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Realty Gets a Luxe Push
A post-Covid rebound in the economy and NRIs are pushing the sale of luxury properties in metros as well as smaller cities
5 min |
July 2024
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Backroom Revolution
Availability of skilled talent pool along with competitive costs have made India a major attraction for MNCs to set up their support centres, commonly known as GCCs
6 min |
July 2024
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'GOOD GOVERNANCE IS THE CORNERSTONE OF GOOD BUSINESS'
Shikha Hora Kamdar, head, retail assets & ESG, IDFC FIRST Bank, talks about how the bank is integrating sustainability in its operations
4 min |
July 2024
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PRASAR BHARATI STRIKES BACK
As smartphones take over TV as the primary source of entertainment in India, the national broadcaster is planning a comeback
6 min |
July 2024
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NBFC LICENCE, PLEASE
Fintech firms are queueing up outside RBI’s office seeking NBFC licences as they see loans as a sure-fire way to profitability. But things are not as easy as they seem.
6 min |
July 2024
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WALKING A TIGHTROPE
Cybercriminals are taking over vast parts of India's increasingly digitalised financial markets. The SEBI wants to act, but it cannot afford to spook rookie retail investors
6 min |
July 2024
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'FOCUS ON HOW TO BE MORE CONSUMER CENTRIC'
Tata Power is betting big on the future of renewables as the over 100-year-old company expands across the value chain of India's power sector. In a conversation with Ayaan Kartik and Neeraj Thakur in Mumbai, Tata Power's managing director and chief executive Praveer Sinha says he is optimistic about the green power economy and his company's place in it. Edited excerpts
4 min |
July 2024
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TATA'S GREEN POWER PLAY
India's decision to add 500 GW renewables to its energy mix has triggered a power sector marathon. Whoever greens the fastest will win. Tata Power is training hard
6 min |
July 2024
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'Ensure Benefits of Growth are Shared'
Former RBI governor and ex-IAS officer Duvvuri Subbarao has come out with a new book titled Just A Mercenary?: Notes From My Life and Career. In a freewheeling chat with Outlook Business, Subbarao speaks about his career, concerns and what India must do to achieve sustainable economic growth
4 min |
July 2024
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DEMAND DRAFT
A new government, a new beginning. However, for industry leaders, it is a time of uncertainty as they wait and watch what policies the new dispensation will enact.
10+ min |
June 2024
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REBEL'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS WITH FOOD
Having started its journey in 2004 as a quickservice restaurant under the brand name Faasos, Rebel Foods, now a unicorn, aims to expand its footprint. Jaydeep Barman, co-founder of Rebel Foods, talks to Vinita Bhatia about the company’s growth plans, focusing on Tier-II and -III cities, licensing as a strategy and more. Edited excerpts:
6 min |
June 2024
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NATURE BECKONS
When not busy at work, Naivedya Agarwal, co-founder and CEO of manufacturing start-up Runaya, indulges in activities that keep him close to nature, like wildlife photography, safaris, flying and holidays at beaches and the hills
2 min |
June 2024
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Combining Minimalism and Material Responsibility for Timeless Furniture Pieces
Leading Furniture Industry with Inspiring Innovation, Sustainability, Customization, and Collaboration. EK Designs creates designs with honesty and transparency upholding the strict quality norms.
1 min |
June 2024
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Participation Over Dictation Leads to Excellence: Girish Avansta
Accellor's innovative Al-backed designs are a result of the whole-hearted participation of every employee
2 min |
June 2024
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Leading the Charge in Digital Transformation by Pioneering the Future of Enterprise Automation
Areteans is Revolutionizing Business Automation and AI Integration
2 min |
June 2024
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Recognizing MSME Excellence and Charting the Future: Insights from Outlook Business Spotlight Awards 2024
MSMEs are the \"unsung heroes who keep our industries humming and our dreams soaring.
3 min |
June 2024
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"Sustainability is an Essential Component of Lubrizol's Corporate DNA"
Bhavana Bindra, Lubrizol's dynamic Managing Director, shares her views on sustainable growth and Lubrizol's impact in India.
3 min |
June 2024
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Modernizing Mobility: India's Need For A Smarter And Sustainable Passenger Transportation Solution
India is at the forefront of a transformative wave of urbanisation. To combat climate change and urban pollution, upgrading infrastructure and embracing sustainable mobility, particularly in efficient mass transportation systems is an imperative.
2 min |
June 2024
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Bank Imbalance
As investors turn to more lucrative options, banks in India are seeing sluggish growth in deposits. With a limited arsenal to compete with high returns available elsewhere, they are struggling to balance deposits with the amount of loans they are handing out
10 min |
June 2024
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Restoring Degraded Lands: Natural Farming Shows The Way
As we approach World Environment Day, it is important to acknowledge that we are in a climate 'poly-crisis' a series of interconnected and compounding crises across sectors.
3 min |
June 2024
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Powering A Sustainable Future
By establishing a dedicated network for renewable energy transmission, the Green Corridor Project not only addresses the challenges of integrating clean energy sources but also contributes to land revitalisation
2 min |
June 2024
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Future-Proof Your Plate: But first Climate-Proof Our Farmlands, Farmers livelihoods & Our Shared Lifeline
Let's return to our roots, empower our farmers, and build a food system that nourishes not just our bodies, but our future.
3 min |
June 2024
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India Fast Tracks Steps To Avert Desertification
With a slew of steps targeted at conservation and large-scale tree plantation, India is moving firmly towards bringing at least one-third of its land under forest or tree cover.
1 min |
June 2024
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Luminous Power Technologies: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for a Brighter Future
Luminous Power Technologies is a trailblazer in the realm of energy solutions, dedicated to illuminating a brighter future for all.
1 min |
June 2024
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Nature's Carbon Vaults, A Lifeline Amidst The Desert
Rajasthan's wetlands are not merely scenic spots, but their role as carbon sinks, biodiversity hotspots, and water reservoirs makes them invaluable assets in the fight against climate change.
2 min |
June 2024
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Balancing Growth And Sustainability
An overview of IndianOil's journey on an environmentally conscious pathway that helps the nation achieve its SDG's and contribute towards a greener and cleaner planet.
3 min |
June 2024
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Land And Life
Degradation and desertification can be checked and even reversed with a mix of traditional practices and modern technology tools
2 min |
June 2024
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'OBSESSED WITH DOING WHAT IS RIGHT FOR CUSTOMERS'
If you see our Q4 results, our customer deposits have grown by about 42% year-on-year.
4 min |
June 2024
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RIGHT TO BELONG
American billionaires are miffed with DEI, but India Inc. is not. Many Indian companies are looking at DEI to leverage the country's multifarious diversities, yet a lot remains to be done
7 min |
June 2024
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GOING UP IN FLAMES
Forest fires in Uttarakhand and other parts of the country have not only wrecked the local economy in the short term but also have long-term repercussions. It could get worse if stakeholders do not come together to fight the menace
6 min |