Corporate Leadership

Farewell to the titans: Remembering industry leaders we lost in 2024

From Japan's "100-yen shop" creator to India's architect of modern banking, we remember the industry titans who bid farewell to this world this year

Reliance leads Wizikey media visibility rankings for 2024 among listed cos

Reliance Industries - India's largest corporate by revenues, profits, market value and social impact - topped the 2024 Wizikey News Score ranking as India's most visible corporate in the media, the AI-powered media intelligence firm said. Reliance's visibility across media is significantly higher than even the leading FMCG or banking and finance companies in India. Reliance scored 97.43 out of 100 on the News Score for 2024. It was 96.46 in 2023, 92.56 in 2022, and 84.9 in 2021, showing consistent growth year after year while being number one throughout. The Wizikey's News Score is determined by the volume of news, headline presence, reach of publications, and readership. Reliance has continued to top the Wizikey News Score annual rankings since its inception for each of the last five years. Reliance ranking was above the rest of the field with an unassailable News Score of 97.43, followed by State Bank of India (89.13), HDFC Bank (86.24), One97 Communications (84.63), ICICI Bank .

Corporate irregularities can impact economy at large: Justice Kumar

Justice Kumar added that regular audits and proper disclosures are essential to avoid instances of poor corporate governance, which may lead to the breakdown of a company

Indian employees crave recognition and openness at work, says report

Recognition from senior leaders and openness at work are the most important factors in fostering a positive workplace culture, with 63 per cent of employees emphasizing on the value of acknowledgement from leadership, a report said on Thursday. Over 63 per cent of employees interviewed said they value acknowledgement from leadership, indicating that it also plays a key role in boosting morale, said a report by global job site Indeed. The report revealed that 62 per cent of employees said they feel happier when their efforts are appreciated by their team and 58 per cent stressed on the importance of having their opinions and ideas welcomed by their immediate colleagues, it added. These forms of validation and inclusion help build confidence and contribute to a more supportive, collaborative work environment, empowering employees to thrive, the report added. "It's clear that acknowledgement and a safe, open environment are at the heart of a thriving workplace. Employees want to feel

Byju's in trouble again as SC scraps NCLAT ruling on insolvency proceedings

A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud revoked the NCLAT's approval of Byju's settlement of Rs 158.9 cr in outstanding dues to the BCCI

Stability or ambition? Here is what Indian corporate CEOs prioritise

Amid shifts in corporate leadership, Indian CEOs seem to be favouring consistency over rapid change

A valuable legacy: Ratan Tata built a cohesive, forward-looking group

Ratan Tata's transformative leadership steered the Tata Group through challenges and globalization, reshaping it into a cohesive powerhouse

Company to double business every 3 years, says Compass Group's Chawla

Compass Group India, part of British multinational contract food service and facility management services provider Compass Group PLC, is looking to double its business every three years in the country -- a key growth market. Besides, the company which has recently acquired ICS Foods is "very open to look" for more such opportunities to broaden its play here, said Compass Group India Managing Director Vikas Chawla. The company, which is expanding its play into food catering opportunities, is focusing on clients from manufacturing, education and healthcare sectors, and aims to corner "above the double-digit mark" in market share in the next five years. In the next three years, Compass Group India aims to serve over two million meals per day and increase its footprint across 600 client locations, reinforcing its leadership in the food and support services sector, he added. "If we expand at the rate of 20-plus per cent, which we want to do, I sense that we would double our business eve

Corporate leaders' new-found love, business interest: Padel and pickleball

This rising sporting interest is translating into business interest as well. For instance, the pickleball championship was sponsored by Vedanta Foundation

BS@50: Top 50 Indians who have excelled globally in business and arts

From business leaders like Parag Agrawal and Indra Nooyi to the artists like AR Rahman and Tanvi Shah, here's a list of 50 Indian personalities who shook the world

Sebi bans Rana Sugars' promoters from mkt for 2 yrs; imposes Rs 63 cr fine

Markets regulator Sebi has debarred 14 entities including, Rana Sugars promoters' and other related entities from the securities markets for two years and slapped a Rs 63-crore fine on them on charges of diversion of funds. The regulator also prohibited Inder Pratap Singh Rana (promoter), Ranjit Singh Rana (Chairman), Veer Pratap Singh Rana (MD), Gurjeet Singh Rana, Karan Pratap Singh Rana, Rajbans Kaur, Preet Inder Singh Rana and Sukhjinder Kaur (promoter) from holding any position as director or key managerial person of any other listed company for two years. Ranjit Singh, Veer Pratap and Sukhjinder Kaur were also the promoters of Rana Sugars Ltd, as per the exchange data. Individually, Sebi imposed penalties in the range of Rs 3 crore to 7 crore on Rana Sugars, its promoters, and other related entities. "I find that noticee No 1 to 9, who are promoters of RSL and beneficiaries of such diversion of funds from RSL, have violated PFUTP (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade ..

A key lesson from Jamsetji to the leader of the future: Develop four Qs

To achieve all that he did in his lifetime, besides IQ and EQ, the Tata group founder must have been rich in adaptability and spirituality quotients too

Internship scheme for youth: Govt starts discussions with industry

Officials said that the nitty gritty of the scheme will be prepared by the Ministry after the consultation process is over

Govt must ensure corp takeovers are fair, monopolies not created: Cong

The Congress on Saturday said it is the government's responsibility to ensure that competition among corporates is not stifled, oligopolies or monopolies do not emerge and corporate takeovers are free and fair. It is also the government's responsibility to ensure that undue advantage arising out of access to political power is not exercised, party general secretary Jairam Ramesh said. His comments came after the Adani Group acquired Penna Cements while strengthening its share in the cement sector in southern India. "Aap chronology samajhiye (understand the chronology): September 2022: Adani acquires Ambuja Cements and ACC, to become country's second largest cement player. August 2023: Adani acquires Sanghi Industries, India's largest single-location cement unit. June 2024: Adani acquires Penna Cements, giving it substantial market share even in the last remaining region of South India." he said. "Upcoming: Adani is exploring the acquisition of Saurashtra Cement, Vadraj Cement, and

IBBI proposes reducing compliance burden, simplifying forms for RPs

Looks to simplify forms submitted for corporate insolvency resolution process

Wipro COO Amit Choudhary steps down, Sanjeev Jain to take charge

Jain will report to chief executive officer Srinivas Pallia and will continue to be a member of Wipro's Executive Committee

Behind Crotonville's demise

Are corporate universities really a relic of a bygone era?

New rules for aggregation of domestic CA firms in three months: ICAI

"The overall aim is to provide ease of growing practice and facilitate the Indian CA firms grow bigger," he said

How CXO coaches have become vital in navigating modern corporate complexity

The coveted corner room comes with intense loneliness. A leadership coach helps CXOs grasp the enormity of the role and cope with the challenges

Change and future-readiness

Profits and growth are the oxygen of business. It is possible to get 'too much' and damage the enterprise irreparably