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'GOOD GOVERNANCE IS THE CORNERSTONE OF GOOD BUSINESS'

Shikha Hora Kamdar, head, retail assets & ESG, IDFC FIRST Bank, talks about how the bank is integrating sustainability in its operations

3 Pillars Of Support On Claims

In the last 6-8 months, Irdai has introduced a set of regulatory changes that promise to resolve issues that previously often led to poor outcomes on health insurance claims

PRASAR BHARATI STRIKES BACK

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

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

Realty Gets a Luxe Push

A post-Covid rebound in the economy and NRIs are pushing the sale of luxury properties in metros as well as smaller cities

Backroom Revolution

Availability of skilled talent pool along with competitive costs have made India a major attraction for MNCs to set up their support centres, commonly known as GCCs

Here's How To Buy A Plot Of Land

Buying a plot of land is a complicated process and varies across states. But the overall process is the same, and typically starts with verifying the legal ownership of the land, preparing the sale deed, paying the sale value and getting the land registered at the sub registrar’s office after the purchase.

The Conversation - JOHN PEARSON, GLOBAL CEO, DHL EXPRESS

WITH €24.9 BILLION REVENUES, THE WORLD'S LEADING EXPRESS SERVICE PROVIDER, DHL EXPRESS, IS THE BIGGEST DIVISION WITHIN THE €81.8 BILLION LOGISTICS GIANT DHL GROUP. ITS MAIN PRODUCT, TIME DEFINITE INTERNATIONAL, A CROSS-BORDER TRANSPORT AND DELIVERY SERVICE WITH PREDEFINED, STANDARDISED TRANSIT TIMES TRANSPORTED AROUND 288 MILLION SHIPMENTS IN 2023. JOHN PEARSON, GLOBAL CEO, DHL EXPRESS, EXPLAINS GLOBAL TRENDS IN LOGISTICS AND WHY IT IS TOO EARLY TO RULE OUT GROWTH OF GLOBAL TRADE. INTERVIEW BY JOE C. MATHEW

THE BRIEF

Why India Inc. Is Better Placed On Debt Corporate India's interest coverage ratio continues to stay elevated on the back of better profit margins and lower leverage.

BAJAJ AFTER RAHUL

As competition widens across businesses, can the Bajaj Group retain its mojo?

IDEAS FOR BUDGET 2024

Experts suggest how Modi 3.0 can turbocharge the economy.

TOPPING CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CHARTS

CSB Bank tops the list of banks adding credibility to India's financial system by adopting best corporate governance practices.

NBFCs SET FOR BIGGER PLAY

Despite hiccups such as IL&FS crisis and increase in risk weights, non-banking financial companies continue to make their presence felt.

ICICI BANK'S MR DEPENDABLE

Sandeep Bakhshi's understated presence but omnipresent empowerment continues to deliver the goods for ICICI Bank.

HDFC BANK BETS ON CROSS-SELLING

A bigger and more stable post-merger balance sheet is creating massive synergies and opportunities in attracting more business.

'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

GEN AI LAB, ASPIRING ZERO-GLITCH TRADING APP, CUSTOM EXPERIENCES UNSTOPPABLE BLINKX

In a market dominated by a few discount brokers commanding over 60% of the share, India’s fintech sector is experiencing a surge of new entrants.

A LEAP INTO THE FUTURE OF STOCK BROKING

BlinkX’s Managing Director, Gagan Singla, discusses the company’s mission to redefine financial services in India through innovation and reliability. In an exclusive interview with Outlook Money, Gagan, an IIT & IIM, alumnus, elaborates on BlinkX’s ambitious plans to launch India’s first zero-glitch trading app and outlines the strategic approach aimed at revolutionising the financial services industry.

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

'Often Our Emotions Get The Best Of Us And Lead Us Astray'

Dan Ariely, author and professor of psychology and behavioural economics, at Duke University, North Carolina, the US, studies the irrational ways in which we all behave. In his own words, he “looks at people not from a rational perspective, but from the irrational perspective. We basically ask questions around what we are doing that is not in our long-term best interest”. In an interview with Nidhi Sinha, Editor, Outlook Money, as part of the Wealth Wizards series, he talks about himself, his signature half a beard, how people can deal with irrationality, and the role of emotions like misbelief, trust, and human motivation in how people behave or make decisions. Here are the edited excerpts from the interview.

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.

VALUE INVESTING LESSONS FROM BENJAMIN GRAHAM

A poet, translator, mathematician and financial strategist, Benjamin Graham was all of this and more. But his most signification contribution has been to lay the foundations of an investing strategy that revolved around buying undervalued stocks with strong fundamentals and holding them for the long term. We have used a screening method based on his strategy to recommend a few stocks you may consider

AN INSIDE STORY OF THE BANKERS' BANK

Reserve Bank of India is not perfect. It has room for improvement. Alpana Killawala, who handled RBI's communication for over 26 years, uncovers insider facts about the central bank and its governors, from S. Venkitaramanan to Raghuram Rajan, drawn from her extensive experience as the communication officer

MARKET MAVERICK

For FCB Group India CEO Dheeraj Sinha, music makes life easier, and writing is the best way to get clarity of thinking

PORT, BUY TOP-UPS TO TACKLE RISING HEALTH PREMIUMS IN OLD AGE

Healthcare costs can eat into your retirement corpus, so buying health insurance makes sense. If rising premiums are holding you back from buying a cover, here are some tips to reduce the outgo

What Makes You Splurge On Food

With increased earnings, people tend to spend more on gourmet experiences. However, spending within your means is essential to stay healthy, both physically and financially

ENSURE FOOD SAFETY THROUGH PROACTIVE ACTIONS

Explore the critical role of food safety standards in preventing illness and safeguarding health

LEVELLING THE FIELD

The demand for motorgraders is often linked to infrastructure projects. Government initiatives and investments in infrastructure play a crucial role in driving the market

PLI SCHEME: PROGRESS REPORT

With a financial outlay of *15,000 crores and being operational for three years, has India's PLI scheme been proving to be a game changer as anticipated? Read on to find out..

GOLDEN GROWTH FUND'S LUXURY HOUSING PROJECT

GGF plans to develop and sell the luxury units through this project