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'We Have Empowered Regional Brands to Reach Masses'

DINKAR AYILAVARAPU, Head of Flipkart Wholesale & Vice President, Group Head (Strategy & Transformation) talks to ASHISH SINHA about the role of Flipkart Wholesale in strengthening the network of small, micro and medium enterprises as well as of kirana stores, the challenges and opportunities, and more.

Navigating People Leadership in the Digital Era

IN THIS DIGITAL ERA, the role of people leadership has become even more critical and complex.

THE JOURNEY TO BECOMING A MEDIA ENTREPRENEUR

Trained as a chartered accountant, SAURAV BANERJEE'S path to becoming a venture capitalist and the managing director and founder of MyyTake is a case in point of how CAs are contributing to the success of their organisations

"CAs ARE PARTNERS IN GLOBAL BUILDING"

The Vice President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, CHARANJOT SINGH NANDA, reflects on the growing role of CAs in India from being pillars of nation-building to \"global partners\" in this interview with BW Businessworld's Noor Fathima Warsia

"FINANCIAL LITERACY CRITICAL FOR INDIA'S FUTURE GROWTH"

Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal, President CA, ICAI, talks to BW Businessworld's Mayank Badhwar and Shruti Tripathi about the industry challenges, technological advancements and the future of financial literacy in India. Excerpts

TRANSFORMING WITH AI & SUSTAINABILITY AT THE CORE

Since taking over as CEO in 2022, YEZDI NAGPOREWALLA has driven strategic growth at KPMG India by embracing generative Al, talent development, and sustainability

"OUR STRATEGIES AIM TO TACKLE COMPLEX PROBLEMS WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS"

Deloitte is driving India's growth in technology and innovation by investing in sectors like Al, semiconductors and supply chain advancements, boosting economic potential. India CEO ROMAL SHETTY throws light on this and more in this interview with BW Businessworld's Group Editorial Director Noor Fathima Warsia

"CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ENSURE ETHICAL INTEGRITY OF THE ECOSYSTEM"

SETHURATHNAM RAVI, Founder, Ravirajan & Co. & former Chairman, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), speaks to BW Businessworld's Arjun Yadav on the evolving role of chartered accountants (CAS), navigating regulatory and compliance environment and reforms expected at large. Excerpts:

BIG ON NATION BUILDING

Chartered Accountants and leading consultancies are India's \"Economic Guardians,\" crucial to shaping the nation's financial stability and economic strength

"India Inc Will Strongly Support Skilling, Internship Plans "

In an interview with BW Businessworld's Rohit Chintapali, ASHISH MODI, President, Honeywell India, discusses the company's India-based R&D efforts, prospects in energy transition and aviation, and the government's skilling and internship initiatives announced in budget 2024. Excerpts

RIDING THE IPO WAVE

The market's appetite for public offers seems insatiable, with companies raising nearly Rs 60,000 crore in five months, or 90 per cent of the total amount raised in FY24

MOBILISING DEPOSITS

As the banking sector struggles to keep deposits' pace in line with credit growth, state-owned lender Canara Bank remains confident about mobilising deposits and improving its NIM

Creators In The Attention Economy

A glimpse of the evolution of the influencer community that is helping brands cultivate genuine relations with their consumers, along with actively shaping the future of marketing

Accelerating The 'Snacking' Agenda

A new game and a solid ambition, Kellanova's strength is rooted in its operational focus and fit-for-purpose strategy, which will help it achieve its vision of becoming a snack-led powerhouse

"THE CONVERGENCE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES AND MAINSTREAM MEDICINE WILL GREATLY BENEFIT THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY"

In conversation with BW Businessworld, Vicram Sharma also known as VIKRAM BAIDYANATH, Director at Baidyanath Group speaks on how Ayurveda is poised to lead world trends towards Integrative Medicine

Mofussil Medallists

THE MOST IN-DEMAND job now: a ticket collector’s position in the Railways.

BIHAR'S ECONOMIC STAGNATION: A CALL TO ACTION

AS INDIA GEARS towards the target of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the development of the state of Bihar emerges as an immediate concern for the country.

INDIAN FOOTBALL Time to Wake up

ON 11 JUNE, 2024 India played a qualifier match with Qatar and despite scoring first, failed to qualify.

The Population Bomb

THE WORLD’S POPULATION, currently 8.2 billion, is projected to surge to 10.2 billion in 2080, largely on the back of an increase in South Asia and Africa.

Unsung Saviours: Deposit Insurance amid Climate Change

DEPOSIT INSURANCE, a key component often managed by central bankers, is essential for maintaining financial stability.

AI AND TECH DISRUPTION POISED TO RESHAPE THE WORLD ORDER

THE DAWN of the 21st Century has witnessed unprecedented advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, setting the stage for a seismic shift in the global economic landscape.

All In On AI

India's IT industry has jumped on the AI and GenAl bandwagon in a big way helping enterprises across the globe use the technology profitably. But questions over the infra supporting Al-based innovation in the country remain.

Unleashing The Power Of Data In Digital Public Infrastructure

NPCI's PRAVEENA RAI on India's digital public infrastructure, leveraging data and improving financial literacy

CERTAINLY MORE THAN A MEMOIR

Gurcharan Das has been a story teller since his youth, pontificating in spells on a young nation free of socialist shackles racing to find its space in the sun, be it in India Unbound or India Grows at Night. An octogenarian now, he looks back at his own life, and in the process offers a more intimate and critical account of India since the partition

A CONTINUED COMMITMENT TOWARDS ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), as a part of Wayanamac Education Trust was established in 2001 on its sprawling 36 acres campus located at Kumbalagodu on Bangalore Mysore Highway.

HOW WE RANKED THEM

SOME OF THE leading engineering institutes of the country, especially first generation IITs, have established their reputation on the basis of their infrastructure, quality of faculty, research and development ethos, incubation centres, research publications and industry exposure.

NIT ROURKELA ADOPTS NEP, FOCUSES ON AI AND EMPLOYABILITY

In an exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld, K. UMAMAHESHWAR RAO, Director at NIT Rourkela highlights the current scenario of engineering and contributions by the institute to the industry.

“WE CONNECT TRADITIONAL METHODS WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGY"

VENKAPPAYYA R. DESAI, Director, IIT Dharwad shares the institution's vision to become the first Net Zero Water & Energy IIT

"WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF RISK-TAKING"

In a conversation with BW Businessworld, BUDARAJU SRINIVASA MURTY, Director, IIT Hyderabad, talks about the current approach of the institution to match the pace of academia and industry

"WE SUPPORT BUDDING STARTUPS"

MANINDRA AGRAWAL, Director, IIT Kanpur talks about how the institute's focus on entrepreneurship and cutting-edge research facilities creates a fertile ground for transformative ideas to flourish.