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A Poor Fix
The new fertiliser subsidy regime may fail to solve most problems of the earlier system.
6 min |
May 07, 2017
Business Today
Not A Breeze
SMEs, not used to complex paperwork and laws, will have to reinvent themselves if they have to survive under the GST regime.
7 min |
May 07, 2017
Business Today
Strong Local Partnerships Crucial To Succeed In India, China
Rothschild & Co. has been in India since the mid90s, actively participating in the nation’s growth story. One of its biggest contributions was advising the Department of Telecommunications on its spectrum sales, including the first 3G spectrum auction in 2010. Of late, it has advised Mahindra & Mahindra on acquiring Pininfarina from 14 Italian banks, handled Intas Pharmaceuticals’ and Accord’s £603 million acquisition of Actavis from Teva, and further advised the consortium of Indian Oil Corporation, Oil India and Bharat PetroResources on acquiring 29.9 per cent stake in Rosneft-run Taas-Yuryakh oil and gas project and the $2 billion acquisition of 23.9 per cent equity in Vankor from Rosneft. It also advised on United Spirits’ £430 million sale of Whyte & Mackay to Emperador. Business Today’s Rajeev Dubey talked to the investment bank and advisory group’s deputy chairman and heir apparent Alexandre de Rothschild on the global economic landscape and its relevance for India. Here are the edited excerpts.
6 min |
May 07, 2017
Business Today
Real Estate Industry Is Cracking Up
The real estate industry has been under pressure. Commercial and affordable housing are the only silver linings. We look at what to expect in the coming months.
3 min |
May 07, 2017
Business Today
Office Attractions
Global sovereign funds and private equity players are showing immense interest in India’s commercial real estate segment.
6 min |
May 07, 2017
Business Today
In- House Trouble
As more and more residential properties remain unsold, companies and PE players may have to rethink strategy.
6 min |
May 07, 2017
Business Today
Monsanto's Adversary
The global agri-biotech major’s plans for India are being thwarted by M. Prabhakara Rao, promoter of the country’s biggest seed fi rm Nuziveedu. How the battle plays out will have major ramifi cations on the seeds industry.
8 min |
December 04, 2016
Business Today
Transforming Energy
India wants to set up a gas exchange to promote alternative energy and fast-track oil import reduction.
4 min |
November 05, 2017
Business Today
Rock Bottom
Business sentiment hits a new low on rising concerns over economic slowdown and GST, finds the latest Business Today-C fore Business Confidence Survey.
4 min |
November 05, 2017
Business Today
Shell Shocked
Registration Cancellation of Over 2 Lakh Inactive Companies Is a Display of the Government’s Cavalier Attitude
5 min |
November 05, 2017
Business Today
Turning The Tide
Companies are becoming more efficient, paring working capital needs on lower commodity prices and inflation.
3 min |
November 05, 2017
Business Today
The New Realty
Why Top-notch Real Estate Companies Are Entering the Affordable Housing Market
6 min |
November 05, 2017
Business Today
Old And Shopping
Seniority Provides Products Curated for Senior Citizens So That They Do Not Have to Depend on Anybody
5 min |
November 05, 2017
Business Today
The FMP Advantage
Indexation benefits make three-year FMPs a good bet.
4 min |
March 25, 2017
Business Today
Unconventional Wisdom
Fascinating and unheard-of insights to help one achieve personal and professional excellence
3 min |
March 25, 2017
Business Today
Stay Cardio Smart
TODAY’S TOXIC ENVIRONMENT AND POOR LIFESTYLE CHOICES REQUIRE CLOSE MONITORING OF CARDIAC HEALTH.
1 min |
March 24, 2019
Business Today
A Scarcity-Pollution Tango In India
INEFFICIENCY AND INEQUITY IN SUPPLY ARE TWO MAJOR REASONS FOR THE CONTINUING STRESS.
4 min |
June 02, 2019
Business Today
How To Become The Best At What You Do
DO YOU SIT BACK and wait for an annual performance review to think about your work performance?
4 min |
June 02, 2019
Business Today
Getting Resilient
THE STATE IS LOOKING TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE THAT IS UP AND RUNNING EVEN DURING NATURAL DISASTERS
1 min |
June 02, 2019
Business Today
Ticking Water Bomb
AS INDIA'S WATER TABLE FALLS, IT'S IMPORTANT TO OPT FOR CONSERVATION MEASURES
7 min |
June 02, 2019
Business Today
Why Gut Matters
THE SUMMER HEAT CAN PLAY HAVOC WITH YOUR GUT AND UPSET THE MICROBIOME BALANCE, BUT THE RIGHT DIET WILL KEEP YOU STRONG AND HEALTHY.
2 min |
June 02, 2019
Business Today
A Family Member Is Only A Trustee
A legacy of 350 years spanning 13 generations — that’s what makes German healthcare and life sciences multinational Merck a much quoted example of family leadership continuity coupled with long-term sustainability of business. Business Today’s E. Kumar Sharma spoke with Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Executive Board and the Family Board of E Merck KG, headquartered in Darmstadt in Germany. Stangenberg-Haverkamp, 70, who was in India recently, is the 11th generation leader of the holding company and head of the family. He talks about the various issues that family-led businesses need to grapple with and how a family contract can help in smooth management of family businesses. Edited excerpts:
5 min |
June 16, 2019
Business Today
strength to strength
With change of guard in at least half-a-dozen companies, the Indian steel industry is undergoing unprecedented churn. It will emerge stronger than ever.
6 min |
June 16, 2019
Business Today
NBFC Squeeze
NBFCs are scurrying around for funds to cope with falling market valuations, asset-liability mismatches and rising delinquencies.
6 min |
June 16, 2019
Business Today
Value For Money
CUT-THROAT competition from over-the-top (OTT) platforms has forced direct-to-home (DTH) operators to think out of the box.
2 min |
June 16, 2019
Business Today
Right Fit
Increased awareness about fitness is powering the sports and fitness wear market, giving segments such as athleisure a boost.
7 min |
June 16, 2019
Business Today
Agenda For Modi 2.0
Top economic experts debate how the government can hit the ground running.
10+ min |
June 16, 2019
Business Today
“I LEARN BECAUSE I AM WILLING TO BE BAD LONG ENOUGH”
Business consultant and life coach David Wood feels great things happen when you get out of your comfort zone and allow new opportunities to come in. In a conversation with Business Today’s Aprajita Sharma, Wood says people should train their minds and counter negativity. Edited excerpts:
2 min |
April 21, 2019
Business Today
Decoding Consumer Emotion
THE BENGALURUBASED COMPANY’S AI-POWERED SaaS PLATFORM HELPS CONSUMER BRANDS UNDERSTAND PEOPLE’S ‘EMOTIONAL’ RESPONSE.
1 min |
April 21, 2019
Business Today
Unbiased Recruiter
Social robot Tengai can ask all the right questions without any human bias.
2 min |