Trusted Banker

M.K. Jain led a successful transformation of South-based Indian Bank. He is now heading the much bigger IDBI Bank with multiple challenges.

Double The Bank

Romesh Sobti, who has turned around the mid-sized private sector bank over the past 10 years, is now working on doubling the size in the next three years.

The Short And Long Term Impact Of Demonetisation

The Centre's move to demonetise high-denomination currency has shaken up the economy.

RIP Black Money!

A series of curbs on black money has had tax dodgers fearing the worst.

Emerging From An Eclipse

Sun pharma began the month with shockwaves about irregular practices but is trying to rally after clarifying its stance.

Agritech Sprouts Start-UPS

Companies that use technology to improve farm production and distribution are attracting investor interest.

A Bridge Too Far

The government’s fiscal math is off-track. It will have to do some accounting jugglery to stick to the fiscal deficit target.

Unequal Footing

During elections, campaigning rules for social media should be more overarching.

India's Economic Growth Vs Global Growth

Trends in global markets do not augur well for India's economy.

Connected Devices Are Here

India is taking the first steps to 5G, which offers data speeds that are 20 times faster and allows 100 times more devices to be connected compared to 4G. But the crucial difference between 4G and 5G is the 1/10th latency in data transmission or the time taken for a packet of data to reach from one point to another. Be it agriculture or automobiles, 5G is going to disrupt every industry.

Drones: The New Frontier

Drones are about to open up a completely new dimension in application areas as diverse as photography, delivery and security. From a 2-D world where cars and delivery vans run the length and breadth of a country, people and goods can soon take to the air. Such innovations bring new opportunities for entrepreneurs, but also need deft regulatory support, says Jayant Sinha

Is It Time For Drone Taxis?

Drone taxis can be a solution to both road congestion and the heavy need for infrastructure.They can reduce our reliance on road or groundbased infrastructure, which will encourage expansion of suburban or rural centres. But before that happens, the technology and regulatory set-up has to be put in place.

Reshaping Mobility

By 2030, India will have at least seven mega cities with a population of over 10 million and nearly 50 cities that are at least a million strong. Sustainable mobility solutions will be needed, which is where technology will make a big difference. India has also made commitments for climate action and clean energy development. So, sustainable mobility is a need rather than a want, and it is imperative to develop a widely accepted and available ecosystem that supports electric vehicles, says Pawan Goenka

The Modal Model

The government's larger initiatives like GST and specific ones to transform ports such as Sagarmala, Bharatmala, Dedicated Freight Corridors and relaxation in Cabotage Law, in tandem with technological innovations such as IoT, robotics, and unmanned vehicles and equipment, will first impact transportation of containers, rather than passengers.

The New Skyways

As developed nations start using Autonomous Flying Vehicles to offer a multitude of services, Indian drone service providers face a multitude of problems. There are many regulatory challenges as use of large parts of India’s airspace is restricted. The government needs to act quickly so that people and businesses can enjoy the benefits that AFVs offer.

Live Forever, Digitally

With a little help from technology, people can create digital versions of themselves who will always be around.

'We Are Going To Go From Autorickshaws To Airrickshaws'

Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha, who is spearheading the drone revolution in the country, spoke about issues ranging from creating game-changing regulations to launch of flying taxis in an interaction with Business Today’s Manu Kaushik and Rajeev Dubey.

IL&FS Value Will Be Monetised In Eight Months

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is in the thick of action – dealing with shell companies, crisis at IL&FS, putting the fledgling insolvency law in place, and much more. MCA Secretary Injeti Srinivas, in a discussion with Joe C. Mathew and Dipak Mondal, talks about initiatives the ministry has taken in the past one year. Edited excerpts:

Packets Of Growth

The Indian packaged food market is expected to be worth $270 billion by 2027, driven by often contradictory trends in different parts of the country.

The Starting Line

What should the next government do to keep India on the growth track? A lowdown from four experts on the state of the economy.

Drone Takeoff

Four years after the regulatory crackdown, drones are set to rise from the shadows as government releases a roadmap for opening up the skies.

Deep Fakes

RESEARCHERS FROM NVIDIA HAVE DEVELOPED AI SYSTEMS THAT CAN GENERATE STARTLINGLY AUTHENTICLOOKING IMAGES OF PEOPLE WHO DO NOT EXIST IN REAL LIFE.

How Chinese Social Networking Apps Are Targeting India's Regional Audience

Social networking apps from China are targeting India’s regional audience and gaining traction.

Dozing Doorkeepers?

With recent frauds shaking investors’ trust in corporate governance standards, we look at role, limitations and accountability of independent directors who are custodians of these standards.

Glimmer Of Hope

The first quarter results have been fairly robust. A revival seems round the corner.

The Giant Leap

The Sagarmala project has made huge progress in the last three years, but funding is a big constraint.

How To Make A Team Of Stars Work

Team Effectiveness Explains Almost 80 Percent Of Leaders’ Success.

Risk On

Despite huge strides, the risk of stressed and stranded projects is keeping investors jittery about India’s infrastructure building strategy.

High On Highway

India is building roads at a frenetic pace. The dream of building 40 kilometres a day is within the realm of possibility now.

Bad Loan Resolution Puzzle

It has not given bankers the realisations they had hoped for. Now the government has unveiled a new approach even while they are modifying the act.