INDIA-JAPAN @2030 CONCLAVE

At the second India-Japan Conclave in New Delhi, experts, policymakers and cultural ambassadors converged to explore avenues for enhancing trade, economic and strategic ties between the two nations. The following pages feature edited excerpts from these discussions

"I know where all the skeletons are hidden in the market"

Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch talks about how knowing all the tricks in the market helps, corporate governance standards and more

THE FINANCIAL INCLUSION CHALLENGE

THERE HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT EMPHASIS ON FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN THE LAST DECADE WITH INITIATIVES LIKE BASIC BANK ACCOUNTS UNDER JAN DHAN AND MUDRA LOANS FOR SMALL FIRMS. HAVE THEY HELPED ADDRESS THE GAPS IN FINANCIAL INCLUSION?

BOX OFFICE: REBOUND, FINALLY

Bollywood is expected to end 2023 on a high with hits like Animal, after a relatively quiet period of almost two years

CHENNAI FLOODS: After the Cyclone

Chennai has suffered severe losses because of Cyclone Michaung, denting its image as an industrial hub

BYJU'S WHATEVER IT TAKES

Byju Raveendran's decision to pledge personal assets to meet salary obligations at his firm is being seen by some as proof of his commitment, but others are worried

GETTING IN SHAPE

As the market for anti-obesity drugs in India grows rapidly, pharma majors like Dr. Reddy's, Zydus, and Sun Pharma are competing to quickly enter the market with weight-loss drugs

SNAPDEAL'S FINAL PIVOT

AFTER MULTIPLE PIVOTS AND TEETERING ON THE BRINK OF DEATH, SNAPDEAL IS IN A MAKE-OR-BREAK SITUATION AGAIN, SEEKING TO CEMENT ITS PLACE IN VALUE COMMERCE. IT HAS ONE SHOT AND IT CANNOT LET THIS OPPORTUNITY GO

Marching North

After selling its Gulf business, Aster DM Healthcare is doubling down on India, and is looking to expand in the North

A Careful Approach

With the RBI calling for comprehensive regulations to govern connected-party lending, it wants to pre-empt any misadventure in the financial sector

Empowering Women In India Inc.'s Boardrooms

Women in leadership roles can enable unprecedented economic growth and sustainable development

MIND THE GAP

WHEN INDIA INC.'S MALE-DOMINATED C-SUITE LACKS VISIBLE ROLE MODELS FOR THE WOMEN WORKFORCE OF A MAJORITY OF ORGANISATIONS IN INDIA, HERALDING A CHANGE AT THE BOTTOM BECOMES HARDER. THIS NEEDS TO CHANGE, AND FAST

A Seat At The Table

Nearly a decade since it was mandated that India Inc. open its boardrooms to women, they have got their foot in the door. But there is still plenty of room to create a healthy gender balance in letter and spirit

"Balanced leadership creates an inspired firm"

Mars Wrigley India is the domestic arm of global confectionery major Mars Wrigley

AIM, SWING AND ACHIEVE

A SPIRIT OF COMPETITIVE CAMARADERIE PERMEATED THE BUSINESS WORLD DURING THE HYDERABAD LEG OF THE BT GOLF 2023-24 TOURNAMENT

SUSHI DREAMS

THE FOCUS AT SUKIYABASHI JIRO, KNOWN FOR BEING THE 'WORLD'S MOST DIFFICULT RESTAURANT RESERVATION' IS SQUARELY ON SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS FOOD

Two Landmark Supreme Court Judgements

In one, the apex court said licence fee paid by telecos was capital expenditure. In another, it said the MFN clause doesn't come into effect immediately after a treaty is signed

"Be global but act local because each economy is unique"

Garrett Ilg, Executive Vice President of Oracle Japan and Asia Pacific, on his company's mantra in the diverse region, the role of India, security and sustainability

FUTURE FORWARD

Here are those who missed out as they have not yet completed a year in office; they'll be strong contenders in 2024

LIGHTS, CAMERA, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

WOMEN IN INDIA'S ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR BELIEVE THAT THE INDUSTRY HAS COME A LONG WAY IN TERMS OF HAVING MORE WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE, BUT THERE'S STILL A GULF IN TERMS OF EQUALITY, ESPECIALLY IN LEADERSHIP ROLES

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

REPRESENTATION RESET

The gender gap is nothing new for women in tech, but emerging technologies are posing new challenges, like algorithmic biases and cybersecurity attacks aided by artificial intelligence. This calls for urgent action

A WORK IN PROGRESS

THE HEALTHCARE AND PHARMACEUTICAL SECTORS ARE EXPERIENCING A POSITIVE SHIFT WITH MORE AND MORE WOMEN MAKING BIG STRIDES. BUT, IT IS STILL A CHALLENGE TO REACH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

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

Repeat Rally

The BJP's victory in state elections is a perfect trigger for a rally, say market participants

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