Possibilities of Web3 - A Wish List

Web3 refers to a new generation of internet technologies that aim to empower individuals and communities with greater control over their online activities and data.

EQUITABLE GROWTH MUST BE THE FULCRUM OF GOVERNMENT BUDGETS

GOVERNMENTS have an obligation to use taxpayer money responsibly. Budget making requires a strategic and comprehensive approach. Policymakers must invite consultations, gather input on budget priorities and allocate funds accordingly. Most state budgets do not.

Bigger Is Better

AFTER MORE THAN 300 YEARS, India is once again the world’s most populous country. China is not pleased. Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin was quick to claim that China still had over 900 million people of working age. He tactfully didn’t mention that this number was declining rapidly.

THE YOUNG & ENTERPRISING

Ranging from beauty and personal care to apparel, logistics to food and healthtech to fintech, 15 top enterprises and entrepreneurs stand above their peers

Why Multitasking Is A Myth

Modern-day managers are often told to “multitask”. This gives rise to a debate whether “multitasking” actually improves efficiency and productivity. Bibek Debroy, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, who is also a prolific writer and speaker, talks about what multitasking means to him and how he manages his own time

"NOIDA & GREATER NOIDA ATTRACTED RS 1.2 LAKH CRORE IN INVESTMENTS IN ONE YEAR"

Ritu Maheshwari, CEO of Greater Noida Authority and Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, was recently given additional charge of Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) as District Magistrate

FOCUS ON A HOLISTIC APPROACH

The second edition of the Festival of Wellbeing organised recently by BW Wellbeing World in Mumbai stressed on the fact that wellbeing is not just about physical fitness, but also includes mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness

"WE NEED TO BE MORE IMAGINATIVE IN OUR APPROACH TOWARDS CENTRAL ASIA"

Ramakant Dwivedi spoke to BW Businessworld about the highlights of his new book Indo-Kyrgyz Relations: Challenges & Opportunities, and the need for having more economic engagement with the Central Asian region despite geographical inaccessibility

STELLAR SHOWING: MOST VALUABLE CEOS

Businessworld puts the spotlight on the executives and their companies that have thrived in a challenging economic environment by generating value for their shareholders and investors

Atiq is merely a symbol

Where we are headed as a nation is worth thinking about provided we have the collective courage to handle the truth

KESHUB MAHINDRA LIVES ON...

THIS PIECE IS ABOUT the ‘Legacies’ of Keshub Mahindra. What he believed in, what he said, what he practiced – and how all of this continues to be very relevant, now and in the future

G20 & Crypto Issues

THE G 20 PRESIDENCY has put on the table the need for a global consensus on virtual digital assets (VDAs) so that a coherent regulatory framework may emerge for addressing prevailing apprehensions and concerns

Inclusive Growth Mandates Focus on MSMEs

INDIA AS THE FIFTH largest economy has two major issues to focus on in the Union Budget for the 2023-24 financial year, namely, inclusive growth and sustainable quality employment for its young population under the age of 35, who constitute 65 per cent of the total population

"Our Nation Is In Dire Need Of A National Book Policy"

Aditi Maheshwari, CEO of Vani Prakashan, talks about the pivotal role the publishing group is playing in bringing out the best books across genres

Let’s Give Sustainable Growth a Chance!

WITH INCREASE in the frequency and severity of Extreme Weather Events, due to climate change, heavy downpours that cause flooding in a short period of time have become a regular feature

With Al Marketing, Trust & Transparency Should Be Top Priority

IN ORDER TO CREATE tailored customer experiences that lead to loyal connections, it is becoming standard practice to gather and nurture first- and zero-party data through an open and transparent value exchange with consumers

Why Success Satisfaction Rarely Meet

IN THE 1975 Bollywood movie, Deewaar (the wall), the story unfolds of two brothers, struggling to survive in the slums of Mumbai

CORRUPTION ERODES THE GOVT.'S CREDIBILITY, EXPLOITS THE POOR

THE CULTURE of graft is pervasive and entrenched. Corruption affects every section of society and the economy

ChatGPT's Trial by Fire

Let’s deal with the sexism charge first. Sharmin Ali is founder of a deep-tech startup called Instoried. She complained to journalists Arpika Bhosale and Aastha Atray Banan in Sunday Mid-day: “At the core of any open AI is a man – not a woman – who inputs ‘variables’

JOTTINGS

Good governance-led policymaking; India's population advantage; Enhancing regional air connectivity; Steel exporters face CBAM challenge, and more

Creating A Winning Social Media Strategy In 2023

IT’S 2023 AND social media has gone beyond selfies or about where people travelled recently. Worldwide social media usage is predicted to reach almost six billion by 2027.

Online Astrology: Is It Safe?

WITH THE advent of technology, online astrology has become a habitual way for people to connect with the cosmos. But with so many websites offering personalised horoscopes and astrological readings, the question remains – is it safe to foray into the virtual world of astrology?

A TALE OF TWO CITIES

India’s ‘techade’ is facing some challenges due to global headwinds, but with the 5G rollout opening opportunities and newer technologies gaining ground, backed with steady economic growth, India’s tech sector is holding its own

"MANAGEMENT IS NOT LEADERSHIP"

In the past, people often confused strong management with strong leadership. Leadership is leading from the front and setting an example, says the global Chief Executive Officer of Pedersen & Partners, Gary Williams in this interaction with BW Businessworld’s Noor Fathima Warsia

"The Hiring Process Has Become More Diligent And Intense Post-Covid"

Vikram Chhachhi, Managing Partner, India, DHR Global, talks about the transformations that have happened in businesses and expectations from leadership

'India has a quadruple balance sheet advantage today'

Passionate about financial services, and also the evolving India story, Rashesh Shah, Chairman, Edelweiss Group, and a past FICCI president, in an exclusive interview, talks about India today, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and the financial services. Excerpts

DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS

With steadily expanding revenues over the past three fiscals and a wide array of premium brands and products under its umbrella, Tata Consumer Products is poised to leap into a higher growth orbit

'NOT OPPOSED TO FOREIGN LAW FIRMS, BUT ADVOCATES ACT NEEDS TO BE AMENDED'

A towering legal luminary, Lalit Bhasin, helms one of the largest law firms in north India, Bhasin & Co. In an exclusive interview with BW Businessworld Chairman and Editorin-Chief Annurag Batra, he explains how the Indian legal ecosystem has evolved over the years, incrementally moving towards opening the doors to foreign law firms. Excerpts:

4-Day Working Week, A Panacea?

A FOUR-DAY WORKING WEEK? Is it just a concept or reality? As many as 61 companies in the United Kingdom tried this out between June and December 2022.

'THERE'S A LOT THAT FOREIGN FIRMS CAN LEARN ABOUT PRACTISING LAW IN INDIA'

IN mid-March the Bar Council of India (BCI) overcame its earlier reservations about allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to practise law in India, adding a rider that it should be on a reciprocity basis. In an exclusive conversation with John B. Quinn, Founder & Chairman, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, BW Businessworld Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Annurag Batra discusses the nuances of the Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022. Quinn also talks at length on law practices prevalent across the world. Excerpts: