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- Indian CEO salaries are touching new highs as the war for talent gets fiercer. And compensation structuring is increasingly mimicking the salary innovations in the US.
Mexican joint La Bodega located in Khan Market is ok for a visit
La Bodega is all about subtle romance- subdued lighting, cozy interiors and even candle lights to boot. Full marks on the interiors here!JW Marriott's Akira Back offers more than just sushi
The dishes are fine, elegant and there is nothing extra, either in texture, flavour or look. The menu relies heavily on imported proteins and local greens.New Sevilla at Hotel Claridges is a treat in more ways than one
First things first, the new decor of the place is fantastic. The theme here is champagne gold so you can expect all things glamourous, romantic and sensual.Schengen restaurant at Malcha market offers excellent service
The location is great and if they can fill the space, they have a strong chance of doing well in a market where they already have other bistros for competition.
Oren Hydrocarbons has over the years developed a niche in drilling fluids
Oren Hydrocarbons has operations in 12 countries including the US and Canada, and in West Asia.Ameera Shah created a pan-India chain of diagnostics labs from scratch
To build a nationwide chain, Shah tied up with local labs in many cities. Metropolis, which competes with Dr Lal PathLabs and SRL Diagnostics, now has 25 partners.Senco plans to open nationwide chain of gold jewellery stores
The retailer has stepped out of its traditional stronghold and is now present in the Delhi, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar markets with a network of 60 showrooms.Business community is hopeful of on-ground movement in growth terms
While the growth engines are being revved up, the business community is hopeful of an on-ground movement as well, very soon.Dodla Dairy has tight control on operations, quality
The dairy's revenue in the first year of its operation was Rs 23.47 crore. In 2014/15, Reddy says revenue will touch Rs 1,040 crore.Laurus Labs believes in excelling in its chosen segments
API manufacturer Laurus Labs believes in excelling in its chosen segments, not in following trends.CMS Info Systems' secret of success lies in its employees
To manage its employees and ensure that the demanding nature of the job doesn't get the better of them, CMS uses decentralised people management.Shri Lakshmi Metal Udyog has grown rapidly under Sanjay Gupta's leadership
Since its buyout, there's no looking back for SLMU. Today, the company has an annual capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes with almost 70 per cent utilisation.Swati Menthol eyes US presence by March 2015
Swati ramped up capacities in last 2 years at a cost of Rs 48 crore. Its second unit became operational from January 2014 and more than doubled its production capacity.BT-Yes Bank list India's Best Emerging Companies 2014
The list of winners is quite eclectic this time. There are companies from a variety of sectors - pharmaceuticals, gold retailing, processed foods and engineering.How we picked India's Best Emerging firms for 2014
The second Business Today-YES Bank Emerging Companies Excellence Survey unearths gems that could go far.How Anmol Bakers trod the success path
For the first four years, Anmol Bakers grew at around 25 per cent but in the following years, the growth began to taper off.Sentiss expects to touch Rs 1,500 crore sales in next five years
Sentiss manufactures almost all its products in-house in India. Ophthalmic products make for almost 95 per cent of its total sales.VLCC seeks to position itself as a global beauty, wellness brand
Vandana Luthra maintained a punishing schedule in the early years of VLCC, working from 5.30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, to make the venture a success.Balaji Wafers aims at pan-India presence
The company also has to deal with the challenge of coming up with snacks tailor-made for local tastes. Ganthia, a snack which sells like hot cakes in Gujarat, may not necessarily work in UP.Angelique International earns revenue from emerging economies in Africa and Asia
Angelique International earns a large part of its revenue from emerging economies in Africa and Asia where doing business is challenging.
Presenting the very best in entertainment this November
Presenting the very best in entertainment this November.
Bulgari's Octo Finissimo makes you talk of the town
In the Octo Finissimo, ingenuity lies sleekly encased in three ball bearings, which free up space for a double hairspring.What lies ahead for watchmaking in India
What's a timepiece if it doesn't keep up with the times? Sarosh Mody discusses the future of watchmaking with the biggest names in the field. Let time be on your side, whether you are diving in the deep sea or spelunking in the gloomiest of caves. A look at the hardiest watches to emerge this year.Top innovative entries in horology field this year
Whoever said a watch is meant to show the time never met one of these babies. Presenting our pick of the top complications that emerged this year. Take a look at the finest timepieces from 2014.
Smartphone review: LG G3 Beat has some good features but fails to excite
LG has introduced a miniature version of its flagship smartphone, the LG G3 Beat. Adorning a metal finish rear panel, it looks like a smaller version of the G3.Is the Apple iPad Air 2 a worthy successor?
There are a few enticing stuff that iPad Air 2 offers compared to its predecessor and which is why I wouldn't think twice before picking up the new one.VU Technologies smashes premium 4K TV market with ultra HD TV for Rs 89k
VU Technologies has smashed the premium market of 4K TVs, with the launch of its 50-inch 4K TV at a market price of Rs 89,990 (available for Rs 84,058).
Book review: The Innovators by Walter Issacson is poetical, scientific
Walter Isaacson, who wrote the Steve Jobs book, tells us that teamwork matters more than individual brilliance.
AMPY mobile charger uses body-motion, kinetic energy to recharge
Using the AMPY alongside a half-hour run, for example, may provide three hours of smartphone recharge.
Leaderspeak: Alcatel-Lucent India President and MD Srini Sundararajan
Business Today speaks to Alcatel-Lucent India President and MD Srini Sundararajan about his inspiration and his journey to success.
Big e-commerce sites attract more consumers to elbow out small players
In the festive season frenzy of online shopping, the big players have elbowed out the small ones, in more ways than one. An empowered Competition Commission of India is asserting itself but teething problems remain.
The best luxury, jewellery watches of 2014
If time is as important as they say, shouldn't it be dressed in diamonds? Presenting the best in jewellery watches.Top fashion and lifestyle products
BT More brings you the latest classy products and accessories you must have this season.Tommy Hilfiger on luxury, Indian fashion and importance of time
Luxury is all about enjoying something you had never thought you could. It could be an exquisite watch, a yacht or staying in an exotic hotel, says the fashion icon.
PEBS Pennar aims to touch Rs 550 crore in current fiscal
The company aims to touch Rs 1,000 crore in revenues in the next three years.
Tips to help you get a flight upgrade
Flying economy? While there is no sure-fire way of achieving a bump-up to first class, here are five tips that can help.
Govt needs to be cautious amid major reforms
The steps announced will increase govt income and cut subsidies, making it easier for FM to achieve his target of reducing the fiscal deficit to 4.1 per cent in 2014/15.Telangana, Andhra Pradesh are grappling with power crisis
Andhra Pradesh has less demand than Telangana and is striving to meet its requirements. It got 700 MW from other southern states, according to a senior official of the state.Can black money holders' list help in recovering unaccounted wealth?
The list of foreign account holders may yield little in the fight against unaccounted wealth.
Letters to the Editor
Business Today readers give their feedback on magazine coverage for November 9 issue, which featured the 2014 edition for BT500 Most Valuable Indian Companies.
Newsmaker in Oct: Takashi Hata, Richard Lesser, Joerg Wolle
Business Today brings you snippets from people who made news this past fortnight.
Important newsmakers, events in October
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan has started paying dividends. SoftBank Corp Chairman & CEO Masayoshi Son has pledged a $10 billion investment in India's IT space.
Can mobile money transfer service M-Pesa succeed in India?
This case study looks at how M-Pesa, a service that originated in Kenya, was tweaked for India and whether it can succeed.
