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Beware Of The Voice Trap

Voice interactions are most convenient, but they could also lead to privacy breach and fake information.

Battle For Mumbai Airport

GVK is trying to retain its hold on its crown jewel, the Mumbai International Airport, even as the Adani Group eyes a stake in it. The battle has just begun.

“EVs Will At Most Lead To Slowdown In Growth Of Oil Demand”

Oil prices will stay moderate, around $60 a barrel, in the next few quarters and OPEC’s further “possible” cuts in oil supply will not create an upward pressure on prices, according to International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol. Birol, who was in India recently, spoke to Anilesh S. Mahajan about the global energy market and the future of energy in big consumer markets such as India. Edited excerpts:

What Every First-Time Team Leader Should Know

Being a first-time manager can seem daunting. But there are a few things you need to keep in mind while transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader.

When Tech Keeps You Safe

An online marketplace uses tech filters to protect users from scammers and miscreants.

Drug Sales Picking Up

Pharmaceutical sales in the country are picking after a few months of degrowth, thanks to demand for drugs during the monsoon.

Dress Up, Dazzle And Tuck In!

Take your pick from designer labels, fine jewellery and classic cuisines.

Love Reading? Get Free Books

In a digital-first world, an e-book is easily your best friend, but getting millions of them for free is a bibliophile’s dream come true.

Don't Let Change Take You By Surprise

As companies and individuals struggle to cope with a fast-changing, tech-driven economy, the future of businesses, and that of work, seems bleak. But Beth Comstock, former Vice Chair of General Electric, believes in reinvention and remains undaunted in the face of change. During her recent visit to India, she talked to Business Today’s Sanghamitra Mandal about her first book Imagine It Forward (penned with Tahl Raz), what it takes to become a change-maker, how organisations can survive uncertain times and future of jobs. Edited excerpts:

Great Real Estate Deals Just For You

Real estate sales are yet to pick up. The market is throwing up some great deals that you can go for.

Work Buddy

FOR DECADES, the MS Office has been synonymous with work applications for handling documentation, numbers and presentations.

Time For Capex Cut

MANUFACTURING companies, which announced big expansion plans in the last one year, are now reducing their capital expenditure plans, especially after vehicle sales crashed 23.55 per cent in August—the steepest fall since tracking of wholesale vehicle sales started in 1997/98.

The Conversation Builder

THE NOIDA-BASED COMPANY’S CONVERSATIONAL AI PLATFORM IS AUTOMATING AND IMPROVING FRONTLINE CUSTOMER CARE.

Staring Down The Furnace

THE STEEL INDUSTRY IS FEELING THE PINCH OF THE PROTRACTED SLOWDOWN IN CONSTRUCTION AND AUTO SECTORS, TWO OF ITS BIGGEST CLIENTS. WILL IT BE THE NEXT DOMINO TO FALL?

Money Matters

Managing your money can be tricky. Send your queries, and personal finance experts will help you resolve any issue.

Leaderspeak

JAYA JAGADISH, Engineering Lead and Corporate Vice President, Silicon Design Engineering, AMD India She has played a key role in driving the company’s server CPU business and heads the India Leadership Team.

Hear, Hear!

The podcast industry is booming with locally created content encompassing fiction, comedy and information of every kind.

Hard Sell

DOMESTIC TELECOM EQUIPMENT MAKERS WANT A BAN ON FOREIGN TELECOM VENDORS, BUT THEY WILL FIND IT CHALLENGING TO CONVINCE BUYERS AT HOME.

GROW BEYOND GOLD

The rally in gold prices could allure investors, but staying diversified to create a well-balanced portfolio is the way to long-term growth.

Free Fall

A REDUCTION IN THE GST RATE COULD PROVIDE SUCCOUR TO THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY. BUT THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT TOO SURE.

Data Security A Concern

Airport Biometrics

A Billion Lives Can Be Insured Only Through Digitisation

Life insurance products should be dejargonised and the ecosystem must become transparent to attract millennials, Sanjeev Nautiyal, Managing Director and CEO of SBI Life, says in an interview with Naveen Kumar. He also shares his views on how the segment has evolved, leading to significant changes in products and customer service. Edited excerpts:

Pain Of Debt

Government, corporates and even households are deep in debt.In a slowing economy this could only escalate.

Till Debt Do Us Part

Corporate India’s interest outgo is growing faster than its operating income. As sectoral issues combine with a slowdown to pull down earnings, servicing debt could become more challenging.

The Wrong Ways To Strengthen Culture

The three missteps that thwart many efforts.

The Pet Bet

Well-being of pets is serious business. And the action is just hotting up.

Pain Of Debt

Government, corporates and even households are deep in debt. In a slowing economy this could only escalate.

Long Way To Go

India must increase farm income and become globally competitive. Technology can help.

India Could Establish Itself As A Leader For The Region In Energy Storage

US energy storage major AES Corporation recently installed India’s first grid scale energy storage unit with Tata Power. Andrés Gluski, President and CEO of this Fortune 500 company, talks to Business Today’s Anilesh S. Mahajan about the global energy storage market and how India – with its ambitious solar energy and electric vehicle plans – can gain from the latest trends.

Fixing The Slowdown

The Finance Minister has announced a mini-stimulus package to arrest the economic slowdown. But the economy needs much more than piecemeal solutions.