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- Reliance, HUL, Amazon, Flipkart and Grofers are hooking neighbourhood stores as force multipliers
Audio Delight
The noise cancellation (NC) technology is excellent, but there are times when you should not turn it on, especially when you are driving or walking or at a railway station/airport The band comes with a proprietary charger and its battery life is awesome The spectacular rise of a reticent man who has pushed his company to the top but still avoids media glare and limelight Unforgettable experiences are the ultimate in luxury, be it staying in a heritage hotel, getting immersed in rare perfumes or sporting an iconic watch Air pollution could badly affect your health as Diwali crackers and winter smog make a deadly combination. Here is how to stay safe when you are indoors or travelling in a car Toys powered by artificial intelligence present a huge business opportunity, but unsurprisingly, warning bells are going off in the adult world Non-alcoholic Fatty liver disease is emerging as a major health concern in India
"We Want Our Swagger Back"
Brian Humphries took over as the Chief Executive Officer of IT company Cognizant in April 2019. While the company is based out of New Jersey, Humphries visits India every few months. The reason isn't hard to see - Cognizant has 2,00,000 employees in India. The country is also emerging as a large business opportunity. Business Today's Goutam Das caught up with Humphries on his most recent visit. Edited excerpts: Sixteen CEOs and economists lay out a roadmap to revive the economy Whistleblower allegations fall in four buckets - questionable accounting standards; ethics of top management; disclosure standards; and ethnic slur Why India dithers on the mega trade deal Most real estate funds, set up a decade back to help developers with land deals, are facing an existential crisis. They need to take a re-look at their investment strategies to generate positive returns for investors Robots are changing the world of surgery, including in India
Care by Ayurveda
The New Delhi-based company has created a community of Ayurvedic doctors and is empowering them with better access to knowledge and quality medicinesNarrowing Interest Rate Window
Benign inflation during the last 12 months and falling GDP numbers have encouraged the RBI to reduce the repo rate by 135 basis points to 5.15 per cent in the last few quarters Even though Gangwal stands on thin ice if the powers entrusted in the shareholders' agreement are considered; Bhatia has much more to lose if this matter escalates further SIAM, FADA fight over monthly Indian automobile sales numbers ASMR videos are the latest craze on YouTube and similar platforms. Their sound triggers can affect our minds The corporate tax rate cut may have enthused a large section of India Inc, but there are still many companies that do not intend to accept the largesse
Hitting An Air Pocket
The aviation sector is facing strong headwinds due to economic slowdown and spike in costs Leadership talent deficit is affecting the domestic aviation sector Large metro airports are suffering from bad planning, but operators can still fix the problems
Creating Assets
A good track record in building roads and low debt make Dilip Buildcon a name to reckon with The awards function, the first in the Business Today's Business Leaders of State (BLOS) series, also saw three power-packed panel discussions on industrial clusters, food processing industries and manufacturing in Madhya PradeshCelebrating MP's Business Leaders
The state's economic resilience and development potential make it the preferred choice NHDC, a joint venture between NHPC and MP government, has been profitable since inception
Leaderspeak
Under Marzin R. Shroff's leadership, the company is evolving from a direct sales entity to an omnichannel, tech-focussed brand. It is a category leader in vacuum cleaner and water purifier segments, with 85 per cent and 59 per cent market shares, respectively.
