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PRASAR BHARATI STRIKES BACK

As smartphones take over TV as the primary source of entertainment in India, the national broadcaster is planning a comeback

NBFC LICENCE, PLEASE

Fintech firms are queueing up outside RBI’s office seeking NBFC licences as they see loans as a sure-fire way to profitability. But things are not as easy as they seem.

WALKING A TIGHTROPE

Cybercriminals are taking over vast parts of India's increasingly digitalised financial markets. The SEBI wants to act, but it cannot afford to spook rookie retail investors

'FOCUS ON HOW TO BE MORE CONSUMER CENTRIC'

Tata Power is betting big on the future of renewables as the over 100-year-old company expands across the value chain of India's power sector. In a conversation with Ayaan Kartik and Neeraj Thakur in Mumbai, Tata Power's managing director and chief executive Praveer Sinha says he is optimistic about the green power economy and his company's place in it. Edited excerpts

TATA'S GREEN POWER PLAY

India's decision to add 500 GW renewables to its energy mix has triggered a power sector marathon. Whoever greens the fastest will win. Tata Power is training hard

'Ensure Benefits of Growth are Shared'

Former RBI governor and ex-IAS officer Duvvuri Subbarao has come out with a new book titled Just A Mercenary?: Notes From My Life and Career. In a freewheeling chat with Outlook Business, Subbarao speaks about his career, concerns and what India must do to achieve sustainable economic growth

DEMAND DRAFT

A new government, a new beginning. However, for industry leaders, it is a time of uncertainty as they wait and watch what policies the new dispensation will enact.

REBEL'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS WITH FOOD

Having started its journey in 2004 as a quickservice restaurant under the brand name Faasos, Rebel Foods, now a unicorn, aims to expand its footprint. Jaydeep Barman, co-founder of Rebel Foods, talks to Vinita Bhatia about the company’s growth plans, focusing on Tier-II and -III cities, licensing as a strategy and more. Edited excerpts:

NATURE BECKONS

When not busy at work, Naivedya Agarwal, co-founder and CEO of manufacturing start-up Runaya, indulges in activities that keep him close to nature, like wildlife photography, safaris, flying and holidays at beaches and the hills

Combining Minimalism and Material Responsibility for Timeless Furniture Pieces

Leading Furniture Industry with Inspiring Innovation, Sustainability, Customization, and Collaboration. EK Designs creates designs with honesty and transparency upholding the strict quality norms.

Participation Over Dictation Leads to Excellence: Girish Avansta

Accellor's innovative Al-backed designs are a result of the whole-hearted participation of every employee

Leading the Charge in Digital Transformation by Pioneering the Future of Enterprise Automation

Areteans is Revolutionizing Business Automation and AI Integration

Recognizing MSME Excellence and Charting the Future: Insights from Outlook Business Spotlight Awards 2024

MSMEs are the \"unsung heroes who keep our industries humming and our dreams soaring.

"Sustainability is an Essential Component of Lubrizol's Corporate DNA"

Bhavana Bindra, Lubrizol's dynamic Managing Director, shares her views on sustainable growth and Lubrizol's impact in India.

Modernizing Mobility: India's Need For A Smarter And Sustainable Passenger Transportation Solution

India is at the forefront of a transformative wave of urbanisation. To combat climate change and urban pollution, upgrading infrastructure and embracing sustainable mobility, particularly in efficient mass transportation systems is an imperative.

Bank Imbalance

As investors turn to more lucrative options, banks in India are seeing sluggish growth in deposits. With a limited arsenal to compete with high returns available elsewhere, they are struggling to balance deposits with the amount of loans they are handing out

Restoring Degraded Lands: Natural Farming Shows The Way

As we approach World Environment Day, it is important to acknowledge that we are in a climate 'poly-crisis' a series of interconnected and compounding crises across sectors.

Powering A Sustainable Future

By establishing a dedicated network for renewable energy transmission, the Green Corridor Project not only addresses the challenges of integrating clean energy sources but also contributes to land revitalisation

Future-Proof Your Plate: But first Climate-Proof Our Farmlands, Farmers livelihoods & Our Shared Lifeline

Let's return to our roots, empower our farmers, and build a food system that nourishes not just our bodies, but our future.

India Fast Tracks Steps To Avert Desertification

With a slew of steps targeted at conservation and large-scale tree plantation, India is moving firmly towards bringing at least one-third of its land under forest or tree cover.

Luminous Power Technologies: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for a Brighter Future

Luminous Power Technologies is a trailblazer in the realm of energy solutions, dedicated to illuminating a brighter future for all.

Nature's Carbon Vaults, A Lifeline Amidst The Desert

Rajasthan's wetlands are not merely scenic spots, but their role as carbon sinks, biodiversity hotspots, and water reservoirs makes them invaluable assets in the fight against climate change.

Balancing Growth And Sustainability

An overview of IndianOil's journey on an environmentally conscious pathway that helps the nation achieve its SDG's and contribute towards a greener and cleaner planet.

Land And Life

Degradation and desertification can be checked and even reversed with a mix of traditional practices and modern technology tools

'OBSESSED WITH DOING WHAT IS RIGHT FOR CUSTOMERS'

If you see our Q4 results, our customer deposits have grown by about 42% year-on-year.

RIGHT TO BELONG

American billionaires are miffed with DEI, but India Inc. is not. Many Indian companies are looking at DEI to leverage the country's multifarious diversities, yet a lot remains to be done

GOING UP IN FLAMES

Forest fires in Uttarakhand and other parts of the country have not only wrecked the local economy in the short term but also have long-term repercussions. It could get worse if stakeholders do not come together to fight the menace

The Faultline Called Unemployment

With youths accounting for a staggering majority of the unemployed population in India, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, which claims to have put India on a sound growth track, has some tough questions to answer as it seeks a third term at the Centre

'TECH, GOVERNMENT SUPPORT DRIVING GROWTH IN INDIA'S EXPORTS'

As overall exports in India witnessed a rise over the previous year, Akshay Ghulati, co-founder of Strategy and Global Expansion at Shiprocket Global, talks about five drivers of booming trade in India

IN THE RIGHT ENSEMBLE

Manish Kapoor MD and CEO of global clothing brand Pepe Jeans London, finds happiness in spending time with his family and bonding with them over leisure trips, Formula One races, cricket matches and cooking