APRIL 01 2022

'5G Will Enable Remote Operation Of Equipment'

Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director, Sterlite Technologies, talks about the five ways in which 5G will change our everyday lives

US Versus Them In A New World

Are Putin and Xi trying to displace the US from the summit of capitalist geopolitics through the Ukraine war? When capitalism is weakening, any global event involving China and Russia can pose a threat to the US hegemony

Suchetana Ray - April 01, 2022

‘Globalisation, As We Know It, May Not Continue’

India’s chief economic adviser, V. Anantha Nageswaran speaks about the changing world order and the role capitalism plays in it. Edited excerpts:

Kamalika Ghosh - April 01, 2022

‘Global Events Could Challenge Hegemony Of Dollar’

Will the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war change the idea of globalisation and sovereignty? Will the hegemony of the US dollar and its might be challenged? K.V. Subramanian, former chief economic advisor, weighs in. Edited excerpts:

Kamalika Ghosh - April 01, 2022

Make In America Challenge For India

After a decade of weak exports, India achieved a record in merchandise exports in FY22. Can Joe Biden’s plan to shift manufacturing back to the US be a dampener?

Neeraj Thakur - April 01, 2022

‘Ukraine Crisis, Correction In Global Public Markets May Impact Investments Into India’

Anand Daniel, partner, Accel, speaks with Outlook Business about the overall impact of the crisis on the Indian funding scene, if India stands an advantage over China and whether it is a good time to launch an IPO. Edited excerpts:

Pallavi Chakravorty - April 01, 2022

Death Of A Salesman: An FMCG Tragedy In Two Acts

How Udaan and other modern B2B players are overhauling Indian retail with technology, innovation and predatory discounts, pushing the traditional distributor out of business

Kamalika Ghosh - April 01, 2022

‘It Is A Little Far-Fetched To Say App Ke Through Kranti Ho Jayegi’

Jayen Mehta, COO, Amul, talks about why the technology-based B2B new players cannot displace India’s traditional distribution network

Kamalika Ghosh - April 01, 2022

‘FMCG Has To Innovate’

Arvind Mediratta, MD & CEO, Metro Cash & Carry, speaks with Outlook Business about how his company became profitable without indulging in a price war that his competitors have mastered

Pallavi Chakravorty - April 01, 2022

Investors’ Game

Funders seem undeterred by losses and low profit margins in B2B FMCG space, as they continue to invest in new-age B2B commerce companies. Are they eyeing profits at all?

Pallavi Chakravorty - April 01, 2022

Manabu Yamazaki, President & CEO, Canon India

When in India, Yamazaki loves to explore restaurants here and relish the local delicacies

Outlook Business - April 01, 2022

Business To Business In The Cloud

Modern FMCG B2B players gain from competitors due to cloud agility. Cloud companies are now taking this plus to smaller players and distributors

Pallavi Chakravorty - April 01, 2022

Weary At Work

The knowledge worker is tired in office and searching for the elusive work-life balance. The government and corporates want to take better care of the employee to build a robust knowledge economy and avoid losing talent to developed countries. Can they succeed?

Sneha Kanchan - April 01, 2022

The Unabashed Critic

Walking the readers through the nooks and crannies of Rahul Bajaj's personal and professional lives is author Gita Piramal in her latest book Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life. Here is an excerpt from the book:

Outlook Business - April 01, 2022

‘Rahul Bajaj Will Always Be Missed For His Distinctive Voice’

Author Gita Piramal speaks with Outlook Business and shares how Rahul Bajaj stood tall amidst the other business leaders of his time, how he exemplified leadership and why he will be missed

Outlook Business - April 01, 2022