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India Champions Tech Driven Growth at G20

ON 23 JANUARY, the Union government created a G20 task force on digital public infrastructure to highlight India's digital prowess in sectors like finance, e-commerce, health and taxation, which will then be tabled at various G20 tracks for adoption by other developing countries.

What Indian Family Businesses Can Teach Musk

Many successful family business founders and their successors within the family have had lofty goals and audacious business objectives. They have never shied away from challenges. In their journey, they have had to constantly concept sell to their stakeholders to buy into their vision

It Must Be an All-Pervasive Effort

We seem to forget that the making of each garment - even a handkerchief - leaves a carbon footprint that hurts the environment. Of course, items like denim jeans cause infinitely greater damage. It is the same story in the case of other personal possessions like shoes, handbags, watches etc.

India Forever A Developing Economy?

The Crux study highlights that resources alone will not do it. No economy, however efficient, can solve the problems of a billion people in a generation

ON UNCONSCIONABLE BARGAINS, ALL AROUND US

Does an employee have the liberty to say 'no' to standard employment letter wordings? Do they even stand a chance to negotiate with the almighty HR who stands at the door of their employment opportunity? Even if HR were to take it up internally, would their compliance team allow for any flexibility or leeway? If none of them bother, what is the role of the CEO or the Board?

Budget for Growth

Beyond the 2023-24 Union Budget, India must seize the opportunity that it did not in the 1950s. In education, for example, the task is to build a hybrid model that combines primary schools with institutes of \"eminence\". The digital era gives India the opportunity to make up for two generations of lost economic opportunity

No Funding Winter For Early-Stage Startups

In the HBO medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones, a famous saying is,“Winter is coming”, which means something terrible will happen.

Is It A Time To Stay Invested!

2023 will be a year in which intelligent investors will prevail while speculators will despair By Aniruddha Bose

Gaming In 2023: A Promising Year For The Sunrise Sector

Looking at the unprecedented growth of the gaming industry, the adoption of next-gen tech such as 5G, 360-degree video, augmented and virtual realities, and of course Web3 will play a monumental role in the growth of the gaming market in the year 2023 By Deep Majumdar

LEADING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

Sumant Sinha, Chairman CEO, ReNew Power on howto navigate the challenges posed to businesses in an uncertain environment

What the Stars Foretell for You

A RIES: (21 March – 19 April) Ganesha says Aries natives will need to manage both their money and time now. Expect work pressure at the beginning of the month. Stalled projects take off in the second week. Take care of your father’s health.

"The Pyramid Itself Is A Construction That Harbours So Much Energy In It"

In aninteraction with BW Businessworld’s Urvi Shrivastav; Shri Jayendra Puri Swamy of Rajarajeshwari Bengaluru speaks about Shri Kailash Ashrama Mahasamsthana, his journey towards spiritualism, and The Pyramid Of Health’

Don't Look Back

Unnecessary baggage from the previous year needs to now disappear into the past

INDIA IS POSITIONED TO LEAD THE CHANGE FOR ADVANCING TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE

India's prodigious investments in the technology and energy sector have propelled a significant economic growth spurt, making us ready to become the world's third-largest economy in the next five years, surpassing Japan and Germany, acknowledges Morgan Stanley.

STEERING THROUGH CHANGING TIMES

Prevailing over some of the most challenging years, amidst a devastating pandemic, supply chain issues, semiconductor shortages, and a severe fall in demand, the Indian auto sector has had quite a ride.

STRONG DOMESTIC DEMAND TO DRIVE GROWTH

The Indian real estate sector has remained resilient, with all asset classes faring well in the last year.

CREATE INCENTIVES FOR SUSTAINABILITY

The fast-growing logistics sector is seeking continued policy support and adequate funds to support the creation of a unified logistics ecosystem as envisaged by the National Logistics Policy By Ashish Sinha

"EXPECT BUDGET TO PROVIDE EXPORT INCENTIVES FOR GREEN HYDROGEN AND AMMONIA"

Inaconversation with BW Businessworld, VINEET MITTAL, Founder and Chairman of Avaada Group, shares his expectations for the renewable energy sector from the upcoming budget, policy initiatives in the year gone by that gave a fillip to the industry and the potential of India becoming an electrolyser hub By Arjun Yadav

MSMEs WANT MORE ATTENTION

Access to easier credit line and working capital as well as better subsidy are the key elements in the sector’s wishlist By Abhishek Sharma

More Funds Please

Higher allocation,GST reforms and a big push to local manufacturing of medical devices are some of the key demands of the healthcare sector

CALL FOR EASE OF INVESTING

Startups and investors are seeking a slew of reforms on the current taxation norms including parity for capital gains tax treatment between unlisted and listed securities By Resham Suhail

IS INDIA READY FOR A COVID SPIKE?

Levels of preparedness in India are much higher this time as Covid infrastructure in terms of equipment, processes, and human resources is in a state of operational readiness

CONCERNED, NOT ALARMED

India Inc. faces headwinds in the New Year. But with strong fundamentals, industry leaders hope to tide over short-term crises by focusing onlong-term goals

"I DID NOT COME INTO POLITICS WITH ANY AGENDA"

In an interaction with BW Businessworld, MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY, Union Minister of Heavy Industries speaks about his political journey, and work done by the government in the electric vehicle segment By Urvi Shrivastav

NEW INNINGS

The Indian gaming industry has capped yet T another remarkable year in which it saw its value soar to $2.6 billion.

SCENE BIG SCREEN SUCCUMBS TO SMALL SCREEN

BOLLYWOOD’S last hope of 2022 was a Jayeshbhai Jordaar starrer, but it was as if it jumped from a aircraft from a height of 35,000 feet.

FINDING THE NORMAL IN ABNORMAL

THE year 2022 proved to be a rollercoaster for the Rs 1.6 trillion Indian media and entertainment industry. Television and digital occupy the top two benches of the sector and witness an intense infighting between themselves.

THE MAN WHO LED PEPSICO'S HOME RUN INTO INDIA

Suman transited recently, I have a deep sense of gratitude, a feeling of quiet joy for what he did for all of us.

A TRUE NATIONALIST

BALA AND I ARE EXTREMELY saddened to hear about the demise of Suman, a friend, philosopher and guide for me over four decades.

THE SUMAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

THE 21ST DECEMBER 2022 marked the end of an era. Suman Sinha, the former Chairman of PepsiCo India, former Director of Hindustan Lever, and the man credited with building Pepsi in India and grooming an army of business leaders, passed away on that day.