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AIM, SWING AND ACHIEVE

A SPIRIT OF COMPETITIVE CAMARADERIE PERMEATED THE BUSINESS WORLD DURING THE HYDERABAD LEG OF THE BT GOLF 2023-24 TOURNAMENT

FLIP IN STYLE

SEAMLESSLY BLENDING STYLE AND PERFORMANCE, THE NEW-AGE FLIP PHONES ARE AESTHETICALLY PLEASING AND POWERFUL DEVICES. HERE ARE A FEW YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM

SUSHI DREAMS

THE FOCUS AT SUKIYABASHI JIRO, KNOWN FOR BEING THE 'WORLD'S MOST DIFFICULT RESTAURANT RESERVATION' IS SQUARELY ON SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS FOOD

Two Landmark Supreme Court Judgements

In one, the apex court said licence fee paid by telecos was capital expenditure. In another, it said the MFN clause doesn't come into effect immediately after a treaty is signed

"Be global but act local because each economy is unique"

Garrett Ilg, Executive Vice President of Oracle Japan and Asia Pacific, on his company's mantra in the diverse region, the role of India, security and sustainability

FUTURE FORWARD

Here are those who missed out as they have not yet completed a year in office; they'll be strong contenders in 2024

LIGHTS, CAMERA, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

WOMEN IN INDIA'S ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR BELIEVE THAT THE INDUSTRY HAS COME A LONG WAY IN TERMS OF HAVING MORE WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE, BUT THERE'S STILL A GULF IN TERMS OF EQUALITY, ESPECIALLY IN LEADERSHIP ROLES

Where There Isn't a Will

Laws governing inheritance of women's assets when they pass away without a will are filled with arcane assumptions, often relying on biases that have not kept pace with the changes in Indian society

REPRESENTATION RESET

The gender gap is nothing new for women in tech, but emerging technologies are posing new challenges, like algorithmic biases and cybersecurity attacks aided by artificial intelligence. This calls for urgent action

A WORK IN PROGRESS

THE HEALTHCARE AND PHARMACEUTICAL SECTORS ARE EXPERIENCING A POSITIVE SHIFT WITH MORE AND MORE WOMEN MAKING BIG STRIDES. BUT, IT IS STILL A CHALLENGE TO REACH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

THE ROLE OF WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN INDIA'S PROGRESS

Regulations have helped foster an environment where diversity is ingrained in corporate culture

IT'S A WRAP

With the culmination of the virtual G20 Summit on November 22 wrapping up India's G20 presidency, the action now moves to Brazil

Repeat Rally

The BJP's victory in state elections is a perfect trigger for a rally, say market participants

SEASON'S TIDINGS

The festive season was bright for automakers and realtors, but sales in certain consumer goods segments remained flat

Family Affair

Raymond's investors grapple with uncertainty as a dispute between CMD Gautam Singhania and his estranged wife Nawaz Modi plays out in the open

FISCAL STRENGTH

Higher-than-anticipated Q2 GDP growth of 7.6 per cent and contained fiscal deficit improve prospects for FY24, but pockets of concern remain

When Sleep Is A Luxury

In an increasingly sleep-deprived world, people are looking for ways to rest peacefully, sparking a race among service providers to offer novel sleep services

Some Gain Some Pain

Select firms from defence, railways, metals, renewables and PSUs have seen remarkable upswings in their one-year average market valuation. But, the oil & gas and pharma sectors have bucked this trend

WFH Is Over!

The IT services giants, the largest employers of the country’s white-collar workforce, are leading the pack in calling employees back to the office

THE AFTERSHOCKS

Star performers in last year's BT500 study, most Adani Group firms have seen their rankings dip in the latest edition. While it is business as usual for the group, most market watchers expect its bumpy ride to continue

RELIANCE REIMAGINED

India's largest company continues to grow in its traditional and consumer-facing sectors, but its digital businesses, data capabilities, and seamless connectivity will drive the next phase

"Build businesses on trust, empowerment and empathy"

Capgemini is a global consulting, technology and outsourcing services firm

GOVERNANCE MATTERS

Although listed firms have become more responsible in implementing corporate governance norms amid tighter regulatory scrutiny and rising shareholder activism, they often score low on parameters like succession planning and compensation of top management

THE RAIL RESURGENCE

Having surged substantially over the past year, stocks of companies in the railways space still have ample steam left to keep growing over the next few years

LIFE INSURANCE SEE-SAW

Life Insurance Corporation, the country’s biggest life insurance company, has slipped to the 11th spot in the BT500 2023 list from No. 9 last year. In fact, among the Top 4 life insurance firms, only one has improved its rank

CHALLENGES APLENTY

Having grown on the back of their merger, L&T Infotech’s engineering prowess and Mindtree’s customer experience make for a formidable combination. But LTIMindtree, the merged entity, still has room to grow

ICICI BANK'S METEORIC RISE

ICICI Bank, under Sandeep Bakhshi, has left behind bellwethers like HUL and Infosys to climb two positions on this year’s BT500 list and break into the Top 5

BRAVING THE CHALLENGES

Tata Consultancy Services has retained the second spot in the BT500 list. With a new leader, the IT behemoth is looking to ride out global headwinds and emerge stronger

HOW WE DID IT

The methodology used to prepare the BT500 2023 list that ranks the Top 500 listed firms in India by average market capitalisation

THE RESILIENT BTE 500

THE CURRENT MOOD OF THE MARKET IS APTLY REFLECTED IN THE LATEST EDITION OF THE BT500 STUDY, AS THE COMBINED VALUATION OF THE TOP 500 COMPANIES ON THE LIST HAS RISEN. BUT THE GAINS HAVE NOT BEEN AS SPECTACULAR AS 2022, MIRRORING THE SENTIMENT OF INVESTORS