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MSMES IN A MAZE

IT'S BEEN A SLOW AND UNEVEN RECOVERY AFTER THE PANDEMIC FOR MSMES. AS THEY GET BACK TO NORMALCY, SEVERAL OLD CHALLENGES PERSIST AND NEWER ONES ARE EMERGING. ADDRESSING THEM COULD PUT INDIA ON A MUCH HIGHER GROWTH TRAJECTORY

"THE DRAMATIC REPRIORITISATION OF AI IS OUR BIG OPPORTUNITY"

Tech Mahindra CEO & MD Mohit Joshi on Al, growth, and the way ahead

WRITING THE GROWTH CODE

Under new boss Mohit Joshi, Tech Mahindra is drawing up an interesting growth story. But there are numerous challenges

Doubling Down

The joint venture between MG Motor India and JSW Group aims to create a 'Maruti moment' by establishing a new energy vehicle company

Howz'ad

The 17th edition of IPL is seeing Disney and RIL battle each other one last time for ad revenue, but the General Elections may spoil this party

COLD DECISIONS

Unilever plans to separate its ice cream business to jump-start growth. The development will be keenly watched in India, where the FMCG giant faces stiff competition from market leader Amul

RBI Cracks the Whip

The Reserve Bank of India has put NBFCs and fintech players under the lens after a series of compliance failures came to light

A New Lease

The India-EFTA free trade agreement heralds a new phase of trade policy, allowing India to shift its gaze to sustainability from tariff reduction

Tightening the Screws

SME IPOS could see tighter regulations from Sebi in the not-so-distant future

THE SMOKE CLEARS

BAT reducing its stake in ITC could remove uncertainties for the Indian giant

Leapfrogging Into The Future

Gen AI is the future. In India, this revolutionary technology has already penetrated deep into the country's banking sector

The Visionary

In a career spanning nearly four decades, Uday Kotak, a firstgeneration entrepreneur, has not only created a bank of size but also built an institution, which offers a wide range of financial services, from asset management and insurance to securities

Is The Tie Dead?

Maybe not. But it is no longer de facto office wear and is slowly being reduced to something to be worn only on special occasions

"Bring in experts to understand customers"

Qualcomm-backed ideaForge Technology is a Mumbai-based drone manufacturer

SHAKING IT UP

AMERICAN PHARMA MAJOR ELI LILLY SEES INDIA AS ITS LAUNCHPAD FOR A NEW GROWTH TRAJECTORY, USING ITS NEW DRUGS FOR DIABETES AND OBESITY AS THE FUEL. WILL THIS STRATEGIC PIVOT WORK?

"Besides China, no one can match the scale that India offers"

Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia, says innovations coming out of India are being replicated globally, and the country holds great strategic value for the Big 4 firm

PICKING THE WINNERS

The methodology used for the Business Today-KPMG Best Banks and NBFCs Survey 2022-23

THE SMALL FIRM'S BEST FRIEND

Lendingkart, a fintech that posted its highest-ever PAT in FY23, is making credit available to MSMEs in India's far-flung areas

HELPING HAND

From helping financial institutions with e-verifications to aiding them in fraud detection and prevention, Perfios is bridging the gap between data and insights

THE OMNIPRESENT PLATFORM

Fintech major Razorpay has undergone many diversifications. Yet, its core premise remains the same: make the movement of money simpler

GENDER BENDER

In a traditionally male-dominated sales and collection-oriented NBFC industry, Mahindra Finance has devised policies to foster women's inclusion

THE POWER OF DIGITAL

Tata Capital's big bet on being digital-first has paid rich dividends. Here's how the NBFC did it

GEARED FOR GROWTH

Bajaj Finance has set in motion a new strategy to expand its customer base, products, as well as geographical reach

WINDS OF CHANGE

Kotak Mahindra Bank strives to nurture and hire talent for the evolving banking industry

DAIRY DREAMS

Federal Bank's alliance with fintech player Digivriddhi is bringing farmers into the banking fold. Here's how

A SMALL BANK WITH A BIG ROAR

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank is a new entrant in the banking space. But in a short span of time, it is already planning to hit the big league

CHANGING WITH THE TIMES

The century-old Karur Vysya Bank is embracing new technologies like AI to enhance customer experience while continuing its strong financial growth

IN WITH THE NEW

JP Morgan is prioritising the new-age economy to achieve greater growth, with a focus on financial inclusion and energy transition, among other things

BEYOND HOME

Bank of Maharashtra is targeting 2,500 branches by the end of FY24, with a focus on growing high-quality assets

FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

ICICI Bank is racing ahead with its well-settled strategy of reimagining banking and leveraging digital capabilities. But there are challenges ahead like the expected slowdown in unsecured loans that it must navigate