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A CHARTER TO AVOID CONFLICT
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A CHARTER TO AVOID CONFLICT

India's family businesses have long been the bedrock of our economy, built on the values of hard work, prudence and commitment to long-term success.

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August 2024
SOFT RULES FOR BUSINESS FAMILIES
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SOFT RULES FOR BUSINESS FAMILIES

Managing a family business is complex.

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4 mins  |
August 2024
The Inspirational Journey of Saurav Lohani
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The Inspirational Journey of Saurav Lohani

BUILDING A PR POWERHOUSE

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August 2024
THE PEACEMAKER
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THE PEACEMAKER

Even within the constraints of patriarchy, women wield immense power. Once upon a time, women stopped conflicts between kingdoms at war. Now, they stop billionaire families from breaking apart in their role as chief emotional officers

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August 2024
Transformative Growth and Innovation: Herbalife India's Path to Success
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Transformative Growth and Innovation: Herbalife India's Path to Success

From leveraging a robust distributor network to embracing product localisation and entering the luxury Ayurvedic skincare market, Herbalife India is setting new benchmarks in the wellness industry. Ajay Khanna, Managing Director, Herbalife India in an exclusive interview with Amit Shanbaug, the Associate Editor of Outlook Business discusses the company's impressive 17% growth over the past year and the strategies driving this success.

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August 2024
PROTECTING THE FAMILY RICHES
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PROTECTING THE FAMILY RICHES

Relatives falling out is bad for business. Family constitutions, settlement agreements and family trusts can smoothen wrinkles. But will they be enough to gain investor trust and ensure the survival of family enterprises in the long run?

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August 2024
Transforming Indian Healthcare with AI and Robotics
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Transforming Indian Healthcare with AI and Robotics

In the dynamic landscape of Indian healthcare, Ishiqa Multani, President of Sagar Group of Hospitals, provides her perspectives on the industry's trends, obstacles, and advancements in this exclusive interview, offering valuable insights into the transformative path shaping healthcare in India.

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July 2024
Coalition Karma
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Coalition Karma

In the winter of 2011, the world watched as international crude prices surged amid the chill of economic uncertainty, casting a shadow of concern over the global economy.

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July 2024
MARKET MAVERICK
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MARKET MAVERICK

For FCB Group India CEO Dheeraj Sinha, music makes life easier, and writing is the best way to get clarity of thinking

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July 2024
AN INSIDE STORY OF THE BANKERS' BANK
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AN INSIDE STORY OF THE BANKERS' BANK

Reserve Bank of India is not perfect. It has room for improvement. Alpana Killawala, who handled RBI's communication for over 26 years, uncovers insider facts about the central bank and its governors, from S. Venkitaramanan to Raghuram Rajan, drawn from her extensive experience as the communication officer

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July 2024
THE GAMES WE PLAY
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THE GAMES WE PLAY

For the youngest and most populous nation in the world, India's sporting achievements leave much to be desired. Things are changing, but they need to change way more quickly

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July 2024
Realty Gets a Luxe Push
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Realty Gets a Luxe Push

A post-Covid rebound in the economy and NRIs are pushing the sale of luxury properties in metros as well as smaller cities

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July 2024
Backroom Revolution
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Backroom Revolution

Availability of skilled talent pool along with competitive costs have made India a major attraction for MNCs to set up their support centres, commonly known as GCCs

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6 mins  |
July 2024
'GOOD GOVERNANCE IS THE CORNERSTONE OF GOOD BUSINESS'
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'GOOD GOVERNANCE IS THE CORNERSTONE OF GOOD BUSINESS'

Shikha Hora Kamdar, head, retail assets & ESG, IDFC FIRST Bank, talks about how the bank is integrating sustainability in its operations

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July 2024
PRASAR BHARATI STRIKES BACK
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PRASAR BHARATI STRIKES BACK

As smartphones take over TV as the primary source of entertainment in India, the national broadcaster is planning a comeback

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July 2024
NBFC LICENCE, PLEASE
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NBFC LICENCE, PLEASE

Fintech firms are queueing up outside RBI’s office seeking NBFC licences as they see loans as a sure-fire way to profitability. But things are not as easy as they seem.

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July 2024
WALKING A TIGHTROPE
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WALKING A TIGHTROPE

Cybercriminals are taking over vast parts of India's increasingly digitalised financial markets. The SEBI wants to act, but it cannot afford to spook rookie retail investors

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July 2024
'FOCUS ON HOW TO BE MORE CONSUMER CENTRIC'
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'FOCUS ON HOW TO BE MORE CONSUMER CENTRIC'

Tata Power is betting big on the future of renewables as the over 100-year-old company expands across the value chain of India's power sector. In a conversation with Ayaan Kartik and Neeraj Thakur in Mumbai, Tata Power's managing director and chief executive Praveer Sinha says he is optimistic about the green power economy and his company's place in it. Edited excerpts

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July 2024
TATA'S GREEN POWER PLAY
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TATA'S GREEN POWER PLAY

India's decision to add 500 GW renewables to its energy mix has triggered a power sector marathon. Whoever greens the fastest will win. Tata Power is training hard

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July 2024
'Ensure Benefits of Growth are Shared'
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'Ensure Benefits of Growth are Shared'

Former RBI governor and ex-IAS officer Duvvuri Subbarao has come out with a new book titled Just A Mercenary?: Notes From My Life and Career. In a freewheeling chat with Outlook Business, Subbarao speaks about his career, concerns and what India must do to achieve sustainable economic growth

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July 2024
DEMAND DRAFT
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DEMAND DRAFT

A new government, a new beginning. However, for industry leaders, it is a time of uncertainty as they wait and watch what policies the new dispensation will enact.

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June 2024
REBEL'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS WITH FOOD
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REBEL'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS WITH FOOD

Having started its journey in 2004 as a quickservice restaurant under the brand name Faasos, Rebel Foods, now a unicorn, aims to expand its footprint. Jaydeep Barman, co-founder of Rebel Foods, talks to Vinita Bhatia about the company’s growth plans, focusing on Tier-II and -III cities, licensing as a strategy and more. Edited excerpts:

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June 2024
NATURE BECKONS
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NATURE BECKONS

When not busy at work, Naivedya Agarwal, co-founder and CEO of manufacturing start-up Runaya, indulges in activities that keep him close to nature, like wildlife photography, safaris, flying and holidays at beaches and the hills

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June 2024
Combining Minimalism and Material Responsibility for Timeless Furniture Pieces
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Combining Minimalism and Material Responsibility for Timeless Furniture Pieces

Leading Furniture Industry with Inspiring Innovation, Sustainability, Customization, and Collaboration. EK Designs creates designs with honesty and transparency upholding the strict quality norms.

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June 2024
Participation Over Dictation Leads to Excellence: Girish Avansta
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Participation Over Dictation Leads to Excellence: Girish Avansta

Accellor's innovative Al-backed designs are a result of the whole-hearted participation of every employee

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June 2024
Leading the Charge in Digital Transformation by Pioneering the Future of Enterprise Automation
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Leading the Charge in Digital Transformation by Pioneering the Future of Enterprise Automation

Areteans is Revolutionizing Business Automation and AI Integration

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June 2024
Recognizing MSME Excellence and Charting the Future: Insights from Outlook Business Spotlight Awards 2024
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Recognizing MSME Excellence and Charting the Future: Insights from Outlook Business Spotlight Awards 2024

MSMEs are the \"unsung heroes who keep our industries humming and our dreams soaring.

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June 2024
"Sustainability is an Essential Component of Lubrizol's Corporate DNA"
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"Sustainability is an Essential Component of Lubrizol's Corporate DNA"

Bhavana Bindra, Lubrizol's dynamic Managing Director, shares her views on sustainable growth and Lubrizol's impact in India.

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June 2024
Modernizing Mobility: India's Need For A Smarter And Sustainable Passenger Transportation Solution
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Modernizing Mobility: India's Need For A Smarter And Sustainable Passenger Transportation Solution

India is at the forefront of a transformative wave of urbanisation. To combat climate change and urban pollution, upgrading infrastructure and embracing sustainable mobility, particularly in efficient mass transportation systems is an imperative.

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June 2024
Bank Imbalance
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Bank Imbalance

As investors turn to more lucrative options, banks in India are seeing sluggish growth in deposits. With a limited arsenal to compete with high returns available elsewhere, they are struggling to balance deposits with the amount of loans they are handing out

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June 2024