Business Today India Magazine - January 19, 2025

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Highlights of Business Today 19th January 2025 issue:

With Ozempic and similar injectable medicines being used off-label overseas to help obese individuals lose weight, can these new drugs become the panacea for over 250 million obese Indians?

This is the topic we explore in the latest issue of Business Today Magazine. These drugs may well become the next big thing in India, however, for their adoption, significant challenges still remain. Talking exclusively to BT, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, Biocon, mentions how her company has already started the arduous work required to make these drugs in India.

With Donald Trump as the new US President, this year is going to be pivotal, not just for India but the world at large. In this issue, 20 leading lights from business, industry, government, and academia have shared their insights on emerging trends and opportunities.

All this and more in the latest issue of BT Magazine. Out on stands now.

THE COMPLETE ECONOMIST

THE MANMOHAN SINGH ERA WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS THE ONE THAT CHANGED THE IMAGE OF INDIA, NOT MERELY IN THE ECONOMIC SPHERE, BUT IN EVERY OTHER ASPECT

4 mins

THE GENTLEMAN-SCHOLAR PM

IN EVERY ROLE HE HELD, BE IT FINANCE MINISTER OR PRIME MINISTER, SINGH REMAINED OPEN-MINDED AND CONSTANTLY SOUGHT NEW IDEAS

4 mins

CAUTION AHEAD

A series of events in the first few weeks of the New Year could shape the trajectory of the equity markets, especially the Trump administration's policies

3 mins

TECH, SET, GO!

With up to 30 tech start-ups looking to go public, the year promises to be a turning point for India's thriving start-up ecosystem

3 mins

The 2025 Slate

The Indian film industry is hoping that 2025 will mark the return of big-budget blockbusters

3 mins

"Outlook for India is very positive"

Paul Uren, Head of Investment Banking (Asia-Pacific), J. P. Morgan, on M&A activity, the environment of investment banking market in India, and more

3 mins

"STEERING SBI INTO THE FUTURE"

C.S. Setty, Chairman of the State Bank of India, talks about his plans for the bank, the strategy for the future, and technology, among other things

9 mins

A PEEK INTO THE FUTURE

INDIA IN 2025 AND BEYOND: TRENDS TO WATCH OUT FOR

1 min

THE WORLD IN 2030

The policy implications are that India would have to maintain a strong link to a re-industrialising US but find a way to use Chinese capital and inputs

5 mins

HOW TO ADAPT TO EXTREME HEAT

India is vulnerable to extreme heat and yet unprepared. But various initiatives provide a glimpse of what is possible when collaboration and ingenuity come together

7 mins

THE END OF AMERICAN FINANCIAL EXCEPTIONALISM

As the dollar cycle reverses and Asia's rise continues, Indian growth will accelerate

4 mins

BIG SHOTS

GIVEN THAT MORE THAN 40% OF INDIAN ADULTS ARE STRUGGLING WITH OBESITY AND DIABETES, AFFORDABLE WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS ARE EXPECTED TO SIGNIFICANTLY DISRUPT THE PHARMACEUTICAL LANDSCAPE IN THE COUNTRY THIS YEAR. AND, THE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MARKET COULD REACH ₹3.99 LAKH CRORE BY 2032, GROWING AT A CAGR OF MORE THAN 9%

10+ mins

BUILDING TOMORROW'S CARE TODAY

The Indian pharma industry is at a juncture where digital transformation is sweeping the healthcare landscape

3 mins

SIGNS OF SPRING

With diplomatic relations between India and China showing signs of a thaw, will trade and investments look up? Officials have indicated that India will not ease FDI norms for Chinese firms just now, but will 2025 change this status quo?

5 mins

NEW WORLD ORDER

Four disruptions-urbanisation, technological change, demographic shifts, and global connectivity-are converging to create a new world order

3 mins

SPACE VISION

The government will focus on R&D and ambitious missions, such as human spaceflight, while operational responsibilities increasingly transition to the private sector

3 mins

SPEED & CONVENIENCE

QUICK COMMERCE PLAYERS SUCH AS BLINKIT, INSTAMART, AND ZEPTO ARE RESHAPING THE INDIAN RETAIL LANDSCAPE WITH ULTRA-FAST DELIVERIES, ALTERING THE WAY INDIANS SHOP. HOWEVER, THE COMPETITION IS FIERCE WITH EVERYONE VYING FOR DOMINANCE

4 mins

BUILDING SMARTER MANUFACTURING

The intersection of IT, manufacturing operations technology, and sustainability in Industry 4.0 represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity

3 mins

DRIVING POSITIVE CHANGE

The Indian cement industry is making significant strides to shift to a more sustainable future. However, challenges such as high infrastructure costs remain

3 mins

EMERGING INDIA

India's Tier II and III cities are powering the country's economic growth. They are seeing a rapid transformation in real estate and infrastructure, and have vast untapped potential. Here's a look at some of these cities

7 mins

RURAL INDIA: NEW GROWTH LEADER

Addressing the pressing challenges of climate vulnerability, infrastructure gaps, and skill development will be essential to unlocking rural India's full potential

3 mins

A NEW ERA OF EMPLOYMENT

India's hiring landscape is undergoing a shift. As industries increasingly adopt AI, robotics, and cloud computing, the demand for specialised talent is skyrocketing

3 mins

FLIGHT PATH

THE INDIAN AVIATION SECTOR IS PASSING THROUGH INTERESTING TIMES. WITH 600 NEW AIRCRAFT EXPECTED TO BE ADDED BY 2030, KEY AIRPORTS OF NAVI MUMBAI AND NOIDA SOON TO START OPERATIONS, AND MORE TIER II AND III CITIES TO BE ON THE COUNTRY'S AVIATION MAP, THERE ARE ENOUGH TAILWINDS FOR GROWTH. YET, THE TWIN HEADWINDS OF SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES AND HIGH FUEL PRICES CONTINUE TO IMPACT AIRLINES' PROFITABILITY

4 mins

NEED FOR REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Call to action for “Data Daan” is the need of the hour to build a national movement on donating data for a digital India, where AI models accurately reflect the Indian context

3 mins

SMARTER MONEY AHEAD

AI HAS MADE MONEY MANAGEMENT EASIER BY TRACKING AND ANALYSING FINANCIAL HABITS TO PROVIDE TAILORED STRATEGIES

4 mins

QUALITY STOCKS MAY OUTPERFORM

Rural consumption is poised to revive, supported by expanding organised retail, better infrastructure, rising household incomes, and government schemes

3 mins

SIP BY SIP IN 2025

Investors should opt to build a diversified equity portfolio comprising stocks of companies with strong fundamentals

3 mins

THE FUTURE IS INVESTING

As technology continues to evolve, the vision of a financially empowered India is closer than ever before

2 mins

WILL IPOs BOOM AGAIN IN 2025?

In the coming year, as many as 32 companies have Sebi approval to raise ₹42,000 crore, while another 55 looking to raise ₹1.15 lakh crore are awaiting approval

3 mins

EXTRA COVER

The insurance industry is undergoing a transformation with the increasing adoption of AI and regulatory changes. With the impending launch of the Bima Sugam portal, 2025 could be the year when insurance penetration zooms

5 mins

THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE

As AI advances, so will its role in health insurance. In the future, it shall perform a variety of complex tasks, making it more accessible and aligned with individual needs

3 mins

REDEFINING THE DIGITAL AGE

For Bitcoin, its future lies not as a currency but as a cornerstone of the modern financial ecosystem

3 mins

THE NIFTY ELEPHANTS

The composition of the Nifty 50 index has undergone notable changes in the past 30 years, with only 11 companies consistently remaining in the index. It is expected to undergo further changes in 2025 with the entry of new-age companies like Zomato

2 mins

Consciousness Shaping Consumption

India has a dynamic and discerning consumer base, whose consumption pattern is experiencing a significant transformation

3 mins

A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY AND OPPORTUNITY

A look at the key trends that will redefine how content will be created, distributed, and consumed

3 mins

A GENERATION MAROONED

This generation is creating new grammar for social and professional existence. They are reimagining the very concept of work, identity, and social belonging

3 mins

"We should strive towards two non-zero GST rates"

Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, on further reforms in the economy, the Nehruvian era and its impact on policymaking, cash transfers, and more

10 mins

"RBI'S STANCE SHOULD BE TO KEEP THE RUPEE MORE VOLATILE"

Axis Bank Chief Economist Neelkanth Mishra talks about the rupee, quantitative easing, the Trump impact, and more

8 mins

Your Palate for 2025

What's in store for you in the New Year when you go out for a meal or a drink? We ask industry experts to predict F&B trends for 2025

4 mins

"Do what's best for employees"

BEST ADVICE - PANKAJ JATHAR | CEO | NIIT LTD

1 min

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