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Empowered To Find Solutions For The Future

The philosophy of treating people well, keeping them challenged with interesting work and respecting them and their contributions has worked well for SAS R&D (India)

Balancing Between Value & Competency Hiring

Max SkillFirst is striving to create delight on the 4C’s – Career, Certification, Compensation and Culture –for its employees via employee value proposition

No Flights Of Fancy

Ebix has gone from strength to strength in the last two decades under CEO Robin Raina’s charge. With the latest Yatra acquisition, the group hopes to be a leader in the travel domain as well

‘Good That The Education System Is Being Overhauled'

SADHGURU JAGGI MAHARAJ is a spiritual guru who is also known for making social interventions. In an interview with BW Businessworld’s Suman K Jha, he answers questions ranging from spirituality to education to democracy. Excerpts:

Cheering On The People Specialists

The fourth edition of BW Businessworld HREA 2018 went all out in applauding the trailblazers of the HR industry.

No Bed Of Roses

The new regime will inherit tall targets like doubling farmers’ income, along with policies that have not worked – and a drought

An All-round Push

India’s services sector is rolling on. But key sectors such as financial services and hospitality need a big stimulus.

A Heavy Load

Surely, a country with a 15,106-kmlong border with testy neighbours needs to spend more than a mere 1.58% of its GDP on defence?

Fine Balance Of Prudence And Populism

IT’S IMPORTANT TO TAKE A TELESCOPIC view of the 2019-20 interim Union Budget delivered with some panache by Finance Minister Piyush Goyal on February 1, 2019.

Competitive Populism Is Here To Stay

GIVEN THE SERIOUS fiscal constraints, Piyush Goyal did a commendable job of remaining within reasonable fiscal slippage parameters.

Election Budget? Well, Not Really

THE MORNING NEWSPAPERS after the Union Budget had conflicting headlines; “Budget sops to farmers are too little and too late” and “Budget sops will breach the fiscal target; where is the money?”.

‘India Unstoppable, Vedanta A Catalyst'

ANIL AGARWAL, Founder and Executive Chairman, Vedanta Resources Limited, is a multi-faceted industry leader and a nationalist. In an exclusive interview with BW Businessworld’s Suman K. Jha, Agarwal outlines his vision for the company and for India. Excerpts:

The Global Manager From India

THE MADE-IN-INDIA drive has been a dream project for the government. And the seeds are being sown.

'70% Of Advertising Effectiveness Depends On The Creative'

Create with Google, which was launched to support the creative marketing community with tools that serve to foster creativity, is receiving great response from agencies worldwide. This new platform is enabling a new era in marketing communication which is more focused, impactful and efficient. Ross Jauncey, Head, Create With Google spoke to BW Businessworld’s Ruhail Ameen about this innovative product and its impact on creative agencies. Excerpts from the interview:

Leap Before You Think

JUMPING INTO EXECUTION ALSO RESULTS IN PUSHING THROUGH MENTAL BLOCKS THAT STALL MOMENTUM. SOMETIMES IT’S ALSO ABOUT WORKING WITH LIMITED INFORMATION BUT STILL RUSHING HEADLONG DOWN A MOUNTAIN THE WAY HIRA DID – BECAUSE THE GOAL IS ALL IMPORTANT

The Hot New Gig Economy

EVERY TIME YOU BUY A PRODUCT ON AMAZON, WORK IS INSTANTLY PARCELLED OUT TO A CHAIN OF SUPPLIERS – FROM THE RETAIL STORE STOCKING THAT PRODUCT TO THE COURIER DELIVERING IT

Why Indian Startups Love Singapore

INDIA’S STARTUP ecosystem is the world’s third largest after the United States and China. Bengaluru, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai and Hyderabad are buzzing with new startups in fields as diverse as online education, artificial intelligence, big data, logistics, payment gateways, foodtech and regional language video streaming.

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No Vote, No Choice

WITH THE NEWS CHANNELS, the social media platforms, and social gatherings abuzz with discussions, debates and deliberations on the Indian Lok Sabha elections, brands have been using this opportunity to remind citizens to exercise their right to vote.

The Power Index

Sushma, Goyal, Gadkari among Modi’s aces, finds BW-Decode Survey.

Titan MD Bhaskar Bhat Gets Ready To Hand Over The Baton To CK Venkataraman

Under Bhaskar Bhat, watch and accessories maker Titan made a habit of turning everything into huge successes. As he prepares to hand over the baton to CK Venkataraman, its current head of jewellery business, the company is getting ready to fashion another spell of explosive growth.

Brand With A Legacy: Sony India

Sony is not just a household name in consumer durables – it is a brand that stands for innovation and quality.

IAF Is Ready To Take On Any Adversary ...

The massive and ongoing modernisation plan of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will entail induction of more and sophisticated fighter planes over the next few years, till the IAF reaches its sanctioned strength of 42 fighter squadrons. In a free-wheeling chat with Manish Kumar Jha , Air Chief Marshal B. S. Dhanoa talks of the firepower of the IAF.

Our Mission Is To Create Cutting-edge Management Capability

MDI Gurgaon has been ranked among the top business schools in India and was the first B-school in the country to get the globally reputed AMBA accreditation. MDI is also SAQS re-accredited and has NBA re-accreditation for its programmes (PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IM, and PGDM-NMP). All of MDI’s programmes are approved by AICTE. ATMANAND, Director, MDI Gurgaon talks to BW Businessworld’s WAQAR AHMED FAHAD about the B-school and what it has to offer, in an interview.

Indian Aviation Crisis

FIRST, THE GOOD NEWS: India is set to become the third largest aviation market in the world by 2025, behind China and the United States, according to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Time To Re-invent The Management Education System

Founded in 1949, India’s oldest business school XLRI has been working with the belief that management students should have a strong understanding of the society, industry and its trends, both in the country and at the global level, as they are the future leaders. It is perhaps India’s first B-school to have Managerial Ethics and Sustainable Development as compulsory courses for students. XLRI Director E. ABRAHAM, S.J., answers posers from BW Businessworld’s PRIYA SARAF on issues pertaining to B-school education in the country.

Bones Of Contention

The RBI and the government are at loggerheads to settle on an appropriate economic capital framework for the apex bank.

Statue Of Unity

The Statue As Grand As The Stature World’s Tallest Statue: 182 Metres Dedicated to the Nation by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister

Keep The Ballast

We need our institutions as much as we need our democracy.

The Stick Has To Be Used For The Right Thing

The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) was set up on a directive from the Supreme Court of India to tackle critical impacts of pollution. Its chairman (and former Secretary, CVC) Bhure Lal, tells BW Businessworld’s Prabodh Krishna that the impact of stubble burning on the winter air is severe