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PROFITING FROM ESG

INITIALLY DRIVEN BY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, BUSINESSES ARE INCREASINGLY VIEWING ESG AS A TOOL TO ENHANCE PROFITABILITY. BUT THERE IS STILL A LONG WAY TO GO

"I CAN PLAY A STRATEGIC ROLE WITHIN THE HOLDING COMPANY OF THE BANK"

Bandhan Bank Founder, MD & CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh on the leadership transition, his plans, and microfinance

CONTINUITY WITH CHANGE

The economy seems to be well placed. The election results could mean a slower pace of reforms, but the focus on development is likely to continue

What The Future Holds For Amazon India

The E-commerce Giant Has Seen Steady Growth Since Its Entry Into India In 2013, But The Offline Piece Remains A Challenge. After Losing Out On The Future Retail Acquisition, How Does It Plan To Keep The Growth Engines Revving?

Time To Unshackle?

Young India Is Obsessed With Apps. But The Gateway To Them Is Closely Guarded By Two Tech Behemoths-google And Apple-who Control 99% Of The Market In India. Is It Time For India To Break Free From This Duopoly And Have Its Own App Store?

"Understand what drives key talent"

Novartis India is a part of the Basel, Switzerland-headquartered pharma major Novartis AG

MILLENNIALS MISSING HOME

SKY-HIGH PROPERTY PRICES, COUPLED WITH SLOW INCOME GROWTH, HAVE MADE THE DREAM OF OWNING A HOME A DISTANT ONE FOR MANY MILLENNIALS. THIS COULD LEAD TO STAGNATION IN SOCIAL MOBILITY  AND POTENTIALLY DEEPEN EXISTING SOCIAL INEQUALITIES

SIGNATURE MOVE

SIGNATURE GLOBAL, A LEADER IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING, IS LOOKING TO GET BACK IN THE BLACK WITH A SHIFT IN FOCUS TO MID-SEGMENT AND PREMIUM HOUSING AFTER LOW-COST PROJECTS BECAME UNVIABLE FOR DEVELOPERS

MAKING A MARK

PHARMA MAJOR GLENMARK IS STRATEGICALLY PLOTTING ITS WAY UP, ALL BY SHIFTING ITS FOCUS TO BRANDED AND SPECIALITY MEDICINE AND ENSURING IT GETS ITS R&D RIGHT

DIGITAL DICHOTOMY

Where does one draw the line between protecting consumer interests and maintaining market freedom? Industry and experts are debating this even as the Digital Competition Bill seeks to rein in Big Tech firms in India, the world's second-largest internet market

"ChatGPT helped people understand the benefits of using AI"

Humane Inc. Co-founders Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno on AI, their product, the company's vision, and more

ON THE FAST TRACK

THE DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDORS (DFC) NETWORK OF THE INDIAN RAILWAYS HAS STARTED ATTRACTING MORE FREIGHT PLAYERS. FROM CONNECTING MAJOR PORTS TO CRISS-CROSSING MULTIMODAL LOGISTICS PARKS, DFCS ARE SET TO BE A GAME CHANGER FOR FREIGHT SERVICES IN INDIA

WE HAVE A MODEL MADE IN INDIA, FOR INDIA, AND BY INDIA"

Manish Tiwary, Country Manager of Amazon India, on the opportunities in the country, digital, and more

"We are still at the beginning of expansion in India"

Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Panerai, speaks on India being one of the fastest growing markets for the Geneva-headquartered luxury watch brand

A Growth Pill for Aakash

As Byju's-owned Aakash Institute stares at an uncertain future, its healthcare arm-Aakash Healthcare-is planning an expansion

An Extended Interval

The IPL and the General Elections have hit Bollywood hard. On top of that, it has to deal with weak content

INDIAN ACCENT

The ESG rating providers certified by Sebi have to now come up with models that take India's specific circumstances into consideration

Fear Grips the Street

General Elections and fears over US inflation are spooking the Indian markets. How long will the uncertainty continue?

ROBUST REVENUES

The GST revenue growth will remain strong but sustaining it may be difficult

Haute Couture in the Kitchen

FASHION BRANDS ARE ENTERING THE RESTAURANT SPACE, AS FOOD SEEMS TO HAVE BECOME THE ULTIMATE FASHION STATEMENT

It's Personal

Mixing work and personal tasks on work machines may be a done thing for many, but it makes sense to have a dedicated device for your personal needs. Here are two such devices

INTO THE BLUE

For WTiCabs Founder and CEO Ashok Vashist, scuba diving is not just an adventure sport. It is a pathway to connect with the ocean

"Challenges are opportunities"

AMIT JAIN CO-FOUNDER & CEO CARDEKHO GROUP CarDekho Group is a digital automotive solutions provider

THE WAIT FOR HIGHER PENSION

ALMOST 18 MONTHS AFTER THE SUPREME COURT RULING, SUBSCRIBERS WHO OPTED FOR A HIGHER PENSION UNDER THE EMPLOYEES' PENSION SCHEME CONTINUE TO WAIT AS THE EPFO, FACING A STAFF CRUNCH, TRIES TO FIGURE OUT THE MATH

"It's possible to have a 25% growth out of India from now on"

Rail Europe Executive Chairman & CEO Björn Bender talks about the India market, the shift to digital, and the way ahead

Evolving Strategies

Companies need to adapt to changing times for a strong workforce

PERKS PRESSURE

IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT THE MONEY ANYMORE FOR EMPLOYEES. FROM FOUR-DAY WORK WEEKS, TO SKILLING ON THE JOB AND MENTAL WELL-BEING EXERCISES, COMPANIES ARE OFFERING A HOST OF BENEFITS TO RETAIN TOP TALENT. IS THIS ENOUGH?

FOSTERING PLURALISM

Axis Bank, with its initiatives and policies, is striving to make a holistic difference to people's careers and hone their skills too

In Keeping With The Times

With a slew of initiatives for its employees, Abbott India is working hard to build a diverse and inclusive workforce

A PLACE THAT NURTURES EMPLOYEES' POTENTIAL

At Amazon India, the core belief has always been this: merit and diversity can walk hand-in-hand