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Businessworld
Modi's New Reformist Agenda
The task that confronts Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is onerous. She has to, first, urge the RBI to cut interest rates. Ms Sitharaman’s second urgent task is to boost consumption. This means putting more money in consumers’ pockets
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June 8, 2019
Businessworld
India At The Annual Carnival Of Cinema
In the Modi 2.0 era, the Indian government’s participation and funding of Indian attendance at film festivals and markets must be streamlined with a farsighted and goal-oriented policy.
3 min |
June 8, 2019
Businessworld
‘23.6 Lakh Houses Delivered So Far'
Online building permission system has been implemented in 439 cities, as a result of which India’s rank in this component has jumped to 52 in the World Bank’s Doing Business Report 2019 from 181 in 2018
3 min |
June 8, 2019
Businessworld
Enhancing User Experience
HERE ARE THE MOST CRUCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM APPLE’S ANNUAL DEVELOPERS’ CONFERENCE FOR ITS USERS
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June 8, 2019
Businessworld
The Lord Of The Screens
PVRs acquisition of Chennai-based SPI Cinemas has not only strengthened its footing in the southern states but also made it the seventh largest multiplex operator in the world by admissions.
10+ min |
September 29th, 2018
Businessworld
The Growing Trust Deficit
Advertisers and agencies have a complicated relationship, and trust makes a key part of it. However, in recent years, there has been a decline in the trust that an advertiser has in its agency partners. Only 10 per cent of advertisers globally trust their agency partners, according to a recent survey by ID Comms.
2 min |
September 29th, 2018
Businessworld
Unravelling The Jobs Riddle
THE CONVENTIONALwisdom is that jobs will decide the outcome of the 2019 Lok Sabha election. Like most pieces of conventional wisdom, the truth is more nuanced.
4 min |
September 29th, 2018
Businessworld
Chronicles Of India's Judiciary
AN ALMOST PUBLIC tussle between the top judges of the Supreme Court,allegations that the Chief Justice picks benches to suit outcomes, an obstinate government meddling in judicial appointments to keep their ideological opponents out of contention 2018 has seen all of the above; and yet, none of these is unprecedented.
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September 29th, 2018
Businessworld
'PM Modi Uniquely Placed To Unshackle India'
IN THE RUN-UP TO THE UNION BUDGET, the Narendra Modi government has been meeting experts, economists, and industrialists. In one such meeting organized by the Niti Aayog on June 22 — where PM Narendra Modi was present —, three industry leaders were invited to make presentations on the “road ahead”.
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June 22, 2019
Businessworld
A Case For And Against GST
GST HAS GENERALLY been acknowledged as being an ideal tax system, which has been implemented in a large number of countries and brought several benefits.
4 min |
June 22, 2019
Businessworld
The Four Pillars Of A Successful Customer Centric Transformation
Since so much of business today is done online, becoming customer obsessed requires first-rate digital experiences built with the best supporting technology. But it isn’t all about upgrading your technology. Digital transformation has to go much deeper than that to be successful
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June 22, 2019
Businessworld
Privatisation Holds Key To Budget
If the current fiscal deficit of 3.4 per cent of GDP is to be maintained despite lower tax collections (including GST) and higher subsidy outlays, a serious effort at privatisation is necessary. The fiscal deficit in 2019-20 is likely to be around Rs 7.5 lakh crore
4 min |
June 22, 2019
Businessworld
Replicating Worldmark's Success
Having tasted success with Worldmark Aerocity — a flourishing business district in Delhi NCR — Bharti Realty is developing 8 million sq. ft of commercial and residential projects
5 min |
June 22, 2019
Businessworld
Office Wear Essentials?
Globally, athleisure is a growing segment of the attire market, estimated to be worth a whopping $350 billion by 2020. Now both fashionistas and athleisure marketers predict that those 'cool' and comfortable sneakers could well invade the starchy domain of the workplace too
5 min |
June 22, 2019
Businessworld
The Skill Of The Future
FORCING AN INDIVIDUAL TO BE CREATIVE, AGAINST PAY, DEADLINES, AND WITHOUT BREAKS, LEADS TO ANXIETY AND PERFORMANCE ISSUES
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June 22, 2019
Businessworld
'Underestimated The Power Of India'
Penny Simmonds, CEO at the Southern Institute of Technology in New Zealand, sees India as a powerhouse that is not quite recognised. She tells Vaishali Dar that she was in talks with Indian institutes for a student exchange programme.
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July 8, 2017
Businessworld
Back To The Roots
Armed with investment in R&D and innovation, India Inc. is now betting big on healing with herbs
7 min |
July 8, 2017
Businessworld
Omnipresent Audio...
... but minimalistic in design. That's Bang & Olufsen's BeoSound 1 wireless speaker.
2 min |
July 8, 2017
Businessworld
On A Wing And A Prayer?
India Inc.’s tryst with GST begins. And firms both big and small will face the big migration test
7 min |
July 8, 2017
Businessworld
Solving Healthcare Issues
Do we care?
4 min |
July 8, 2017
Businessworld
IPL Is Back On The Block
IPL’s fast-paced format is not only very popular and entertaining, it also means big bucks for all stakeholders. As its telecast rights come up for renewal, no wonder there is such a scramble
10+ min |
June 13, 2016
Businessworld
Making 'The Complete Man' And More
Raymond, a perfect guide to a well-dressed man, will soon be one to women too, with more brands up its sleeve
5 min |
June 13, 2016
Businessworld
How To Make Your First Foreign Trip More Enjoyable, Care-Free!
Funding your holiday overseas is easy due to the funding options, and the credit card. But do scout for low rates, and bargains
7 min |
June 27, 2016
Businessworld
The Bitter Medicine
Implementation of policy to supply only neem-coated urea to Indian farmers will have far-reaching effects.
3 min |
April 15, 2017
Businessworld
Home Bred Kingmakers
The consumption story that has been the key driver for many sectors may now be driving the stock market itself.
4 min |
April 15, 2017
Businessworld
Infrastructure Growth: Second Innings
The recent turn around in the ECE industry is helping India’s growth story, but sustaining the momentum is key.
6 min |
April 15, 2017
Businessworld
5 Rules of Leadership
Sir Vivian Richards spills the beans on what made him a leader and shares a few pointers on becoming one.
2 min |
April 15, 2017
Businessworld
What Makes It A Winner
Patanjali’s Acharya Balkrishna unravels the success formula of the home-grown brand.
2 min |
April 15, 2017
Businessworld
IIMs To Soon Appoint Own Directors
Union HRD Minister, Prakash Javadekar, in an exclusive interview with Suman K. Jha and Sreerupa Sil, answers a range of questions and says that his priority is to improve education in government schools. He also categorically states that research seats at JNU are not being slashed, as is being widely speculated. They, in fact, will go up. Excerpts:
7 min |
April 15, 2017
Businessworld
Benefits Of Strong Rupee
OVER THE PAST SIX months, the Indian rupee has appreciated by nearly seven per cent against the US dollar. According to conventional wisdom, exports should have fallen. In recent months, the opposite has happened. Exports had begun sliding from 2015 when the rupee was around 66-67 to the US dollar. Today, with the rupee having strengthened to 63-64 a dollar, exports have, against conventional wisdom, picked up.
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