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Hinduja Global Services elevates Venkatesh Korla as Global CEO

Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) on Thursday named Venkatesh Korla, President and CEO of HGS Americas, as the new Global CEO. He will take charge after the retirement of current Group CEO Partha DeSarkar in September 2025, the company said in a statement Additionally, Mahesh Kumar Nutalapati, Deputy CFO since February, has been elevated to the position of Global CFO. Korla brings over 25 years of experience in digital services and customer experience, having led digital transformations and founded Element Solutions, now part of HGS' technology services. "The company is currently evolving to align towards an AI-led future in line with the technology changes in the market and evolving client needs. Venkatesh, with his deep expertise and proven track record of leading digital transformation at scale, is the right person to lead HGS's future growth with a digital approach," Ashok P Hinduja, Chairman of HGS, said. HGS, a business process management firm, employs over 18,000 people acros

Business Lessons from Golf ft. Grant Thornton Bharat CEO

Discover how golf drives business success with insights from Grant Thornton Bharat. Ideal for entrepreneurs, B-schoolers, and managers.

Top Career Tips by Philips Global People’s Head

Join Heidi Sichien, Chief People’s Officer at Royal Philips, as she shares insights on leadership, inclusion, AI in HR, and how young professionals can thrive in today’s evolving workplace.

Shark Tank Dreams? Here’s How to Fulfil them!

How do you impress the Sharks and build a standout brand? CEO of Good Monk, Amarpreet Singh Anand, shares sharp insights in this episode of Manager’s Mantra.

Lead like a Boss: How to Unlock Career & Leadership Potential

Manager’s Mantra presents an insightful conversation with Meena Bahl Kapoor, Founder & CEO of Astroyogi and Co-founder of OyeHelp Technologies.

Unlocking the Luxury Market in India

In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, we sit down with Manoj Adlakha, CEO and Founder of RedBeryl Lifestyle Services, to explore the evolving luxury service market in India.

Will Ai Handle Your Next Job Interview?

AI is changing the hiring game! In this episode of Manager’s Mantra, we explore how AI-driven conversational tools are revolutionising recruitment processes. learn how AI can impact your job interview

Sony Pictures appoints Ravi Ahuja as new CEO; Tony Vinciquerra to step down

As per a statement, Ahuja, who will be based in Los Angeles, will report to Sony Group Corporation Chairman and CEO Kenichiro Yoshida and Sony Group Corporation President, COO and CFO Hiroki Totoki

GE Power India announces appointment of Puneet Bhatla as new MD from Sep

GE Power India on Thursday announced the appointment of Puneet Bhatla, Executive - Business Operations services as its Managing Director effective September 1. "...Puneet Bhatla (Executive - Business Operations services), Ashutosh Gupta (Executive - Sourcing) and Raj Raman (Executive - Project portfolio) designated as 'Senior Management Personnel' have ceased to be the senior management of the company, with effect from September 1, 2024," the company said in a regulatory filing. The company said Bhatla has been appointed as its managing director, subject to approval of members and therefore, Puneet is no longer falling under the definition of "senior management" as per listing regulations.

Conceptualising Start-ups in the Sustainability Space

Explore the business and start-up opportunities in the sustainability sector of India with Market Research expert, Mr. K C Mani and get interesting insights on the skills required to build and manage

Ai: Learn about the opportunities and challenges it offers

Hello viewers! Today we are in conversation with Mr Arjun Reddy, the co-founder of Ai based startups like HaiVE and Nidum.ai. Mr Reddy shares his experiences in business building, getting funded and k

The ANC's choices

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Management education is a key area for a developing country: XIME chairman

Prof J Philip, founder and chairman of Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (XIME), talks about the evolution of management education in India and the trends in the sector

MAH MBA CET Result 2024: Result declared. Here's how to check, download

MAH MBA CET Result 2024 has been declared today. Candidates can check and download their results through the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org/

TIPS for Effective Marketing Management (Part two)

In Part 2 of Manager's Mantra with Ambi Parameswaran, find out how AI and smart tools can help you become the top brand manager of the future. >

Aggrieved investors will participate in Byju's EGM on Friday morning

Aggrieved investors of edtech major Think and Learn, owner of Byju's brand, will participate in the extraordinary general meeting of the company to be held on Friday morning, sources aware of the development said on Thursday. Byju's EGM is scheduled to start at 10 AM IST on Friday to seek shareholders' approval to increase the authorised share capital of the company, following the USD 200 million rights issue. "Most of the investors, especially those who have gone to the NCLT, will participate in the EGM as it is the place to record their vote and raise issues," a source from the group of discontented Byju's investors said. A group of four investors - Prosus, General Atlantic, Sofina, and Peak XV - along with support from other shareholders, including Tiger and Owl Ventures, have approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) against Byju's EGM. The source said investors want to access the financial books of Byju's which they can get through EGM. The NCLT Bangalore bench on ..

Pallavi Shroff refuses second term as Asian Paints' Independent Director

Pallavi Shroff, the Managing Partner of leading law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, has refused a second term as an independent director of Asian Paints, amidst concerns raised by a proxy firm. Shroff has informed the Board of Directors of Asian Paints that "she will not be able to continue for a second term of appointment as an Independent Director of the company, on account of several new projects that her firm has undertaken leading to enhanced professional and time commitments". She has also confirmed that there are no other material reasons for her non-continuation, according to a recent regulatory filing by the leading paints maker. Earlier, the board of Asian Paints had approved the reappointment of Pallavi Shroff as an independent Director for a second term of two years from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The company has also issued a Postal Ballot notice on January 17, 2024, to seek approval from its shareholders for the re-appointment of Shroff. E-voting had ...

Should we really work 70 hrs a week?

Digital guru & ex-IIMB prof, Dr. A.Damodaran deconstructs our work culture >

Krystal sets Rs 680-715 price band to raise Rs 300 cr capital via IPO

Facility management and security services provider Krystal Integrated Services on Monday fixed a price-band of Rs 680-715 a share for its Rs 300-crore initial public offering (IPO). The IPO comprises Rs 175 crore in fresh issue and Rs 125 crore in offer-for-sale by the promoters (at the upper-end of the price band). Post-issue, the overall promoter holding led by promoter Pravin Ramesh Lad and his family (Krystal Family Holdings) will come down to close to 70 per cent. The floor price is 68 times the face value of the shares and the cap price is 71.50 times the face value of the shares which has a face value of Rs 10, chief executive Sanjay S Dighe said here. The anchor investor bidding will begin on Wednesday and the issue opens for public subscription from Thursday. The company will use the net proceeds from the fresh issue towards part repayment of its debt of Rs 187 crore; funding working capital requirements of Rs 100 crore and capital expenditure for purchasing new machinery

Edtech major upGrad appoints Venkatesh Tarakkad as chief financial officer

Tarakkad will be responsible for overseeing upGrad's domestic and global financial strategies