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FESTIVAL CHEERS THIS DIWALI?

Etailers are faring well, carmakers are offering best rates, durable firms are eyeing robust growth as well. Industry is cashing in on the festive mood to boost sales and sentiments.

DRDO BETS BIG ON INDI GENOUS CAPABILITIES

India should focus more on indigenous defence production to reduce import in the defence sector, and to become self-reliant in technology.

A SOLVABLE CRISIS?

The ban on mining iron-ore in Goa has crossed 18 months virtually killing all the aligned businesses and impacting 70,000 households and 3 lakh livelihoods

Gauri Khan: A Peek Into The Business Domain Of A Design Diva

Design is a rapidly-growing industry globally and fast growing wings in the luxury space in India too. BW Businessworld seeks out a bellwether – the eponymous Gauri Khan Designs – for an insight into the contours of the home-grown industry

Redefining Luxury In The Realm Of Hospitality

It is now an inimitable blend of iconic fashion, design and glamour with perceptive hospitality

Dial It Up To 11

This year’s lineup of iPhones solidly deliver on what most folks need in a smartphone, and do it faster, smarter, last longer and shoot better pictures

Made In Heaven

Millennials and Gen Z do not want to indulge in exhibitionism, rather they are looking to spend on experiences that would make their D-Day meaningful and memorable

It's Time

Whether it’s the latest Series 5 model or the Series 3, there’s never been a better time to pick up an Apple Watch

Grandeur Giving Way To Functionality

THERE IS A conscious shift in the definition of luxury homes today.

'US-China Trade War An Opportunity For India'

CHIEF Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian discusses with BW Businessworld’s Suman K. Jha the current economic slowdown, and says “we can certainly grow at about 8 percent in real terms to reach our goal of becoming a $5-trillion economy by 2024”. Excerpts:

‘Like In China, Entrepreneurs In India Too Will Get Full Support Soon'

VEDANTA RESOURCES FOUNDER and Executive Chairman Anil Agarwal explain why he remains eternally optimistic about India and how he got interested in Jet Airways, in an exclusive interview with BW Businessworld’s Suman K. Jha. Excerpts:

Life Beyond Cricket

The sports world is changing and noncricket athletes are the new rising stars. This does not mean cricketers have lost their sheen, but brands and fans have started to look beyond cricket

‘Current Policy Does Not Allow Exports'

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has supplied several critical flight hardware and more than 180 large and small hardware assemblies for the Chandrayan 2 launch vehicle. BW Businessworld’s Manish Kumar Jha chats with L&T’s Senior Vice President, Defence & Aerospace, Jayant Patil, about industry’s role in space research

The Ride To The Moon

As India joins the scramble for a berth in outer space, BW Businessworld takes a close look at ISRO’s aspirational ventures and the nascent startup ecosystem on space research and exploration

The Big Business Push

J&K wants more factories, jobs, business activities, and trade in order to contribute more to the Indian economy. But is it ready for business yet?

The Art Of Business Networking

Networking guru Ivan Misner sees India as one of its most important growth markets

‘Continue With The Trade Negotiation Strategy'

Bibek Debroy, Chairman, EAC-PM, discusses with BW Businessworld the present economic slowdown and stresses that the slowdown is not particular to the Modi regime. Excerpts from the chat:

In The Offing: A Reform A Week

The latest GDP numbers may have dampened the mood, but the government has a slew of plans up its sleeve

He Understood The Big Picture

Apart from the economy, Jaitley’s knowledge and understanding of Indian history and culture was prodigious

Gently Into The Night...

India has lost a former finance and defence minister. Our democracy is now bereft of one of the finest parliamentarians that has adorned its chambers. Justice weeps, for it has lost one of its fairest and most illustrious sons. Cricket is today much the poorer, its finest strategist having departed ...

End Rollback Governance

While Modi emphasises the importance of removing roadblocks in the economy, bureaucrats continue to stymie progress. Angel Tax on investments by venture capital firms in startups was an idea thought up in the dark recesses of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) ...

Sun Rises On Branded Co-Living

A clutch of startups is giving the staid world of hostels and PGs a modern makeover with their concept of branded student housing and co-living to cater to the needs of the millennial generation

Would Stimulus From The Modi Government Recharge The Economy?

The slowdown in the auto sector has its genesis in the NBFC crisis, and hence the financial sector needs urgent reforms. But longterm structural issues need to be addressed as well

Evs Are Nowhere On The Horizon Yet!

The policy thrust in favour of electric vehicles may have rattled the ICE automakers to some extent, but a major disruption in the industry and the mainstreaming of EVs are nowhere on the horizon yet

China After Huawei And Hong Kong

New Delhi will have to make some tough decisions over the next few months on the role Huawei will play in India’s 5G rollout. That could set the template for the India-China relationship into the next decade...

‘Woo Private Sector, Keep Corporate Tax At 10 Per Cent'

THE ECONOMIC SCENE TODAY looks gloomy.

‘It Is Just A Slowdown, Along With A Global Slowdown'

Demonetisation and the Goods and Services Tax led to a greater formalization of the economy, says Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar in a conversation with BW Businessworld’s Suman K. Jha

The Times They Are A-Changin'

Gen Z, now poised to test the waters of the job market, will spring many surprises on the employers of the day. This very young, energetic and bold generation is willing to trample on some traditions to be able to lead a more meaningful life, finds a BW-Businessworld - XBSL study

The Eye Catchers

Tushar Kanwar checks out four new launches that will catch the attention of tech lovers for their form and design

Positive Synergy In The Business Environment

Happiness means subjective wellbeing and positive emotions. Persons with greater wellbeing are more satisfied with their lives, and experience more positive emotions. Excitement, joy, and serenity promote success at the workplace. Happier people are more satisfied with their jobs, receive greater support from co-workers and better performance evaluations