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FOOD, FUN AND FILMS

Consolidation of online ticketing and dining reservations may allow Zomato to penetrate deeper into the 'going-out' business, challenging BookMyShow

GEARING UP

Hyundai Motor India is gearing up for what could potentially be India’s largest IPO, expected to bring in a staggering $2.5-3 billion for its Korean parent company

All About the Message

The coalition government brings with it a lot of speculation, and stakeholders are watching out for the message emanating from the Budget

FACIAL FITNESS

The rising trend of face yoga helps soften and relax your face muscles to alleviate tension and stress

PATANJALI'S NEW GAME PLAN

The ₹45,000-crore Patanjali group is going through a tough time dealing with sluggish revenue growth and strictures from courts for misleading ads. But maverick yoga guru Swami Ramdev has a fresh growth recipe

Road Map for Viksit Bharat

The NDA government must fundamentally repurpose expenditures, tweak the tax regime, and retain only life-changing welfare measures

GREENING MSMES

MSMES, WHICH CONTRIBUTE 3-4% OF INDIA'S CARBON EMISSIONS, ARE STRIVING HARD TO INTEGRATE ESG PRACTICES INTO THEIR BUSINESSES. BUT FINANCING THIS TRANSITION IS PROVING TO BE A CHALLENGE

What Sop?

With the Budget around the corner, taxpayers are hoping that the government will offer them some sops and clear any lingering confusion over choosing between the two tax regimes

QA "CONSOLIDATING PATANJALI'S FMCG PRODUCTS PORTFOLIO"

Patanjali group Co-founder Swami Ramdev, who is also Director of Patanjali Foods, on the company’s acquisition of the non-foods business of Patanjali Ayurved, his ambitions for a ₹1 lakh crore turnover, and more

MAKING SMALL BEAUTIFUL AGAIN

SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ARE STARTING TO TURN A CORNER AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. BUT THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE NEED TO BE ADDRESSED ON PRIORITY TO KEEP INDIA’S GROWTH ENGINE FIRING

THE 45-DAY ITCH

A NEW PROVISION IN THE INCOME TAX ACT THAT MANDATES PAYMENTS TO MSMES WITHIN 45 DAYS HAS CAUSED UNANTICIPATED PAIN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. WILL THE UNION BUDGET 2024-25 FIX THIS PROBLEM?

LOOKING SOUTH

UltraTech and the Adani Group are racing for cement capacity expansion in the southern part of India

Armouring Up

The centre is looking to put the deployment of the Kavach system on a fast track to strengthen the security of the Railways—the lifeline of the nation

A Fillip to MSME Productivity

Raising productivity of MSMEs is vital to injecting dynamism in the economy, and it could raise India’s GDP by 10.5%

PUBLIC AFFAIR

THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF SMEs HAS UNDERGONE SIGNIFICANT CHANGE DUE TO POLICY INTERVENTIONS, AND IPOs HAVE BEEN HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES UNLOCK AN IMMENSE AMOUNT OF VALUE

Lending A Digital Hand To MSMEs

Acritical instrument in India’s economic ascent, MSMEs need to be uplifted using innovation, digitalisation, and automation

CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE

FINTECH FIRMS ARE LENDING MSMEs A HELPING HAND WITH THEIR DISRUPTIVE PROCESSES, USING ALTERNATIVE DATA SOURCES AND ADVANCED ANALYTICS TO MAKE CREDIT ACCESS EASIER FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

DIPPING INTO THE FUNDING POOL

MSMEs HAVE BEEN STYMIED BY LIMITED ACCESS TO FUNDS, EVEN AS START-UPS ARE RAKING IN MASSIVE INVESTMENTS. INVESTORS ARGUE THAT MSMEs LACK THE DISRUPTIVE SPARK. BUT IS THIS TRULY THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM?

"HP is good for India, but India is great for HP"

Ipsita Dasgupta, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of HP India, talks about the India market, AI and more

Coalition Karma

In the winter of 2011, the world watched as international crude prices surged amid the chill of economic uncertainty, casting a shadow of concern over the global economy.

Transforming Indian Healthcare with AI and Robotics

In the dynamic landscape of Indian healthcare, Ishiqa Multani, President of Sagar Group of Hospitals, provides her perspectives on the industry's trends, obstacles, and advancements in this exclusive interview, offering valuable insights into the transformative path shaping healthcare in India.

SBI TAPS TECH TO BOOST PROFITS

India's biggest lender banks on technology to grow in the face of onslaught by fintech players and private banks.

PE'S HEALTHCARE TAKEOVER

How global private equity and venture capital firms became majority owners of India's hospital chains.

NEXGEN GREEN ENERGIES LIGHT UP THE WAY

While India is adding huge capacities in solar and wind, it is the next level of renewables - hybrid, floating solar, micro/mini-grids and bio-energy that will define the future.

BANKING ON ASSET QUALITY

Even as the regulator is blowing hot, the flagbearers of Indian banking continue to hold sway over Fortune India-Grant Thornton Bharat's 2024 ranking.

HDFC CREDILA CASHES IN ON RISE IN STUDY LOANS

India's largest education loan financier grew its book significantly after global investors EQT and ChrysCapital came on board.

'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

Lay Claim On Your Rights

Health insurance claims may often be rejected on legitimate grounds, such as the customer hiding key details on medical history or existing ailments, but there are cases in which claims have been denied even when policyholders are not at fault. Though the road is long-winding, there are redressal mechanisms in place to protect the policyholders. In short, there’s nowhere to hide that Pinocchio nose either for the policyholders or insurers when it comes to claim settlement

THE GAMES WE PLAY

For the youngest and most populous nation in the world, India's sporting achievements leave much to be desired. Things are changing, but they need to change way more quickly

TDS: Tax Deducted At Source

Every taxpayer in India has heard about tax deducted at source (TDS). It is one of the main revenue sources for the government.