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Real Estate Industry Is Cracking Up

The real estate industry has been under pressure. Commercial and affordable housing are the only silver linings. We look at what to expect in the coming months.

Office Attractions

Global sovereign funds and private equity players are showing immense interest in India’s commercial real estate segment.

In- House Trouble

As more and more residential properties remain unsold, companies and PE players may have to rethink strategy.

Monsanto's Adversary

The global agri-biotech major’s plans for India are being thwarted by M. Prabhakara Rao, promoter of the country’s biggest seed fi rm Nuziveedu. How the battle plays out will have major ramifi cations on the seeds industry.

Transforming Energy

India wants to set up a gas exchange to promote alternative energy and fast-track oil import reduction.

Rock Bottom

Business sentiment hits a new low on rising concerns over economic slowdown and GST, finds the latest Business Today-C fore Business Confidence Survey.

Shell Shocked

Registration Cancellation of Over 2 Lakh Inactive Companies Is a Display of the Government’s Cavalier Attitude

Turning The Tide

Companies are becoming more efficient, paring working capital needs on lower commodity prices and inflation.

The New Realty

Why Top-notch Real Estate Companies Are Entering the Affordable Housing Market

Old And Shopping

Seniority Provides Products Curated for Senior Citizens So That They Do Not Have to Depend on Anybody

The FMP Advantage

Indexation benefits make three-year FMPs a good bet.

Unconventional Wisdom

Fascinating and unheard-of insights to help one achieve personal and professional excellence

Stay Cardio Smart

TODAY’S TOXIC ENVIRONMENT AND POOR LIFESTYLE CHOICES REQUIRE CLOSE MONITORING OF CARDIAC HEALTH.

A Scarcity-Pollution Tango In India

INEFFICIENCY AND INEQUITY IN SUPPLY ARE TWO MAJOR REASONS FOR THE CONTINUING STRESS.

How To Become The Best At What You Do

DO YOU SIT BACK and wait for an annual performance review to think about your work performance?

Getting Resilient

THE STATE IS LOOKING TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE THAT IS UP AND RUNNING EVEN DURING NATURAL DISASTERS

Ticking Water Bomb

AS INDIA'S WATER TABLE FALLS, IT'S IMPORTANT TO OPT FOR CONSERVATION MEASURES

Why Gut Matters

THE SUMMER HEAT CAN PLAY HAVOC WITH YOUR GUT AND UPSET THE MICROBIOME BALANCE, BUT THE RIGHT DIET WILL KEEP YOU STRONG AND HEALTHY.

A Family Member Is Only A Trustee

A legacy of 350 years spanning 13 generations — that’s what makes German healthcare and life sciences multinational Merck a much quoted example of family leadership continuity coupled with long-term sustainability of business. Business Today’s E. Kumar Sharma spoke with Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Executive Board and the Family Board of E Merck KG, headquartered in Darmstadt in Germany. Stangenberg-Haverkamp, 70, who was in India recently, is the 11th generation leader of the holding company and head of the family. He talks about the various issues that family-led businesses need to grapple with and how a family contract can help in smooth management of family businesses. Edited excerpts:

strength to strength

With change of guard in at least half-a-dozen companies, the Indian steel industry is undergoing unprecedented churn. It will emerge stronger than ever.

NBFC Squeeze

NBFCs are scurrying around for funds to cope with falling market valuations, asset-liability mismatches and rising delinquencies.

Value For Money

CUT-THROAT competition from over-the-top (OTT) platforms has forced direct-to-home (DTH) operators to think out of the box.

Right Fit

Increased awareness about fitness is powering the sports and fitness wear market, giving segments such as athleisure a boost.

Agenda For Modi 2.0

Top economic experts debate how the government can hit the ground running.

“I LEARN BECAUSE I AM WILLING TO BE BAD LONG ENOUGH”

Business consultant and life coach David Wood feels great things happen when you get out of your comfort zone and allow new opportunities to come in. In a conversation with Business Today’s Aprajita Sharma, Wood says people should train their minds and counter negativity. Edited excerpts:

Decoding Consumer Emotion

THE BENGALURUBASED COMPANY’S AI-POWERED SaaS PLATFORM HELPS CONSUMER BRANDS UNDERSTAND PEOPLE’S ‘EMOTIONAL’ RESPONSE.

Unbiased Recruiter

Social robot Tengai can ask all the right questions without any human bias.

A Summer Treat

WITH THE SUMMER heat creeping in, ceiling fans are bound to be in great demand.

Foldables Have Miles To Go

When the novelty wears off, tech giants could be struggling to justify the utility and astronomical pricing of folding phones.

India Inc's Crown Jewels At Risk

Indian promoters, especially first generation entrepreneurs, run the risk of losing control over their best assets after pledging shares to raise money.