-Chief Annurag Batra, Karad said apart from strengthening the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Ayushman Bharat missions, the budgetary allocations had been driven by the government’s aim of “taking care of the people, and the development of the economy”. Excerpts:

THE GREAT DIGITISATION DRIVE CONTINUES

Digitisation is at the forefront of the Union Budget for the education sector. The allocation of Rs 1.04 lakh crore, an 11.86 per cent increase from the previous year, is the highest funding given to the education sector till date

THE BIG MAKE IN INDIA PUSH

The $70-billion stay-the-course Defence Budget further drives the Aatmanirbhar Bharat agenda. The whopping hike for naval build-up is the surprise package

A GREEN ROADMAP TOWARD INDIA'S AMRIT KAAL

The Union Budget vindicates India’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. BW Businessworld scans the fine print for a realistic assessment of this goal

A Double Engine Journey towards Being Carbon Neutral in 2050

Even as the share of renewable energy continues to rise in India, pollution continues to worsen

Crafting 21st Century India Collaboratively, with Confidence

This is a budget that wants to build an inclusive India, keeping in mind its demographics and possibilities, using digital. It allows for structural pillars of citizenry welfare to be incorporated into India’s growth vision, with pillars of Atmanirbharta, Building India, Connections, Digital, Demographic leverage, Equality, Inclusiveness and States-Federal cooperation

Automotive Sector: The Evolving Digital Sales Ecosystem

Market demand is likely to remain strong on personal mobility due to the increase in disposable income, and given the market sentiments, the sales are likely to pick up due to a significant rise in first-time buyers and replacement buyers.

India Inc.'s Broad Strokes

THE INDIAN CORPORATE SECTOR HAS SEEN MULTIPLE IMPROVISATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE TO ACCOMMODATE EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE NEEDS, AND MORE FROM THE BIG PICTURE STANDPOINT.

Rebalancing The Media Model

Restrictions loosen, recovery begins, and with that comes a rebalancing in the media and entertainment genre, transforming both consumption patterns and business structures

Revamping The ESG Market

usinesses are now explicitly balancing profit with a stated public benefit, like creating jobs with inclusivity or restoring environmental ecosystems .

STUBBORN ON VISION

If one thought Amazon Prime Video India was just a video streaming service, the company’s recent efforts foraying into film production, launching a video streaming marketplace, venturing into live cricket, in addition to creating diverse and widely accessible content that resonates with cultural moments highlight how the five-year-old service in India is actively shaping the future of media and entertainment in its signature ‘stubbornly flexible’ way By Team BW

‘GIVE US TAX SOPS FOR 3-5 YEARS TO PROMOTE LOCALISATION OF EVs'

IN CONVERSATION: The Indian arm of German carmaker Audi India reported a 101 per cent growth in sales for the calendar year 2021. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India tells ASHISH SINHA of BW Businessworld on how the support from government via tax-breaks can help Audi HQ pump in fresh investments and much more. Excerpts: