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TETRA PAK'S AMBITION TO LEAD THE SUSTAINABILITY TRANSFORMATION
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TETRA PAK'S AMBITION TO LEAD THE SUSTAINABILITY TRANSFORMATION

Tetra Pak has set 2030 net zero emission goals for itself and 2050 net Zero emission goals for its supply chain. Juhi Gupta, Director Sustainability Tetra Pak, South Asia, in an interview shares how this is being achieved. Excerpts:

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May 2024
COOLING NO MORE A LUXURY, BUT A NECESSITY
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COOLING NO MORE A LUXURY, BUT A NECESSITY

With the rise in demand of air conditioners due to heat stress, sustainable air conditioning is the way forward to bring relief to people as well as manage emissions

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May 2024
BUY A GREEN FUTURE BY INVESTING IN NATURE
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BUY A GREEN FUTURE BY INVESTING IN NATURE

SayTrees is operational in 13 states and 3 union territories across India, with intensive work in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu

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May 2024
CLIMATE CHANGE SLOWS DOWN SEX DRIVE
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CLIMATE CHANGE SLOWS DOWN SEX DRIVE

While pleasure remains an important aspect of sexual activity, experts are worried that the impact of climate change on sexual wellness, and thus fertility, can disturb demographic patterns among communities

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May 2024
CRAFTING SUSTAINABLE BIOFUELS
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CRAFTING SUSTAINABLE BIOFUELS

In a recent interview, Vijay Nirani, the Founder and Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy, articulated his visionary outlook on the profound implications for both ecology and economy that TruAlt Bioenergy's initiatives carry. Leading the charge in the sector, TruAlt Bioenergy has spearheaded the industry with products such as 1G Bioethanol and Compressed Biogas, with plans to expand into Sustainable Aviation Fuel, 2G Ethanol, and a spectrum of other biofuels in the near term.

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May 2024
MAKE EVERYDAY EARTH DAY
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MAKE EVERYDAY EARTH DAY

This year's World Earth Day drew attention to the Planet vs Plastics discourse, but what we need is immediate and urgent action

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May 2024
CHASING THE LAKHPATI DREAM
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CHASING THE LAKHPATI DREAM

Generations of rural Indian women have had their hopes and dreams crushed by the twin hammers of poverty and patriarchy. But now, the Lakhpati Didi scheme has come as an instrument that can help break the shackles. Outlook Money spoke to women across four states to understand how women in India's hinterlands are starting on their entrepreneurial journeys

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May 2024
A Balasubramanian: A Journey from Melattur to Mumbai
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A Balasubramanian: A Journey from Melattur to Mumbai

Work is worship and the office is like a temple, the Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund and CEO believes. He says he spends around 85% of his time on work and the rest on social engagements. Classical music plays in his office at the beginning of the workday to spread positive vibration

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May 2024
HOODWINKED IN APP-VERSE
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HOODWINKED IN APP-VERSE

Online markets are teeming with dark patterns and manipulative designs on apps meant to deceive and make people buy things they never intended to. People using apps to get groceries, book flight tickets or call cabs need to be cautious

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May 2024
'It is Okay for Founders to Go Slow'
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'It is Okay for Founders to Go Slow'

Founders often take shortcuts for fast growth and higher valuation, sometimes by mistake and sometimes driven by greed and pressure, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, co-founder and executive vice chairman of Info Edge, a pure play internet company, tells Mahima Sinha and Neeraj Thakur.

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May 2024
HOPPING ON HYBRID
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HOPPING ON HYBRID

India's clean energy transition hinges on rapid capacity addition-it must reach the 500 GW clean energy production target by 2030. And from pure play the preference now is for hybrid energy sources

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May 2024
FAULT IN THE E FORMULA
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FAULT IN THE E FORMULA

Seven years ago, when industry headwinds began to hit China in the form of stricter domestic environment guidelines, trade war with the US and Covid-19, India, with a robust chemical sector, stood a chance to improve its prospects. Yet, it failed to make decent gains

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May 2024
'India Needs 8 Million Jobs a Year Not 10-12 Million'
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'India Needs 8 Million Jobs a Year Not 10-12 Million'

India can keep growing at 7% for the next five years, and joblessness is not a pan-India problem, Bibek Debroy, chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, tells Parth Singh

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May 2024
WHAT MONEY CAN BUY
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WHAT MONEY CAN BUY

Votes, presumably. Every passing cycle, elections are becoming expensive affairs. And candidates need pots of money to campaign and win polls, spending caps notwithstanding

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May 2024
HOW AI COULD DERAIL RILDISNEY INDIA MERGER
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HOW AI COULD DERAIL RILDISNEY INDIA MERGER

The Indian media and entertainment sector has been at a crucial juncture, grappling with the dual challenges of skyrocketing content costs and intense competition. Notably, the exorbitant expense of cricket broadcasting rights has significantly drained the finances of industry players.

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May 2024
DIAL FOR M MUKESH
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DIAL FOR M MUKESH

The Reliance-Disney merger is Mukesh Ambani's answer to Google and Meta in India. Here's how...

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May 2024
THE JOY OF ADJUSTING A LITTLE
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THE JOY OF ADJUSTING A LITTLE

Partha DeSarkar, executive director and CEO of Hinduja Global Solutions, not only advocates making small adjustments but also taking oneself less seriously to remain happy

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April 2024
MONEY PLANT
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MONEY PLANT

Firms are popping up to help people and companies plant saplings. Reasons for this green consciousness range from earning carbon credits to a desire to fight deforestation

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April 2024
AI'S NEW PORN POSITION
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AI'S NEW PORN POSITION

Deepfakes and artificial intelligence-generated images have breathed new life into the porn industry. Celebrities have become the latest victims and revenge porn is on the rise

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April 2024
HOUSE OF CARDS
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HOUSE OF CARDS

At 8.4%, India’s GDP surpassed the expectations of analysts of almost all dispositions. But are GDP numbers hiding a bleaker story? It is not just the missing private money, there are more devils in the story

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April 2024
'Markets Can See More Price Correction in the Coming Quarters'
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'Markets Can See More Price Correction in the Coming Quarters'

Sunil Koul, executive director Asia Pacific portfolio strategy, global macro research) at Goldman Sachs, in an exclusive interview with Ayaan Kartik and Neeraj Thakur, talks about the valuation situation in India and how foreign investors are looking at increasing their bets in the equity markets

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April 2024
MARKETS, RETAIL INVESTORS TANGO TO NEW HIGHS
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MARKETS, RETAIL INVESTORS TANGO TO NEW HIGHS

As more investors enter the markets, the palette of investing style becomes more colourful. Each investor brings in their own biases, impulsive actions and assumptions to the markets.

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April 2024
GREED OVER FUNDAMENTALS: THE INVESTOR'S FOLLY
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GREED OVER FUNDAMENTALS: THE INVESTOR'S FOLLY

In her address at the fifth SEBI-NISM research conference on March 12, 2024, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chief Madhabi Puri Buch expressed her concerns about the valuation froth in the mid- and small-cap space.

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April 2024
WINNING THE GAME OF BULLS AND BEARS
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WINNING THE GAME OF BULLS AND BEARS

While retail investors rushed to make hay as smalland mid-cap stocks shone at the bourses, institutional investors stayed away, guided by traditional wisdom that warned them against the exuberance in the stock market. The mid-March crash, dominated by the smaller segments, proved their point

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April 2024
DELIRIUM IN THE MARKETS
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DELIRIUM IN THE MARKETS

Market regulator SEBI says there is froth” in the mid-and small-cap stocks; banker Uday Kotak says there is no bubble. Caught in this cross-current are traders in small towns who are betting heavily in risky derivatives. What is next for the turbocharged Indian markets and what of the retail investors rallying behind it?

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April 2024
Dynamic Women Achievers
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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.

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March 2024
Love Sex & Dhokha At Work Place
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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

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March 2024
INVEST, REINVENT REJUVENATE
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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

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March 2024
Women Break Through the Khaki Glass Ceiling In Bihar
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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.

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March 2024
Policy Booster for Industrial Development of Bihar
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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.

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March 2024