BT 500: The Top Deck
New winners and losers in BT 500 show that change is the only constant in India's corporate worldBT 500: India's Most Valuable Companies
BPCL assets, 22% more than last year, the steepest rise among the top 20 firms India Inc. shows improvement on most parameters The debt of top 100 companies is still growing but at a slower pace Agribusiness companies recorded the highest gains in market cap, thanks to government policies. But the sector still faces challenges. India's biggest housing finance company is ready to meet future challenges. Indiabulls Ventures has made the most of the opportunities in consumer finance. The market has given a big thumbs up to IOC's plans to rework its energy mix and stay ahead of competition. With an over 50 per cent rise in share price, Maruti Suzuki enters the Top 10. The auto major is set to be in the big league over the long run.Top 10auto major Business Today has been ranking India's largest companies BT 500 based on their market capitalisation since 1993 Pharma stocks continue to underperform as policy uncertainty adds to the toll taken by USFDA and market challenges. The rise of Jio and sustained growth in refining and petrochemicals have fuelled the growth of Reliance Industries.Happy Shappy: Making The Do Memorable
Combining tech and creativity, this start-up has come up with a social-media-meets-fulfilment platform. Analysts feel the market is not overheated yet despite its sharp rise in the past one year Avenue Supermarts is the most efficient Indian grocery retailer, but sustaining the growth momentum would be a challenge. TCS under Rajesh Gopinathan continues its growth momentum despite industry disruption, US visa restrictions.
Slowing Export Growth
Thirteen months of growth in merchandise exports has given way to a dip in October. India's nuclear business is witnessing excitement. The telecom towers business is witnessing a series of mergers and acquisitions. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, in a recent decision, which appears to favour larger telecom players, suggested that the government relax existing norms on spectrum holding. Though India has jumped up 30 positions in the World Bank's 'Ease of doing Business' index, there are still many hurdles to cross for companies. Air passenger traffic growth has hit a brick wall. Not too long ago, made-in-India cars were a hit in global markets. What ad transparency on social media means for brands. At the end of the last decade, there were many changes in Mumbai-based Bajaj group. Ride-sharing service Uber concealed an epic data breach for more than a year, according to Bloomberg. Section 29A could debar most existing owners.
Tough Roll-Out
Oil refiners in India have their work cut out for them if they are to meet the petroleum minister's deadline to provide BS VI grade petrol and diesel by April 2018. The much-awaited National Anti-profiteering Authority under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has begun taking shape with the Cabinet giving approval to its formation. The Fairfax Group, owned by India-born Canadian Prem Watsa, is buying 51 per cent stake in Tata Business Support Services (TBSS), a Hyderabad-based BPO, for `153 crore.
The Meeting whiz
Cisco has rolled out a voice assistant to make meetings smarter and more efficient. Top streaming destinations for a free dose of entertainment. Noise cancellation headphones are a boon for music lovers, the way they deftly blank out the ambient sounds and distractions. Ultimate Ear's (UE) third offering in India, Megaboom, is designed for a grand outdoor experience.
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On The Mend
India Inc.'s interest-paying capability shows signs of improvement, but the companies may not be out of the woods yet.
Sitting All Day As Bad As Smoking
Mantra for a healthy heart: Avoid elevators, take to walking, opt for yoga Instead of treadmill. Pick a strategy and try it out with colleagues, friends and family. The latest luxury offerings from the world of automobiles, fragrances, watches and more.
