COVER STORY
For over three decades, the world has painted India as a slumbering giant, poised to awaken and redefine global economic dynamics
June 01, 2024
What INDIA INC. Wants From The PM
A new government, a new beginning. However, for industry leaders, it is a time of uncertainty as they wait and watch what policies the new dispensation will enact
It is anticipated that India will outpace Germany by 2027 and Japan by 2029 in GDP rankings. Yet, reaching this milestone is merely the beginning
On June 4, the people of India will have decided upon our next government. Whatever be the outcome, India will face challenges that need to be urgently addressed
The Indian start-up ecosystem is poised to take the nation’s economy to the peak in coming years
A large part of India depends upon agriculture. Without the upliftment of agriculture, creating inclusive and sustainable growth will be difficult. What we did on milk to become the largest milk producer in the world through cooperative movements needs to be replicated in other commodities
In the vast tapestry of India’s industrial landscape, certain regions have historically faced significant challenges in keeping pace with the rapid industrialisation witnessed in more developed areas
Irrespective of which party comes to power when votes are counted on June 4, there is little ambiguity that the new government will be leading an India that is fast emerging as a force on the global stage, both economically and geopolitically
The Indian economy will be a global engine of economic growth. The gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate projected is twice the global average, with domestic consumption and investments being the twin driving forces
In today’s global discourse, climate change stands at the forefront of urgent challenges. While the solutions to combat global warming are well charted, the path to implementation is daunting
A new government, a new beginning. However, for industry leaders, it is a time of uncertainty as they wait and watch what policies the new dispensation will enact
It is anticipated that India will outpace Germany by 2027 and Japan by 2029 in GDP rankings. Yet, reaching this milestone is merely the beginning
On June 4, the people of India will have decided upon our next government. Whatever be the outcome, India will face challenges that need to be urgently addressed
The Indian start-up ecosystem is poised to take the nation’s economy to the peak in coming years
A large part of India depends upon agriculture. Without the upliftment of agriculture, creating inclusive and sustainable growth will be difficult. What we did on milk to become the largest milk producer in the world through cooperative movements needs to be replicated in other commodities
In the vast tapestry of India’s industrial landscape, certain regions have historically faced significant challenges in keeping pace with the rapid industrialisation witnessed in more developed areas
Irrespective of which party comes to power when votes are counted on June 4, there is little ambiguity that the new government will be leading an India that is fast emerging as a force on the global stage, both economically and geopolitically
The Indian economy will be a global engine of economic growth. The gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate projected is twice the global average, with domestic consumption and investments being the twin driving forces
In today’s global discourse, climate change stands at the forefront of urgent challenges. While the solutions to combat global warming are well charted, the path to implementation is daunting
OTHER STORIES
India needs to create the Horatio Alger stories, popular in the early 20th century in the United States, which were to become the metaphor for the American dream—individuals born in disadvantaged circumstances can achieve upper-middle-class respectability in their lives through valiant perseverance and a sedulous work ethic
As investors turn to more lucrative options, banks in India are seeing sluggish growth in deposits. With a limited arsenal to compete with high returns available elsewhere, they are struggling to balance deposits with the amount of loans they are handing out
Chinmay Dhoble, head, retail liabilities and branch banking at IDFC FIRST Bank, in an interview, talks about how the bank is taking on competition and reshaping customer experience
Forest fires in Uttarakhand and other parts of the country have not only wrecked the local economy in the short term but also have long-term repercussions. It could get worse if stakeholders do not come together to fight the menace
American billionaires are miffed with DEI, but India Inc. is not. Many Indian companies are looking at DEI to leverage the country’s multifarious diversities, yet a lot remains to be done
CPL Aromas’ CIO, Alfred Muthunathan is leveraging technology to usher in game-changing measures to push his company forward. And he is not another tech bro
Having started its journey in 2004 as a quick-service restaurant under the brand name Faasos, Rebel Foods, now a unicorn, aims to expand its footprint. Jaydeep Barman, co-founder of Rebel Foods, talks to Vinita Bhatia about the company’s growth plans, focusing on Tier-II and -III cities, licensing as a strategy and more. Edited excerpts:
While the Modi government was wallowing in self-praise for having beaten the Covid-19 pandemic, images of burning corpses told a different story. T.V. Paul, in his book The Unfinished Quest: India’s Search for Major Power Status from Nehru to Modi, explores India’s desire to achieve influence in the changing world order and highlights the challenges that stand in its way
When not busy at work, Naivedya Agarwal, co-founder and CEO of manufacturing start-up Runaya, indulges in activities that keep him close to nature, like wildlife photography, safaris, flying and holidays at beaches and the hills
