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Fashioning Rural India

One of the early entrants in the country’s value-retail space, V-Mart is today a 448-store strong chain with its presence across India

Ghodawat Retail Aims to be India's Largest Rural Retailer, Open 3,000 Stores by FY29 -Shrenik Ghodawat

Shrenik Ghodawat, Director, Ghodawat Retail Ltd. and Managing Director, Ghodawat Consumer Ltd., Sanjay Ghodawat Group, speaks about fulfilling the aspirations of real Bharat that lives in tier 4 and beyond

AstorMueller Plans 50 Stores in India in 3 Years - Sandip Kanti Baksi, COO

The company is aiming to open six exclusive stores and over 20 shop-in-shops by the end of calendar year (CY) 2024

What's Driving the Adoption of Mobile POS in India

More and more retailers are switching to mobile point-of-sales solutions due to benefits in the areas of billing, inventory, delivery, and consumer experience

BY 2025, the FMCG market is Predicted to Grow to $220 Billion

The report provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of the FMCG sector in India and highlights future trends, focusing on the sector's workforce dynamics

Retail GPT is as Easy as Conversing

Sadique Ahmed Mohamed, Founder & CEO, Pathfinder talks about RetailGPT and how it seeks to redefine retail for all stakeholders, including shoppers

5 Consumer Trends Dominating Retail

From increase in GenZ spending to channel switching, these consumer trends are driving growth in retail

FREE SPEECH IS VERY EXPENSIVE FOUNDATIONS OF INTERNET FREEDOM

\"I had once believed that the digital world was inherently free and could never be otherwise. Now I see something very different: the cooperation of government and large-scale private industry to restrict free speech and the free flow of information. Elon Musk made the decision to make Twitter much more like the old internet than the new one but, as a consequence, has lost many billions of dollars in revenue. As he puts it, free speech is very expensive. Truly, this is what it has come to. In other words, advertising dollars themselves are being deployed to restrict rather than expand freedom.The struggle for freedom is not technological but philosophical and religious. That’s where the real battle is,” writes Jeffrey A. Tucker and feels that freedom needs to be defended if we plan to keep it.

THE IMMINENT MIDDLE EAST WAR

Recent intelligence from a variety of sources points to an Israeli war against Hezbollah, which is an Iranian proxy. Hezbollah is systematically attacking Israeli bases, radars, intelligence-collections facilities and other defense system components. Now the attacks are spreading to include Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Galilee. You’re just not hearing about it in the mainstream media. These attacks have three effects: They break down Israeli military and intelligence systems, terrorize the civilian population and handicap Israel’s ability to conduct air attacks on Syria or Lebanon. James Rickards points out why all these are imminent.

Standard Capital Markets Ltd. Incorporates Subsidiary for Insurance Broking

Standard Capital Markets Ltd., a leading player in the financial services sector, has announced that it has incorporated a subsidiary under the name of “Standard Insurance Broking Ltd.” to act as a Direct broker under the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Insurance Brokers) Regulations, 2018.NOC of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India already taken and now company will also apply for taking Insurance Broking License of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

THE REALITY OF CORPORATE ESG INITIATIVES

Today, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations dominate business discussions and have become an integral part of the strategies of many organisations in different industries. While some companies are grappling with these new standards and commitments, others, already aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are well prepared to meet the evolving regulations and standards related to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ESG.

Face to Face

\"We believe ourselves to be service providers and not any goods manufacturer\"

Dividend Powerhouses Best 5 Stocks for Yield and Growth

Enhance your investment strategy in these volatile times with these highyield dividend stocks known for their strong performance and reliability.

Rudra Global Infra Products Ltd.

READY FOR EXPONENTIAL GROWTH WITH ENTRY INTO AEROSPACE & DEFENCE SECTOR

68% MSME Retail Owners Witness Growth in Business Post-adoption of Digital Tech: Report

An overwhelming 68% Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the country acknowledged the growth and beneficial impact of adopting digital technology on both their businesses and personal lives.

Shop Smarter! How RetailGPT is Revolutionising the Shopping Experience with AI

In the bustling markets of India, where tradition meets modernity, RetailGPT emerges as a transformative force in the retail landscape. Developed by Pathfinder, this innovative platform is not just enhancing the shopping experience; it is redefining it through the power of conversational Al. Imagine a personal shopping assistant who not only understands your preferences but anticipates your needs and delivers tailored solutions across your favorite shopping platforms, all in one place this is the promise of RetailGPT.

Rising State Revenues Bring Good Cheer

There is some good news!

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.

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.

VISION IN THE DARK

IN THE 26 AUGUST 2023 issue of BW, I wrote a short one-page column titled.

"WE ASPIRE TO ENABLE BUSINESSES TO REALISE THE PROMISE OF TECHNOLOGY"

Navneet Singh Bindra, SVP & Chief Country Executive at Ingram Micro India, shares insights into how Ingram Micro is positioning itself at the forefront of the rapidly evolving technology distribution industry.

Create Cricket Craze, Control Conflict

WARS AND CONFLICTS continue to roil the world, making one wonder how much progress \"civilisation\" has made.

"L&T HAS A RICH LEGACY OF CSR"

Mabel Abraham, Head of CSR at Larsen Toubro, shares insights on the company's impactful initiatives and sustainable solutions over the years.

LUXURY AT SCALE

The growing preference for luxurious lifestyles is leading developers to offer luxury housing in Tier-2 and smaller towns driving growth.

Unleashing The Power Of Data In Digital Public Infrastructure

NPCI's PRAVEENA RAI on India's digital public infrastructure, leveraging data and improving financial literacy

CERTAINLY MORE THAN A MEMOIR

Gurcharan Das has been a story teller since his youth, pontificating in spells on a young nation free of socialist shackles racing to find its space in the sun, be it in India Unbound or India Grows at Night. An octogenarian now, he looks back at his own life, and in the process offers a more intimate and critical account of India since the partition

HOW WE RANKED THEM

SOME OF THE leading engineering institutes of the country, especially first generation IITs, have established their reputation on the basis of their infrastructure, quality of faculty, research and development ethos, incubation centres, research publications and industry exposure.

BEYOND BORDERS: INNOVATIONS IN NEW-AGE EDUCATION AT SAPTHAGIRI NPS UNIVERSITY

SAPTHAGIRI NPS University's comprehensive educational programmes, world-class facilities, and commitment to nurturing student success, offer an unparalleled educational experience

FINTECH FUTURISTS SHINE AT BW FESTIVAL OF FINTECH 2024

The summit provided a holistic view of transformative technologies, addressing their regulatory landscapes and their profound impact on financial industry standards.

Flexibility Ingrained In Engineering Solutions

Interdisciplinary studies, shorter modules, option to attend online courses and choices given to students to design their own courses are answers that engineering institutes have devised for industry and societal needs