Outlook Business - April 2025

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India’s Solar Century

10 Stunning Wedding Venues To Explore

IF YOU ARE DREAMING OF A WEDDING CELEBRATION FIT FOR ROYALTY, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THESE PALACES AND FORTS ACROSS RAJASTHAN

5 mins

Magical Places To Take Your Pheras

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RAJASTHAN'S VIBRANT AND HAPPENING CITIES TO HOST PHOTOSHOOTS AND WEDDING EVENTS THAT WILL BE A FEAST FOR THE EYES

7 mins

Bollywood Bliss

RAJASTHAN'S STORIED ROYAL HERITAGE AND SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES MAKE IT ONE OF THE TOP DESTINATION WEDDING LOCALES IN INDIA. IF YOU WANT TO GET HITCHED BOLLYWOOD STYLE, CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING VENUES WHERE THE “STARS” HAVE ALIGNED

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Bejewelled In Tradition

FROM THE DETAILS OF MEENAKARI TO THE ELEGANCE OF THEWA, DISCOVER THE HERITAGE JEWELS OF RAJASTHAN THAT ADORN A BRIDE FROM HER HEAD TO HER TOES

6 mins

INDIA'S SOLAR CENTURY

The country has set its sights on adding 180GW of solar power in the next five years. A bit of a stretch, but doable if we double up

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Our Next Target is 292GW of Solar Power by 2030

Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy tells Neeraj Thakur and Aditi Ray Chowdhury

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Solar Sector Will Be Cornerstone of Clean Energy Transition

Chief executive, NTPC Green Energy (NGEL), Rajiv Gupta, tells Aditi Ray Chowdhury that India is poised to be a global leader in solar manufacturing and energy storage. Edited excerpts

3 mins

Renewables Growth Must Focus on Intra-State Transmission

Sumant Sinha, chief executive, ReNew, tells Nandini Keshari that skilled workers in emerging technologies are essential for the clean-energy transition. Edited excerpts

3 mins

The Rise of a New Dawn

India's solar sector is entering a golden era. In early 2025, the country surpassed 100GW of installed capacity—a critical milestone on its path toward a 2030 target of 500GW of non-fossil generation capacity.

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Powering A Fair Transition

India is one of the fastest-growing markets for renewables, in particular solar, with a cumulative capacity of over 100GW installed in the past 10 years or so. India has also set itself an ambitious goal of reaching non-fossil capacity of 500GW by 2030, largely driven by solar.

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Lithium's Second Life

India lacks domestic lithium reserves, yet its electric-mobility ambitions hinge on it. Recycling is the only viable solution, but the country's efforts remain inadequate, informal and technologically backward

3 mins

The Climate Capital Crunch

India's clean-tech start-ups are unable to scale in the absence of patient capital. Investors and policymakers must work together to keep the cash flowing

5 mins

Automation Anxiety

For years, engineering and IT degrees have been seen as a gateway to professional success. Then came generative AI, the spectre of job loss and the waking up to reality

6 mins

AI is Here to Stay.Now What's Next?

AI is developing extremely rapidly, and it is difficult to predict how it's going to play out.

4 mins

Mid-Level IT Jobs at Risk as Automation Advances

that lifelong learning and adaptability are crucial, as Al-driven roles in data science, cybersecurity and cloud management gain prominence. Edited excerpts

3 mins

Reskilling for the Age of AI

A silent transformation is unfolding in the IT-business process management (BPM) sector. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, professionals find themselves at a crossroads.

3 mins

Suction Punch

A bunch of engineering friends have launched a robot that is doing away with the social evil of manual scavenging

3 mins

Money Should Be A Partner, Not The Master

VISHAL KAPOOR, CEO, Bandhan AMC, shares what he did with his first pay cheque, how it became the first real lesson on managing finances, and how he realised later that starting to save early can set you up for life. He advises new professionals to enjoy their first pay cheque, but also start saving, even if it is a small amount, and be consistent about it

3 mins

A Fine Balance

A new RBI paper offers a suite of approaches to determine the fair value of the rupee vis-a-vis the dollar

4 mins

BIRD'S-EYE VIEW

Green capital for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is governed by a combination of factors—trends in sustainable finance, stringent regulatory frameworks and policy interventions

4 mins

THE HIDDEN FOOTPRINT

Small businesses bear a disproportionate amount of the burden of climate change, yet are often overlooked in discussions on mitigating and adapting to risk

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COST OF CAPITAL

If small businesses are to adopt more sustainable practices, institutional support—financial and expertise to navigate the climate finance market—will be essential

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MAKING THE TRANSITION

Governments, investors and customers increasingly prefer businesses that align with sustainable goals. But SMEs need more than just policy support to reduce their environmental impact

2 mins

Investors Trust Madhya Pradesh for Proactive Governance

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav speaks to Devabrata Dutta about the state's journey from being an emerging player to an industrial powerhouse. Edited excerpts

3 mins

Behind the Mind Games that End in Digital Arrest

The new 'digital-arrest' scam employs psychological pressure to dupe vulnerable victims, who go through a phase of trauma and fear. We tell you how it works and how you can keep yourself safe

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IDFC FIRST Bank's Role in Financing India's Green Transition

India has set ambitious sustainability targets, including installing 500GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. Achieving these goals will require massive investments—on the order of ₹30 lakh crore by 2030 for renewable energy alone.

6 mins

POWERING UP MSMES THE PATH TO VIKSIT BHARAT

India’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2070 has led to a surge in green initiatives.

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The Untold Story of the 'Money Guy'

Gambling Man is a biography of one of the world's most consequential investors—Masayoshi Son, founder of SoftBank. It takes a reader through his journey from his birthplace in a Korean slum in post-war Japan to the modern-day temples of power

3 mins

Outlook Sustainable Power Conclave

A knowledge-sharing and a collaborative platform initiated by the Outlook Group for experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders towards sustainable energy solutions and best practices

2 mins

Secure Power: Key to Sectoral Progress

In his opening speech, the Hon'ble Minister acknowledged the presence of industry experts, CEOs, policymakers and regulators, government officials, and the erudite audience.

2 mins

Sustainable Power Distribution and Regulation: Panel Discussion

A panel discussion comprising industry specialists like Sunil Wadhwa, Former MD, NDPL; Anil Rawal, MD & CEO, IntelliSmart Infrastructure Pvt Ltd; MV Rao, Chairman, West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission; and Vishal Kapoor, CEO, Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL); was moderated by Amit Kumar, Vice President and Business Unit Head, Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.

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An Educationist with a Love for Travel

Alison Barrett, director India, British Council, has a deep curiosity about different cultures, which fuels her passion for travel. She has a particular fondness for India where she now lives

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