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UNDOING YEARS OF STEREOTYPING - ONE CAMPAIGN AT A TIME

Women's representation in advertising is improving, but true inclusivity demands breaking stereotypes, embedding diversity early and challenging biases

Loans, Leadership & Bias

India's streets echo with stories of resilience, yet its MSME business networks tell a different tale—one where securing funding, finding mentorship and growing remains an uphill climb for women entrepreneurs

BUILDING A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: DR. GRACE PINTO'S COMMITMENT TO WOMEN'S GROWTH

DR. PINTO'S journey is a testament to the profound impact of empowering women

SHIFTING NARRATIVES, UNFINISHED JOURNEY

Exploring the evolving portrayal of women in Indian media, from breaking stereotypes to driving inclusivity - while traditional media pioneered change, digital platforms accelerated representation and diverse storytelling

Most Influential Women

Yes, there is more participation of women in economic activities in the country, but the real change would be when more women take up leadership roles across corporate India.

India's Adaptation Imperative: CLIMATE RESILIENCE FOR GROWTH

Globally, the battle against climate change is fought on two fronts: one to slow the rising temperature by curbing emissions and the other to prepare for the irreversible impacts of changing climate on natural resources, infrastructure and every aspect of the society. Adaptation to Climate Change has often been treated as a secondary concern – more of a reactive measure than a strategic priority.

MOVING BEYOND PERFORMATIVE INCLUSIVITY

Critical challenges, milestones, and the way forward for women entrepreneurs and investors

Is Your Workforce Ready for a Future We Can't Predict?

What if the role you depend on today disappears in just five years? What if artificial intelligence starts managing critical tasks in your industry, or if the very idea of a physical office becomes obsolete? In a landscape shaped by rapid technological progress and evolving societal expectations, the future of work is inherently unpredictable. Waiting for clarity is a luxury business can no longer afford. Today’s HR leaders must proactively cultivate a workforce that not only withstands these changes but also thrives amid uncertainty.

FROM TOKENISM TO TRUE EMPOWERMENT

Shaping the future of women in marketing and advertising

BROKEN PROMISES, IMPLEMENTATION CRISIS & UNFINISHED AGENDA

INDIA'S ECONOMIC reform journey has been a story of bold strokes and hesitant follow-through. Over the past decades, the nation has undertaken significant structural reforms, from liberalisation and privatisation to the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). While the enactment of these revolutionary reforms was a commendable step, designed to forge a more dynamic and competitive economy, the anticipated economic surge has not materialised.

NET NET, ZERO: Is Climate Change Dead?

FOR YEARS, 'NET ZERO by 2050' has been the battle cry of world leaders, corporations, and climate activists alike. It was heralded as the ultimate solution – a blueprint for a cleaner, greener future. But as we enter 2025, the reality appears starkly different. Climate targets are slipping, commitments are fading, and the global momentum behind net zero seems to be unravelling. One must ask: has climate change been vanquished, or is net zero merely a slogan whose time has passed?

Breaking Barriers in e-Bus Leadership

ANCHAL JAIN, CEO, PMI Electro Mobility, talks to BW Businessworld's Utkarsh Agarwal about leadership, challenges and innovation in e-bus manufacturing

JOBS IN JEOPARDY

THERE IS growing concern, around the world, that economic growth is no longer creating jobs as it did in the past. A lot of this “jobless growth” is attributed to automation: robots replacing shop floor workers, and computer software taking over many low-end functions. Now, there is even more worry about the fact that rapid technological advances, especially in artificial intelligence (AI), will decimate other jobs, including mid-level ones that call for greater skills and knowledge. The process is accelerated as the trade-off between humans and machines – including cost, reliability, quality – is shifting in favour of the latter. It seems that any job which is routine or given to rule-based standardisation can – and will - be replaced.

SUCCESSION PLANNING

Family-owned businesses (FOBs) are the backbone of India’s economy, contributing to more than 75 per cent to the national gross domestic product (GDP) – among the highest globally. These businesses, says author of Family and Dhanda Srinath Sridharan, “hold the potential to not only reach towering heights of success but also transform India into a global economic powerhouse. Yet, sustaining this success across generations is no easy feat”.

WOMEN LEADING INDIA'S ECONOMIC EXPANSION

The narrative of India’s economic expansion towards $5 trillion in GDP and beyond is increasingly intertwined with the remarkable rise of women’s participation across various sectors.

THE BRAND'S FINEST MID-RANGER TILL DATE

With its Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset, 12GB RAM and 6,550mAh battery, the POCO X7 PRO packs quite a punch, says Deep Majumdar

Why Investing In Women Is An Economic Imperative?

India's thriving startup ecosystem may boast a growing number of women-led ventures, but barriers to equal funding and recognition abound for women entrepreneurs

MALAYALAM BESTSELLER

GENERATIONS IN INDIA have discovered world history, culture and literature in English translations of masterpieces like Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust, Alexander Dumas' Count of Monte Christo or Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Love in the Times of Cholera.

The Power of Influence

NEERJA BIRLA on the need to redefine what it means to be an influential woman in today's dynamic landscape, gender equality and more

EQUAL BY DESIGN

Equality must be intentional, not incidental. It must embrace gender, economic and social inclusion. For this, it is imperative for corporates, policymakers and media to accelerate efforts and create truly equitable opportunities for all

HOW THE IPHONE 16E IS DESIGNED FOR INDIA

Apple deepens its commitment to India with the iPhone 16e, to be manufactured locally. The new additions to the line-up include advanced technology and innovations tailored for Indian consumers. BOB BORCHERS, Vice President, Apple, opens up about the iPhone 16e’s unique features in a chat with Sahil Mohan Gupta of BW Businessworld

UNLOCKING SME POTENTIAL WITH ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

Steptrade Share Services's Kresha Gupta discusses overcoming investor hesitation, scaling small businesses with equity financing and the growing role of AIFs in India's investment landscape

TIME TO KISS THE ENEMY

Trump's continuing onslaught on tariffs – this time on Indian steel and aluminium – and other knee jerk reactions like what is happening at Riyadh in the ‘US - Russia Saudi Bilateral’ are bound to hurt Indian industry. There’s no way to forecast what will come next from the most powerful man in the world. Pushing for his swansong ‘MAGA’ – and his heavy dependence on the super successful maverick Elon Musk, he could come strongly on our exports to the USA.

KARNATAKA SECURES ₹10.27 LAKH CRORE IN INVESTMENTS AT INVEST KARNATAKA 2025, PAVING THE WAY FOR MASSIVE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH

The investments comprise both memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and recognized commitments, spread across multiple high-growth sectors.

"AI AGENTS & GEN AI WILL BE GAME CHANGERS FOR INDIA"

On the sidelines of Oracle CloudWorld Tour (Mumbai), discusses with BW Businessworld's Rohit Chintapali Oracle's India play, H1 FY25 performance and AI. Excerpts

HIGH-VALUE INVESTMENTS AND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS ARE OUR BLUEPRINT FOR PROGRESS

Assam’s Chief Secretary reveals how innovative policies are turning Assam into a high-tech global hub.

KUMBH: Faith, Fatalities & the Value of Human Life

For one who has been born, death is certain; and for one who has died, birth is certain. Therefore, you should not lament the inevitable —Bhagavad Gita 2.27

DIALLING 'D' FOR DIVERSIFICATION

The third edition of India Energy Week saw energy leaders and policymakers stressing a nuanced approach to energy transition, focussing on diversification of energy mix and preparing for AI-driven energy demand

AN UNUSUAL FAMILY OF DOCTORS

Kanahiya Lal Jain (KLJ) was born in 1908 in Firozpur Jhirka – a small dusty town in Punjab (now Haryana) currently about 90 minutes’ drive from Gurgaon – but he was clearly destined for bigger things in the service of society.

32 Make The Cut At BW Emerging Business Awards 2025

Winning companies and leaders include names from infrastructure, technology, architecture, relocation services and financial services