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"NOT JUST INDUSTRIALISATION, BUT INDUSTRYLED URBANISATION"

NICDC CEO MD Rajat Kumar Saini talks about the plan for the new industrial cities and their impact

MANUFACTURING DREAMS

THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT'S RECENT APPROVAL OF 12 INDUSTRIAL SMART CITIES INDICATES THAT THERE IS STEADY INVESTOR INTEREST AMID EXPECTATIONS OF A REVIVAL IN PRIVATE SECTOR CAPEX BY 2025. WILL THIS LATEST EFFORT TIP THE SCALES IN INDIA'S FAVOUR?

MONEY FOR NOTHING

THE GOVERNMENT IS PUSHING AUTOMAKERS TO OFFER DISCOUNTS ON NEW VEHICLES IN EXCHANGE FOR SCRAPPING OLD ONES IN LINE WITH ITS SCRAPPING POLICY. INFRASTRUCTURE WILL HAVE TO SCALE TO MAKE THE DREAM OF A CIRCULAR ECONOMY A REALITY

MEAN STREETS

FROM THE ENTRY-LEVEL TO PREMIUM AND THE NASCENT ELECTRIC BIKE SEGMENTS, FIRMS ARE ENGAGED IN A FIERCE BATTLE, EVEN AS TECHNOLOGY IS OPENING UP NEWER FRONTS. WHO WILL EMERGE VICTORIOUS?

Collective Strength

With diversified conglomerate JSW Group coming on board, the JSW MG Motor India management is making a concerted push towards Indianising’ the company and expanding local manufacturing. These initiatives, it feels, will help it stay ahead of the curve

"Offering options is not a U-turn"

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the Modi 3.0 government has done a lot of work during the first 100 days of its term, with a focus on employment, employability, and skills

INDIA'S EV RACE

THE GROWING INDIAN EV MARKET IS POISED FOR FIERCE COMPETITION AS M&M, MARUTI SUZUKI, AND HYUNDAI PREPARE TO LAUNCH A CLUTCH OF NEW EVs NEXT YEAR, CHALLENGING LEADERS TATA MOTORS AND JSW MmaOTOR INDIA. IT’S GAME ON

"GOVERNMENT DOESN'T WORK ELECTION TO ELECTION"

Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce Industry, decodes the government’s policies

Need Greater Regulatory Safeguards

The recent allegations against Buch, though lacking in substance, present a valuable opportunity for India to reevaluate how it safeguards its regulatory officials

Early Bird Schemes

NPS Vatsalya serves as a foundation for initiating your child's retirement planning early on, while instilling a sense of financial discipline

CHARGED UP

The prices of EV batteries are falling faster than what was anticipated earlier. This could result in more affordable battery packs

THE LEGACY OF RATAN TATA

AFTER SUCCEEDING J.R.D. TATA IN 1991, THE RETICENT AND HUMBLE RATAN TATA TRANSFORMED THE CONGLOMERATE INTO A GLOBAL FORCE THROUGH SOME BOLD ACQUISITIONS

A Delicate Balance

The first 100 days of NDA 3.0 were business as usual for the most, barring some rollbacks and reviews. Experts say faster growth must remain a priority

A CRISIS FORETOLD

Heightened tensions in the Middle East could spell trouble for the Indian economy as crude oil prices rise and markets shiver

Do Edtech MBAs Deliver?

Once Considered The Future Of Education, The Edtech Mba Was A Popular Choice For Many An Ambitious Professional In India. But Is It Coming Through On The Promise Of Career Progress?

REGULATORY SHOCK

P2P lending platforms are facing challenges in adapting to the new RBI regulations, resulting in a decline in their business volume of up to 90%

Chipping In

The Adani Group plans to set up India's second semiconductor manufacturing facility in Maharashtra

THE RANKING PROCESS

A DETAILED LOOK INTO THE METHODOLOGY AND PROCESS FOLLOWED FOR THE BT-MDRA INDIA'S BEST B-SCHOOLS SURVEY 2024

THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL

NESTLED IN THE LUSH FORESTS OF THE WESTERN GHATS, THE GOA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT IS ATTRACTING STUDENTS FROM THE FARTHEST CORNERS OF THE COUNTRY WITH ITS UP-TO-DATE CURRICULUM AND STRONG HERITAGE

START-UPS' QUEST FOR MBA 'STARS'

WHILE VETERANS OFFER EXPERIENCE, FRESH B-SCHOOL GRADUATES PROVIDE NEW PERSPECTIVES, MAKING THEM HIGHLY VALUABLE IN THE DYNAMIC, FAST-PACED START-UP SPACE

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

IIM INDORE HAS JUMPED INTO THE TOP 5 IN THE BEST B-SCHOOLS SURVEY THANKS TO ITS STELLAR PLACEMENT RECORD AND ROOTED APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

IIM CALCUTTA HAS RETAINED THE TOP POSITION IN THE BT-MDRA BEST B-SCHOOLS SURVEY FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR DUE TO ITS TOP FACULTY, TALENTED STUDENT POOL, A ROBUST CAMPUS, AND ADAPTABILITY

Regularising the Irregular

Recent changes to the rules governing PPF accounts will kick in from October 1. Investors must act fast

CARING FOR THE ELDERLY

Healthcare providers welcome extension of AB PM-JAY, but say some issues need to be addressed

"Don't change to meet expectations"

When I started working, I was juggling a career and a family at the same time.

BAKER EXTRAORDINAIRE

For Sindhu Gangadharan, MD of SAP Labs India; Head, Customer Innovation Services, SAP; and Chairperson, Nasscom, baking is akin to lifehaving a structure, but adjusting when needed

A POLL-BOUND VACATION

It's election season in the US and nowhere do you feel it more strongly than in the country's capital city of Washington, DC

out of the woods?

Peak XV Partners-backed Practo is making steady progress towards achieving break-even by FY25, with losses narrowing. The digital healthcare platform is now expanding Al-driven products, exploring international markets and strengthening its position in Tier II and III cities

""There's a misconception that MSP is needed everywhere”

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare; and Rural Development, talks about agriculture, farmers’ incomes, and more

Alarm Bells Toll

With monkeypox cases surfacing in India, pharma companies are mobilising to prevent an outbreak