The Conversation JEAN-PASCAL TRICOIRE, CHAIRMAN & CEO, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

THE GLOBAL ENERGY SECTOR IS WITNESSING A PARADIGM SHIFT FROM FOSSIL FUEL-BASED ENERGY WITH $755 BILLION INVESTMENTS IN GREEN ENERGY IN 2021, UP FROM $595 BILLION IN 2020 AND MORE THAN THRICE THE $264 BILLION IN 2011. JEAN-PASCAL TRICOIRE, CEO, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, BELIEVES THE TRANSITION WILL BE DRIVEN BY DIGITISATION AND AUTOMATION FOR HIGHER ENERGY EFFICIENCY. HE SAYS, IN INDIA MANUFACTURING AND DATA CENTRES HAVE DIGITISED IN A BIG WAY, BUT REAL ESTATE AND INFRASTRUCTURE HAVE A LOT OF CATCHING UP TO DO.

India's Green Future, Built On Hydrogen

India’s biggest businesses are tapping green hydrogen as a future fuel. Can they overcome the viability challenge?

Investing To Beat Inflation

Equity market remains the most preferred asset class for growth investing. In times of rising prices, the key is to invest in firms and sectors least impacted by inflation.

War On Inflation

Rising prices are the latest threat to india’s economic growth. With RBI increasing rates, investment climate subdued and ukraine war in full swing, government finds it hard to check inflation without hurting economic growth.

Why ESG Is No Alpha Strategy

Sustainability investing isn’t yet fetching higher returns for investors. Here’s why.

Retaining Talent

FIRMS ARE PULLING OUT ALL STOPS TO RETAIN EMPLOYEES AS THEY ENGAGE WITH A YOUNG, INFORMED AND DIGITAL-SAVVY WORKFORCE THAT WANTS MUCH MORE THAN A GOOD COMPENSATION PACKAGE.

More Downside In Store For LIC Stock?

The dismal market debut shows the country’s largest life insurer is yet to prove its mettle before investors.

Working On Your Own Terms

WORK FOR EIGHT MONTHS A YEAR OR 12 HOURS A WEEK, OR BE A PART-TIME CMO OR CFO — FLEXIBLE EMPLOYMENT MODELS ARE BECOMING EFFICIENT RETENTION TOOLS FOR INDIA INC.

The Conversation GAUTAM ADANI, CHAIRMAN, ADANI GROUP

A GANPATI IDOL HOLDS A PRIDE OF PLACE ON THE 16TH FLOOR CHAIRMAN’S OFFICE OF ADANI HOUSE, THE GROUP HEADQUARTERS IN PRIVATE TOWNSHIP ‘SHANTIGRAM’ IN AHMEDABAD. LIGHT SEMI-CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC FLOWS IN THE BACKGROUND IN THE MINIMALLY DECORATED CHAIRMAN’S LOUNGE. GAUTAM ADANI WALKS IN BRISKLY AND SETTLES DOWN AT THE CORNER OF A SOFA WITH A WARM, INFORMAL DEMEANOUR. HE IS AGILE, SPORTS AN UNFLINCHING AIR ABOUT HIM AND A FACE THAT DEFIES THAT HE TURNS 60 ON JUNE 24. GAUTAM ADANI SPEAKS TO FORTUNE INDIA ON WHAT DRIVES HIS AMBITION THAT HAS STUNNED THE CORPORATE WORLD FOR HIS SEEMINGLY INSATIABLE APPETITE FOR NEW BUSINESSES — AND A BOLD $70 BILLION GREEN MISSION.

Empowering Peacocks, Not Penguins

AS INDIA INC. EMBRACES A WORLD FULL OF UNCERTAINTIES, NOT ONLY DOES IT NEED OUT-OF-THE-BOX BUSINESS STRATEGIES, ITS EMPLOYEE STRATEGY NEEDS TO FOLLOW SUIT.

Diversity Goes Beyond Gender

FROM HIRING DIFFERENTLY-ABLED AND PEOPLE FROM LGBTQ COMMUNITY TO THOSE WITH DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL BACKGROUNDS AS WELL AS VETERANS FROM ARMED FORCES, INDIA INC. WANTS TO ENSURE ITS WORKFORCE MIRRORS ITS CONSUMERS.

DRAGON STRIKES

IMPORTS FROM CHINA WERE THE HIGHEST EVER IN FY2022. BUT THIS DOES NOT SIGNAL THE FAILURE OF INDIA’S STRATEGY TO REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON CHINA.

ADANI'S GREEN AVATAR

Gautam Adani created a $30 billion infrastructure giant across 22 sectors via rapid-fire acquisitions and break-neck entry into new businesses. With India setting a 500 GW renewables target, he bets $70 billion on green energy. What drives the world's 5th richest?

Payments Banks' Trial By Fire?

Contrary to market perception, payments banks such as fino and airtel have turned profitable.

Learning To Live With FinTech

It Takes Two To Tango, And Banks And Fintechs Are Increasingly Realising This. While Such Tie-ups Help The Former Slash Operational Costs, For The Latter, It Promises Access To A Wider Universe. In The End, It's A Win-win For Both.

India Inc's Tryst With Metaverse

Large Companies, Platforms, And Enablers Are Tapping An $8 Trillion Global Opportunity. Can It Live Up To The Promise?

Credit Suisse: India Adds To Global Balance Sheet

While The Switzerland-based Bank Is Facing Several Odds In Its Global Operations, The Indian Business Has Managed To Scale Up Considerably.

India's D2C Brand Sweep

Brand-starved Bharat is fast embracing digital-first 'direct to consumer' brands. As competition heats up, it's financial heft and offerings that will differentiate. Who's ready?

PATHLABS: LIFE BEYOND COVID

Diagnostic chains reported bumper revenues and valuation during Covid-19 waves. Can they deal with the ebb to retain investor interest?

GLOBAL SOVEREIGN DEBT TRAP

At $300 trillion of global debt, a 1% hike in interest rates could translate into $3 trillion additional interest outgo, equivalent to India's nominal GDP.

DIGITAL AGILITY WILL DECIDE BANK WINNERS

WHILE DATA AND DIGITAL WILL DRIVE GROWTH, TRUST WILL BUILD A STRONG CUSTOMER BASE.

SMALL FINANCE BANKS IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

SFBs ARE TAKING FINANCIAL INCLUSION BEYOND ACCOUNT OPENING AND CREATING INCOME OPPORTUNITIES IN REMOTE AREAS.

THE BANKERS WHO SAW TOMORROW

THE MAIDEN FORTUNE INDIA-GRANT THORNTON BHARAT STUDY ON INDIA'S BANKS SHOWS WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN IN BANKING SWEEPSTAKES.

Bharat Biotech's Booster Shots

Ella siblings Raches and Jalachari, who played a key role in development of Covaxin, now plan to take Bharat Biotech into newage products and therapies to beat chronic diseases such as cancer.

Time For A Non-Aligned Financial System

Crippling the Russia economy by expulsion from SWIFT and freeze on Russian forex reserves have laid bare risks associated with super-power hegemony. Can India give the world a new system?

Funding Woes Of Start-Ups

Marked by funding frenzy and a record number of unicorns, 2021 was a dream run for Indian start-ups. But, rising geo-political tensions and volatile domestic market could play spoilsport this year.

Ring-Fencing From Ukraine Shock!

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put government’s fiscal assumptions at risk. Here’s how it can protect the economy from damage.

Neutralising Consumption War Premium

Supply chain disruption caused by Russia-Ukraine war has compelled consumer product companies to undertake another round of steep price hikes, slash trade margins and use substitute ingredients.

Tackling The Commodity Crisis

Value-added products, change in fuel-mix, inventory light model — and the inevitable price hikes are some of the steps India Inc. is taking to address volatile commodity prices.

A NIGHT WITH THE STARS

HELLO!’S 10TH HALL OF FAME AWARDS IN MUMBAI BROUGHT TOGETHER THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF SOCIETY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OF GLITZ AND GLAMOUR. WE BRING YOU THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GLITTERING SOIRÉE