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As the US president reached out to Poland reassuring Europe of his country’s commitment to defend against Russian aggression
April 01, 2022
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Outlook Business Magazine - April 01, 2022
As the US president reached out to Poland reassuring Europe of his country’s commitment to defend against Russian aggression
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
India’s chief economic adviser, V. Anantha Nageswaran speaks about the changing world order and the role capitalism plays in it. Edited excerpts:
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:
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?
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:
How Udaan and other modern B2B players are overhauling Indian retail with technology, innovation and predatory discounts, pushing the traditional distributor out of business
Jayen Mehta, COO, Amul, talks about why the technology-based B2B new players cannot displace India’s traditional distribution network
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
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?
Modern FMCG B2B players gain from competitors due to cloud agility. Cloud companies are now taking this plus to smaller players and distributors
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?
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:
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
Global warming has a direct impact on art conservation efforts. Museums and galleries in India are waging a war against climate change to defend their priceless collections and national heritage
When in India, Yamazaki loves to explore restaurants here and relish the local delicacies
Dileep Mangsuli, executive director, Siemens Healthineers, finds life’s meaning in golf as he takes refuge in the sport to de-stress
As the US president reached out to Poland reassuring Europe of his country’s commitment to defend against Russian aggression
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
India’s chief economic adviser, V. Anantha Nageswaran speaks about the changing world order and the role capitalism plays in it. Edited excerpts:
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:
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?
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:
How Udaan and other modern B2B players are overhauling Indian retail with technology, innovation and predatory discounts, pushing the traditional distributor out of business
Jayen Mehta, COO, Amul, talks about why the technology-based B2B new players cannot displace India’s traditional distribution network
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
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?
Modern FMCG B2B players gain from competitors due to cloud agility. Cloud companies are now taking this plus to smaller players and distributors
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?
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:
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
Global warming has a direct impact on art conservation efforts. Museums and galleries in India are waging a war against climate change to defend their priceless collections and national heritage
When in India, Yamazaki loves to explore restaurants here and relish the local delicacies
Dileep Mangsuli, executive director, Siemens Healthineers, finds life’s meaning in golf as he takes refuge in the sport to de-stress