FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

Daikin India Chairman and Managing Director K. J. Jawa emphasises the significance of the new manufacturing plant in fostering long-term partnerships that drive mutual success

"OUR INDIAN BUSINESS IS THE FASTEST GROWING ACROSS MARKETS"

Headquartered in the United States, NYSElisted Belden Inc. is a leading global provider of network infrastructure and digitisation solutions.

GLOBAL LEADERS PITCH FOR BUILDING TRUST

India's positioning for global investors has been taken to a new level at Davos. At the national level and regional state level, India's capabilities in a range of sectors were displayed in an experiential format. Invest India set up an experience centre where visitors could view demos by domain experts and entrepreneurs

Books and Reading

BOOKS ARE DEAD” seemed as prophetic at the turn of the millennium as Nietzsche’s “God is dead” about a century earlier. Yet, both are very much alive, continuing to be as popular and influential as they ever were.

DON'T LET OLD DAMS BE DAMNED

BEFORE WRITING this column, a little bit of Google search about dams in India and around the world, produced interesting snippets. India’s oldest (and the world’s fourth oldest) dam ‘Kalanai’ aka ‘Grand Anicut’, on the Kaveri in Tamil Nadu, with a storage capacity of just over 15 metres cube (3,650 cubic metres) built by the Cholas in 150 CE is still in use! Our largest dam now – Indira Sagar on the Narmada in Madhya Pradesh (MP) has a capacity of 12.22 billion cubic metres.

The Present is the Canvas to Paint the Future

Srinath Sridharan & Steve Correa

2024: India's Breakout Year

BY THE END OF 2024, the Indian economy will cross an important milestone: a GDP of $4 trillion. India’s GDP is currently $3.70 trillion. Nominal GDP is estimated to grow 11 per cent in calendar 2024 (real 6.5 per cent plus 4.5 per cent inflation deflator) to $4.10 trillion.

"The scope of our presentation was at the highest level"

In an exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld, India Art Fair Director Jaya Asokan gives a tour of the 15th edition of the fair

BOLD GREEN AMBITIONS

Alpex Solar seeks to capitalise on the PM Suryoday Yojana and intends to use the proceeds from its IPO towards expanding its solar capacity and backward integration of aluminium frames

INCREASING TRANSPARENCY

Bright Outdoor Media's Chairman & Managing Director, Yogesh Lakhani says that post being listed, the outdoor advertising company has increased its focus to grow in the sector and intends to look at experiential space in the future

"WE SMOOTHLY OVERCAME ALL THE CHALLENGES"

Established in 2010, today Goyal Salt shares are on a high especially post IPO. PRAMESH GOYAL, Managing Director, Goyal Salt talks about the IPO-journey, the learnings in a chat with ASHISH SINHA of BW Businessworld. Excerpts:

TAKING THE BIG LEAP IN EXPERIENTIAL

Exhicon Group has its presence through group-promoted entities in India, Thailand, Hong Kong and UAE and six domestic companies in India. Established in 1997, with a capital of Rs 2,300, the group provides end-to-end services for exhibitions and events.

OF KALEENS, GABBAS AND WAGOO MATS

Floor Coverings from Kashmir by Promil Pande is a well-researched, academic treatise that offers the reader a glimpse into the history and heritage of the beautiful carpets and rugs that emanate from Kashmir

END OF THE CAPTAIN'S INNINGS

Transitioned, not out... Padma Shri awardee and global advertising and creativity leader PIYUSH PANDEY will continue enjoying the game albeit in a new avatar

NO MAJOR RED FLAGS

Indian MSMEs' shift towards digital adoption, exports and sustainability in 2024 can equip entrepreneurs to grow, create jobs and boost India's economic ambitions

2024: PURSUIT OF PROFITABILITY?

Profitability seems to have become a temporary hibernation process that startups are following to stay in business

WHEN AI WILL BECOME ALL-PERVASIVE

2024 will witness a hockey curve growth in AI adoption across everything imaginable

TRENDS IN EV SECTOR IN 2024

The collaboration between charging point owners and grid operators is facilitating remote management of EV charging, ensuring secure power delivery

A YEAR OF UNPRECEDENTED INNOVATION AND TRANSFORMATION

Viewers' enthusiasm for diverse, culturally resonant content will continue to shape the content slate in 2024 and beyond

THE BUZZ NEVER STOPS HERE

Expansion of 5G along with big_ticket investments and a vast base of active users are set to keep the telecom sector's growth engines buzzing

GROWTH AND ADAPTABILITY

Robust demand across diverse market segments, coupled with supportive government initiatives, has created an environment conducive to growth

HOUSING HIGH HOPES

The trend of homebuyers favouring projects with better access to infrastructure, amenities and well-designed indoor and outdoor spaces is set to continue in the new year

RESURGENCE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY MIX

In line with the targets set at COP28, India is gearing up to accelerate its renewable energy capacity with a goal to surpass 500 GW by 2030

WAVE OF POSITIVITY AHEAD

India maintains the highest macro-economic performance among its peers and continues to be one of the most captivating nations in the emerging market space

FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS

Robust exports and direct tax collections demonstrate a resilient economy going into 2024

SOFT SHEEN TO INDIA SHINING

By far the most soul stirring for me is our team's success at the 'Paralympics' that followed at Hangzhou. No one can forget the video of 16-year-old Sheetal Devi - born without arms-from a village in J&K, drawing the bow with her toes and going on to win three golds in mixed archery

Curious Case of Independent Chairpersons

With an independent director in the role of a chairperson, the Board gains a valuable perspective that goes beyond the promoter's interests, fostering a culture of checks and balances

ECONOMY AT INFLECTION POINT. ORCHESTRATING PROSPERITY

It is a moment that beckons prudent policies, strategic investments, and a collective determination to navigate the labyrinth of complexities accompanying growth

Growth Engine Revs Up

The private sector had long complained of credit availability in banks. That no longer holds good. If the private sector now joins the government to invest in manufacturing and infrastructure, India’s economy can once again beat economists’ forecasts of muted growth in 2024-25

India-centric Shift in Global Textile Dynamics

The spotlight on sustainable development is set to intensify as consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental and social impact of their purchasing decisions