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"Growth boils down to heritage, curiosity & connecting the dots"
GURVINDER SAHNI, Chief Marketing Officer, Persistent Systems discusses AI-led marketing, Persistent's growth strategy, and the evolving role of technology in shaping business innovation in this interview with BW Businessworld's Noor Fathima Warsia
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March 8, 2025
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The Math Behind Sequels & Prequels
From Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 to Hera Pheri 3, sequels have become a success strategy for the Indian film industry. A deep-dive into how franchise films are balancing nostalgia with innovation to capture audiences
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March 8, 2025
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Damn! I Thought I was Right!
When you hear someone say something that's the opposite of what you've always believed to be true, don't dismiss it. Pause. And ask yourself-how might they may be right? Maybe you were wrong. Maybe you misheard the lyrics
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March 8, 2025
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Purchasing-Power Politics: The New PPP
PPP RULES THE WORLD and is the new rule of the global order. The acronym now refers not to private-public partnerships, the popular approach to infrastructure projects, promoted by The World Bank and enthusiastically adopted by Indian economic planners, till it stopped providing the expected momentum and benefits.
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March 8, 2025
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SHAPING INDIA'S ENTREPRENEURIAL LANDSCAPE: KEY INITIATIVES AND CHALLENGES AHEAD
THE Hon'ble Finance Minister made history in July 2024 by presenting her seventh budget, surpassing the record previously held by Morarji Desai. Beyond this historic milestone, the budget stood out for its trans-formative measures aimed at fostering India's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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January 25, 2025
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BUDGETING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
AFTER last year's parliamentary elections, the Budget for FY2026 was presented in July 2024, which provided a glimpse of the government's priorities. In a few weeks, the government of India (GoI) will table the Union Budget for FY2026, which is expected to expand on these plans, and provide the new medium-term fiscal path as well.
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January 25, 2025
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A VISION FOR 'VIKSIT BHARAT'
INDIA stands at the threshold of a transformative journey toward 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.
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January 25, 2025
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Constitutional Musings
A LEGAL DOCUMENT, even if it sets down the constitution of a country, is at the end of the day, just that – a document.
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January 25, 2025
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Turning Stress into Strength: A Path to Purposeful Living
Khera on transforming stress into strength, fostering resilience, purpose for meaningful living, and other insights from his new book Live While You're Alive
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January 25, 2025
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BUDGETING FOR BETTER FUTURE
AFFORDABILITY challenges persist for homebuyers; tweaking tax relief on home loans and capital gains in the Union Budget could significantly improve housing accessibility.
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January 25, 2025
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"NORTH AMERICA IS OUR LARGEST MARKET
Sona Comstar fully supports the government's vision for localisation and self-reliance in manufacturing under the PLI scheme, asserts SUNJAY KAPUR, Chairman, Sona Comstar & Deputy Chairman, CII Northern Region, during a chat with ASHISH SINHA. Excerpts from the interview
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January 25, 2025
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MAHAKUMBH 2025
NOTWITHSTANDING the never ending debate about the beginning of the festival - year and founder - and the dates when it is to be held, there's general agreement that it was started by the 8th Century vedic scholar, philosopher, saint and teacher of Advaita Vedanta Adi Shankara Acharya and that the 12 yearly celebration dates are synchronised with every completed revolution of the planet Jupiter (Brahaspati); also that the venue is mostly in the river bank towns of Prayagraj (Allahabad) at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical invisible Saraswati, Haridwar (Ganga), Nasik (Godavari) and Ujjain (Shipra).
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January 25, 2025
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CATALYSING INDIA'S DIGITAL-FIRST ECONOMY: THE SMART WEARABLES PERSPECTIVE
INDIA'S electronics industry is set to play a key role in the nation's economic growth with domestic production expected to reach $300 billion by 2026.
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January 25, 2025
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"THE DELHI MODEL OFFERS THE SUREST ROAD MAP TO BUILDING A DEVELOPED INDIA"
JASMINE SHAH, then vice-chairman of the Delhi government think-tank, the Dialogue and Development Commission, conceived the idea of writing a book about the Delhi Model of governance while Aam Admi Party (AAP) convenor and Delhi's former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia were both at Tihar Jail for the alleged liquor scam in the state. By the time The Delhi Model – A Bold Road Map to Building a Developed India was released, campaigning for the Delhi legislative assembly elections were in full swing. The AAP leader though, stole some time out to discuss the book with BW Businessworld 's Madhumita Chakraborty. Excerpts:
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January 25, 2025
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Union Budget: Can It Bring Back Growth?
AS INDIA approaches the Union Budget 2025-26, the stakes have rarely been higher.
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January 25, 2025
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THE IRRELEVANT CEO: The Case for Succession Planning
CORPORATE INDIA has been jolted yet again, this time by the tone-deaf remarks of L&T Chairman S. N. Sub-rahmanyan advocating a 90-hour work week.
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January 25, 2025
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"FICCI FLO Leads The Charge For Inclusive Growth In India"
IN an interaction with BW Businessworld, JOYSHREE DAS VERMA, National President of FICCI FLO, talks about how the organisation drives women's economic independence through skill-building, digital literacy, and global opportunities, setting benchmarks in sustainable development and business security
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January 25, 2025
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POWERING INDIA'S GROWTH THROUGH ALTERNATE CAPITAL
INDIA'S economic journey has been marked by remarkable transformation in recent years.
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January 25, 2025
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FOCUS ON LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS
THE FIRST quarter data points to a notable increase in private consumption and a modest improvement in investment activity. We expect these two to be the fundamental growth pillars as global uncertainties weigh on net exports. With the conclusion of the Indian elections, we anticipate that government spending will pick up, supporting growth in the coming quarters of FY 2025.
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January 25, 2025
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LOGISTICS: KEY ENABLER IN GROWTH STORY
ALIGNED with the nations ambitious vision of becoming a $7-trillion economy by 2030, we expect Budget 2025 to further prioritise rapid infrastructure development to enable the logistics and transportation sector to realise its full potential as a catalyst for economic progress and sustainable growth.
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January 25, 2025
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MANAGING INCREASINGLY COMPLEX REGULATORY AND ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTS
BW Businessworld recently organised a roundtable on the theme “Managing Increasingly Complex Regulatory and Engineering Environments.” The event saw industry leaders from reputed organisations share their insights on the pivotal role of Engineering Lifecycle Management in manufacturing and much more
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January 25, 2025
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Legal Provisions, Implementation, Strategic Insights
NAVIGATING DPDPA COMPLIANCE:
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January 25, 2025
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BUILDING INDIA'S GREEN POWER GRID
INDIA IS on the cusp of a green energy revolution, aiming to double its electricity generation capacity by 2032 to meet its ambitious target of 500 GW by 2030 and 600 GW of renewable energy by 2032. But can it overcome the towering financial and logistical challenges to achieve this?
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January 25, 2025
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Manufacturing A Revival
TATA GROUP CHAIRMAN N. Chandrasekaran's New Year message to employees underlined the importance of boosting the country's manufacturing base. \"It's the new manufacturing golden age for India,\" Chandrasekaran said. \"Our group plans to create 5,00,000 manufacturing jobs over the next half-decade.\"
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January 25, 2025
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FORTIFYING INDIA'S CLIMATE RESOLVE
THE ADOPTION of clean energy in India has been rapidly gaining momentum over the past decade.
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January 25, 2025
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Where AI Rules, Gadgets Dazzle and Cars Accelerate into the Future
CES 2025 in Las Vegas showcased a range of advancements, from cutting-edge chipsets and Al gadgets to smart home solutions and electric vehicles, offering a glimpse into the year's tech and auto trends
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January 25, 2025
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HOW REGIONAL INDUSTRY CONCLAVES ARE TRANSFORMING MADHYA PRADESH'S ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE
Collectively, the Regional Industry Conclaves have attracted over ₹2.22 lakh crore in investment proposals and the potential to create more than 2.73 lakh jobs
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January 25, 2025
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Accelerating Green Momentum
India's renewable energy sector, buoyed by record growth, awaits Budget 2025, with industry executives calling for continued robust policy support
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January 25, 2025
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INDIA'S EDUCATION CHALLENGE: Low Learning Outcomes *Underperforming Higher Education
INDIA, HOME TO 20 per cent of the world's youth population, stands at the cusp of a demographic dividend set to peak in 2041.
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January 25, 2025
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Disruptive Move Or Business As Usual?
Microsoft is investing $3 billion in data centres and undertaking Al upskilling initiatives. While these moves signal India's strategic importance to the tech major, questions remain about their impact on inclusive growth and skill development in an Al-driven future By Rohit Chintapali
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