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Designing for a Sustainable World

Sustainable architecture is no longer a term used by architects and designers, the consumer now knows and demands it. We speak to experts in the space to understand the practicalities of developing sustainable buildings in India

The Anatomy of the Art Collector

The growing Indian art market has seen an emergence of collectors keen to add to their collections and diversify their investment portfolios

HAIER ON A ROBUST GROWTH TRAJECTORY

Haier India President Satish N.S. talks about how the company is looking at achieving a turnover of Rs 10,000 crore by FY25

"FORECASTING REMAINS A CHALLENGE FOR COOLING APPLIANCES"

Micro and macro trends may lead to a higher inventory cost cautions Manish Sharma, Chairman, Panasonic Life Solutions India & South Asia in this conversation with BW Businessworld’s Arjun Yadav

DAIKIN'S BIG PLAN TO MEET SUMMER DEMAND

K.J. Jawa, Chairman & MD, Daikin India & Member of the Board, DIL, Japan speaks on the company’s plans for summer with early consumer demand and also on AC’s role as a ‘productivity enhancer’

"WE OFFER TREMENDOUS VALUE TO THE CHANNEL AND OUR END CUSTOMERS"

In an exclusive interaction, Sanjay Mahajan, Chairman & Managing Director, Carrier Midea India, talks about the company’s plans to reach out to consumers this summer season, expected growth across mass and premium segments, what can lead to a revival in sales of cooling products in the coming months, and much more

SUMMER BONANZA

The ‘above normal’ temperatures and heatwave conditions predicted by the weatherman for most parts of north India this time look like significantly spurring the demand for ACs, refrigerators and other durables

"INDIA'S SURGING POWER DEMAND INDICATIVE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH"

Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable R.K. Singh discusses the government’s preparation to address the all-time high power demand this summer and the country’s energy transition drive in this interview with Arjun Yadav

TOWARDS WHITE REVOLUTION 2.0

India has set itself an ambitious target of raising its milk output by around 100 million metric tonnes by 2033–2034 by creating an additional 2 lakh primary dairy cooperatives. But getting there will require concerted action on several fronts

AMUL'S FMCG MAKEOVER

Eyes firmly fixed on a Rs 1 lakh crore turnover by 2025, Amul is seeking to capture a larger share in India’s growing organised dairy sector while making the non-dairy food segment its significant growth driver

Chhattisgarh Touching New Heights Of Development

Led by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, the tribal dominated state has touched new heights of development for every sector

Samsung Overtakes Apple

BRAND SAMSUNG can celebrate for now. According to the latest report by Counterpoint Research, Samsung overtook Apple to become the leading smartphone player in the first quarter, driven by its mid-tier A Series and the newly launched S23 series.

Plastics - A Boon Turned Bane

IT WAS IN 1907 WHEN a Belgian scientist Baekeland discovered the ‘first fully synthetic plastic’ while working in his lab – a combination of formaldehyde and phenol under heat and pressure – and named it Bakelite.

"There will be probably more job categories in future"

VMware CEO Raghu Raghuram on the pace of innovation in AI, possible job losses, the need for AI policies and what India’s approach should be with the technology

"TO FIND HAPPINESS, YOU NEED TO HAVE A CALM MIND"

The widely acclaimed spiritual leader, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in conversation with Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld, speaks about how to develop wellbeing in troubled times, work-life balance and happiness

MAKE MUSEUMS A NATIONAL PRIORITY WITH ACCESS FOR ALL

India needs to have not just better museums but a lot more of them as they are great places to learn about our history as well as shared cultural legacy

"WE NEED A MINDSET CHANGE TO DRIVE SUSTAINABILITY IN DESIGN"

In an exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld, the Founder of ButtonMasala, Anuj Sharma, talks about sustainable fashion

SHAPING A NATION OF ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS

INDIA HAS A RICH HISTORY of entrepreneurship, innovation, and global trade. From ancient times, Indians have been known for their business acumen, with trade routes stretching from the Middle East to China.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FUELLING THE INDIA STARTUP STORY

INDIA IS POISED TO FUEL the next phase of its startup story on digital entrepreneurship. A 2022 NASSCOM survey estimated over 25,000 tech startups in the country.

FROM JOB SEEKERS TO JOB GIVERS

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS FUNDAMENTALLY ABOUT problem-solving. Entrepreneurs have started ventures that have significantly changed how we communicate, live, move, and access healthcare, among other things.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND A STATE OF MIND

TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR IS TO embrace a state of mind. That includes the startups that are discussed breathlessly in the media. However, entrepreneurship is about much more than just this clutch of (financial) unicorns capturing the imagination at any given moment.

Criteria For An Ideal Prime Minister

Daksha Bharadwaj, Founder Trustee, Dr Satyakam Bharadwaj Vedic Research Foundation, elucidates on the qualities that an ideal prime minister must possess based on Vedic ethos

AIm High, India

Zoho Corp’s Sridhar Vembu believes the country has the potential and IT talent to be a leader in artificial intelligence innovation, and what’s needed is a strong policy and a national consensus on AI use

SHIFTING GEARS

Hinduja group flagship and the second largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India, Ashok Leyland is driving in the fast lane now with the revival in demand for trucks, buses and LCVs

Cryptos Genesis to Governance

In recent years, the fortunes of cryptocurrencies have seen wild swings, with Bitcoin, the most well-known digital currency, experiencing both staggering highs and devastating lows. Currently,  Bitcoin is on an upswing, reaching new record highs after a lengthy bear market

WRONG-SIDE DRIVING

WE, AS INDIANS, take great pride in our country being amongst the leaders in any field. We have excelled in certain areas and won wide international recognition.

ECHOES OF BLEAK HOUSE: Confronting India's Waste Management Crisis

IN HIS CLASSIC novel Bleak House, published in 1853, Charles Dickens masterfully illustrates the failure of managing waste in the city of London.

Possibilities of Web3 - A Wish List

Web3 refers to a new generation of internet technologies that aim to empower individuals and communities with greater control over their online activities and data.

EQUITABLE GROWTH MUST BE THE FULCRUM OF GOVERNMENT BUDGETS

GOVERNMENTS have an obligation to use taxpayer money responsibly. Budget making requires a strategic and comprehensive approach. Policymakers must invite consultations, gather input on budget priorities and allocate funds accordingly. Most state budgets do not.

Bigger Is Better

AFTER MORE THAN 300 YEARS, India is once again the world’s most populous country. China is not pleased. Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin was quick to claim that China still had over 900 million people of working age. He tactfully didn’t mention that this number was declining rapidly.