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Advancing Smelting Technologies: From traditional smelting to cutting-edge integration

With a wealth of experience and expertise, C Chandru, the CEO of Smelters at Hindustan Zinc Limited, has been instrumental in steering Hindustan Zinc towards technological advancements and operational excellence. In this exclusive interview, we discuss the innovative approaches adopted by Hindustan Zinc, exploring its evolution from traditional smelting methods to the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, drones, and IoT. Join us as we uncover the insights and strategies driving Hindustan Zinc's success in the ever-evolving landscape of smelting technologies. Excerpts

Data, chips, and India's AI mission

The Rs-10,372-crore initiative seeks to position the country as a global Al powerhouse, enhancing its capacity for research and innovation

Where jellyfishes work better than whales

Edge Distributed Computing is revolutionising Supercomputing, offering agility, cost-effectiveness, and real-time decision-making

24 WOMEN IT MAVERICKS OF 2024

Four decades strong, Dataquest turns 42 in 24! To celebrate this milestone, Dataquest Magazine shines a spotlight on the 24 remarkable women decision-makers who are shaping India's enterprise tech landscape. These CIOs, CTOs, CISOS, and CDOS are more than just leaders - they're architects of innovation, pushing boundaries and championing diversity in the tech industry. Join us as we celebrate their achievements and the profound impact they have on India's digital future.

The unexpected shift

Disillusioned from the Cloud, more organisations are now looking at cost-effective, secure prefab containerised Edge Data Centres for business agility

Technology and Cancer Care: Still a Dark Genome

Are we treating cancer better because we can diagnose it faster? Would the base pairing between AI and cancer care get stronger ahead? Would more technology hamper affordability and repeat the classical paradox? In this deep scan of some interstitial tissues of technology and oncology, Dr. Kinjal Jani, Director & Head- Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad explains why technology is helping immensely on personalization and speed; and why some stubborn tumors like affordability, social stigma and human factors continue to envelope cancer-care.

Transforming the city infrastructure

Cities are fast adopting lol solutions to tackle pressing challenges, enhance citizen services, optimise waste and traffic management, and bolster safety measures

THE EVOLVING SKYSCAPE

Satcom is fast emerging as a game-changer in Indiabridging rural connectivity gaps, fueling innovation, and fostering inclusive development

India's indigenous 'core' router: How fast is it?

Nivetti's 2.4Tbps router is a significant leap for Made-in-India-from gigabit- to terabits-class--critical for enterprise networking infrastructure

Telecom Person of the Year (2023)

A bureaucrat par excellence, K Rajaraman's visionary leadership has been instrumental in driving domestic telecom equipment manufacturing and streamlining decision-making processes within the DoT.

Pathbreakers of the Year (2023)

The vision, determination, and groundbreaking initiatives of three discerning telecom industry leaders have been pivotal in laying the foundation for the seamless deployment of the world's largest 5G networks within record time.

Lifetime Achievement (2023)

Aluminary in India's telecommunications landscape, Mukesh D Ambani stands as a beacon of transformative leadership.

BLOCKCHAIN'S GLOBAL ADOPTION PROSPECTS IN THE TECH LANDSCAPE

Karunya Sampath brings over a decade of tech leadership from Wall Street firms. Driving vision and strategy, she shapes operations, fostering growth and cultural excellence.

THE ADVANTAGES OF BRANDS UTILIZING MULTIPLE WAREHOUSES

With over two decades of experience in the supply chain tech industry, Ashvini, a former Indian Navy and McKinsey professional, holds a strong belief in curing the complexities of supply chains. He isan alumnus of ISB and Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.

EMBRACING ENERGY TRANSITION

In an era where the world grapples with escalating climate concerns, transitioning the energy system towards cleaner forms of energy is seen as key in shaping our global trajectory towards sustainability.

R. V. KANNAN REVOLUTIONIZING FENESTRATION SOLUTIONS WITH THREE DECADES OF INDUSTRY MASTERY & INNOVATION

R. V. Kannan, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Bangalore University and MBA from IIM-B, possesses 30 years of extensive experience in Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Operations, and After Sales Service.

DEEPAK JAIN SHAPING EXCELLENCE & DRIVING GROWTH THROUGH DECISIVE LEADERSHIP

Deepak Jain, popularly known as DJ, is a distinguished leader in the intimate wear industry, brings over two decades of expertise as a Chartered Accountant and MBA graduate

"Health, life insurance growth drivers for us"

Yashish Dahiya, Chairman & CEO of PB Fintech, talks about focussing on growth, sustaining profit, and the challenges the insurance industry is facing

MIXED DOUBLES

The Good Glamm Group is looking to corner a chunk of the US market through its deal with tennis legend Serena Williams

MARINE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS RAISES AWARENESS OVER IMPROPER USE OF ANTIBIOTICS ONBOARD VESSELS

Leading provider of medical support services for crews, Marine Medical Solutions (MMS), is concerned over the rise in crew members being given unnecessary antibiotics which may reduce the effectiveness of these vital medications in the future.

SEAFARING TWINS CLIMB THE CAREER LADDER TOGETHER

Seafaring often becomes a family tradition and in this case doubly so! Twins Maksym and Vitaliy began their nautical careers together and have mirrored each others’ progression through the ranks.

"Don't let a unique chance slip by"

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A Rare Event

Bitcoin halving is coming near. Will this rare phenomenon make the crypto more expensive or is more volatility on the cards?

GOING SHORT

The T+O settlement cycle brings with it many benefits, including cost and time efficiency

NO SURPRISES

The RBI has kept rates unchanged as it looks to bring inflation down to its 4% target; it has also proposed allowing cash deposits via UPI

"THE ALTERNATIVES SPACE CAN GROW 3X IN FIVE YEARS"

Vikaas M. Sachdeva, MD of Sundaram Alternates, talks about where India's alternative investment industry is headed

"ALWAYS BE DATA-DRIVEN WHILE INVESTING"

First Global's Founder and CMD Devina Mehra on her company's PMS outperformance, technology and industry

Exponential Growth Beckons

The PMS industry is gearing up for aggressive growth over the coming decade as Indian families seek to proactively invest their savings

THE WHEEL WHISPERER

For Manan Shah, Managing Director of MICL Group, luxury cars are not about showcasing one's wealth or status. It is about personal well-being

Transforming Spaces

WHETHER YOU WANT TO REDECORATE YOUR BEDROOM OR HALLWAY, A GORGEOUS WALLPAPER ADDS FLAIR TO YOUR HOME AND ALLOWS YOU TO STAMP YOUR STYLE IN YOUR NEW ABODE