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IN SEARCH OF CASA

As savers become investors, banks are grappling with a dwindling current account and savings account ratio. Is this a blip or the new reality for banks?

THE JANA TURNAROUND

WITH AJAY KANWAL AT THE HELM AS MD AND CEO, JANA SMALL FINANCE BANK HAS SUCCESSFULLY TURNED AROUND ITS OPERATIONS AND IS NOW AIMING FOR A UNIVERSAL BANKING LICENCE

BOT IS BACK

THERE HAS BEEN A 60% EXPANSION IN THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY NETWORK IN THE LAST DECADE, BUT PRIVATE INVESTMENTS HAVE BEEN ABSENT. HOWEVER, WINDS OF CHANGE ARE BLOWING WITH THE PRIVATE PLAYERS FLOCKING TO BOT (BUILD, OPERATE, TRANSFER) PROJECTS AGAIN

Splitting Up Together

Separations in family businesses are often precarious and though some are resolved amicably, most come with issues that need to be dealt with via a structured framework

"Our approach now is Invest India 2.0"

Invest India MD CEO Nivruti Rai says along with investments, she is also working on enhancing trade and technology at the national investment promotion and facilitation agency

THE BATTLE - FOR RELIGARE

THE BURMAN FAMILY AND THE RELIGARE MANAGEMENT HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN A LONG, BRUISING BATTLE FOR CONTROL OF THE ₹6.300-CRORE RELIGARE ENTERPRISES. WITH REGULATORS STEPPING IN NOW, WHAT LIES AHEAD?

"Our aim is to gain market share, grow faster than industry"

Prashant Tripathy, MD and CEO of Max Life Insurance, reflects on FY24, what's in store for the life insurance company, Al interventions, and more

SAFE AND SOUND

Apple Intelligence, the Cupertino-based tech giant's Gen Al model, focusses on privacy and users

PROVIDING CLARITY

The recent I&B ministry clarification on the selfdeclaration of ads has cleared some doubts of advertisers; more clarity will emerge only with time

Freedom Jam

Bajaj Auto is looking to reclaim leadership in the entry-level two-wheeler segment with its first CNG-powered bike

Succession Challenges

From building the loan portfolio to managing CASA and harnessing the power of AI, SBI's new Chairman will have his hands full for the next three years

Deluge of Discounts

Domestic automakers are luring consumers with monsoon discounts. But such untimely concessions are a sign of rising inventory levels

SEBI TIGHTENS ITS GRIP

The capital markets regulator is changing tack; it will go after regulated entities that associate with unregistered finfluencers

Falling From Grace

On June 24, Sebi launched a probe into Quant MF over alleged front-running activities. What happens to the investments? Should one hold or fold?

The Jobs Agenda

Boosting wage growth and creating jobs are sure-shot ways to improve consumption demand. Over the years, it's proven to be an uphill task for India but can the Union Budget 2024-25 change this trajectory?

FACIAL FITNESS

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

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

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

Road Map for Viksit Bharat

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

"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

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

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

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?

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

Lending A Digital Hand To MSMEs

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

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?

Some Hits, Some Misses

The GST Council meeting took care of procedural matters, but some big decisions are awaited

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

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