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Conjoined Twins: Risks & Corporate Strategy

IN THE EVER-EVOLVING Landscape of business in India, one truth remains constant: Risk is an omnipresent force that can shape the destiny of organisations.

ANALYSING INDIA'S LABOUR MARKET: TRENDS AND SHIFTS

AGAINST the backdrop of rising poverty and income inequality, a closer examination of India's labour.

THE SHE-CONOMY: UNLOCKING WOMEN'S POTENTIAL FOR NATIONAL GROWTH

IMAGINE A NATION sitting on a trillion-dollar treasure chest yet struggling to pay its bills.

Biden-Trump: Hobson's Choice

THE 2024 UNITED STATES presidential election promises to be a theatre of the absurd. Former US President Donald Trump is a convict. President Joe Biden has early signs of dementia.

India's Galloping GDP

The whole wide world knows that the times we are living in will go down in history as among the worst and statistics buttress these fears.

Grab the Unemployment Bull by its Horns

A stampede-like situation occurred recently in the Bharuch district of Gujarat, where over 800 applicants showed up for a walk-in interview for 40 vacancies.

OpenAl's Sweet Strawberry Farm

The revelation of OpenAl's ground-breaking 'Strawberry' project (formerly known as Q*) is a huge milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and it further spotlights the company's mission of pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities.

Rising State Revenues Bring Good Cheer

There is some good news!

Making India A Renewable Hub

The industry stresses on fostering public-private partnerships that can lead to the development of distributed energy infrastructure, supporting the decarbonisation efforts of clients and communities alike

Feeling The Heat

After a dream run, India's domestic transportation sector is now finding itself bogged down by demand slowdown, inventory pile-up, high fixed cost, rising petroleum and ATF prices and, of course, the unprecedented summer heat

'WE EXPECT ENGINE OF PRIVATE INVESTMENT TO GATHER PACE'

Newly appointed CII President SANJIV PURI explains to ASHISH SINHA of BW Businessworld why the Cll is optimistic about Indian industries boosting economic growth and outlines the future roadmap. Excerpts

Global Digital Platforms and Geopolitics

THE OVERWHELMING rise in the might of technology companies is a matter of universal concern – as much from the competition law and business policy angle as from the viewpoint of sovereign security.

Descriptive Designations

DESIGNATIONS are morphing more rapidly than deep fakes that go viral. At one time, most organisations had decades-old designations which gave one a clear sense of the relative hierarchical position in the organisation.

The iPhone and the Lada!

NA RECENT VISIT to Azerbaijan, I had a chance to see mud volcanoes. Seeing those eruptions, the craters, and the mud-like lava was quite an experience.

THE 'VIKAS' WISHLIST: OUR EXPECTATIONS FROM NDA 3.0

NATIONAL Democratic Alliance (NDA) 3.0 has positioned itself with ambitious pledges to revitalise the Indian economy.

Learning & Development Need to Be Unlearned First

IN ANY SPHERE OF LIFE, the importance of continuous but impactful learning and development cannot be overstated.

INDIA ON THE RISE: COULD THOSE LEFT BEHIND JOIN THE PARTY?

INDIA’S ECONOMIC RISE has been nothing short of remarkable.

DESIGN DONE RIGHT

The fifth edition of the Future of Design Summit and Awards, held on May 16 in Mumbai, brought together design enthusiasts and industry leaders to celebrate innovation and sustainability.

LTIMindtree's $10-billion Odyssey

LTIMindtree CEO and MD DEBASHIS CHATTERJEE, in an exclusive interview with BW Businessworld's Rohit Chintapali, discusses the strategic merger between LTI and Mindtree, market challenges post-merger, leadership, succession, media & industry speculations and plans to reach a $10-billion revenue goal. Excerpts

Balancing Community & Sustainability In The Renewable Energy Era

AGARWAL on the role of community engagement in advancing renewable energy projects without compromising local well-being

"TRANSFORMATION HAPPENS WITH YOUR TEAM, NOT TO THEM❞

SANJIB SAHOO, EVP and Chief Digital Officer at Ingram Micro, is an award-winning executive known for his leadership in digital transformation across technology, financial services and transportation industries. Joining Ingram Micro in 2021, he spearheads global technology and digital strategy, including the Ingram Micro Xvantage platform. Sahoo has earned numerous accolades, including the 2023 Bharat Samman Award and being named one of Fortune India's 2023 \"Unstoppables\"

POWER OF CONTINUITY

With all key Cabinet ministries firmly secured, the return of Modi-led National Democratic Alliance at the Centre bodes well for the economy despite several key challenges facing the ministers

GREATER EXPECTATIONS

Retaining his A-team from the previous cabinet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi signals continuity in his administration even as he accommodates key allies. A BW Businessworld survey of business leaders shows greater expectations from the government to continue with big bang reforms in its third term

Powerful, Peculiar Perquisites

MOST COMPANIES recognise that people are key to their success. Competition is all about the war for talent. Higher compensations can, in many cases, attract that brilliant leader or the tech genius, but a competitor may well offer even more. This race is financially draining and not really a great strategy.

Shaping The Future Of India's Infrastructure

RUPEN PATEL on the achievements of the engineering and construction major including the iconic projects rendered by it, nation building, focus on sustainable practices and much more

WHY DON'T WE SUE BRITAIN?

I WAS WORKING ON my next column for BW – on one of my favourite themes like ‘Sustainability’, ‘Inclusivity’, ‘India Shining’ etc.

LIFE AND TIMES OF A MEDIA TITAN

DD Purkayastha's autobiography captures his 42-year tryst with the ABP Group, delving into various aspects of his professional and personal experiences, as well as insights into the factors that have shaped his character and career trajectory

THE SONET STRIKES BACK

The sub-4-metre SUV segment in India has been a battlefield for automakers, each vying for supremacy with their unique propositions. With the launch of 2024 Kia Sonet, the South Korean automaker is sharpening its edges in this competitive market

SLEEK, SUBTLE, COMPACT AND EASY TO CARRY

The HP Omen Transcend 14 targets a niche market that is growing day by day. Statistically, never in history, was there a better time to launch a gaming laptop, says Deep Majumdar

Geopolitical Resilience for Indian Companies

It's in crisis that inventiveness is born, as well as discoveries made and great strategies arise. He who overcomes crisis, overcomes himself, without getting overcome. - Albert Einstein