Recreating The Maruti Moment In EVs

SAJJAN JINDAL on the joint venture with MG Motor, electric mobility, charging infrastructure and more

A Conduit Between Spiritual and Tech Realms

In November 2023, Vama secured a Seed Plus round led by Wavemaker Partners, bringing its total funding to USS 2.8 million

The Power Of Numerology

Renowned numerologist C CHAUDHRY strives to take numerology at par with other occult sciences

"We Are Dominating India's Astrology Market With 80-85 per cent Share"

Recording a consistent uptick on the growth graph and riding high on the spiritual tech wave in India, the founders of Astrotalk, PUNEET GUPTA and ANMOL JAIN are excited to capitalise on rising consumer demand with sights set on an IPO launch. Edited excerpts from a conversation with BW Businessworld’s Resham Suhail

Nothing is Better than Something

I RECENTLY CAME ACROSs an interesting titbit about the Apple iPad. Something that illustrates a dilemma we face all the time.

Advancing Urban Water Security in India

IN THE HEART of Bengaluru, once celebrated as the City of Lakes, an unfolding drama of scarcity paints a stark contrast against its historic abundance.

UNEQUAL NOTES.HARMONISING FISCAL SYMPHONY

THE INDIAN ECONOMY pulsates with diverse regional rhythms, creating a complex symphony of growth.

BUDGET 2024: We Need a System Thinking Approach to Rescript the India Story

While the nation is caught up in election fever, let us focus on the 2024 interim Union Budget presented by the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman. This could be a game-changing budget to rescript India’s growth story.

CARVING A NICHE IN THE PET CARE BOOM

With a remarkable turnout of over 20,000 attendees in its early stages, Pet Fed has swiftly become India's leading pet festival.

ZIGLY'S DRIVE FROM DISARRAY TO ORGANISED PET CARE

During a conversation with BW Business world, PANKAJ PODDAR, Group CEO of Zigly's parent company, Cosmo First, delves into the industry's increasing allure to international investors, shedding light on the startup's contribution to this trend

COLLABORATIVE GROWTH & PET CARE STARTUP BOOM

Supertails sees the uptick in startups as an indication of the pet care industry's growth and vitality. The founders welcome other startups as partners to raise standards, innovate, and meet evolving pet parent needs of a growing industry

FROM FURRY FRIENDS TO FLOURISHING BUSINESS

RASHI SANON NARANG, Founder, Heads Up For Tails traces India's pet care sector's evolution, spotlighting its market factors, tech integration and future prospects

SMART MEASURE

Smart meters with their two-way communication feature are key to addressing the country's myriad energy-related challenges while paving the way for a sustainable and resilient energy future

Don't Junk CDR Learnings, Can Strengthen IBC

WHEN THE Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted in 2016 in India, which replaced all other previous schemes including the widely used corporate debt restructuring (CDR) scheme, there were heightened expectations that India’s infamously long and unwieldy corporate dispute resolution processes will undergo a significant transformation.

Pairing Products, Spiralling Synergies

FAST MOVING CONSUMER Goods (FMCG) companies, selling consumer goods, are well aware of the need for multiple brands of the same basic product. While these may seem to compete with each other, actually they are complementary, filling price or perception gaps in the product space.

Fighting with Five Swords

HERE’S AN INTERESTING company called Intercom that I hadn’t heard of, until recently.

Challenges of Being Human: A Path to Collective Good

THROUGHOUT history, individuals have grappled with the challenge of balancing personal interests with societal well-being. Unfortunately, pervasive negativity, cynicism, and self-serving attitudes often overshadow our interactions, hindering our ability to prioritise broader societal concerns.

India's Five Turning Points

INDIA IN 1947 was not expected by many to survive as an independent nation. The departing British thought it would fragment along ethnic, linguistic and regional lines. The more benign Americans believed democracy in an impoverished country would be hard to sustain.

CHARTING A PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY AND DEVELOPMENT

INDIA STANDS AT THE PRECIPICE of an epochal transformation and is poised to emerge as a developed economy within the next quartercentury.

MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - A CLASS ACT

This ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ actor has captured the hearts of viewers across the globe.

MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - “TRUE DIVERSITY TRANSCENDS NUMBERS"

This young businesswoman is leading a five-year transformation plan across the Piramal Group for top talent identification and development.

MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - PIONEERING LEGACY IN FINANCE, LEADERSHIP

Coming from a family of government servants - her mother has been in the civil services since 1964 and her father is a marine engineer Vibha Padalkar, MD and CEO, HDFC Life, grew up surrounded by strong role models.

MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - GROWTH BLENDED WITH INCLUSIVITY

Hina Nagarajan, the force to reckon with behind Diageo India's growth and the catalyst for inclusivity in the company has navigated some important roles at the alco-beverage brand.

The Influence Of The Influential Women

Celebrating women leaders who are driving sustainable growth across India and beyond

The Rise of Women Leadership in Education

This shift is not merely symbolic; it reflects a profound transformation in societal attitudes towards gender equality

STARTUPS LEAD IN GENDER PARITY

In 2023 of all unicorns in India, 17 percent were led by women. Data shows that women-led enterprises are more sensitive to women-centric issues and allow more growth prospects to women employees, but how good are they in bargaining for capital? We speak to women in business in search of home truths

THE GENDER GAMES

Efforts towards equity and inclusion have come a long way and there is a long way to go, but it is essential to take a more holistic approach while striking the balance

INDIA'S DEFENCE PROCUREMENT DILEMMA

THE STRATEGIC contours of international defence procurement shape national security policies and geopolitical alliances. India, in this global narrative, confronts a critical juncture: choosing between proprietary and open standards in its defence procurement.

China's Ghost Towns

CHONGQING IS CHINA’S biggest township with a population of 31 million – larger than either Delhi or Mumbai. It is a sprawling municipality with stunning technology, from bullet trains to solar-powered towers.

Audi's Baby Q Ticks Most Right Boxes

The new Audi Q3's sleek design, comfortable interior, and advanced technology makes it a suitable compact luxury SUV for your daily drive