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BEING NICE IS A TRAP

Foster This Attitude If You Really Care About Your Employees And Company

HYDROGEN BLENDING NAVIGATING INDIA'S PATH TO CLEANER ENERGY FUTURE

The global hydrogen generation market is projected to reach USD 295.8 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.3 per cent between 2023 and 2030.

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GCCs LOOK BEYOND METROS TO SCALE UP OPERATIONS

Tier II-III cities in India become pivotal in scaling up GCCs because of factors like lower cost and access to a wider talent pool

BRANDS OF NEW INDIA

WHAT'S DEFINING THE DIRECT TO CONSUMER (D2C) LANDSCAPE IN INDIA? THE NEW-AGE ENTREPRENEURS WE WOULD SAY. AS PER KPMG'S REPORT, THE INDIAN D2C MARKET IS PROJECTED TO SURPASS THE MARK OF USD60 BILLION BY 2027, BY GROWING AT A CAGR OF 40 PER CENT. OUR CURRENT ISSUE IS ONE DEDICATED TO THE DOYENS OF D2C. ONE CLEAR THEME, WHICH EMERGED OUT OF OUR CONVERSATIONS WITH ENTREPRENEURS FEATURED IN THIS EDITION, IS THEIR NEW FOUND FOCUS TOWARDS QUICK COMMERCE, WHICH IS DRIVING SALES TO A NEW-HIGH. IN THE ENSUING PAGES WE FEATURE THE MOST FUNDED D2C STARTUPS IN INDIA AND THEIR APPROACH TOWARDS DESIGNING NEW-AGE BUSINESSES.

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PHARMING THE FUTURE

VIREN MERCHANT FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN OF ENCORE HEALTHCARE IS NOW TRUSTING THE NEXT GEN ANJALI MAJITHIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL MARKETS AND RADHIKA AMBANI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DOMESTIC MARKETING, TO TAKE OVER THE LEGACY. THE COMPANY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS

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FLAVOURS OF INNOVATION

HOW THESE START-UPS ARE GIVING A DESI TWIST TO SAUCES AND CONDIMENTS

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How Seed Funding Helps Start-ups Achieve Product-Market Fit

AT ITS CORE, SEED FUNDING PROVIDES START-UPS WITH THE FINANCIAL RUNWAY TO DEVELOP A MINIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT (MVP) AND TEST IT IN THE MARKET

Enhancing Resilience and Governance in Family Offices

EARLIER, INFORMAL GOVERNANCE MODELS BASED ON FAMILY TIES AND AN ELEMENT OF TRUST WORKED FOR FAMILY OFFICES. THIS HAS CHANGED NOW, AND IT IS NECESSARY TO SET A FORMAL STRUCTURE TO FIX ANY GOVERNANCE GAPS THAT MAY CROP UP

What is FIRE & How Can Start-up Investing Aid in Achieving It?

THE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, RETIRE EARLY (FIRE) IS A MOVEMENT THAT ADVOCATES SAVING AND INVESTING AGGRESSIVELY

The Importance of a Mentor in an Entrepreneurial Journey

LOOK FOR A MENTOR WHO HAS A PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN AN INDUSTRY CLOSELY RELATED TO YOURS

Your Next Assistant May Be a Bot

For decades, we've been waiting for technology that can handle tedious, time-consuming tasks for us. Finally, we're on the verge of getting it.

Can't Turn Off Your Mind? AI Can Be An After-hours Professional Coach

AI is now the go-to-tool that helps you connect the dots in life. From learning a new language, to expanding on your professional development skills, AI can help support you with almost whatever you need.

HOW NIRANJAN HIRANANDANI CREATED THE 'REAL' ESTATE BUSINESS

Real estate was an accidental choice, ultimately I got into the world of business and then realised it's not just a cakewalk, says Niranjan Hiranandani, founder & chairman- Hiranandani Group

Why Govt Needs To Include Indigenous Large Firms In Chip Designing

Large indigenous chip design companies can achieve better economies of scale that would give an edge with respect to the cost competitiveness of chips

India's Ambition Of Becoming Global Hub In Aircraft Manufacturing Needs Minimum 20 Years: Experts

Better late than never. India's aviation history in manufacturing dates back to the 1940s: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) began manufacturing aircraft in 1942 for Indian Air Force (IAF).

CHARACTERISTICS OF RESILIENT LEADERSHIP

From the race to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to ever-mounting geopolitical concerns, the challenges faced by the CEOs of today are vast and complex. Alongside these external pressures, internal challenges such as upskilling the workforce and hybrid working are pushing CEOs to be agile and adaptable in their stakeholder management while also keeping an eye on long-term growth

PM E-DRIVE SCHEME

A GAME-CHANGER FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY IN INDIA

The Quest for Unicorns

\"WHILE ACCURATE DATA IS DIFFICULT TO COME BY, VARIOUS ESTIMATES REVEAL THAT ABOUT 80 PER CENT OF UNICORNS ARE LOSS-MAKING.\"

India's Long-Term Goals for the Manufacturing Sector

\"MORE THAN 17 PER CENT OF THE COUNTRY'S GDP EMANATING FROM MANUFACTURING IS PROJECTED TO PROPEL MOST OF THIS GROWTH.\"

Lessons from a Seasoned Entrepreneur

From as early age, I've wanted to start something from scratch. Entrepreneurship is like a bug that bites you once, and the side effects stay forever. Despite the failures, naysayers, and selfdoubt, you can't help but give in to the voice that says, \"do it.\"

INDIAN AI TALENT DROUGHT: A MYTH OR REALITY?

Despite all the intellect and prowess available in the country, investors and founders find the quality of Al-skilled talent challenging.

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CAN SELF-CUSTODY WALLETS BE A DEFENSE AGAINST CRYPTO HACKS?

On July 18, what seemed like a mundane Thursday quickly spiralled into a frenzy for the cryptocurrency ecosystem and India when the report of a USD 230 million (INR roughly 1,900 crores) crypto hack came to light. That's seven zeros after 23 and made up approximately 45 per cent of the crypto assets of the affected exchange- WazirX.

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ROAD TO REGULATIONS

While ensuring safe and legal usage of Al, Indian parliamentarians call for a breathing space for startups to grow in

What It Takes To Run A Family Business

Assimilation involves role clarity, accountability trackers, quarterly dialogues, industry leader mentorship and external work experience

I Know Why Your Customer Service SUCKS

That's because I left my high-paying executive job, worked five low-wage frontline jobs, and experienced the problem firsthand. Here's what I learned about fixing it.

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The Hire That Changed Everything

What roles do you need to fill at your company? It's sometimes hard to know. Here, six leaders share the hire they didn't realize they needed (and are so glad they made).