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Sowing Hope

Agribusiness companies recorded the highest gains in market cap, thanks to government policies. But the sector still faces challenges.

On The Mend

India Inc.’s interest-paying capability shows signs of improvement, but the companies may not be out of the woods yet.

Oiling Along

The market has given a big thumbs up to IOC’s plans to rework its energy mix and stay ahead of competition.

Riding The Consumer Boom

Indiabulls Ventures has made the most of the opportunities in consumer finance.

How We Did It

Business Today has been ranking India’s largest companies BT 500 based on their market capitalisation since 1993.

We Will See Large Job Losses

How serious is the impact of automation on human jobs? Which jobs will be affected first? How is the automation revolution different from the industrial revolution? Business Today’s Rajeev Dubey posed these and other such questions to Paul Raleigh, Global Leader, Growth and Advisory Services, Grant Thornton. Excerpts from the interview:

How Gen 5 Is Reimagining

The 117-year-old Murugappa Group 

A Poor Fix

The new fertiliser subsidy regime may fail to solve most problems of the earlier system.

Not A Breeze

SMEs, not used to complex paperwork and laws, will have to reinvent themselves if they have to survive under the GST regime.

Strong Local Partnerships Crucial To Succeed In India, China

Rothschild & Co. has been in India since the mid90s, actively participating in the nation’s growth story. One of its biggest contributions was advising the Department of Telecommunications on its spectrum sales, including the first 3G spectrum auction in 2010. Of late, it has advised Mahindra & Mahindra on acquiring Pininfarina from 14 Italian banks, handled Intas Pharmaceuticals’ and Accord’s £603 million acquisition of Actavis from Teva, and further advised the consortium of Indian Oil Corporation, Oil India and Bharat PetroResources on acquiring 29.9 per cent stake in Rosneft-run Taas-Yuryakh oil and gas project and the $2 billion acquisition of 23.9 per cent equity in Vankor from Rosneft. It also advised on United Spirits’ £430 million sale of Whyte & Mackay to Emperador. Business Today’s Rajeev Dubey talked to the investment bank and advisory group’s deputy chairman and heir apparent Alexandre de Rothschild on the global economic landscape and its relevance for India. Here are the edited excerpts.

Office Attractions

Global sovereign funds and private equity players are showing immense interest in India’s commercial real estate segment.

Clipping Wings

After Much Debate and Discussion, the Government Finally Reveals How It Will Sell Air India.

Silver Lining

Despite the Likely Fiscal Slippage This Year, Next Year May Be Better for Government Finances Due to Higher Tax Collections.

Connecting The Dots

Data analytics helps government identify 10,000 locations to open new LPG dealerships.

Playing Safe

Tips on How to Safeguard Your Cryptocurrency Against Fraud and Theft.

Big Bonanza - Conditions Apply

Health Care 10 Crore poor families to Get Insurance up to ₹ 5,00,000Rural Infra ₹ 14.34 Lakh Crore Amount to Be Spent on Infrastructure to Connect Farmers and Markets Allocation of ₹ 56,619 Crore for Scheduled Castes and ₹ 39,135 Crore for Scheduled Tribes

Taxation Blues

The Union Budget Fails to Live Up to the Expectations of Indian Inc. On the Tax Front Even as Private Investments Fail to Take Off.

Joining Forces

The Budget Showcases a Master Plan for Rural and Agricultural Development by Dovetailing the Financial Resources Available With 10 Ministries.

Is Bigger Better?

After Successfully Rechristening the Fasal Bima Yojna, the Government Has Proposed an Overhaul of the Health Insurance Scheme.

Small Bet

MSMEs Receive ‘goodies’ as Job Creation Worries Continue to Haunt Government.

Good Job

Several Provisions in the Budget Are a Last-ditch Effort to Boost Employment.

Missing The Plot

Why Danone exited the Indian dairy business.

Jumping the Firewall

With criminals spreading their web in cyberspace, efficient and effective policing is making it imperative to master new digital tools.

The Global Race To Levy Tax On Data

INDIA WILL HAVE TO WALK A TIGHTROPE TO COLLECT TAXES FROM FOREIGN FIRMS THAT BRING INNOVATIVE SERVICES. 

Moengage AI-Powered Marketing Platform

THE BENGALURU-BASED START-UP ENABLES MARKETERS TO TARGET CUSTOMERS WITH THE HELP OF MACHINE LEARNING.

'Our Approach Is Simple - Diversify Sourcing'

PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS MINISTER DHARMENDRA PRADHAN, IN AN EMAIL INTERVIEW WITH ANILESH S. MAHAJAN, EXPLAINS INDIA'S ENERGY DIPLOMACY, STRATEGY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY, NEW POLICIES FOR ATTRACTING CAPITAL AND ATTEMPT TO UNSHACKLE THE PUBLIC SECTOR OIL GIANTS. EDITED EXCERPTS

The Age Of Mind Reading

Is nothing private anymore? Neurotechnology has us believe so.

Leading The Pack

The fifth edition of business today’s fastest growing companies picks out leaders who grew even in tough times.

The Midas Touch

Maruti Suzuki is having a dream run. It is also getting ready for the future.

Obstacle Race

The IT major is taking big strides with digital at the centre of its growth story.