Q&A

Axis Max Life chases 'breakout No. 3' in life insurance: MD & CEO

MD & CEO Sumit Madan says product mix tweaks and cost control will offset ITC loss as firm targets "breakout number 3" position in industry

Updated On: 14 Nov 2025 | 12:09 AM IST

As insurance regulator, I have an open mind: Irdai Chairman Ajay Seth

IRDAI chief outlines priorities on GST reforms, capital efficiency, Bima Sugam rollout, and risk-based supervision, promising orderly growth and stronger policyholder protection

Updated On: 31 Oct 2025 | 12:42 AM IST

TCS not dependent on H-1B visas, can survive without them: CEO Krithivasan

H1B is now far less of a retention policy than it once was, and we should not be assessing today's scenario through yesterday's lens

Updated On: 25 Oct 2025 | 2:27 PM IST

Technology trinity key to Viksit Bharat dreams, says Sandip Patel

We have always been predominant in the BFSI [banking, financial services, and insurance] sector, but also in a lot of essential services within India, said Sandip Patel

Updated On: 12 Oct 2025 | 10:08 PM IST

Govt's Q&A on GST refund due to inverted duty rates is controversial

Para 4.26(ii) of FTP says that 'merchant exporter shall be required to mention name and address of supporting manufacturer of the export product on the export document viz. Shipping Bill/ Bill of Expo

Updated On: 29 Sep 2025 | 11:41 PM IST

India today has best camera in moon's orbit: Isro Chairman V Narayanan

Chandrayaan-3's success was a landmark in our space journey. It has given confidence to every one of us, not only at the Isro but also across the nation, said Isro Chairman V Narayanan

Updated On: 21 Sep 2025 | 11:29 PM IST

Long procurement cycle may lead to outdated weapons: Rajinder Singh Bhatia

A decade ago, the bureaucracy was not as receptive to private sector participation as today. We could not conduct trials in India, said Rajinder Singh Bhatia, chairman of Kalyani Strategic Systems

Updated On: 21 Sep 2025 | 11:17 PM IST

DRDO revamp on cards for faster tech delivery, says Defence Secretary

India's defence sector has made significant strides in indigenisation, but the journey is ongoing, said Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

Updated On: 21 Sep 2025 | 11:13 PM IST

AI won't replace people but make them more productive: Haresh Khoobchandani

What made me stay on in the technology world was the realisation of what tech can do. It has the capability to change lives, said Haresh Khoobchandani

Updated On: 14 Sep 2025 | 11:04 PM IST

Centre's decision to rationalise GST is positive: L&T's S N Subrahmanyan

During pandemic, private capex was almost zero and orders came largely from govt and multilateral projects. Today, private investment is returning strongly, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) CMD S N Subrahmanyan

Updated On: 24 Aug 2025 | 10:40 PM IST

Online gaming Bill puts no liability on gamers: Union Minister Vaishnaw

The online gaming sector comprises three segments, namely e-sports, online social gaming, and real-money games, said Ashwini Vaishnaw

Updated On: 21 Aug 2025 | 12:53 AM IST

Have debt, but spending on capital creation: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

We have a debt but we are spending on capital creation, not revenue expenditure, said Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Updated On: 17 Aug 2025 | 11:45 PM IST

We have to play it right and convince people they can trust us: AU chief

I think the momentum will be huge in our favour be it in terms of deposits or loans. We just got the license last night and the kind of curiosity I am seeing around this is huge, said Agarwal

Updated On: 09 Aug 2025 | 11:08 AM IST

Confident about Biocon's response to US tariffs: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

We remain confident in our global footprint and are well positioned to respond once more details are available. , said Biocon Chairperson

Updated On: 08 Aug 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

Expect FIIs to influence market returns in the near term: Harish Krishnan

Harish Krishnan, co-chief investment officer and head of equity at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC talks about the outlook for flows into EMs, reshaping the portfolio of their firm and more

Updated On: 14 Jul 2025 | 9:42 AM IST

We are catalysing retail green financing in the country: Rajashree Nambiar

The climate-financing gap over the next five years is about $40 billion, says Rajashree Nambiar, cofounder and chief executive officer of Ecofy

Updated On: 13 Jul 2025 | 11:26 PM IST

10 years on, time to reassess PM Fasal Bima Yojana: AIC of India's Mundayur

Single national scheme predominantly funded by the Centre is best option, says Lavanya R. Mundayur

Updated On: 09 Jul 2025 | 11:09 PM IST

BSE is 150 yrs old but young to embrace new ideas: Sundararaman Ramamurthy

Ramamurthy, who assumed his role at BSE in January 2023, spoke about the exchange's plans

Updated On: 09 Jul 2025 | 6:20 AM IST

Testing driver subscription model in India, says Uber's Dominic Taylor

One thing that I have learnt about India is that it doesn't stay still for long, it evolves and changes every time. India is an incredibly important country

Updated On: 08 Jul 2025 | 10:40 PM IST

Central Bank partnership to boost bancassurance: FGILI MD & CEO Alok Rungta

Alok Rungta, managing director and chief executive officer, FGILI, talks about the impact of the bancassurance channel and the company's growth strategies

Updated On: 03 Jul 2025 | 10:40 PM IST