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CEOs need to pay more attention to succession: McKinsey's Joydeep Sengupta

Two-thirds of founder-CEOs struggle with succession planning, McKinsey's Joydeep Sengupta said, stressing the need for effective talent management and adaptability amid AI-driven change

Wholesale funding key for Indian banks and NBFCs, says Fitch's Elaine Koh

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Fitch Ratings' Elaine Koh said wholesale and offshore funding will remain important for banks and NBFCs as credit demand outpaces deposit growth

SI Arena debuts at BFSI Summit: Bringing market experts closer to investors

This year's edition introduces the Smart Investor (SI) Arena, a dynamic space crafted to empower retail and next-gen investors to make sharper financial moves.

BFSI Summit 2026: Shaktikanta Das to Poonam Gupta, here are key speakers

Meet the policymakers, regulators, bankers and investors shaping India's financial future, from monetary policy and market reforms to banking, insurance and investment.

BFSI Summit 2026: Mapping India's financial future, next phase of growth

The three-day Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit begins in Mumbai on October 26, bringing together regulators and industry leaders to discuss banking, markets, AI and economic growth.

Bengal Beckons: West Bengal FM Swapan Dasgupta's 'look east' policy

West Bengal finance minister calls for respecting relative differences of eastern states but acknowledging their commonality

Restaurants need ease of doing business ecosystem: Anjan Chatterjee

Speciality Restaurants founder Anjan Chatterjee talks about his entrepreneurial journey, changing dining habits, food safety and his ambition to take Bengali cuisine global

Big business and policy push key to breaking Bengal's investment jinx

Business leaders and economists called for competitive incentives, easier land acquisition and stronger industrial ecosystems to attract investment and help MSMEs scale up

Power tariffs and building norms top reforms agenda: West Bengal FM

Power sector reform, he reckoned, was a "low-hanging fruit", with an "Open Access" policy under consideration to help lower electricity prices in the state

Bengal needs big corporate bet to drive industrial revival: Swapan Dasgupta

At the Business Standard's Round Table West Bengal 2026, state Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta said one major corporate investment could help revive industry

Business Standard Round Table West Bengal 2026

West Bengal is at a critical point in its economic journey. Business Standard Round Table West Bengal 2026 brings together policymakers, industry leaders and experts to chart a new era of growth. >

BS Roundtable: Swapan Dasgupta to set the tone at Bengal Beckons on Monday

Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta will be the star attraction at the first edition of a Business Standard Roundtable in the state, Bengal Beckons, on Monday

Brand Canvas 2026: VIT Business School wins BSmart National Ad Film Contest

Team 'Power Rangers' from VIT Business School, Vellore won the first edition of the Brand Canvas challenge with an ad film for UTI Mutual Fund

Brand Canvas: The ad guru's masterclass on making brands live on for life

Prahlad Kakkar's masterclass opened Brand Canvas 2026 with lessons on trust, emotion and storytelling, followed by workshops and four national qualifiers

Lights, camera, brand! Power Rangers win Brand Canvas 2026 top honours

"When wit meets excellence, magic happens." The national ad film event by BSmart ended on a high note

Brand Canvas 2026: 'AI changes economics of branding, not its human core'

At the Brand Canvas Grand Finale, industry leaders said AI can make branding faster and more personal, but creativity, judgement and consumer trust still need a human hand

Brand Canvas 2026: Four briefs, 78 teams, 10 finalists, one winning story

The first national advertisement film contest organised by Business Standard's edtech arm brought together B-school students to create commercials based on real brand briefs

Voices from Kashi: 'Tourism, SMEs, MSMEs powering Purvanchal's growth'

A dedicated Purvanchal Tourism Board could help market the region as a multi-day travel circuit. Excluding Varanasi, many destinations have yet to receive the visibility they deserve

Eastern Uttar Pradesh bolstering digital banking, says SBI's Kumar Anand

SBI plans to deepen its presence in Eastern Uttar Pradesh by expanding digital banking, MSME and farm lending, while supporting tourism and ODOP industries

Govt unveiling affordable housing plans in Varanasi as realty prices soar

Varanasi's property prices are soaring as VDA rolls out land pooling, new townships and affordable housing projects to support the city's rapid urban expansion