Outlook Business Magazine - March 2024
Outlook Business Magazine - March 2024
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In this issue
THE FALL
Dynamic Women Achievers
Discover the vibrant narratives of dynamic women achievers breaking barriers and reshaping the landscape across diverse fields. From trailblazing entrepreneurs to influential thought leaders, this article celebrates the resilience, innovation, and impactful contributions of women who defy norms, inspiring a new era of empowerment and progress.
6 mins
Love Sex & Dhokha At Work Place
Not all office romances have a fairy-tale ending like the Obamas. In some cases, love turns sour and complications arise. No wonder HR honchos dread co-workers falling for each other and then falling apart
5 mins
INVEST, REINVENT REJUVENATE
The two-day Outlook Money 40After40 Retirement Expo saw experts speak on a variety of topics on retirement planning, including the need to start early, invest diligently, as well as avoid pitfalls in the market. The expo also focussed on wellness and celebrity perspective on the golden years
4 mins
Women Break Through the Khaki Glass Ceiling In Bihar
The Nitish Kumar government has taken pioneering initiatives to increase women's participation in the police force, empower women and enable sensitive policing.
1 min
Policy Booster for Industrial Development of Bihar
With its investor-friendly policies, the Nitish Kumar government has underlined Bihar's new identity as the Land of Industry’, which is widely known for its industrious people and hardworking labour force.
9 mins
A NATION STUCK BETWEEN MISSING JOBS AND GROWTH AMBITIONS
India grapples with a job crisis fuelled by factors including high youth unemployment, educational and skill imbalance and low female participation, among others. In their book, The Elephant Moves: India’s New Place in the World, Amitabh Kant and Amit Kapoor explore India’s economic evolution through the lens of competitiveness, stressing the need for, and challenges to, policy changes in its run to becoming a developed economy by 2047
3 mins
GETTING HER PRIORITIES RIGHT
Smita Jatia, vice chairperson of Westlife Foodworld, has donned many a hat—she is a wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, mentor and philosopher. While she feels there is no work-life balance for women, she believes it is important to set priorities and say no when necessary
3 mins
START-UPS NO COUNTRY FOR WOMEN FOUNDERS
While India is third in the pecking order globally in the start-up ecosystem, women founders struggle to even get a start. Investors see them as less capable and hesitate to fund their ideas
5 mins
TAPAN SINGHEL TRANSFORMING INSURANCE: EMBRACING THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION
Digitisation has touched all industries, and the insurance sector is not far behind. There have been many changes post-Covid, but it is time to understand the next step in this journey. Digitisation has touched all industries, and the insurance sector is not far behind. There have been many changes post-Covid, but it is time to understand the next step in this journey. Tapan Singhel, MD and CEO of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, speaks about how digitisation can enable the interchange of data to develop capabilities that can benefit customers and save millions of lives. Edited excerpts:
7 mins
AWARENESS, GUIDANCE KEY TO RETIREMENT PLANNING : V. VAIDYANATHAN
DFC First Bank has seen remarkable success in 2023, riding on impressive financial performance, with deposits growing at 40% thanks to customer-friendly banking initiatives and tools. In an exclusive interview, V. Vaidyanathan, managing director and chief executive officer of IDFC First Bank, speaks about the importance of retirement planning early in life, the emotions of those concerned and the tools for retirement planning which can provide financial security and peace of mind
5 mins
THAT TUMBLING FEELING
India’s FMCG giants are struggling with sluggish growth. Declining sales and tough competition from local brands have dampened the sentiments around many popular legacy brands. Can the marquee names rev up a new growth engine?
8 mins
ILLUSIONS Of GROWTH
Powered by easy credit, a section of Indians is splurging on premium products; at the same time, agricultural wages have stagnated and the share of the self-employed has steadily gone up. Post-pandemic, the Indian economy is going through a lop-sided recovery
5 mins
B.K. KALRA GenAI WILL MAKE CREATIVITY MORE PRECIOUS
Change is difficult, but it also brings agility, says B.K. Kalra, president and CEO of global IT services company Genpact, referring to the disruption in businesses brought about by generative artificial intelligence. In an exclusive interview with Nishant, he gives details of Genpact's focus on becoming an Al-first company, its Al-assisted learning platform Genome, its strategy for growth in coming years and more. Edited excerpts:
4 mins
HUNGRY AND POOR YOKED TO FARM POLICIES
Farmers are demanding a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. But MSP is not the silver bullet; over the past two decades, high food inflation has distorted not just the Indian economy but has also affected millions of poor, making India perform poorly on the global hunger index
10 mins
The rich are getting richer, but the poor are not getting poorer : T.V.SOMANATHAN
Increasing consumption among the middle class and the poor in India is a valid policy challenge, the answer to which lies in creating more jobs, says T.V. Somanathan, finance secretary and secretary of expenditure in the Union Ministry of Finance. In an exclusive interview, he also discusses why the current income tax rates are reasonable and why he finds the 3% fiscal deficit target questionable among other issues.Edited excerpts:
3 mins
DIE ANOTHER DAY
Having fallen out of favour with investors, shareholders and the Reserve Bank of India in recent months, the cause of Paytm’s current woes is the same that led to its initial quick rise Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
10+ mins
TAKING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT
Hailing from Amarkantak, a town nestled amid mountains in Madhya Pradesh, love for activities like mountain climbing, paragliding and bouldering came naturally to Abhimanyu Saxena, co-founder of edtech start-up Scaler
2 mins
A REJECTION THAT CHANGED INDIAN IT SECTOR'S FACE
Before he set up what was to become one of Indian IT sector's biggest success stories, Narayana Murthy was rejected by Wipro chairman Azim Premji. The Infosys chairman later found out that Premji considered this one of his gravest errors of judgement.
5 mins
"Our Mission is Not Just About Transportation; It's About Empowerment"
As CEO of PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd, Aanchal Jain brings a new perspective to EV industry. She is an alumnus of Northwestern University and LSE and a visiting scholar at Harvard University and faculty at the University of California. Excerpts from an interview with Saurabh Kumar:
2 mins
Past Triggers Set To Charge The Future
As India continues its voyage towards net zero, positive developments of the last year will gather pace and strengthen the foundations of a clean energy ecosystem powered by renewables
3 mins
SECI Plays Pivotal Role in Powering India With Renewables
The Solar Energy Corporation of India emerges as a leading force for creating an enabling renewable energy ecosystem and laying the foundations of a sustainable future in India
3 mins
"We Aim to Transform The Future of Mobility"
An industry veteran, Devndra Chawla is the driving force behind GreenCell Mobility's ambitious objective to establish itself as a leader in the shared electric mobility space across India. Excerpts from an interview with Saurabh Kumar:
2 mins
Bisleri Drives Sustainability with Water Conservation and Plastic Recycling Initiatives
In its pursuit of sustainability, Bisleri takes bold strides in water conservation and plastic recycling with impactful initiatives such as Bottles for Change and Project Nayi Umeed that define the brand's commitment to a greener world
1 min
Time To Step on The Gas
It is an imperative to bring parity between Compressed Biogas (CBG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices to promote CBG as an alternative fuel in the interest of the gas-based economy
3 mins
"UFlex is Committed to Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2035"
Jeevaraj Gopal Pillai is an eminent leader in the packaging industry. A mechanical engineer with an MBA degree, Pillai has been associated with UFlex, a renowned packaging company, for the last 27 years.
4 mins
Climate Action Set To Weather Volatile Times
Even as climate action weathers potentially disruptive uncertainties, including wars, geopolitical tensions, and elections in the world's biggest democracies, the global sustainability agenda promises to stay on track through 2024
3 mins
"We Are One of The First FMCG Companies to Achieve Plastic Neutrality"
A transformational leader, Angelo George has positioned Bisleri as a socially responsible brand, leading initiatives for plastic and water neutrality. Excerpts from an interview with Saurabh Kumar:
1 min
India Inc. Gears Up For Climate Action
As sustainability gathers momentum, corporates in India are embedding climate action in operations, focussing on crucial touchpoints like green energy and geospatial technology
4 mins
AVIATION ON A NET-ZERO FLIGHT
The aviation industry's rapid growth is triggering concerns over carbon emissions. Investing in sustainable aviation fuel, modern infrastructure and technology, besides giving the obvious returns of reduced emissions, will help amplify India's pitch as a responsible partner in the global climate action story
6 mins
CBAM KNOTS IN INDIA'S TEXTILE STORY
Months after the European Union launched the transitional phase of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the textile sector, though not yet included in the target sectors, in India finds itself highly unprepared for the impact. From challenges posed by environmental compliance demands to rivals' growth and slow governance support, the industry faces a complex fabric of issues
6 mins
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Publisher: The Outlook Group
Category: Business
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
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