JANUARY 01 2024

Opinion Code

Denouncing technology is not the answer to the challenges it poses

Suchetana Ray - January 01, 2024

Collaboration or Cannibalisation? That Is IT’s AI Dilemma, Says Vineet Nayar

The critical question to ask is not about jobs overall but whether Indian IT can retain its relevance by investing aggressively in AI and its application to service delivery or will it miss the turn that will cost us a lot of jobs

Vineet Nayar - January 01, 2024

Debjani Ghosh on Importance of Human Choices in an AI World

We, as humans, are not mere bystanders in the progression of AI. The decisions we make—both individually and together—will profoundly shape the trajectory of AI and, in turn, define our own future

Debjani Ghosh - January 01, 2024

Sanjeev Barnwal, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Meesho

Sanjeev Barnwal loves beaches. They offer the perfect backdrop for a serene vacation, he feels

In the Market, Old Is Gold

There was a lot of hype around the growth potential of new age brands like Zomato, Paytm and Nykaa at the time of launch of their initial public offerings two to three years ago, but the poor show of these IPOs at the bourses reflected the sentiments of increasingly cautious investors who prefer to bet on the strong fundamentals of legacy companies

Devanshu Singla - January 01, 2024

Methane Curbs: A Bullet India Cannot Avoid Biting

India, the fourth-largest emitter of methane, has so far refrained from making any commitment at the global level to reduce emission of the greenhouse gas

Naina Gautam - January 01, 2024

Consumption Pattern Slightly Different This Election Year, Says Vijay Chandok

Election years usually bring in volatility in the market. Vijay Chandok, managing director and CEO of ICICI Securities, talks about opportunities and challenges in 2024 for the stock market. Edited excerpts:

Nidhi Sinha - January 01, 2024

Spectacle Around the Written Word

The rising number and scale of literature festivals in the country shows that while they may or may not make great business, their popularity is unmistakable

Ankita Mookherjee - January 01, 2024

When a Global Cola Giant Got a Lesson in Humour

The campaign for non-alcoholic beverage Pepsi is a major highlight of ad film director Prahlad Kakar’s extensive portfolio. However, while things took off to a great start, they did not quite end well. In his memoir, Kakar gets candid about his relation with the brand, from having an exciting collaboration that was instrumental in the brand’s rise in India to eventually parting ways over difference of creative opinions

Customers Want Elevated Safety, Refined Driving Experiences: Aryaman Thakker

Aryaman Thakker, executive director of premium and luxury car dealer Group Landmark, talks about five trends in consumer demands and expectations from the automobile industry and how it is responding to them

Opening Happiness With a Chill Pill

Juan Pablo Rodriguez, the chief executive officer of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, aims to do his best each day and believes in enjoying the present to the fullest without worrying excessively about the future

Chitra Nair - January 01, 2024

Facing GenAI: Can Indian IT Companies Evolve To Turn a Global Monster Into an Ally?

The Indian IT industry is boldly confronting the generative AI challenge, arming its workforce with cutting-edge training and delving into clients’ needs. Yet, in the ever-competitive realm of emerging technologies, even as it stands resolute and fully committed to mastering the intricacies of the AI landscape, some firms may find themselves at risk of falling behind

Vinita Bhatia - January 01, 2024

It Is Too Early to Celebrate India’s New Growth Path, Says Raghuram Rajan

Former RBI governor and economist Raghuram Rajan has been vocal about his ideas on policy matters in India. His latest book Breaking the Mould, co-authored with economist Rohit Lamba, is a deep dive into finer issues of the economy, including welfare schemes, job crisis, misplaced priorities of the government and much more. In an interview, Rajan demystifies the current narrative of growth in the country and why manufacturing-led growth might not be the best solution at hand. Edited excerpts:

Abdul Haleem Sherif - January 01, 2024

Inside India’s Podcast Revolution

The rising popularity of podcasting has made India the third largest listening market in the world. Considered still in its infancy, the Indian podcast industry is drawing attention from brands and has created its own set of influencers who are as popular as they get

Nandini Keshari - January 01, 2024

Tiger Tyagarajan: GenAI Is a Technology. Embrace It

Presenting Tiger Tyagarajan, president and outgoing CEO, Genpact, in a passionate defence of the Indian IT sector as it braces itself for an epoch-changing tech disruption. He compares GenAI innovations to the invention of steam engine. Edited excerpts:

Suchetana Ray - January 01, 2024