"India Inc Will Strongly Support Skilling, Internship Plans "

In an interview with BW Businessworld's Rohit Chintapali, ASHISH MODI, President, Honeywell India, discusses the company's India-based R&D efforts, prospects in energy transition and aviation, and the government's skilling and internship initiatives announced in budget 2024. Excerpts

RIDING THE IPO WAVE

The market's appetite for public offers seems insatiable, with companies raising nearly Rs 60,000 crore in five months, or 90 per cent of the total amount raised in FY24

MOBILISING DEPOSITS

As the banking sector struggles to keep deposits' pace in line with credit growth, state-owned lender Canara Bank remains confident about mobilising deposits and improving its NIM

Creators In The Attention Economy

A glimpse of the evolution of the influencer community that is helping brands cultivate genuine relations with their consumers, along with actively shaping the future of marketing

Accelerating The 'Snacking' Agenda

A new game and a solid ambition, Kellanova's strength is rooted in its operational focus and fit-for-purpose strategy, which will help it achieve its vision of becoming a snack-led powerhouse

"THE CONVERGENCE OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES AND MAINSTREAM MEDICINE WILL GREATLY BENEFIT THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY"

In conversation with BW Businessworld, Vicram Sharma also known as VIKRAM BAIDYANATH, Director at Baidyanath Group speaks on how Ayurveda is poised to lead world trends towards Integrative Medicine

Mofussil Medallists

THE MOST IN-DEMAND job now: a ticket collector’s position in the Railways.

BIHAR'S ECONOMIC STAGNATION: A CALL TO ACTION

AS INDIA GEARS towards the target of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the development of the state of Bihar emerges as an immediate concern for the country.

INDIAN FOOTBALL Time to Wake up

ON 11 JUNE, 2024 India played a qualifier match with Qatar and despite scoring first, failed to qualify.

The Population Bomb

THE WORLD’S POPULATION, currently 8.2 billion, is projected to surge to 10.2 billion in 2080, largely on the back of an increase in South Asia and Africa.

Unsung Saviours: Deposit Insurance amid Climate Change

DEPOSIT INSURANCE, a key component often managed by central bankers, is essential for maintaining financial stability.

AI AND TECH DISRUPTION POISED TO RESHAPE THE WORLD ORDER

THE DAWN of the 21st Century has witnessed unprecedented advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, setting the stage for a seismic shift in the global economic landscape.

All In On AI

India's IT industry has jumped on the AI and GenAl bandwagon in a big way helping enterprises across the globe use the technology profitably. But questions over the infra supporting Al-based innovation in the country remain.

Unleashing The Power Of Data In Digital Public Infrastructure

NPCI's PRAVEENA RAI on India's digital public infrastructure, leveraging data and improving financial literacy

CERTAINLY MORE THAN A MEMOIR

Gurcharan Das has been a story teller since his youth, pontificating in spells on a young nation free of socialist shackles racing to find its space in the sun, be it in India Unbound or India Grows at Night. An octogenarian now, he looks back at his own life, and in the process offers a more intimate and critical account of India since the partition

A CONTINUED COMMITMENT TOWARDS ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Don Bosco Institute of Technology (DBIT), as a part of Wayanamac Education Trust was established in 2001 on its sprawling 36 acres campus located at Kumbalagodu on Bangalore Mysore Highway.

HOW WE RANKED THEM

SOME OF THE leading engineering institutes of the country, especially first generation IITs, have established their reputation on the basis of their infrastructure, quality of faculty, research and development ethos, incubation centres, research publications and industry exposure.

NIT ROURKELA ADOPTS NEP, FOCUSES ON AI AND EMPLOYABILITY

In an exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld, K. UMAMAHESHWAR RAO, Director at NIT Rourkela highlights the current scenario of engineering and contributions by the institute to the industry.

“WE CONNECT TRADITIONAL METHODS WITH MODERN TECHNOLOGY"

VENKAPPAYYA R. DESAI, Director, IIT Dharwad shares the institution's vision to become the first Net Zero Water & Energy IIT

"WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF RISK-TAKING"

In a conversation with BW Businessworld, BUDARAJU SRINIVASA MURTY, Director, IIT Hyderabad, talks about the current approach of the institution to match the pace of academia and industry

"WE SUPPORT BUDDING STARTUPS"

MANINDRA AGRAWAL, Director, IIT Kanpur talks about how the institute's focus on entrepreneurship and cutting-edge research facilities creates a fertile ground for transformative ideas to flourish.

"WE WANT TO CREATE 100 STARTUPS A YEAR"

IIT Madras shows remarkable agility in altering its curriculum to address the country's needs. Director V. KAMAKOTI shares the objectives in detail.

BEYOND BORDERS: INNOVATIONS IN NEW-AGE EDUCATION AT SAPTHAGIRI NPS UNIVERSITY

SAPTHAGIRI NPS University's comprehensive educational programmes, world-class facilities, and commitment to nurturing student success, offer an unparalleled educational experience

Flexibility Ingrained In Engineering Solutions

Interdisciplinary studies, shorter modules, option to attend online courses and choices given to students to design their own courses are answers that engineering institutes have devised for industry and societal needs

APPLE INTELLIGENS & ITS TRYST PRIVAC WITH

Jumping two years late into the frank Apple with Apple Intelligence tries to address one of the biggest concerns around Generative AT Privacy.

What Matters Is Now

YOU ARE ONLY what you are now. What you were, did, achieved, or not doesn't count.

FINTECH FUTURISTS SHINE AT BW FESTIVAL OF FINTECH 2024

The summit provided a holistic view of transformative technologies, addressing their regulatory landscapes and their profound impact on financial industry standards.

EXPONENTIAL GROWTH

As fintech harnesses big data and AI and is reined in by progressive regulations, India is primed to lead globally. With the fintech market projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, how will this dynamic transformation redefine financial paradigms on a global scale?

"L&T HAS A RICH LEGACY OF CSR"

Mabel Abraham, Head of CSR at Larsen Toubro, shares insights on the company's impactful initiatives and sustainable solutions over the years.

LUXURY AT SCALE

The growing preference for luxurious lifestyles is leading developers to offer luxury housing in Tier-2 and smaller towns driving growth.