'NATIONAL POLICY ON STAINLESS STEEL MUST ADDRESS RAW MATERIAL CONCERNS'

Abhyuday Jindal, CEO and MD, Jindal Stainless, which ranks among the largest producers of the alloy in India, discusses the need for a policy focus, the spectre of Chinese imports and other pressing issues before the industry. Excerpts of an exclusive conversation with Arjun Yadav

STAINLESS STEALS A MARCH

Stainless steel is evolving as the metal of the future for its durability and sustainability and is quickly becoming the preferred alternative in infrastructure building and a host of industries, prompting producers to expect a 10 per cent growth in demand

"OUR 'TEAM ANYWHERE' POLICY MAKES IT EASIER TO TAP INTO THE TALENT MARKET"

Atlassian's Co-founder and CoCEO Scott Farquhar, in an exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld's Rohit Chintapali, talks about the company's pioneering Team Anywhere' policy, how it defies conventional workplace norms in 2023 and embraces the power of remote work, Atlassian's commitment to global talent and its remarkable success in India. Excerpts

ON GRO WITH PATH

The impressive performance by India Inc. across key sectors such as banking, FMCG, automotive, and paints during Q1 marks a Goldilocks moment for the Indian economy amid uncertainties

THE SMALL AND THE VULNERABLE

Small and very small businesses have at last been brought within the ambit of mandatory e-invoicing for GST payments. Has the axe fallen too soon on this growing and vital segment of the economy?

RBI as Catalyst of India's Growth

IN THE COMPLEX WEB of economic factors that shape a nation’s growth, monetary policy is a crucial lever. At the centre of this narrative in India is the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), playing a pivotal role in enabling economic growth and driving social change.

THE GLOBE HAS TILTED. INDIA COULD SHAPE THE ECONOMIC AGENDA

INDIA HAS UNDERPERFORMED its potentials. But at 75 it is finally exhibiting some characteristics of a developed economy. Better days are ahead.

India's Chinese Takeaway

CHINA’S ECONOMY grew at 0.8 per cent sequentially in April-June 2023 over the January-March 2023 quarter. Economists now reckon that the target of five per cent growth for the full year 2023-24 is out of reach.

CHHATTISGARH: SCRIPTING A NEW SUCCESS STORY EACH DAY

With his various initiatives, the Chief Minister Of Chhhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel is making the state one of the fastest developing states in the country

Low Productivity Levels Scare Investors

CUMBERSOME BUREAUCRATIC procedures, complex regulations, and compliance burdens hamper productivity and discourage entrepreneurship. Streamlining regulatory frameworks, simplifying licensing processes and fostering a business-friendly environment will encourage industrial growth and productivity. This has to start with trust between the industry and bureaucracy.

Youngsters & Online Gaming GST: Lessons in Policymaking

INDIA’S DIGITAL REVOLUTION has given rise to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, fuelled by the Gig Economy and the dominant presence of Millennials and Gen Z (GEMZ). The GEMZ population represents a significant proportion of India’s demographics and is often hailed as the nation’s soft power. This youth cohort, who make up the largest productive workforce, possess distinct social behaviour and thinking patterns.

NOVO NORDISK'S DIVERSE OBESITY DRUG PORTFOLIO HOLDS PROMISE TO MAINTAIN LEADERSHIP: JOHN C. DAWBER

In India, the Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk is the market leader and presently claims around 60 per cent of the country’s insulin supply. Speaking to BW Businessworld in an exclusive interaction, John C. Dawber, CVP and MD, Global Business Services talks about the company’s GLP1 growth story, the market of obesity drugs and their safety profile and building capacities and partnerships

ANEW DEVELOPMENT PARADIGM: More Synergies and Less Trade-Offs

INDIA’S PRESIDENCY has come at a decisive moment for the G20. It is no small feat to lead a heterogenous group of countries and draw consensus, especially in a world riddled with interlinked challenges. Against the backdrop of growing climate crisis, challenges to food security and the precarious stability of the global economy, 2023 calls for a presidency with paramount leadership skills to shape One Earth. One family. One future. This year, India’s focus on LiFE, resource efficiency and circular economy, and accelerating progress on the SDGs (the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals), among others, reflect an unwavering commitment to tackling the planet’s imminent threats. At the same time, as an emerging economy, India has clearly laid out its commitment to enabling an agile and flexible macroeconomic policy and sustainable and resilient growth while addressing the debt distress and related concerns of LMICs (low- and middleincome countries).

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LEGAL ACADEMIA

Srikrishna Deva Rao, Vice Chancellor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, opens up about the ways in which the institute is embracing the advent of Al tools, and the impact of ChatGPT on academic writing

LEVERAGING AI CAPABILITIES IN SIMULATING IDEAS

Rashmi Salpekar, Dean, Vivekananda School of Law and Legal Studies, New Delhi, shares her views on the growing impact of artificial intelligence in legal academia and advises law students to have the courage to lend a voice for others. Edited excerpts

FRICTIONLESS FINANCE FOR A BILLION INDIANS

RBIH CEO Rajesh Bansal stresses customer innovation and getting into their shoes to solve multiple frictions that customers face in accessing financial services

WEB 3 PRIMITIVES FOR SOCIAL CAUSES

HashCase has successfully onboarded over 50,000 users and facilitated 300,000 transactions, while also supporting the entry of 12 brands into the Web 3 ecosystem

SIMPLIFYING CRYPTO INVESTMENTS

Patel's vision led to the creation of Mudrex, simplifying crypto investments for retail investors. The platform now boasts of close to one million users and has won prestigious awards

SPURRING DIGITAL CURRENCY ADOPTION

By implementing robust technological solutions and optimising processes, Unocoin under Vishwanath has been able to handle increased user demand and increase its scalability

EMPOWERING WEB 3.0 DeFi

JediSwap strives to build a comprehensive suite of products that form the fundamental building blocks of a robust Web 3.0 decentralised finance (DeFi) infrastructure

Powering Web 3.0 Communications

Push Protocol has brought communication tools to the forefront of Web 3.0, setting standards for other protocols to replicate

OFFERING CREDIBILITY, PROVIDING PROTECTION

CredShields aims to revolutionise the concept of Web 3.0 security by enhancing transparency and promoting awareness among Web3 developers and organisations

DRIVING FINANCE'S FUTURE THROUGH BLOCKCHAIN

Leveraging the power of blockchain technology, Rooba.Finance provides a bridge between traditional financial markets and the emerging world of decentralised finance

TACKLING AI RISKS

Aaquarians.ai is designed to contribute to the Web 3.0 space by providing tools and frameworks that enable the creation and governance of decentralised AI applications

SIMPLIFYING THE CRYPTIC CRYPTO WORLD

Giottus' aim is to take crypto to the masses as it believes in the immense potential of the blockchain

LEADING THE BLOCKCHAIN REVOLUTION

IDS is pioneering Web 3.0 revolution by driving innovation, education, and security in the digital landscape for a transformed future

PROMOTING TRUST, TRANSPARENCY, EFFICIENCY

By adopting decentralised principles, smart contracts and distributed ledger technology, DRIFE has introduced a unique approach to ride-hailing with an aim to promote transparency, trust, and efficiency

TRANSFORMING WebAR EXPERIENCE

Vossle is committed to making augmented reality accessible without the need for app installations or complex coding

PIONEERING WEB 3.0 WITH DeFi INNOVATION

Davos Protocol is at the forefront of using blockchain technology to address traditional collateralised debt position challenges

PIONEERING WEB3'S DECENTRALISED CLOUD REVOLUTION

Under Vishnu Korde, StackOS has earned the distinction of being the world's most utilised and fastest-growing Decentralised Cloud (DeCloud) platform