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- When Tata DoCoMo launched its operations on June 24, 2009 in Chennai, its unique selling proposition was the one-paisa-per-second billing plan for telephone calls. Ratan Tata, Tata Group's chairman at the time, said at the launch that it "will create a paradigm shift" for phone users. And indeed, it did.
- The digital twin spark ignition DTS-i has been embraced not only by domestic manufacturers like TVS, for which Bajaj took it to court, and Enfield, but also manufacturers abroad.
- Narayana Hrudayalaya (NH) was founded in Bangalore in 2001 with a mission to take affordable health care to the people. The most important reason for NH's execution success is its commitment to purpose.
- Today, every fourth truck sold in India is a Tata Ace. It has created an all-new segment, that of the small light commercial vehicle, forcing competitors to follow in its footsteps. Tata Ace has transformed both Tata Motors and the commercial vehicle industry.
- Business Today brings you five innovation success stories which underline the importance of getting the execution right - T-20, Tata Ace, Narayana Health, Bajaj Auto's DTS-i technology and Tata DoCoMo's "one paisa per second" tariff.
- IPL rode on the untold riches the board had recently struck, the limitless stadia and other facilities and having powerful people in its ranks.
- Mistaken notions about innovations and its executions abound. Here are 10 of the most common.
CAG auditing private telecom firms may be a step in right direction
The apex court allowed the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) to audit the account books of private telecom companies (telcos) who share part of their revenues with the government for the use of spectrum, which is public property.Land acquisition problems slowing down highway contruction
Problems of land acquisition, along with the downturn, are slowing down highway construction. The market response to projects suggested by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has been poor, too.
Olive has begun thriving in Rajasthan
India's new tryst in cultivation is with a plant that was first grown in the Mediterranean 8,000 years ago. The country's olive oil imports are growing at a fast clip as more and more Indians choose olive oil for its health benefits.Maize production growing faster in India on higher demand
The demand for maize is spiralling in India. Historically, demand for the grain has been driven by the poultry and starch industries. But with changing food habits, the demand for food additives derived from maize is also growing.Modern retail may not be a threat, but kirana shop is spiffing things up anyway
Modern retail may not be a threat to its existence, but your neighbourhood kirana shop is spiffing things up anyway. The smarter kirana store operators are tweaking product portfolios and adopting best practices from modern retail.Upcoming infra projects may provide a breather to new govt
Several large infrastructure projects are almost ready to start operations. Business Today combed through the list of such projects and found some bright spots in an otherwise gloomy economy. This bodes well for a new government.What next at Zee after Subhash Chandra divides his empire between his sons?
Subhash Chandra, 63, has divided up his $3-billion empire between his two sons, Punit and Amit Goenka. That was the easy task. Growth's next.'Amit is more of a risk-taker. Punit is someone who creates consensus'
Subhash Chandra, has quietly carved up the ownership of the Essel Group between himself and his three brothers, and gone further to provide independent roles to his two sons. Punit gets the media business and Amit, the infrastructure-related ones. He discusses his future challenges with Anand Adhikari and Mahesh Nayak. Edited excerpts from the interview:Trade and strategic moves if Narendra Modi becomes PM
Many feel if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) forms the next government, as is widely expected, it could mean an end to side-stepping on contentious issues at the cost of national interest.
Grant Thornton India LLP's Vishesh Chandiok on his many firsts
Vishesh Chandiok, National Managing Partner, Grant Thornton India LLP shares his many firsts - role model, job, boss, promotion, disappointment.
'How important diligent execution is for successful innovation'
At Business Today, we get as excited as anyone when talking innovation. For this year's innovation special (we've done five in the past), we decided to focus on how important diligent execution is for successful innovation.
