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INDIA'S PROSPECTS AMIDST GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY
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INDIA'S PROSPECTS AMIDST GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY

THE WORLD HAS BEEN grappling with unprecedented uncertainty brought about by a confluence of factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, geopolitical tensions, and economic turbulence.

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22 April 2023
Why Guardrails for AI Ethics is an Important Ask
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Why Guardrails for AI Ethics is an Important Ask

THE FAMOUS SCI-FI WRITER Isaac Asimov foretold the shape of artificial intelligence (AI) to come. This was much before the ideology was even incubated into commercialisation. He developed the Three Laws of Robotics, as an antidote to the challenges of autonomous AI.

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22 April 2023
The Road Less Taken
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The Road Less Taken

PICTURE A YOUNG schoolboy in his mid-teens – impatient and hungry for success – with a rare capacity to think out-of- the-box. He belongs to a traditional Gujarati Jain family.

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22 April 2023
To Work, or Not to Work, from Home
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To Work, or Not to Work, from Home

A RECENT SOCIAL MEDIA platform report mentioned that over three-fourths of office workers in India are heading back to office, essentially to socialise and to become part of normal team activities.

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22 April 2023
AI PRIMARILY AN ENHANCER, BUT JOB DISPLACEMENT REAL
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AI PRIMARILY AN ENHANCER, BUT JOB DISPLACEMENT REAL

THE IMPACT of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labour market is a significant topic of debate and discussion. Several sections of society believe AI has the potential to transform the way we work and live. However, many others equally fear that AI catalysed transformation will have appreciable implications for the labour market.

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22 April 2023
Reshaping Global Power
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Reshaping Global Power

ALL EYES ARE FIXED on the 2024 Lok Sabha election. But three months before that, and six months after, are two key elections in Taiwan and the United States. Taken together, the three general elections could shape geopolitics through this decade.

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22 April 2023
India's G20 Presidency and Economic Growth
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India's G20 Presidency and Economic Growth

THE YEAR 2023 IS A momentous one for India. The G20 presidency, of course, serves as a diplomatic exercise to reinforce relations with old partners, explore new ones, and enhance the incumbent nation’s image and might on the global stage.

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22 April 2023
INDIA'S G20 MOMENT
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INDIA'S G20 MOMENT

As infrastructure, tourism, MICE market get a fillip, India Inc. senses G20 presidency as an opportunity to showcase the country as a business and investment hub

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22 April 2023
Ten Banking Lessons From Silicon Valley
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Ten Banking Lessons From Silicon Valley

What did the era of cheap money and relaxed regulations do to the business of banking? Answer: It injected lethargy and glamour into it! The banks forgot the basics of banking - risk management, balancing their assets and liabilities, and having cash needed to pay on demand!

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8 April 2023
Does Leadership Start From The Top?
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Does Leadership Start From The Top?

How often have you heard yourself say something similar? To state that Leadership starts from the top is fine. However, it does not mean that it only begins from the top.

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8 April 2023
"INDIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE PUSH QUALITATIVELY DIFFERENT FROM CHINA'S"
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"INDIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE PUSH QUALITATIVELY DIFFERENT FROM CHINA'S"

Union Finance Secretary T.V. Somanathan opens up about a range of issues pertaining to the economy and policy, from the government's focus on infrastructure, cuts in food and fertiliser subsidy and job creation to the basic differences in India and China's approach to infra growth

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8 April 2023
Reminiscences of a Banker Who Saw Fragility of Banks
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Reminiscences of a Banker Who Saw Fragility of Banks

RECENTLY MEDIA HEADLINES were agog with the demise of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Without going into the history of why this happened, and how it could have been avoided, I would like to make a case for the need for such an institution.

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8 April 2023
Why a US Bank Failure Shows Up a Strong RBI
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Why a US Bank Failure Shows Up a Strong RBI

THE FEAR MONGERING in India about the collapse of the 16th largest US bank- the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) - and its impact on the Indian economy is completely unfounded. Indian startups, whose funds were in SVB, are safe.

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8 April 2023
A WELL-GOVERNED RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK IS THE NEED OF THE HOUR
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A WELL-GOVERNED RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK IS THE NEED OF THE HOUR

The Model Risk Code (MRC), a practical playbook meant to ‘enable faster, bolder, risk-intelligent decisions’ for corporates, was released recently by the Global Risk Management Institute (GRMI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).

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8 April 2023
"WE ARE TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION"
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"WE ARE TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION"

IN an exclusive interaction, Swati Munjal, President, BML Munjal University (BMU) talks about the university's commitment to providing a transformative learning experience through its innovative programmes, worldclass faculty and focus on leadership, entrepreneurship and social responsibility

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8 April 2023
END OF A LONG ROAD FOR IT?
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END OF A LONG ROAD FOR IT?

Tata Consultancy Services and Tech Mahindra are gearing up for leadership changes signalling the beginning of another interesting chapter in India's tech story

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8 April 2023
INVITE IMMIGRANTS, INDIA
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INVITE IMMIGRANTS, INDIA

SOUNDS STRANGE, the title, even contrarian. The world’s biggest country, with a population of 1,400 million and growing: conventional wisdom will say, “keep out immigrants – we do not need more people.” Yet, there are good reasons to think otherwise.

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8 April 2023
Rapid Deforestation & Making of a City Forest
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Rapid Deforestation & Making of a City Forest

WE ARE ALL aware of the ill effects of deforestation and yet millions of trees are destroyed for the sake of development – agriculture for food security, highways atreesnd roads, construction of factories, commercial spaces and residential complexes etc.

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8 April 2023
PodcastAn Overlooked But Highly Effective Content Marketing Strategy
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PodcastAn Overlooked But Highly Effective Content Marketing Strategy

PODCASTS were everywhere in 2022, and they’re not going away anytime soon.

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8 April 2023
KISSA WHEELCHAIR ΚΑ
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KISSA WHEELCHAIR ΚΑ

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE with my left knee for a few months now. While I manage all my day-to-day activities at work and at home reasonably well, I have been requesting a wheelchair at the airport because of the long queues and sometimes long commutes to airport gates.

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8 April 2023
CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE PAYS
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CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE PAYS

For companies, respect is always earned through consistent performance, stable and trustworthy leadership, and effective growth strategy

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8 April 2023
Who Decides What Should Sell?
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Who Decides What Should Sell?

IN A RECENT AD, a girl washed festive colours off her face and when done, looked at herself in the mirror. Black eyes stared back from her scarred face.

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8 April 2023
"INNOVATION IS IN THE DNA OF CROMPTON"
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"INNOVATION IS IN THE DNA OF CROMPTON"

IN an exclusive interaction, Sanjeev Agrawal, Vice President - Innovation & Chief Technology Officer, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals speaks about how the firm is amalgamating digitisation with innovation, adapting to meet ever-changing consumer demands, and much more

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8 April 2023
NAVIGATING A TURBULENT MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
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NAVIGATING A TURBULENT MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

BW CFO World brought together leaders and decisionmakers to discuss finance strategy and best practices for CFOs in India to tackle unforeseen economic challenges

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8 April 2023
"THERE IS HUGE SCOPE TO GROW AS A MARKET LEADER"
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"THERE IS HUGE SCOPE TO GROW AS A MARKET LEADER"

SIS Group Enterprises is a $1.3 billion multinational and market leader in security, facility management and cash logistics solutions. DHIRAJ SINGH, CEO, SIS talks to ASHISH SINHA of BW Businessworld about a variety of issues, opportunities and the role of Al and technology as a major game-changer going ahead. Excerpts:

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8 April 2023
SPOTLIGHT ON REGIONAL MUSIC
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SPOTLIGHT ON REGIONAL MUSIC

On 12 February history was created when 'Naatu Naatu' a song from the Telugu film RRR became the first song from an Indian motion picture to win an Oscar, bringing the spotlight on to the regional music industry

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8 April 2023
'We need AI policy in companies, industries & countries'
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'We need AI policy in companies, industries & countries'

could Cisco India & SAARC President Daisy Chittilapilly on the lack of digital trust that derail India's digital progress, Al's evolution and threat to human jobs, and much more

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8 April 2023
ICONIC 'HAPPY MONEY' AUTHOR KEN HONDA'S NEXT PROJECT: 'HAPPY INDIA'
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ICONIC 'HAPPY MONEY' AUTHOR KEN HONDA'S NEXT PROJECT: 'HAPPY INDIA'

At the recently held BW Businessworld Dialogue, Chairman Editor-in-Chief Annurag Batra engaged best-selling author and star influencer Ken Honda in an engrossing chat about his iconic book Happy Money', his philosophy and life lessons, and, of course, his abiding interest in India

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8 April 2023
"OVER OBSESSION WITH HAPPINESS IS MISERY"
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"OVER OBSESSION WITH HAPPINESS IS MISERY"

Gaur Gopal Das, the Indian monk, lifestyle coach, motivational speaker, in an exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld Editor-in-Chief, Annurag Batra, held recently, spoke about the pursuit of happiness, his life and times, and his book. He also spoke about the inspiration behind his app, Monkify, that provides affirmations, therapy/guided meditation sessions that help people relax and unwind themselves. Excerpts:

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8 April 2023
India's Infra Push
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India's Infra Push

THE NARENDRA MODI government is betting big on infrastructure to boost the economy’s growth trajectory to the level last seen in 2014-18.

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8 April 2023