Cover Story
- Amid the global clash between Saudi - led OPEC & US shale oil producers, India is crafting a balanced strategy to minimise the economic shocks of rising oil prices.
- Petroleum and natural gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in an email interview with Anilesh S. Mahajan, explains Indias energy diplomacy, strategy for renewable energy, new policies for attracting capital and attempt to unshackle the public sector oil giants.
Not Easy, and Not Together
First, the Income Tax Return (ITR) form was called 'Saral' (easy). Then in 2011/12, it was renamed 'Sahaj' (together), implying getting all information in one place. Star India has paid a staggering Rs 16,347.5 crore for the IPL rights and is known to have increased its ad rate by 20-25 per cent as it needs to earn Rs 54 crore per match to be profitable. The parliamentary panel scrutinising the expenditure plans of the Department of Food and Public Distribution in the Union Budget 2018/19 made an interesting observation. The economy might be showing signs of improvement, but consumer confidence in the metros has actually dipped, according to a RBI survey released recently.MoEngage: AI-Powered Marketing Platform
The Bengaluru-based start-up enables marketers to target customers with the help of machine learning.The Global Race to Levy Tax on Data
India will have to walk a tightrope to collect taxes from foreign firms that bring innovative services. The bestsellers routinely grab headlines, but sometimes it is good to look at the cars that are at the bottom of the sales charts. Promoters who default are taking advantage of new IBC provisions and misusing them to escape action under older laws.
It Knows Everything
With its compact size and elegant design, Google Home, in white and grey, blends perfectly with the home decor. Nokia 8 Sirocco is a fine piece of hardware crafted from a single piece of stainless steel. Erratic sleeping patterns may be inevitable, but with a few lifestyle changes, their adverse impact on health can be minimised, if not eliminated. What to do when you're overcome with envy. Whats new and trending in the world of luxury How to limit apps from exploiting your personal data. Is nothing private anymore? Neurotechnology has us believe so.
In Deep Crisis
The 2017/18 data clearly shows that new investments are drying up. Revived projects also leave much to be desired Opting for C2 costs works for both farmers and the government.
'Blockchain tech is here to stay'
In a little over three years, Lisa Su, 48, President and CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), has changed the fortunes of the semiconductor company that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. Chinese e-commerce companies are making inroads in India. Business confidence jumps for the second consecutive quarter despite business leaders' scepticism about future economic reforms, finds the latest Business Today-C fore Business Confidence Survey. Though E-way bill has crossed the first hurdle of technical glitches, on-ground issues remain a major bottleneck. Siddhartha Lal wants Bullet to do what no Indian auto brand has done before - Conquer the world How company boards can tackle the increasing activism of minority shareholders.
Upping the Game
Leisure travel in India is set to witness a new boom as millennials get ready to splurge.
Hospitable and Growing
The hospitality industry remains optimistic about the future, despite the hiccups during GST implementation. The meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions segment in the hospitality sector is growing fast in India, but still has a long way to go. Hotel room aggregators are doing much more than selling room inventory. With occupancy hitting a decade high, hoteliers believe an upturn is in sight; but the early signs are far from conclusive.
Leaderspeak
"A leader should inspire people to dream and create the right environment for them to grow and evolve"
