BW Businessworld Magazine - May 18, 2024

In this issue

AT BW BUSINESSWORLD, championing the cause of women entrepreneurs
has always been a cornerstone of our editorial ethos. In this issue, we
celebrate the remarkable strides made by women across diverse sectors in
India’s entrepreneurial landscape.
From pioneering tech startups to preserving traditional crafts, women
entrepreneurs are not just breaking stereotypes but also driving substantial
economic and social impact. Their talent, resilience and innovation are
shaping the future of business in India.

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Of Hot Money, Cold Candidates & More

Anxiety is high within factions of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party about some of its election candidates. Meanwhile, a mega acquisition deal is stonewalled. Read the buzz from markets and the corridors of power

3 mins

China's Green Shoots

IS THE WORST OVER for the Chinese economy? Some economists think it is. Others disagree. The optimists point to higher than expected GDP growth of 5.3 per cent in the January-March 2024 quarter. Manufacturing activity has meanwhile moved into positive territory with the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) recording 50.8 for March 2024. That’s the first time in seven months that the manufacturing PMI has gone above 50, a reading which separates expansion from contraction.

3 mins

INDIA'S NEXT BILLION CONSUMERS: WHO ARE THEY, WHAT DO THEY WANT?

THE LATEST CONSUMER data paints a captivating picture of India’s evolving market, revealing a story of a nation on the move. It unveils a fascinating story about spending habits, regional preferences, and the rise of a new demographic.

3 mins

We Revere Our Trees and Also Abuse Them

THERE’S NOTHING new about paradoxes in India! But, what I saw this morning in our neighbourhood park prompted me to write a column about this strange ‘simultaneous reverence and abuse of our trees’.

3 mins

The Time for a US-India Partnership in Biotech is Now

DEVELOPING new drugs is a challenging endeavour. It is a process that requires years of basic research to characterise new therapeutic molecules and validate them in clinical settings. The unpredictability of biology and physiological variations among individuals makes the successful introduction of a new therapy into the market a daunting task.

4 mins

"WE ARE REVOLUTIONISING ELDER CARE MARKET IN INDIA"

In an exclusive interaction, TARUN SHARMA, the Founder and CEO of Yodda Eldercare, discusses his journey in restructuring the elder care industry through Yodda

2 mins

Powerful, Peculiar Perquisites

MOST COMPANIES recognise that people are key to their success. Competition is all about the war for talent. Higher compensations can, in many cases, attract that brilliant leader or the tech genius, but a competitor may well offer even more. This race is financially draining and not really a great strategy.

2 mins

SHOCKVERTISING - CREATIVITY AT THE FARTHEST END OF IMPACT

Gliding through the historical footprints of the brand Benetton, Singh writes about how Oliviero Toscani, the creative brain behind its work, went on to knock everyone's socks off and cement the brand to where it is today

3 mins

RIDING THE FAST - DATA WAVE

In India, the fervent embrace of 5G services continues its meteoric rise, with a base of 131 million subscribers, marking a transformative shift in the telecommunications landscape, promising boundless innovation By Ashish Sinha

4 mins

STONES FOR A GLASS HOUSE

Corporate Insolvency Resolution of Hindustan National Glass (HNG), the country's largest and oldest container glass manufacturer, is amongst the most controversial debt resolutions in India. Three former SC judges have highlighted glaring and deliberate lapses that show a sheer abuse of India's Bankruptcy Code.

9 mins

Why India needs to work on the Young & the Aged?

THE TRAJECTORY of India’s demographic landscape is rapidly changing, with profound implications for our society and economy. The recent study by Lancet on global fertility rates has sounded the alarm, highlighting the concerning decline in India’s total fertility rate (TFR) over the past century.

4 mins

"WE ENVISAGE A 10-FOLD INCREASE IN OUR RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO TO Rs 3 LAKH CR"

Ending FY24 with record loan sanction and disbursals, REC CMD VIVEK KUMAR DEWANGAN caught up with Arjun Yadav of BW Businessworld to delineate the financing firm’s strides in diversifying its loan book, the razor sharp focus on asset quality, the plan for the solar rooftop scheme and more. Edited Excerpts:

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"WE HOLD 66 PATENTS GLOBALLY, 32 HAVE ALREADY BEEN GRANTED"

RAHUL SINGH, Co-founder and VP Engineering, ideaForge, one of the leading manufacturers of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, talks about the growing importance of drones across sectors, its benefits, future challenges and much more in a conversation with ASHISH SINHA of BW Businessworld. Excerpts:

4 mins

Women Entrepreneurs Succeeding Unconventionally, Unconditionally

WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS INTRAPRENEURS SUMMIT AND AWARDS 2024

5 mins

"INDIAN PSBs LAG IN TECH, BUSINESS IMPACT MEASUREMENT"

In an exclusive interaction with BW Businessworld’s Rohit Chintapali, Intellect Design Arena Chairman & Managing Director ARUN JAIN criticises Indian PSBs for lacking business impact measurement in their technology adoption, warning of mid-term and long-term consequences

3 mins

15 Of 1000 Innovations On ONDC

A growing network is effectively a ready infrastructure for a newcomer, making the task of piecing together a new commercial solution faster and cheaper than having to build all of it from scratch

3 mins

The Supreme Court Emerges as a Net Zero Polestar

'Dharma exists for the welfare of all beings. Hence, that by which the welfare of all living beings is sustained, that for sure is dharma,' - Mahabharata (Shanti Parva 109.10)

4 mins

Leadership Challenges Were Not This Long, Before

LEADING IN TODAY’S dynamic environment presents unprecedented challenges. The list of challenges is never-ending. They include navigating complex decisions, staying resilient, inspiring teams, staying innovative, and continually adapting to the constantly changing ecosystem.

3 mins

The Sourav Ganguly Era

Lessons in Leadership from Indian Cricket - 2

5 mins

Geopolitical Resilience for Indian Companies

It's in crisis that inventiveness is born, as well as discoveries made and great strategies arise. He who overcomes crisis, overcomes himself, without getting overcome. - Albert Einstein

4 mins

SLEEK, SUBTLE, COMPACT AND EASY TO CARRY

The HP Omen Transcend 14 targets a niche market that is growing day by day. Statistically, never in history, was there a better time to launch a gaming laptop, says Deep Majumdar

5 mins

THE SONET STRIKES BACK

The sub-4-metre SUV segment in India has been a battlefield for automakers, each vying for supremacy with their unique propositions. With the launch of 2024 Kia Sonet, the South Korean automaker is sharpening its edges in this competitive market

3 mins

LIFE AND TIMES OF A MEDIA TITAN

DD Purkayastha's autobiography captures his 42-year tryst with the ABP Group, delving into various aspects of his professional and personal experiences, as well as insights into the factors that have shaped his character and career trajectory

4 mins

WHY DON'T WE SUE BRITAIN?

I WAS WORKING ON my next column for BW – on one of my favourite themes like ‘Sustainability’, ‘Inclusivity’, ‘India Shining’ etc.

2 mins

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