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He Understood The Big Picture

Apart from the economy, Jaitley’s knowledge and understanding of Indian history and culture was prodigious

Gently Into The Night...

India has lost a former finance and defence minister. Our democracy is now bereft of one of the finest parliamentarians that has adorned its chambers. Justice weeps, for it has lost one of its fairest and most illustrious sons. Cricket is today much the poorer, its finest strategist having departed ...

End Rollback Governance

While Modi emphasises the importance of removing roadblocks in the economy, bureaucrats continue to stymie progress. Angel Tax on investments by venture capital firms in startups was an idea thought up in the dark recesses of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) ...

Sun Rises On Branded Co-Living

A clutch of startups is giving the staid world of hostels and PGs a modern makeover with their concept of branded student housing and co-living to cater to the needs of the millennial generation

Would Stimulus From The Modi Government Recharge The Economy?

The slowdown in the auto sector has its genesis in the NBFC crisis, and hence the financial sector needs urgent reforms. But longterm structural issues need to be addressed as well

Evs Are Nowhere On The Horizon Yet!

The policy thrust in favour of electric vehicles may have rattled the ICE automakers to some extent, but a major disruption in the industry and the mainstreaming of EVs are nowhere on the horizon yet

China After Huawei And Hong Kong

New Delhi will have to make some tough decisions over the next few months on the role Huawei will play in India’s 5G rollout. That could set the template for the India-China relationship into the next decade...

‘Woo Private Sector, Keep Corporate Tax At 10 Per Cent'

THE ECONOMIC SCENE TODAY looks gloomy.

‘It Is Just A Slowdown, Along With A Global Slowdown'

Demonetisation and the Goods and Services Tax led to a greater formalization of the economy, says Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar in a conversation with BW Businessworld’s Suman K. Jha

The Times They Are A-Changin'

Gen Z, now poised to test the waters of the job market, will spring many surprises on the employers of the day. This very young, energetic and bold generation is willing to trample on some traditions to be able to lead a more meaningful life, finds a BW-Businessworld - XBSL study

The Eye Catchers

Tushar Kanwar checks out four new launches that will catch the attention of tech lovers for their form and design

Positive Synergy In The Business Environment

Happiness means subjective wellbeing and positive emotions. Persons with greater wellbeing are more satisfied with their lives, and experience more positive emotions. Excitement, joy, and serenity promote success at the workplace. Happier people are more satisfied with their jobs, receive greater support from co-workers and better performance evaluations

Disruption Or Chaos?

Will the rolling out of the ‘Jio First-Day-First-Show’ service to all ‘premium JioFiber’ customers announced by Mukesh Ambani disrupt theatrical revenue?

Shah Rukh Khan's Business Plans

Actor-producer-entrepreneur Shah Rukh Khan believes in dreaming big and utilising money to create value. That is why perhaps he is co-producing and acting in India’s costliest film till date Zero. Khan talks to Ashish Sinha of BW Businessworld about film production, brand endorsement, and his dreams. Excerpts:

Death Of Forex Brokerages

Old world forex brokerages continue to live in a time warp. Many may wither away if they don’t get their house in order. 

'Climate Change Is A Real Challenge'

Grundfos, The world’s leading pump manufacturer, is focused on providing clean drinking water through use of energy-efficient and sustainable technology. Its group president & CEO, Mads Nipper, on a recent trip to India, talked to BW Businessworld’s Paramita Chatterjee about the company’s plans to expand operations in the country as well as about the importance of water, a limited resource, and how its smart use could make a difference to sustainable development, among other things.

India Scores Big!

India Scores Big!

Late, But A Good First Step

Late, But A Good First Step

‘BCCI Is The Biggest Media Company In The Country'

‘BCCI Is The Biggest Media Company In The Country’

‘I Would Also Like To See Our Economies Come Together'

AMERICAN Democrat Robby Wells will be contesting the US Presidential polls in 2020. Ruhail Amin spoke to him during his recent visit to Mumbai, where he shared his vision for the United States. Wells remained reticent about the Trump Administration’s flip-flops on foreign policy and climate change, but spoke enthusiastically about the need for new rules of engagement in the Middle East and Afghanistan and of the need for a stronger economic partnership with India. Edited excerpts:

Not A Cracker Of A Curb

A ban on cracker sales in Delhi hasn’t worked miracles. However, it could be a step in the right direction.

Bringing Democracy To Art

Crowdfunding Will Not Only Allow Art Lovers To Own A 'part' Of The Painting But Could Also Boost India's Art Market

Air India Sale Hits Turbulence

Air India Sale Hits Turbulence

The Enabler Of Sustainable Growth

Malik took Eicher Motors on a steady path of growth by focusing on strong cash flows, negative working capital & maximising operating leverage

Small Steps To Big Success

Bringing changes in ERM and better focus on working capital and resource allocation helped Ravichandran take the big leap

Burger Mania Hits India

Several burger-focused outlets have set up shop in India in search of new customers.

Let's Talk Chatbots

Flavour of the day or here to stay, businesses are jumping in head-first into conversational commerce.

Modi's Aam Aadmi Ministers

The latest round of Narendra Modi government’s Cabinet expansion-cum-reshuffle threw up interesting details. While the exercise ensured elaborate efforts to zero in on right candidates, personal integrity and accessibility to the common people too played a major role in the latest round of reshuffle. As someone rightfully put it — it was an expansion which saw aam aadmi ministers taking charge of important portfolios. Of course electoral compulsions, regional balance, and caste dynamics were kept in mind, but whether it’s Manoj Sinha, or Santosh Gangwar, or Hansraj Ahir or Arjun Ram Meghwal (the ministers that BW Businessworld’s Suman K. Jha talks to, in the following pages) all are known for their aam aadmi credentials. Unlike some others, they don’t sit in their ivory towers, but spend most of their time amidst the common people. While some of them like Sinha and Ahir have already proved their mettle, the PM would also like the Cabinet reshuffle to positively impact the coming elections.

The Aam Aadmi Connect Is Strengthened

Santosh Kumar Gangwar is a popular BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh. He believes his induction in the finance ministry as minister of state marks the democratisation of the ministry.

Rooms With Few Visitors

New hotels are on the rise, but occupany isn’t. Oversupply of rooms, and consequent sluggish room rents are forcing hotels to fetch more MICE