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Outlook Sustainable Power Conclave
A knowledge-sharing and a collaborative platform initiated by the Outlook Group for experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders towards sustainable energy solutions and best practices
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April 2025
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IDFC FIRST Bank's Role in Financing India's Green Transition
India has set ambitious sustainability targets, including installing 500GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. Achieving these goals will require massive investments—on the order of ₹30 lakh crore by 2030 for renewable energy alone.
6 min |
April 2025
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A Fine Balance
A new RBI paper offers a suite of approaches to determine the fair value of the rupee vis-a-vis the dollar
4 min |
April 2025
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BIRD'S-EYE VIEW
Green capital for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is governed by a combination of factors—trends in sustainable finance, stringent regulatory frameworks and policy interventions
4 min |
April 2025
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Suction Punch
A bunch of engineering friends have launched a robot that is doing away with the social evil of manual scavenging
3 min |
April 2025
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The Untold Story of the 'Money Guy'
Gambling Man is a biography of one of the world's most consequential investors—Masayoshi Son, founder of SoftBank. It takes a reader through his journey from his birthplace in a Korean slum in post-war Japan to the modern-day temples of power
3 min |
April 2025
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THE HIDDEN FOOTPRINT
Small businesses bear a disproportionate amount of the burden of climate change, yet are often overlooked in discussions on mitigating and adapting to risk
2 min |
April 2025
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Secure Power: Key to Sectoral Progress
In his opening speech, the Hon'ble Minister acknowledged the presence of industry experts, CEOs, policymakers and regulators, government officials, and the erudite audience.
2 min |
April 2025
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An Educationist with a Love for Travel
Alison Barrett, director India, British Council, has a deep curiosity about different cultures, which fuels her passion for travel. She has a particular fondness for India where she now lives
2 min |
April 2025
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HOW INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE SHAPING THE PATH TO 'VIKSIT BHARAT 2047'?
As India strives to achieve its ambitious goals under the Viksit Bharat 2047 initiatives, the vision and guidance of industry leaders are essential in navigating the path to economic growth, social progress, and sustainable development. Bringing you industry leaders who are playing a transformative role in shaping the path to Viksit Bharat by 2047.
3 min |
March 2025
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ACHIEVING VIKSIT BHARAT 2047: ASM GROUP'S ROLE IN EDUCATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
India's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 aims to position the nation as a global powerhouse of knowledge, innovation, and economic prosperity.
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March 2025
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UNITEDWORLD GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS: SHAPING YOUTH FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
Dr. Himanshu Sharma, the Founder-Director of Unitedworld Group of Institutions, stands as one of the most influential leaders in India's educational landscape. Under his leadership, Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) has risen to the forefront of academic excellence, defining the future of education by integrating research, innovation, and experiential learning. His vision is simple yet profound: to shape India's youth in a way that enables them to thrive in a rapidly changing global world.
2 min |
March 2025
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FROM MILITARY TO AN EDUCATOR: THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF DR. CDR KARTIKAY SAINI
Dr. Cdr Kartikay Saini isn't just a leader; he's a catalyst for change, a visionary who transforms dreams into reality. With over three decades of diverse experience in the military, corporate world, and education, Dr. Saini has left an indelible mark on numerous fields.
2 min |
March 2025
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How to Remove the Gender Gap
With an impressive tally of 1.59 lakh start-ups, India currently has the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem.
3 min |
March 2025
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ATHARVA GROUP OF INSTITUTES: EMPOWERING INDIA'S FUTURE THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION
In the vibrant landscape of Mumbai's educational ecosystem, Atharva Group founded in 1998 by Mr. Sunil Rane, a visionary educationist, stands as a 'perfect epitome' of transformative learning.
2 min |
March 2025
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Electric Take-off
Automakers are sharpening their competitive edge to take each other on in a contest that will shape the electric car market in the country
5 min |
March 2025
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AI as an Ally to Women at Work
When I embarked on my Microsoft journey 24 years ago, technology was already a game changer, bringing more women into the workforce and leadership roles, especially in India.
3 min |
March 2025
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A Return to Stability
Union expenditure secretary Manoj Govil speaks to Parth Singh about the modest capex increase in this year's Budget and the role private players now must play. Edited excerpts:
3 min |
March 2025
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Shop Floor Gets a Makeover
Growing automation and ESG guidelines are two reasons why more women are offered jobs in manufacturing that were earlier strictly male
6 min |
March 2025
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We are Indirectly Telling Corporates to Raise Wages
Finance and revenue secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey tells Parth Singh why broadening the tax base is important. Edited excerpts
3 min |
March 2025
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Researchers Who Return to India Nurture Talent
I am a scientist conducting research in string theory, quantum gravity and related topics in theoretical physics.
3 min |
March 2025
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Clearing the Air
A Bhubaneswar-based start-up is using a mix of specialised AI models and advanced sensor technology to provide hyperlocal air-quality insights and help communities breathe easy
3 min |
March 2025
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Migration Obvious Choice if Nothing Improves
Surjit Bhalla, economist and former executive director at IMF for India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, speaks to Parth Singh about why many Indians are choosing to migrate. Edited excerpts
3 min |
March 2025
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INSPIRING WOMEN LEADERS
Women leaders are the torchbearers of change, shattering glass ceilings and forging new paths with unwavering determination. Like a river carving its course through stone, they navigate challenges with grace and resilience. From boardrooms to laboratories, their brilliance illuminates the way, proving that true leadership is not about gender but unyielding vision and strength.
9 min |
March 2025
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Road to Nowhere
The Fiscal Respon-sibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act mandates the government to ensure the fiscal deficit does not exceed 3% of GDP in any year after 2020-21. The fiscal deficit that year was a humongous 9.2% of GDP.
3 min |
March 2025
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The Circular Economy Works Out
M Nagaraju, secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) speaks to Pushpita Dey about how the income-tax relief will set off a virtuous cycle. Edited excerpts
3 min |
March 2025
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The Diaspora Serves as a Brain Bank
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran speaks to Parth Singh about why Indians leaving the country to work abroad should not be seen as brain drain. Edited excerpts:
3 min |
March 2025
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Societal Norms Hinder Women in the Workplace
Arundhati Bhattacharya, chairperson at Salesforce, India and former chairperson, SBI, tells Deepsekhar Choudhury in an email interview it is essential to challenge traditional gender roles. Edited excerpts
3 min |
March 2025
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Every District in Odisha Will Have an Industrial Project
Mohan Charan Majhi, chief minister of Odisha, tells Pushpita Dey on the sidelines of the Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave in Bhubaneswar, that his government has delivered its promises in seven months of coming to power. Edited excerpts
2 min |
March 2025
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Momentum Shift
The Centre hopes that its consumption boost in the form of lower income tax will make India Inc loosen its purse strings
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