strategy 4 / Feature
Tapan Singhel on Transforming Insurance in the Era of Digital Revolution
Digitisation has touched all industries, and the insurance sector is not far behind. There have been many changes post-Covid, but it is time to understand the next step in this journey. Digitisation has touched all industries, and the insurance sector is not far behind. There have been many changes post-Covid, but it is time to understand the next step in this journey. Tapan Singhel, MD and CEO of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, speaks about how digitisation can enable the interchange of data to develop capabilities that can benefit customers and save millions of lives. Edited excerpts:
March 01, 2024
strategy 4 / Interview
Awareness, Guidance Key to Retirement Planning: V. Vaidyanathan
IDFC First Bank has seen remarkable success in 2023, riding on impressive financial performance, with deposits growing at 40% thanks to customer-friendly banking initiatives and tools. In an exclusive interview, V. Vaidyanathan, managing director and chief executive officer of IDFC First Bank, speaks about the importance of retirement planning early in life, the emotions of those concerned and the tools for retirement planning which can provide financial security and peace of mind
March 01, 2024
the big story 1 / Lead Story
No. Vijay Shekhar Sharma's Resignation Will Not Save Him
Having fallen out of favour with investors, shareholders and the Reserve Bank of India in recent months, the cause of Paytm’s current woes is the same that led to its initial quick rise—Vijay Shekhar Sharma. By giving up the chairman’s job at Paytm Payments Bank, he is attempting a Bond-like escape from the wrath of the banking regulator. Will he succeed?
March 01, 2024
the big story 1 / Lead Story
Market Forces Alone Not Enough To End East’s Poverty
Without converting its rich human resource to high quality human capital, the eastern region could see the large population becoming a liability rather than an asset
February 01, 2024
the big story 1 / Lead Story
Rage of the Fast and Furious
Southern states are angry despite being beneficiaries, along with western states, of the country’s unequal industrial development. In their rush to gather new forms of industrial opulence, they continue to benefit from the cheap labour of central and eastern regions. Will the former share their riches for a more equitable growth of the union of states?
February 01, 2024
strategy 4 / Feature
Adani: Twice Born at the Bourses
While the first few months of 2023 saw nothing going right for the Adani Group, market watchers do not see much going wrong for the 35-year-old group as it enters the New Year
January 01, 2024
the big story 1 / Lead Story
Symbiosis in Start-Up Ecosystem: Why City Clusters Matter
Clusters, with better infrastructure, fast internet connectivity and an efficient transport system, mean that start-ups can operate with reduced overheads
November 01, 2023
the big story 1 / Lead Story
Events That Powered India’s Start Up Ecosystem
India’s journey to becoming the second largest start-up hub is dotted with several milestones. Be it the information technology boom or the opening up of the economy, every event has played its role in the country’s growth story
November 01, 2023
the big story 1 / Lead Story
Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: DeepTech Top 3
Top three growth-stage start-ups in the DeepTech sector
November 01, 2023
strategy 4 / Feature
Praycation: Religion to the Rescue of Covid-Battered Travel Sector
By investing in the development of pilgrimage destinations, governments are harnessing the potential of religious tourism as a growth driver for the overall tourism sector. At the same time, it is good politics too
October 01, 2023
strategy 4 / Interview
By the End of FY24, Our National Highway Network Will Be Equivalent to the Road Network of the USA: Nitin Gadkari
Roads are important for the growth of the country, says the Union minister of road transport and highways, as he explains the government's thrust on infrastructure development
October 01, 2023
strategy 4 / Interview
IDFC First is Digitally Savvy, Knows Customers Well to Build Services Around Their Needs: Madhivanan Balakrishnan
The executive director and chief operating officer of IDFC First Bank talks about its commitment to its customers and how it has employed its digital savviness to improve its services
October 01, 2023
the big story 1 / Lead Story
Britannia Is Looking at the Future of Food: Varun Berry
Since inception, Britannia has changed hands several times. Amid the challenges that come with changes in ownership, the brand remains steadfast in its focus on consumer preferences and is currently a leading FMCG brand in India. Varun Berry, managing director and vice chairman of Britannia, talks about the company’s thrust areas, strategies and plans to add more food categories to its portfolio in the coming years
August 01, 2023
the big story 1 / Lead Story
ITC Next Is Our Answer to Global Uncertainties: Sanjiv Puri
From making tobacco products to becoming a multi-sector corporation, ITC has come a long way since its inception in 1910. This year, it became the seventh listed company in India to cross Rs 6 trillion market cap. It is now deploying sustainable solutions and Industry 4.0 measures to create seamless networks with retailers and customers. Sanjiv Puri, company MD and chairman, talks about ITC's planned growth trajectory
August 01, 2023
the big story 1 / Lead Story
Tata Steel Is the Original Make In India Story: T.V. Narendran
Tata Steel has become one of the leading steel manufacturers across the globe in the last 116 years. The company is hopeful of lasting another 100 years on the back of its multi-generational employees and a people-centric work culture. With clear focus and targets in sight, T.V. Narendran, chief executive officer and managing director of Tata Steel, explains how a large part of its future growth will take place in India due to the infra push of the government and its investment in future and sustainable technology
August 01, 2023
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