India's Business Leaders

Gopichand Hinduja: Bizman who set precedent for Indian global conglomerates

A personal tribute to Gopichand Hinduja - visionary industrialist, bridge-builder between India and the UK, and a friend whose warmth and wisdom inspired generations

Public criticism of predecessors: Rare, but India is not immune to it

Outside clubs, cooperative societies, and politics, public criticism of companies is rare - but India is not immune to it

Indian business leaders push AI adoption, but talent gap remains: LinkedIn

Generative AI has rapidly transitioned from a mere buzzword to a critical business imperative for Indian organisations, with most business leaders in India prioritising AI adoption, says a report. However, a significant challenge remains: finding professionals with the right AI and related skills to unlock the technology's full potential, a report by professional networking platform LinkedIn has revealed. "Around 54 per cent of HR professionals in India report that only half, or fewer, of the job applications they receive meet all required and preferred qualifications. Finding candidates with the right technical (61 per cent) and soft skills (57 per cent) remains their biggest hiring challenge. "The hardest-to-find skills in India include technical/IT skills such as software development, engineering (44 per cent), AI skills (34 per cent) and soft skills like communication and problem-solving (33 per cent)," the report said. This scarcity of qualified candidates is forcing companies

PM Modi in US: Key agendas, meeting with Trump & more

PM Narendra Modi has arrived in the US for a crucial bilateral meeting. During his visit, he is set to engage with several key stakeholders, including top business leaders and policymakers,

Consortium backed by 10 biz leaders to hold inaugural quality symposium

They have collectively invested Rs 250 crore (Rs 25 crore each) on behalf of their respective company, and plan to bring in more like-minded business leaders as equity partners in IFQM

75% business leaders say AI key to their competitive advantage: Report

Experian's latest report analyses how business leaders are utilising GenAI, consolidating datasets to improve decisioning models, and focusing on customer experience

8 Indians named in Time's 100 Most Influential List 2024: Details here

Ali Bhatt, Ajay Banga, Sakshi Malik, Dev Patel, Priyamvada Natarajan, Ajay Banga, Satya Nadella, and Jigar Shah named in Time's 100 most influential list

It's unprecedented time to invest in India, says PM Narendra Modi

Modi called upon the businessmen to focus on capacity building in India

No business leaders invited for G20 dinner, PIB terms report 'misleading'

PIB Fact Check, the government arm which busts fake news and misinformation related to the government, categorically said, "No business leaders have been invited to the dinner (on Saturday)"

PM Modi underscores roles of biz leaders in strengthening India-France ties

French President Emmanuel Macron and PM Narendra Modi arrived to attend India-France CEO Forum after they addressed a joint press conference at Elysee Palace on Friday

Grameen Foundation urges to increase renumeration for Biz Correspondents

Social impact organisation Grameen Foundation India on Wednesday made a case for increasing and diversifying revenue or remuneration for business correspondents (BC) agents in India. The Grameen Foundation India (GFI) presented four reports based on their previous work and future recommendations for the industry. Under the report 'Assisted E-commerce and ONDC: A New Revenue Source for BC Agents in India', it highlighted the need for increasing and diversifying the revenue of BC agents in India, who provide financial services to underserved rural populations. Under the 'Gender Mainstreaming in Business Correspondent Network - Grameen's I-CARE Framework', it said that I-CARE Framework will help to develop and share valuable insights on gender mainstreaming within BC networks for organisations working on financial inclusion. Similarly, another report titled 'Women-Friendly Micro-Saving Products' focused on the innovative micro savings products geared towards women and how they can hel

Forged in the crucible of leadership

The Business Icons of India 2023 have proven their mettle with their feats of excellence, setting new benchmarks for others to aspire to

92% of Indian business leaders find optimal CX immersive: Report

About 92 per cent of Indian business leaders believe that the optimal customer experience (CX) is immersive and integrates naturally into what customers are doing, a new report has shown.

Business leaders see ext of PLI scheme to other sectors: Deloitte

A vast majority of the business leaders believe that the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have been beneficial and expect an extension to other sectors in the coming years, a Deloitte Survey said on Friday. An overwhelming number of survey respondents hope the budget will fuel growth across industries by building strong domestic demand and focussing on capital expenditure and believe that it would define the 'Amrit Kaal'. "Critical to this growth will be the pace of capital expenditure, infrastructure development, and the need to boost infrastructure financing through private partnership. 60 per cent of respondents suggested raising funds through Indian Government Bonds," the survey said. The survey aimed to analyse the industry expectations from the upcoming budget, from the standpoint of economic growth, trade agreements and exports. A total of 181 responses were collated from the survey, across 10 industries. More than 70 per cent of respondents agree that various PLI .

Economic uncertainty a threat for flexi-work model: LinkedIn research

71% of business leaders surveyed in India want employees to work more frequently from office, instead of WHF. Despite this, 82% believe hybrid working is here to stay for the longer term

On the right side of 'Herstory'

Women are largely invisible in the business landscape. Shaili Chopra's book, featuring their stories of entrepreneurship, shines a light on their role in society and brings them out of the shadows

TMS Ep237: Business leaders, Indian brands, markets, 75 years of freedom

Which industrialists defined India's business landscape? Which brands captured India's imagination? Which are the moments that shaped India's markets? How is India celebrating 75 years of freedom?

Business doyens of independent India

On the 75th Independence Day of India, we tip our hat to the business leaders who have shaped the journey so far. The enterprises steered by them shifted India from a Nehruvian to a neo-liberal model

How is India celebrating 75 years of freedom?

As India completes 75 years of independence, it has emerged as a confident, strong nation holding its own in the comity of nations. India at 75, is proud of its past, but it has its eyes on the future

India at 75: Tatas to Naik, Murthy - 25 towering business leaders of India

Some are 'Midnight's Children' whose pre-Independence businesses bloomed after 1947, some 'Licence Raj Warriors' who refused to let red-tapeism slow them down. A look at 25 towering business leaders