Our Start-Ups will Navigate through Global Challenges: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
As a minister of state holding the dual portfolio of the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar holds a vantage point in viewing the rise of tech-enabled start-ups in India. In an interview with Outlook Business, he delves into the dynamic growth journey of India’s innovation ecosystem and the pivotal role that the Central government is playing in shaping its trajectory. Edited excerpts:
Abdul Haleem Sherif - October 31, 2023
Giving Back To Society Is What Keeps Hamdard Relevant: Hamid Ahmed
Hamdard, meaning a companion in pain, made a humble beginning in 1906 as a small affordable Unani clinic. Less than half a century later, it was converted into a trust, with a pledge to use profits for charitable purposes. Hamid Ahmed, who is the great-grandson of founder Hakeem Abdul Majeed, and CEO and trustee of Hamdard Laboratories India (Food Division), elaborates on the company’s expansion plans, strategies and hopes for newly launched and upcoming products
Rajat Mishra - July 28, 2023
Corporate Governance Begins And Ends In The Founder’s Head: Sanjeev Bikhchandani
Corporate governance and its relevance at a start-up depend on the founder, according to Sanjeev Bikhchandani, co-founder of Info Edge, a pure play internet company. Both the credit for the success and accountability for failures in a start-up lie with the management. When investors trust a start-up enough to invest in it, wanting the latter to be honest and responsible with their money is a fair expectation, he tells Outlook Business
Outlook Business Team - February 27, 2023
Walking The Talk
PVR joint managing director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli sources his daily quota of happy hormones through his exercise routines
Sneha Kanchan - August 28, 2022
Taking Bharat’s Business To India
The story of Meesho founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey is the story of democratisation of India’s business and start-up sphere
Kamalika Ghosh - July 29, 2022
‘Technology Has Strengthened First And Last-Mile Connectivity’
As it nears the 10-year mark after having touched its 100th Indian city last year, Prabhjeet Singh, Uber’s India and South Asia president, shares five ways in which technology has changed mobility in India
Suchetana Ray - May 28, 2022
The Wonder Chef
Wonderchef MD Ravi Saxena likes to fuse personal and professional with the food that he cooks often for his family, friends and colleagues
Sneha Kanchan - February 27, 2022
The Braveheart
Years ago, Manjeet Kaur Bal selflessly quit her plush World Bank job to serve the people of Chhattisgarh. Her work during the pandemic helped save lives and made the state better prepared for the second wave
Kamalika Ghosh - November 28, 2021
The Economics Of Cooking
It is not everyday that a Nobel-winning economist writes a cookbook, so when Abhijit Banerjee does, you sit up and take notice
November 28, 2021
The Unlikely Chef
Hebbar’s Kitchen, one of the most sought-after channels for vegetarian recipes on social media, is a testament to Archana and Sudarshan Hebbar’s hard work and passion for food
Sneha Kanchan - October 30, 2021
