CFO As CEO
Welcome to the brave new world of cost accountants, or cost and management accountants (CMAs) as they are called today. In this twenty-first century version, they do not aspire to end their careers as CFOs. They desire to become CEOs, or corporate leaders.
Alam Srinivas - July 23, 2024
Black Is Black, Still Wash It
India needs coal, despite the pressure to banish it. There is an option to make this polluting fuel less unacceptable to the world
Partha Sarathi Bhattacharyya - July 23, 2024
Making Health Insurance Accessible And Affordable With Monthly Premiums
Are you someone who is looking to choose the right health insurance plan but is hesitant about the premium prices? Well, you’re not alone! Finding the right health insurance plan can be overwhelming as navigating costs can be quite tricky.
June 10, 2024
The Faultline Called Unemployment
With youths accounting for a staggering majority of the unemployed population in India, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, which claims to have put India on a sound growth track, has some tough questions to answer as it seeks a third term at the Centre
Parth Singh - April 27, 2024
Rathin Roy: Tax Sops, Investments Won’t Erase Growth Fault Lines
Social factors play a big role in preventing development of states, says Rathin Roy, economist and former member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council. Critical of the penchant to manufacture for the rich, he calls for a political conversation around the need to address unmet demands for affordable access to basic necessities like healthcare, education, housing and textiles. Edited excerpts:
Parth Singh - February 02, 2024
Ola on Full Charge for Its IPO Ride
The electric two-wheeler manufacturer is betting big on its proposed IPO, with nearly half the shares on offer for sale coming from founder Bhavish Aggarwal’s account. While its position as a market leader is a huge confidence booster, Aggarwal’s past failures, unfavourable reports around regulation violations and battery mishaps might dent its prospects
Vinita Bhatia - February 01, 2024
Supreme Court: A Court of Many Hopes and Dismay
A new chief justice can change the character of judiciary. He can also be the difference between accountability and wilful oversight
Nishant - December 01, 2023
When A Celebrity Shifts Gears
For actress Kriti Sanon, 2023 has been a year of accomplishments. She won her first National Film Award for best actress for Mimi. She also launched two new ventures—skincare brand Hyphen and production company Blue Butterfly Films—and has been pouring her heart and mind into both. In an interview with Outlook Business, Sanon talks about her growth as an actor, deep commitment to her companies and future plans
Outlook Business - December 01, 2023
Seeds Of Innovation
The agriculture scientist, who is the recipient of the Norman E. Borlaug award for field research and application this year, has been working to bridge the gap between agriculture research and on-field application. She aims to empower farmers by improving their access to quality seeds, says Naina Gautam
Naina Gautam - December 01, 2023
It Is Never too Early to Pay Attention to Unit Economics: Kunal Bahl
A business conceived at launch with negative economics accepted as fait accompli will struggle to reach profitability
Kunal Bahl - October 31, 2023