Mr Big Picture

Mukesh Ambani Is Betting On Consumer Businesses To Take Ril's Story Forward.

India's Best CEOs

This year's winners successfully steered their companies through one of the most challenging periods in recent times

Budget 2017: How To Revive The Economy!

BT's panel of experts discusses the priorities for Arun Jaitley while framing the Budget

Bilateral Investment Treaties Spark Global Concerns

The revised model text for bilateral investment treaties has addressed many concerns, but to avoid litigations, India must renegotiate existing treaties on the basis of the new norms.

What To Expect From The Budget 2016

How the RSS has been influencing the government’s economic policies and what it expects from the coming Budget.

The Best Companies To Work For!

The annual BT-PeopleStrong survey, in association with Naukri.com, finds that agressive Internet-based companies are fast catching up. 

Scrutiny Alarm For Indian Pharma Companies

It is time for Indian pharma companies to brace for heightened scrutiny as the US drug regulator ups the ante on standards.  

Gold Is Loosing It's Glitter!

Despite the pressure on gold prices and the new excise duty, all may not be lost for jewellery retailers.

What Made Experts Worried About Budget 2016?

The finance minister appears to have done an admirable job with limited resources, but a closer reading of the revenue estimates and expenditure plans has experts worried.

Why We Love To Hate HR And What HR Can Do About It

Heartbreak, fat-shaming, insecurity and outrageous behaviour on the ‘tour bus’, LITTLE MIX are ready to talk.

Live Streaming, The New Language To Communicate

Spurred by new-age apps and hardware, live video broadcasting has become the new language to communicate.

After Vijay Mallya's Exit, Can USL Get Its Mojo Back?.

The exit of Vijay Mallya has finally given Diageo true control over United Spirits, at a much higher cost than originally estimated. The question now is: Can USL get its mojo back?.

Business Sentiment Regains Lost Ground

Business sentiment regains lost ground as more corporate leaders are willing to make investments over the next six months, finds the latest Business Today-C fore Business Confi dence Survey.

A Poor Fix

The new fertiliser subsidy regime may fail to solve most problems of the earlier system.

Not A Breeze

SMEs, not used to complex paperwork and laws, will have to reinvent themselves if they have to survive under the GST regime.

Strong Local Partnerships Crucial To Succeed In India, China

Rothschild & Co. has been in India since the mid90s, actively participating in the nation’s growth story. One of its biggest contributions was advising the Department of Telecommunications on its spectrum sales, including the first 3G spectrum auction in 2010. Of late, it has advised Mahindra & Mahindra on acquiring Pininfarina from 14 Italian banks, handled Intas Pharmaceuticals’ and Accord’s £603 million acquisition of Actavis from Teva, and further advised the consortium of Indian Oil Corporation, Oil India and Bharat PetroResources on acquiring 29.9 per cent stake in Rosneft-run Taas-Yuryakh oil and gas project and the $2 billion acquisition of 23.9 per cent equity in Vankor from Rosneft. It also advised on United Spirits’ £430 million sale of Whyte & Mackay to Emperador. Business Today’s Rajeev Dubey talked to the investment bank and advisory group’s deputy chairman and heir apparent Alexandre de Rothschild on the global economic landscape and its relevance for India. Here are the edited excerpts.

Real Estate Industry Is Cracking Up

The real estate industry has been under pressure. Commercial and affordable housing are the only silver linings. We look at what to expect in the coming months.

Office Attractions

Global sovereign funds and private equity players are showing immense interest in India’s commercial real estate segment.

In- House Trouble

As more and more residential properties remain unsold, companies and PE players may have to rethink strategy.

Monsanto's Adversary

The global agri-biotech major’s plans for India are being thwarted by M. Prabhakara Rao, promoter of the country’s biggest seed fi rm Nuziveedu. How the battle plays out will have major ramifi cations on the seeds industry.

Transforming Energy

India wants to set up a gas exchange to promote alternative energy and fast-track oil import reduction.

Rock Bottom

Business sentiment hits a new low on rising concerns over economic slowdown and GST, finds the latest Business Today-C fore Business Confidence Survey.

Shell Shocked

Registration Cancellation of Over 2 Lakh Inactive Companies Is a Display of the Government’s Cavalier Attitude

Turning The Tide

Companies are becoming more efficient, paring working capital needs on lower commodity prices and inflation.

The New Realty

Why Top-notch Real Estate Companies Are Entering the Affordable Housing Market

Old And Shopping

Seniority Provides Products Curated for Senior Citizens So That They Do Not Have to Depend on Anybody

The FMP Advantage

Indexation benefits make three-year FMPs a good bet.

Unconventional Wisdom

Fascinating and unheard-of insights to help one achieve personal and professional excellence

Stay Cardio Smart

TODAY’S TOXIC ENVIRONMENT AND POOR LIFESTYLE CHOICES REQUIRE CLOSE MONITORING OF CARDIAC HEALTH.

A Scarcity-Pollution Tango In India

INEFFICIENCY AND INEQUITY IN SUPPLY ARE TWO MAJOR REASONS FOR THE CONTINUING STRESS.