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"GOING PUBLIC, GROWING STRONG❞

Post-IPO, R K SWAMY is strengthening its market position, attracting top clients and talent while ensuring long-term growth and sustainability, Group CEO Shekar Swamy tells Reema Bhaduri of BW Businessworld. Excerpts

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REFINED DESIGN.REVOLUTIONARY AI, EVOLUTIONARY HARDWARE

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is among the first truly multimodal AI smartphones capable of understanding various inputs beyond just voice.

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BRINGING GLOBAL EXCELLENCE TO INDIA

United Kingdom's University of Southampton is all set to commence its operations in India from August 2025 with deep focus on enhancing students’ practical skills and their employability

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Striking a balance between engineering innovation and regulatory compliance What's the mantra?

The adoption of Engineering Lifecycle Management software is seeing an uptick among large organisations and those in highly regulated sectors, further fuelled by technological advancements such as cloud computing and AI/ML to reduce process workflow errors and for informed decision-making by Hoshie Ghaswalla

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"The next decade will see Indian-led marketing networks rise globally"

As Indian brands go global, the narrative shifts to homegrown agencies. In this interview with BW Businessworld's Group Editorial Director Noor Fathima Warsia, Yaap Founder and Director ATUL HEGDE discusses why Indian-led marketing networks will define the next decade. Edited excerpts

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"DELAYS IN PROJECT EXECUTION COULD SLOW DOWN INDIA'S ENERGY TRANSITION"

SIMARPREET SINGH, Executive Director & CEO, Hartek Group, in an exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld's Arjun Yadav, outlines the company's razor sharp focus on project execution, ambitious topline growth targets and more. Excerpts

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"At ASA, Talent Drives Success, Not Hierarchy"

AJAY SETHI, Managing Partner, Baker Tilly ASA India, on breaking the family-owned firm model, embracing meritocracy, and building an Indian firm with global standards Team BW

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"ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMES NATURALLY TO ME"

Ardent Alcobev, a premium liquor brand, has partnered with former England cricketer and captain KEVIN PIETERSEN, who plays a key role in promoting its offerings. Pietersen talks to ASHISH SINHA in an exclusive chat. Excerpts

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Hidden Costs of Free Astrology Services

AS the dictum goes, “there is nothing free in this world” so in today’s digital age, where almost every service is just a click away, free offers often come with hidden costs.

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'IPO ENHANCED BRAND CREDIBILITY, MARKET VISIBILITY'

After its SME-IPO, Graphisads is using public funding to expand, aiming for 1,000 digital screens in North India while exploring Tier-2 market opportunities,ALOK GUPTA, Director, Graphisads tells Reema Bhaduri. Excerpts

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UNLOCKING POTENTIAl

Public listing presents a great opportunity for Indian marketing agencies looking to scale faster and unlock value

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ADDING ART TO EVERDAY

The KIRAN NADAR MUSEUM OF ART has through its programming, workshops, art discourses, and symposiums helped people in the city appreciate and integrate art into their lives. By Jyotsna Sharma

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THE SHIFT TOWARDS DIGITAL CURRENCIES

The global financial system is un-dergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by technological innovation, economic instability, and increasing cybersecurity threats.

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Building India's Next Big Marketing Network

ATUL HEGDE's Yaap readies for IPO, leveraging momentum, tech bets and a bold ambition to build India's next marketing powerhouse By Noor Fathima Warsia

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IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, YES, BUT WHY?

FOOD DELIVERY services first emerged during the 2020 Covid pandemic and, without doubt, did a great job picking up meals from thousands of ‘cloud kitchens’ and delivering the same to people confined indoors.

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OMG, it's The Family Business!

OMG! IT'S AN exclamation heard often in Indian family businesses - but not always for the right reasons.

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Trump's Reign of Error

UNITED STATES PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP thrives on chaos and conflict.

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A Pioneer In Professional Audio

SENNHEISER on trends in professional audio, impact of AI and India's deep connection with music

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DEAR SEBI CHIEF: LET THE STOCK MARKETS HEAL

THIS IS AN OPEN LETTER TO TUHIN KANTA PANDEY: Ease rules that have disrupted and fractured investor sentiment and pause other significant moves proposed under Ms Madhabi Puri Buch. Markets need time to absorb all major changes announced in quick succession, writes Palak Shah

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Celebrating Indian Art

Interest and investment in Indian art is on the rise.

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MAHA KUMBH2025: THE POWER AND PARADOX OF TRANSIENT URBANISM

ACROSS THE world, cities are measured by their permanence, their towering skylines, deep-rooted histories, and ever-expanding infrastructures.

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The Unseen Bosses: Why Customer Comes Eighth

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A COMPACT SUV THAT TICKS ALMOST ALL BOXES

The Tata Nexon Facelift 2023 stands out for its striking design, premium cabin and top-notch safety, making it a compelling choice in the compact SUV segment. It continues to set benchmarks for style and performance with a smooth drive, a feature-packed interior and a robust build quality, says Utkarsh Agarwal

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GLIMPSES OF THE FUTURE: ITERATIVE HARDWARE, LADEN WITH AI

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona showcased futuristic technology from around the world, that could be integrated more fluidly into daily life. Instead of launching gadgets built on novelty alone, brands like Xiaomi, Tecno, HMD Global, Realme, Nothing, Lenovo and Qualcomm, presented refined ideas designed to improve functionality and user experiences at both individual and enterprise levels.

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THE SERVICE MIRAGE: TRADE WARS EXPOSE THE CRACKS IN THE GROWTH MODEL

THE GLOBAL TRADE WINDS are shifting, and India must adjust its sails.

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BW MASTERPIECE CONCLAVE 2025

Experts shared insights on trends shaping the robust growth of the market over the last few years. By Jyotsna Sharma

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Mix and Match Medley

PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY may well be a reader of this column, given that he is assiduously following the observation in one of the earliest pieces (Dressing Up and Dressing Down', BW Businessworld 4 June 2022) that informal and minimalist clothing is becoming the style.

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GRAND SANGAM OF SPIRITUALITY & COMMERCE

With an estimated business impact of Rs 3 lakh crore, Mahakumbh 2025 cemented its position as not just a religious event but an economic powerhouse, where commerce, culture, and community merged seamlessly.

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The Unseen Bosses: Why Customer Comes Eighth

CUSTOMER FIRST’ IS A WIDELY accepted mantra in business. It is taught in management schools, echoed in boardrooms, and printed on company posters.

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'OUR VISION WAS OUTDOOR TO ELEVATE ADINDUSTRY'

Bright Outdoor Media, India's first listed OOH company, plans to expand revenue streams through experiential marketing, digital integrations, and collaborations with innovative OOH players, says CMD YOGESH LAKHANI. Excerpts from a chat.