FROM THE MAG
The book offers practical experiences for entrepreneurs, but falters in bits. Under Stress
From elevated risk due to poor asset quality to improving credit growth, we bring you the latest trends in the banking space. The Top 100 CEOs
Despite disruptions of the past few years, many corporate leaders showed remarkable performance over the period under review. Presenting the BT-PWC list of India's top 100 CEOs from non-BFSI sectors, based on quantitative performance only. (Final winners were based on the quantitative performance and qualitative evaluation by the jury.) The Top 30 BFSI CEOs
The financial sector continues to face huge challenges such as poor credit growth and huge bank NPAs. Some players crossed these hurdles with aplomb. Here is the list of Top 30 CEOs from the BFSI sector. Oiling New Wheels
After his success at Indian Oil, B. Ashok takes on the challenge of building a mega refinery. Talking Objects
3D-printed objects can be connected to the Internet without electronics or batteries. New Indulgences
Select picks from the world of luxury across automobile, food, fashion and art. Tech Trends in 2018
The New Year looks promising with AI becoming more pervasive and augmented reality making a comeback. The HR Question
Business Today Knowledge Forum on HR discusses staffing issues at start-ups and productivity challenges. Governance Headstart
Andhra Pradesh's tech-savvy Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, hopes
to beat Dubai by making AP the world's first blockchain-powered state. Processor Security Flaw
Security researchers have detected major flaws that leave millions of
computers, smartphones, tablets, wearables, servers and smart devices
vulnerable. Hire American or Fire Indian?
India's IT export sector is aflame with reports that the US is
considering a new regulation to prevent foreign workers from getting
H-1B visa extensions while their green card applications are pending. Fresh Trouble
RBI's move to ask banks to file for bankruptcy in two dozen more cases will further increase provisioning requirements. Ka-ching!
Social media companies finally see growth in earnings in India. Not a Big Deal
In December, the Securities Exchange Board of India announced that
India's stock exchanges could begin commodity trading from October this
year and vice versa. Power-packed Performance
As head of Power Grid, Indu Shekhar Jha's role is crucial to achieving the government's ambitious energy objectives. Bringing in New Energy
Kapil Wadhawan has built a large financial services empire by serving people at the bottom of the pyramid. Perfect Drive
Kenichi Ayukawas tenure has seen Maruti stem the slide in marketshare and further consolidate its hold on the Indian market. Leaderspeak
DCM Ltd was split in 1990, and my brother Vikram and I were responsible
for the chloro-vinyl and fertiliser complex at Kota and Swatantra Bharat
Mills in Delhi, all in bad shape. Turn Anxiety into Energy
Writing that worry list isn't as silly as it may seem. It can actually be the first step to tackling troubles How We Did It
This is Business Today's sixth ranking of Best CEOs in India. Trusted Banker
M.K. Jain led a successful transformation of South-based Indian Bank. He is now heading the much bigger IDBI Bank with multiple challenges. Showing the Way
Navin Agarwal spearheaded the consolidation, debt reduction and capacity expansions plans of Vedanta group companies. He has more on his plate. AI Magic
Huawei may not be launching its flagship Mate 10 in India, but is
offering the same AI experience in the Honor View 10 that boasts a
5.99-inch display with 2,160x1,080p resolution. Double the Bank
Romesh Sobti, who has turned around the mid-sized private sector bank over the past 10 years, is now working on doubling the size in the next three years. Steely Resolve
Steel baron Sajjan Jindal beefed up capacities and turned around sick steel mills during the commodity downturn. Flight of Fancy
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari recently chose to stick his neck out
when he said that India has the potential to start 10,000 seaplanes. Y Screens: Rocking the Hinterland
The company aims to entertain, empower and educate rural and semi-urban masses. DoT's Money Recovery
A report that the Department of Telecom (DoT) is planning to seek Rs
2,578 crore from five telecom operators - Reliance Jio, Tata
Teleservices, Telenor, Videocon Telecom and Quadrant - has officials in
these firms in a tizzy. Enlarging the Pie
Varun Berry aims to make Britannia Industries a total foods company in another three years. Niche Play
By following the strategy of doing a few things well, V.C. Nannapaneni has helped Natco Pharma carve out a space for itself. King of Cawnpore
The 64-year-old chairman and managing director of JK Cement is a self-effacing mix of legacy and modernity who remains rooted to Kanpur. Beyond Tobacco
Y.C. Deveshwar has been hugely successful in using cash flows from the tobacco business to build multiple drivers of growth. Mr. Infrastructure
A.M. Naik transformed the company into a global engineering & technology powerhouse.