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
Suchetana Ray - July 28, 2023
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
Suchetana Ray - July 28, 2023
Bofa Research: Paytm Soundbox, First To Bring Audio-Based Payments Confirmations, Dominates The Market
Paytm was the first to launch audio-based confirmations with Soundbox
June 30, 2023
Govt Wants To Remove All Tax Exemptions: P. Chidambaram
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget for 2023–24 may have promised further momentum to the economy through a push on infrastructure, but, according to the opposition, it has failed to address the needs of the poor and the middle class. Congress leader and former finance minister P. Chidambaram tells Pragatti Oberoi how the government’s claims on allocations for infra projects could be exaggerated and the budget could push the middle class away from saving money. Edited excerpts:
Pragatti Oberoi - February 27, 2023
At About 5–6%, Economy Won’t Collapse But It Won’t Generate Enough Jobs: Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Economist and former deputy chairman of the erstwhile Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia tells Neeraj Thakur that a private sector-led economy can deliver sustained GDP growth in the country. However, he is not enthused about the much-touted double-digit growth or even a range of 7–7.5% and cautions against protectionism
Neeraj Thakur - January 30, 2023
Vikas Oberoi Shows How To Succeed Like A Cautious Realty Entrepreneur
Averse to raising debt capital and vanity buying, the chairman of Oberoi Realty ensures that the company’s growth philosophy is about customer centricity even when the times are tough
Vinita Bhatia - November 29, 2022
‘Coal Cannot Be Abruptly Expunged From The Energy System’
India’s transition from coal to renewables is not going to be easy or without consequences. Pramod Agrawal, chairman of state-owned Coal India Limited, weighs in
Kamalika Ghosh - August 27, 2022
Garuda Mart: Scripting An Indigenous Entreprenurial Story
Garuda Mart, a premium large appliance company, epitomises the journey of a small business house. Garuda Mart, under the able stewardship of Mr R Venkataramana, Chairman & Managing Director, has scripted a unique and fast-growing business story.
August 26, 2022
‘The Future Of Edtech Couldn’t Be Brighter’
Ronnie Screwvala, chairman, upGrad, talks about the real problem areas in the sector, why the sector suddenly seems to be going downhill and how upGrad has been able to keep itself grounded
Pallavi Chakravorty - June 29, 2022
The Poverty & Politics Of Data In India
Before India can eradicate poverty, it needs to count the poor. But, its data collection machine is old, gives inconsistent results and sometimes disagrees with the government
Neeraj Thakur - June 29, 2022
