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“In The Context Of India, The Attack Surface Has Greatly Increased”

Nation states have added a new dimension to what is emerging as the newest theatre of war after air, sea, water and space — the Internet. They interfere in other countries' elections, in their power grids, in sports events, and are even alleged to be disabling naval vessels over the cloud to cause accidents. But that’s not the only area where cyber defence needs to be beefed up. Enterprises continue to remain major targets, as do governments, financial institutions and even national identity databases. Business Today’s Rajeev Dubey talks to Greg Clark, CEO of the world’s biggest cyber security firm, Symantec, on how such issues are being dealt with. 

Decoding NPAs

Mid and small companies, and the agriculture sector, are major contributors to banks’ bad assets.

Shifting Into High Gear

Business sentiment improves for the second consecutive quarter as corporate leaders expect urban and rural consumption to rise over the next six months, finds the latest Business Today-C fore Business Confidence Survey.

Stressed

SEBI's diktat to mutual funds to disclose distributors gross commission for greater transparency can stunt the growth of the industry.

Elixir Of Life

A veteran nanotech scientist invents a genetic the rapeutic drug to treat diseases of ageing.

Power Your Homes With Smart Lighting

Power your homes with smart lighting – they are convenient, energy-saving, and more affordable than you think.

Social Wave

Marketers in India are veering towards social media advertising.

Chakr Innovation - Printing With Pollution

How a two-year-old start-up is Helping clean delHi’s air by converting soot to ink and paint

Bidding To Win

While ArcelorMittal, Tata Steel and Vedanta draw plans to buy Essar Steel, the Ruia family, too, is looking for a backdoor entry. Can it succeed?

The Great Indian Vanishing Trick

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's shock announcement to demonetise the ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency overnight was primarily aimed at catching those who hoard black and illegitimate money in these denominations off-guard. The sudden announcement and its implementation within four hours of the speech may have prevented flight or conversion of such money into other asset classes, but it has also resulted in a lot of collateral damage. In the three stories to follow, Business Today examines the cost of the decision to the banking system; how hoarders are devising innovative ways to skirt the ban; and the tax implications for those who would wish to deposit old currency into their bank accounts.

Flexi Lessons

IIM-B's focus on online courses, published research and customised learning sets it apart from others.

Beyond Tobacco

Y.C. Deveshwar has been hugely successful in using cash flows from the tobacco business to build multiple drivers of growth.

Money Matters

Managing your money can be tricky. Send your queries, and top-notch industry leaders will help you resolve any issue.

Mr. Infrastructure

A.M. Naik transformed the company into a global engineering & technology powerhouse.

Power-Packed Performance

As head of Power Grid, Indu Shekhar Jha’s role is crucial to achieving the government’s ambitious energy objectives.

King Of Cawnpore

The 64-year-old chairman and managing director of JK Cement is a self-effacing mix of legacy and modernity who remains rooted to Kanpur.

Enlarging The Pie

Varun Berry aims to make Britannia Industries a total foods company in another three years.

After 4 Years In The Red, Jet Airways Finally Turns Around

After four years in the red, Jet Airways finally turns around. But sustaining this performance will be a bigger challenge.

Stable Trade Policy May Bring Agri Cheer

Drought, low prices have haunted Indian farmers for long; the key to growth lies in seeking new export markets.

On A Golden Streak

For large gold loan NBFCs, Business model revamp paves the path out oF a slump.

The Mega Churn

Seven changes in Top 10 and 19 in Top 25 mark the latest edition of BT500 rankings as markets punished the reckless. After a difficult year, India Inc can expect a sunnier 2016/17.

Digging Deep

With the worst performance among sectors in BT500, most mining and metal companies continue to struggle.

Tata After Cyrus

The aftermath of the boardroom coup raises more questions than it answers. What next?

Vectoring The 3Fs Is Crucial

FARM DISTRESS RESOLUTION, FACILITATING JOBS AND FOCUS ON FISCAL PRUDENCE SHOULD BE THE GOVERNMENT’S PRIORITIES.

GST's New Battlefront

As the basic law and rates settle down, authorities are bracing for the next round – legal challenges from businesses.

Commodity Czar

Anil Agarwal Has Seen His Fortunes Change With an Upswing in Commodity Prices.

The Right Fit

Why the proposed IDFC and Shriram Group merger makes perfect sense. 

"Difference of opinion is different from disharmony"

Earlier this year, when Y.V. Reddy, former bureaucrat and governor of RBI, announced that he was penning down a memoir, there was widespread anticipation.

"Mobile Phones Are Not Smart Enough"

Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus, talks to Prosenjit Datta on what the future of the mobile phone looks like.

"Rising Feb Rates A Sign Of Economic Confidence"

In spite of the current stock market rally, the focus is still on quality and the entire market will not start flying all at once