CATEGORIES

VITAL SIGNS

Rural consumer demand—essential for overall economic growth—has finally outpaced its urban counterpart in the March quarter. Will it be sustainable enough for the RBI to take a fresh look at its interest rate policy?

Be App Aware

Execution-only platform apps are gaining popularity in India. But navigating them-amid potential frauds and platform errors-can be tricky

"Hang in... things take time"

ROHIT BANSAL | CO-FOUNDER | SNAPDEAL & TITAN CAPITAL

#Villacation

WHY SETTLE FOR A ROOM WITH A VIEW WHEN YOU CAN HAVE AN ENTIRE VILLA WITH MORE THAN JUST A VIEW?

ON GUARD!

A GOOD DEFENCE OFTEN WINS SPORTING MATCHES, BUT IT MAY COME IN HANDY IN THE DIGITAL WORLD TOO. WITH THE PROLIFERATION OF DIGITAL PAYMENTS, THERE'S BEEN A SPIKE IN FRAUD. SO IT'S IMPERATIVE TO STAY VIGILANT AND WELL-INFORMED

ALL-WEATHER ANGELS

UNDETERRED BY THE RECENT FUNDING WINTER, THE INDIAN ANGEL NETWORK LAUNCHED TWO FUNDS WORTH ₹1,375 CRORE. IT IS NOW LOOKING TO MAKE SMART PROFITS FROM SOME EXITS, AND LAUNCH TWO MORE FUNDS

NURSING WOCKHARDT BACK TO HEALTH

Despite facing financial challenges, pharma and healthcare company Wockhardt has made an effort to motor through the turbulent times. Investor confidence is on the rise-evident in the surge in stock price. Can it stage a comeback in its finances too?

THE SAAS PLAYBOOK

DESPITE RECENT FUNDING SLOWDOWNS, INDIA'S SAAS MARKET IS EXPECTED TO GROW AT A CAGR OF 15-18% TO SURPASS $50 BILLION IN ANNUAL RECURRING REVENUE BY 2030 AS AI AND GEN AI DRIVE INNOVATION AND INVESTMENTS. WITH A GROWING START-UP ECOSYSTEM, INDIA MAY LEAD ON THIS FRONT

JUMPING ON THE CNG BANDWAGON

INDIA'S TOP CARMAKERS ARE RACING TO CATER TO THE INCREASING DEMAND FOR CNG-POWERED VEHICLES FROM WALLET-CONSCIOUS CUSTOMERS. BUT THERE ARE CHALLENGES AHEAD, INCLUDING THE LIMITED NUMBER OF CNG FILLING STATIONS AND THE POTENTIAL CHALLENGE FROM ELECTRIC VEHICLES

THE EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGE

JOB CREATION AND SKILLING WERE KEY PRIORITIES IN THE UNION BUDGET. INDIA INC. HAS WELCOMED THE FIVE SCHEMES, INCLUDING THE EMPLOYMENT-LINKED INCENTIVES, BUT IT IS WAITING FOR THE FINE PRINT TO ASSESS THE IMPACT. WILL THE SCHEMES WORK?

TITAN'S MARCH

TITAN COMPANY, THE GEM IN THE TATA SONS VAULT, HAS SET ITS SIGHTS ON ACHIEVING 1 LAKH CRORE IN REVENUES, DESPITE FACING CHALLENGES ON MULTIPLE FRONTS. IT IS BETTING ON AFFLUENT CUSTOMERS AND INNOVATIONS LIKE LIGHTWEIGHT JEWELLERY. WILL THIS PAY OFF?

"For long-term investors, India presents a great opportunity"

John Graham, President & CEO of Canadian pension fund CPP Investments, talks about the India growth story, navigating geopolitical risks and a whole lot more

TAMING THE F&O BEAST

THE SURGE IN F&O TRADING AMONG INDIA'S INVESTORS HAS LEFT THE GOVERNMENT, REGULATORS AND STOCK EXCHANGES GRAPPLING WITH A NEW CHALLENGE. WHO WILL PRICK THE BUBBLE?

"We have the benefits of AI to help us evolve"

Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA, and Alain Zobrist, CEO of Swiss Timing, on The Swatch Group's legacy, innovation, and more

Chink in the Armour

From hitting all-time highs to crashing over 2,000 points on August 5-the equity markets have been seeing much volatility. What lies ahead?

FAR FROM DONE

The Future Retail saga may hold out for a while even after liquidation

Dialing the Future

Acquiring a 24.5% stake in BT Group will help Bharti Global pick up key insights on 5G

LOOKING EAST

The unrest in Bangladesh could impact trade ties with India and investments by Indian firms. Policymakers and India Inc. are keeping their fingers crossed

A QUESTION OF ANSWERS

US-based short-seller Hindenburg has targeted the Sebi chief in a new report citing her alleged links with the Adani Group, which she has strongly refuted

"Zoom in to identify the real problem"

Unicommerce eSolutions is an integrated e-commerce enablement SaaS platform

GOURMET HEAVEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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