Purchasing Power Matters

INDIA MAY BE THE FIFTH largest economy in the world,\" mocked one well-known economist, \"but we are one of the poorest nations on earth based on our per capita income of $2,650.\"

Generative Al Meets Fashion

Leaders in the fashion industry say generative Al will enhance consumer experience, and help market better, but there might be challenges around aspects such as originality and provenance

'India's Gas Demand Will Grow By 500% In Near Future'

ASHU SHINGHAL, Managing Director, Mahanagar Gas shares with Ashish Sinha the city gas distribution major's preparedness for meeting the demand for natural gas in future, which is expected to grow exponentially. Excerpts:

PE RE-RATING ON THE CARDS FOR PSU STOCKS?

Since March 2020 the Nifty has risen by around 160 per cent, while the BSE PSU index is up nearly 190 per cent from the low levels seen at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic

THE CHANGING FACE OF INDIA'S PSUs

Many of the central government-owned companies have undergone a makeover, with some of them now counted among the country's premium institutions

THE MAHARATNA MOMENT

India's public sector companies and their shares are witnessing a dramatic turnaround in their fortunes on the country's bourses. Experts are calling them the next multi-bagger theme. What's fuelling the frenzy?

A SOFT TARGET?

Investigators probing stock market-related matters warn of another Hindenburg-like attack on Adani Group by an entity linked to notorious shortseller George Soros

Empowering the CA Profession Through Technology

ICAl is embracing technology to empower CAs for the digital era. Initiatives like Al-powered audits, Digital Tools, Practice Management software, Blockchain integration, & Forensic Accounting Standards ensure CAs remain adept in a tech-driven landscape

'RERA HAS BROUGHT IN SIGNIFICANT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY'

Rajan N. Bandelkar, President, NAREDCO, Founder & MD, Raunak Group talks to ASHISH SINHA of BW Businessworld about the positive changes in the real estate landscape, the increasing investment opportunity and much more. Excerpts:

CHARTING OUT A COURSE FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

THE TRANSPORTATION sector assumes a pivotal role in contributing to global energy-linked greenhouse gas emissions and shoulders a significant share of human-induced emissions in the world economy.

Job-rich Green Development

REBUILDING our economies means rethinking about the future. The onR going emergencies like climate change and decelerating progress to achieve the sustainable development goals are accelerating the need to shift towards greener economies.

Human Eccentricities

OVER THE CENTURIES, humans have cracked many of nature's secrets, and scientists have discovered ever more laws that explain the working of the world around us.

"INDIA IS A VERY CRITICAL MARKET FOR US"

In an exclusive interaction, Sharad Malhotra, President and Director, Nippon Paint India & Middle East, talks about how the company has begun leveraging India as a base for not just developing a strong domestic business but also expanding the global automotive aftermarket business

The Doctor Who Found Her Purpose in Life Doing Good in Egypt

DR SHIBAL Bhartiya was working as a senior research fellow at Geneva, when she was assigned to a humanitarian mission to a poor community in Egypt. As a doctor, she had learnt about 'clinical detachment' but what she saw here - lack of drinking water and the stark difference between high privilege and abject poverty - hit her hard!

Big Data needs Big Velocity; marketers need to adapt faster

WITH THE introduction of Machine Data and Social Data, an ongoing supply of data at an incredible pace has become a reality, indicating that the data pool is constantly expanding.

Can India Become a Tech Product Nation?

THE 1990s WITNESSED a remarkable turning point for India's economy, as the country emerged as a global leader in IT-enabled services (ITES). Bengaluru and Gurgaon, cities that epitomise India's IT prowess today, gained international prominence during this period.

'DECENTRALISED' URBANISATION KEY TO GROWTH, SUSTAINABILITY & EQUITY

INDIA'S RAPID urbanisation presents a golden opportunity. Equally a monumental challenge. Urbanisation is a necessity, an irreversible process, a trigger to economic transformation. It catalyses social mobility. In developing economies, cities are growth fulcrums. Well planned, well governed sustainable cities are the key to societal progress and prosperity.

The Consumption Conundrum

CAN INDIA'S ECONOMY grow at an average annual rate of eight per cent? Most global financial institutions forecast India's longterm GDP growth at between 6.5 and 6.8 per cent. They could be mistaken.

Tech's Next-Gen Leaders

The fifth edition of Techtors honours the most promising and innovative entrepreneurs who are using state-of-the-art technology to drive business growth and change

A REBEL WITH A CAUSE

The Nothing Phone 2 is a powerful machine packaged in a flagship gift wrap. With this phone, the London-based tech company is doing what it promised -making tech fun again B

SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCING

Veefin Solutions aims to leverage deep-tier supply chain finance to propel the growth of MSMEs in India

TOWARDS 'MARKETING-AS-ASERVICE'

Hyperlocal marketing will soon become a must-do for all brands

TRANSFORMATIVE AI

Rezo is helping both businesses and their customers through innovative Al solutions

DEMOCRATISING THE INSURANCE SECTOR IN INDIA

InsuranceDekho has emerged as a leading insurtech company in the country

LEARN AND IMPLEMENT

Combining interactive learning, social networking, and trading in a single platform is StockGro's biggest USP

REVOLUTIONARY GENOMIC DIAGNOSTICS

HaystackAnalytics claims to have saved over 1,000 lives through its genomics-based disease diagnostics

Enriching Rice with Essential Nutrients

ENSURING access to proper nutrition is a crucial component of public health and a fundamental role of the welfare state. In a resolute move on Independence Day 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a strategic initiative to counter micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition by mandating the fortification of rice across all social safety net programmes by 2024.

Confidence Building Measures for Business through Jan Vishwas Law

INVOCATION OF ‘animal spirits’ in businessmen and entrepreneurs has been the cherished quest of all governments. It is imperative to promote investments and fire up demand – both essential for promoting economic growth.

The Dentist Who Lost His Eyesight but Gained an Inner Vision

CIRCA 2004, Dr Jitender Aggarwal (29) and his wife Dr Suman were running two dental clinics in Delhi. They had a young son and led a happy life.

The Prima Donnas of the Startup World

BW Disrupt recognises and celebrates exceptional women entrepreneurs who have braved the odds to achieve significant business success, inspiring other women along the way