Business Today India - August 04, 2024

In this issue

Highlights of Business Today 4th August 2024, issue:

SEBI TIGHTENS ITS GRIP

The capital markets regulator is changing tack; it will go after regulated entities that associate with unregistered finfluencers

4 mins

Deluge of Discounts

Domestic automakers are luring consumers with monsoon discounts. But such untimely concessions are a sign of rising inventory levels

3 mins

Succession Challenges

From building the loan portfolio to managing CASA and harnessing the power of AI, SBI's new Chairman will have his hands full for the next three years

2 mins

Freedom Jam

Bajaj Auto is looking to reclaim leadership in the entry-level two-wheeler segment with its first CNG-powered bike

2 mins

PROVIDING CLARITY

The recent I&B ministry clarification on the selfdeclaration of ads has cleared some doubts of advertisers; more clarity will emerge only with time

2 mins

SAFE AND SOUND

Apple Intelligence, the Cupertino-based tech giant's Gen Al model, focusses on privacy and users

3 mins

"Our aim is to gain market share, grow faster than industry"

Prashant Tripathy, MD and CEO of Max Life Insurance, reflects on FY24, what's in store for the life insurance company, Al interventions, and more

3 mins

THE BATTLE - FOR RELIGARE

THE BURMAN FAMILY AND THE RELIGARE MANAGEMENT HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN A LONG, BRUISING BATTLE FOR CONTROL OF THE ₹6.300-CRORE RELIGARE ENTERPRISES. WITH REGULATORS STEPPING IN NOW, WHAT LIES AHEAD?

10+ mins

"Our approach now is Invest India 2.0"

Invest India MD CEO Nivruti Rai says along with investments, she is also working on enhancing trade and technology at the national investment promotion and facilitation agency

9 mins

Splitting Up Together

Separations in family businesses are often precarious and though some are resolved amicably, most come with issues that need to be dealt with via a structured framework

3 mins

BOT IS BACK

THERE HAS BEEN A 60% EXPANSION IN THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY NETWORK IN THE LAST DECADE, BUT PRIVATE INVESTMENTS HAVE BEEN ABSENT. HOWEVER, WINDS OF CHANGE ARE BLOWING WITH THE PRIVATE PLAYERS FLOCKING TO BOT (BUILD, OPERATE, TRANSFER) PROJECTS AGAIN

9 mins

THE JANA TURNAROUND

WITH AJAY KANWAL AT THE HELM AS MD AND CEO, JANA SMALL FINANCE BANK HAS SUCCESSFULLY TURNED AROUND ITS OPERATIONS AND IS NOW AIMING FOR A UNIVERSAL BANKING LICENCE

10 mins

IN SEARCH OF CASA

As savers become investors, banks are grappling with a dwindling current account and savings account ratio. Is this a blip or the new reality for banks?

7 mins

FILLING THE COFFERS

Concerns around coalition politics notwithstanding, the Centre is likely to maintain its current stance on disinvestment and asset monetisation. Investors and markets await the Union Budget to reveal the government's actual intent

6 mins

REFORMS AND RETURNS

AS THE NATION PREPARES FOR THE UNION BUDGET 2024-25, INVESTORS ANTICIPATE CONTINUED POLICY SUPPORT ACROSS SECTORS—ESPECIALLY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, MANUFACTURING, AND RURAL—WHICH WOULD TRIGGER RALLIES IN SHARES IN THESE SECTORS

5 mins

Building A Growth Ecosystem

India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. But there is a need to boost private consumption in a nuanced manner that motivates inclusive, equitable growth

3 mins

CASHLESS QUANDARY

IRDAI AIMS FOR 100% CASHLESS TREATMENT IN HOSPITALS. IT HAS NOTIFIED INSURERS TO PUT THE NECESSARY SYSTEMS IN PLACE BY JULY 31, 2024. BUT ITS 2023 ANNUAL REPORT CASTS A DOUBT ON THE VIABILITY OF THIS GOAL

5 mins

Empowering MSMEs Financially

MSMEs form the backbone of the Indian economy and improving access to finance will be key in enabling them to become the cornerstone of a 5-trillion economy

4 mins

GOURMET HEAVEN

CURATED FOOD FESTIVALS FEATURING WORLD-FAMOUS CHEFS MAKE GOURMET EXPERIENCES MORE ACCESSIBLE TO ENTHUSIASTS

4 mins

"Zoom in to identify the real problem"

Unicommerce eSolutions is an integrated e-commerce enablement SaaS platform

1 min

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