INNOVATING FOR FUTURE

IT SERVICES, CONSULTING and business solutions provider Tata Consultancy Services has been partnering with many of the world's largest businesses in their transformation journeys for more than 50 years.

SHINING BRIGHT

BOASTING A GLOBAL manufacturing and marketing network with distribution through exports, wholesale and directly to consumers by own retail brand, Bengaluru-headquartered Rajesh Exports is a regular presence in the BW Real 500 list.

GROWING RESPONSIBLY

BOASTING AN ANNUAL crude steel production capacity of 34 MnTPA, Tata Steel is the 10th largest steel producer in the world and one of the most geographically diversified with operations including those of its subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures across five continents and an employee base of more than 65,000.

RESILIENT PERFORMER

INDIA'S LEADING multinational automotive manufacturing company Tata Motors gave a good account of itself in a challenging environment to deliver a healthy set of financial numbers and retain its seventh position in this year's list of BW Real 500 companies.

DELIVERING RESULTS AMID CHALLENGES

In addition to tackling the challenges posed by the second wave of the pandemic, leading listed companies also managed to generate revenue as well as greater returns for their shareholders

IS HINDUJA GROUP THE RIGHT SUITOR FOR RELIANCE CAPITAL?

IIHL is now the highest bidder for Anil Ambani's Reliance Capital with a bid value of Rs 10,000 crore. There is also synergy between the businesses of both sides

IBC- Aw.i.p is Better Than R.I.P

Despite much criticism of the IBC, one has to accept that it has proved far more effective than any other way of recovering lender monies. The correct way to validate its effectiveness would be to compare the resolution value to the liquidation value and not the total loans. With every new IBC case, there would be learnings in what regulatory revisions are needed, and legal upgrades

WHY AM I HERE?

In the years to come, as work becomes more hybrid (in office and/or online), and gig-work becomes more common, will we see history-reversing migrant flow-from the big cities to small towns, may be even villages? This may well become reality, as more people ponder: \"Why am I here?\"

Generative AI - A TECHNOLOGY WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

GENERATIVE AI is artificial intelligence that focuses on creating new content as opposed to just analysing existing data.

CATEGORY CREATION: The Knowledge Differentiator for Successful CMOS

We live in a time of tremendous transformation. The 2020 disruption laid bare the shortcomings of existing business models and transformation efforts. And in the ensuing scramble to plug holes and fix what's broken in their operations, astute CMOs recognised that it's time to part ways with past assumptions, checklists, and playbooks and instead embrace the new challenges and opportunities to thrive in today's digital-first markets

Need We Worry About The Covid Surge In China?

Healthcare facilities in India have been reviewing their systems ever since a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases was reported in China.

'Let's Rebuild a Broken Global SAY Economy,' DAVOS LEADERS

THE FIRST WINTER MEETING at Davos since 2020, was marked by practical realism.

DISCRETIONARY URBAN DEVELOPMENT

One example of how such discretionary powers (of the state chief minister) can lead to uneven urban development in geographical locations of the same state is that of Gurugram and Faridabad

TIME FOR INDIA TO PLAY THE 'COUNTRY AS A PLATFORM' STRATEGY

Country platforms can address upstream and downstream investment barriers, access capital at scale, issue green Multilateral Development Banks' (MDBs) bonds in developing markets, and create an opportunity for everyone to participate across borders.

WORLD POLITICS & SOCIAL MEDIA

In the 2024 general elections, we will see a lot more activity on social media from all parties. Twitter trending, viral videos, WhatsApp marketing and twitter spaces, Facebook and Instagram Lives etc. will become even more prominent. With smartphone penetration in villages, it has become extremely important for all parties to use this access to put their point across

Asking Why

It's only by asking \"why\" that we begin to dig beneath the surface and the visible symptoms. Asking questions guides our learning, rewards us with a richer understanding of what's really happening. And this is foundational to getting the right answers

Layoffs, Layoffs Everywhere!

A JOB IN THE INFORMATION Technology (IT) sector is no longer perceived as a secure job' as was the case before the pandemic.

APPLE BOOSTS INDIA PRESENCE

APPLE, which is setting up its biggest iPhone manufacturing plant at Hosur, near Bangalore, considers further boosting its manufacturing base in India.

India Champions Tech Driven Growth at G20

ON 23 JANUARY, the Union government created a G20 task force on digital public infrastructure to highlight India's digital prowess in sectors like finance, e-commerce, health and taxation, which will then be tabled at various G20 tracks for adoption by other developing countries.

What Indian Family Businesses Can Teach Musk

Many successful family business founders and their successors within the family have had lofty goals and audacious business objectives. They have never shied away from challenges. In their journey, they have had to constantly concept sell to their stakeholders to buy into their vision

It Must Be an All-Pervasive Effort

We seem to forget that the making of each garment - even a handkerchief - leaves a carbon footprint that hurts the environment. Of course, items like denim jeans cause infinitely greater damage. It is the same story in the case of other personal possessions like shoes, handbags, watches etc.

India Forever A Developing Economy?

The Crux study highlights that resources alone will not do it. No economy, however efficient, can solve the problems of a billion people in a generation

ON UNCONSCIONABLE BARGAINS, ALL AROUND US

Does an employee have the liberty to say 'no' to standard employment letter wordings? Do they even stand a chance to negotiate with the almighty HR who stands at the door of their employment opportunity? Even if HR were to take it up internally, would their compliance team allow for any flexibility or leeway? If none of them bother, what is the role of the CEO or the Board?

Budget for Growth

Beyond the 2023-24 Union Budget, India must seize the opportunity that it did not in the 1950s. In education, for example, the task is to build a hybrid model that combines primary schools with institutes of \"eminence\". The digital era gives India the opportunity to make up for two generations of lost economic opportunity

No Funding Winter For Early-Stage Startups

In the HBO medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones, a famous saying is,“Winter is coming”, which means something terrible will happen.

Is It A Time To Stay Invested!

2023 will be a year in which intelligent investors will prevail while speculators will despair By Aniruddha Bose

Gaming In 2023: A Promising Year For The Sunrise Sector

Looking at the unprecedented growth of the gaming industry, the adoption of next-gen tech such as 5G, 360-degree video, augmented and virtual realities, and of course Web3 will play a monumental role in the growth of the gaming market in the year 2023 By Deep Majumdar

LEADING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

Sumant Sinha, Chairman CEO, ReNew Power on howto navigate the challenges posed to businesses in an uncertain environment

What the Stars Foretell for You

A RIES: (21 March – 19 April) Ganesha says Aries natives will need to manage both their money and time now. Expect work pressure at the beginning of the month. Stalled projects take off in the second week. Take care of your father’s health.

"The Pyramid Itself Is A Construction That Harbours So Much Energy In It"

In aninteraction with BW Businessworld’s Urvi Shrivastav; Shri Jayendra Puri Swamy of Rajarajeshwari Bengaluru speaks about Shri Kailash Ashrama Mahasamsthana, his journey towards spiritualism, and The Pyramid Of Health’