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:
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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
Shailendra Singh: We Are Not Here To Win A Popularity Contest
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A Trailblazer In Nutraceutical Industry
A man of many interests and diverse business portfolio, Narendra Ram Nambula’s greatest achievement has been in the field of education and health, the two backbones of the country
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Indian Bioscience Giant In Constant Quest Of New Opportunities
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Why today’s high-fliers are so likely to fall back to Earth
You can protect your equity portfolios by choosing to bias them toward value and away from the most expensive end of growth
Ben Inker - June 04, 2021
Safir Anand spots a mid-sized company with the right chemistry and catalytic circumstances
Valiant Organics has a strong product portfolio built on healthy financials, and capable promoters with skin in the game
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What lessons would Schumpeter’s ghost have for us?
The virus has ripped through the financial services, banking and retail sectors like the proverbial gale, and portfolio optionality will prove useful
Chetan Parikh - May 04, 2021
“We may see two or four multinational, chemical companies emerging out of India”
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N Mahalakshmi - March 01, 2021
“India is at the cusp of multi-year revival in earnings”
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