Where There Isn't a Will

Laws governing inheritance of women's assets when they pass away without a will are filled with arcane assumptions, often relying on biases that have not kept pace with the changes in Indian society

THE ROLE OF WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN INDIA'S PROGRESS

Regulations have helped foster an environment where diversity is ingrained in corporate culture

IT'S A WRAP

With the culmination of the virtual G20 Summit on November 22 wrapping up India's G20 presidency, the action now moves to Brazil

SEASON'S TIDINGS

The festive season was bright for automakers and realtors, but sales in certain consumer goods segments remained flat

Family Affair

Raymond's investors grapple with uncertainty as a dispute between CMD Gautam Singhania and his estranged wife Nawaz Modi plays out in the open

FISCAL STRENGTH

Higher-than-anticipated Q2 GDP growth of 7.6 per cent and contained fiscal deficit improve prospects for FY24, but pockets of concern remain

When Sleep Is A Luxury

In an increasingly sleep-deprived world, people are looking for ways to rest peacefully, sparking a race among service providers to offer novel sleep services

RELIANCE REIMAGINED

India's largest company continues to grow in its traditional and consumer-facing sectors, but its digital businesses, data capabilities, and seamless connectivity will drive the next phase

THE RAIL RESURGENCE

Having surged substantially over the past year, stocks of companies in the railways space still have ample steam left to keep growing over the next few years

ICICI BANK'S METEORIC RISE

ICICI Bank, under Sandeep Bakhshi, has left behind bellwethers like HUL and Infosys to climb two positions on this year’s BT500 list and break into the Top 5

THE RESILIENT BTE 500

THE CURRENT MOOD OF THE MARKET IS APTLY REFLECTED IN THE LATEST EDITION OF THE BT500 STUDY, AS THE COMBINED VALUATION OF THE TOP 500 COMPANIES ON THE LIST HAS RISEN. BUT THE GAINS HAVE NOT BEEN AS SPECTACULAR AS 2022, MIRRORING THE SENTIMENT OF INVESTORS

FOOD BILL

PM Modi’s announcement extending the PMGKAY by five years may not impact the fiscal deficit target immediately, but higher outlays on welfare schemes ahead of the 2024 polls may prove tricky

Auditing The Auditors

Are auditors the only ones responsible for reporting corporate fraud? While regulators expect them to take a more active role and more measures are in the offing, where does the buck stop?

SMELLS LIKE TEE SPIRIT

BUSINESS TODAY GOLF KICKED OFF ITS NEW SEASON IN DELHI, WITH SIX MORE CITIES TO FOLLOW

Glass of Gold

Who knew making alcohol could be an art. Blended artfully, not only do these whiskies have a delicate and distinct taste, they come with a rich pedigree as well

CRÈME DE LA CRÈME

From exquisite watches to award-winning liquor, here is our pick of Indian luxury

A Slice of Indulgence

THE FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP MODEL FOR LUXURY ASSETS IS BOOMING IN INDIA AS HNIS INCREASINGLY SEEK A HASSLE-FREE PREMIUM EXPERIENCE

SABYA'S 100-YEAR STRATEGY

Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee is prepping his brand to last more than a century by making big plans for the next 20 years

THE LUXURY MARKET'S TWO-WAY STREET

Indian designers are making a splash on the world stage, while the biggest of global brands are wooing India's growing affluent class like never before

A Perfect Fit

If JSW Group’s foray into the EV space comes to fruition and it acquires Ford’s Maraimalai Nagar plant, it could transform India’s EV market

A Tangled Tale

With Byju's releasing only partial numbers for FY22, the mystery around its overall financial health continues

IT RESULTS: Facing Headwinds

The Top 4 Indian IT companies by market cap reported big deal wins in Q2, but trimmed their growth outlook anticipating more pain ahead

BITTEN BY THE TRAVEL BUG

In her free time, Daisy Chittilapilly of Cisco India 8 SAARC loves building itineraries for the places she wants to visit. And she goes on at least one long vacation every year

INDIA'S DPI GOES GLOBAL

EARLIER KNOWN AS THE INDIA STACK, THE SUCCESSFUL ROLL-OUT OF THE  COUNTRY'S DIGITAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE,  SHOWCASED DURING INDIA'S PRESIDENCY OF THE G20, IS BEING LOOKED UPON AS A TEMPLATE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES TO FOLLOW

BRETTON WOODS FOR THE SOUTH

THE NEW DELHI DECLARATION OF THE G20 REITERATED THE COMMITMENT TO REFORM MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS. FINANCE MINISTERS HAVE TAKEN THIS FORWARD AT MARRAKESH BUT CHANGES WON'T OCCUR OVERNIGHT

Championing Consensus

During its presidency, India reaffirmed the importance of the G20 as the premier forum for global economic cooperation, and reinforced trust in the multilateral system

DECODING BRAND RAJINI

RAJINIKANTH, ONE OF THE HIGHEST PAID ACTORS IN ASIA, COMMANDED A COOL ₹110 CRORE FOR HIS LATEST OUTING, THE SUPER HIT JAILER. WHAT DRIVES THE ENDURING BRAND VALUE OF THIS 72-YEAR-OLD SUPERSTAR?

A CUP OF CARBON

SPORTING EVENTS MAY UNITE THE WORLD AND PROVIDE HOST NATIONS ECONOMIC BENEFITS, BUT THEY INCREASE CARBON EMISSIONS. HOSTED BY INDIA COULD FOLLOW THIS TREND

SMALL IS NOT ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL

THE SME SEGMENT WAS LAUNCHED OVER A DECADE AGO TO PROVIDE SMALLER FIRMS EASY ENTRY TO THE LISTED SPACE. WHILE IT HAS BROUGHT MORE THAN 850 SMEs TO THE STOCK EXCHANGES, CERTAIN PRACTICES HAVE PUT IT UNDER THE REGULATOR'S LENS AND TIGHTER REGULATIONS ARE IN THE MAKING

"Policy must encourage many flowers to bloom"

Uday Kotak, Founder and Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, talks about the Indian economy, sputring private investments, and how humans can beat machines