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Deep Dive

Here's why investors are increasingly turning to passive avenues like index funds and ETFs

Investors have been increasingly adopting passive avenues like index funds and ETFs for exposure to benchmark indices. Looking ahead, the trend is expected to gain momentum

As EPFO struggles with staff shortage, higher pension subscribers are kept waiting

Almost 18 months after the Supreme Court ruling, subscribers who opted for a higher pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme continue to wait as the EPFO, facing a staff crunch, tries to figure out the math

Keeping employees happy: How this novel formula helped Axis Bank scale up and grow

Axis Bank, with its initiatives and policies, is striving to make a holistic difference to people's careers and hone their skills too

Best companies to work for: How Abbott India is scaling new heights through its inclusive employee programme

With a slew of initiatives for its employees, Abbott India is working hard to build a diverse and inclusive workforce

Amazon India: Embracing merit and diversity hand-in-hand

At Amazon India, the core belief has always been this: merit and diversity can walk hand-in-hand

HDFC Ltd's integration with HDFC Bank: Here's why employees can now have the best of both worlds

The integration of mortgage giant HDFC Ltd with HDFC Bank sets the stage for making the best of both worlds

Inside Google's multifaceted approach that maximises employee performance and growth; here's what's going on

By offering employees multiple ways by which they can work and grow, Google has ensured that it gets the best from them

Best companies to work for: How L&T's robust and innovative HR strategies have made it a great place for employees

L&T provides its employees with a variety of programmes to help them grow professionally and climb the corporate ladder

HUL is leveraging a motivated workforce for growth advantages; here's how

For HUL, a motivated workforce leads to multiple advantages and the consumer giant is banking on that to bolster growth

Here's how Tata Consultancy Services is maintaining its steely-eyed focus on employee well-being

Despite having a large workforce, TCS has ensured that it retains its focus on ensuring their well-being

How Accenture's disability inclusion program is empowering employees and creating a new crop of leaders

Accenture's disability inclusion programme is empowering employees and creating a new crop of leaders

ICICI Bank's unified 'One Bank, One Team' approach is attracting international recognition; here's why

ICICI Bank's 'One Bank, One Team' is proving to be highly effective, even seeing interest from outside the country

Interview

‘It’s possible to have a 25% growth out of India from now on’: Rail Europe Executive Chairman & CEO Björn Bender

Rail Europe Executive Chairman & CEO Bjorn Bender talks about the India market, the shift to digital, and the way ahead

The Buzz

Q4 2024: India Inc. is soaring with double-digit profit growth, early-bird results reveal; here's what's going on

Early-bird results for the January-March 2024 quarter indicate a double-digit growth in consolidated profits for India Inc.

Business confidence slightly dips in March 2024 quarter, BT-C Fore survey shows

The BT-C Fore Business Confidence Survey reveals that business confidence in the March 2024 quarter dipped marginally

Trends

From wardrobe to table: Fashion brands make a delicious entrance into the culinary scene

Fashion brands are entering the restaurant space, as food seems to have become the ultimate fashion statement

Editor's Note

Best companies to work for in India: India Inc. and the changing HR landscape

The top companies in this year’s list demonstrate a culture of empathy, the willingness to invest in and provide flexibility to employees and embrace diversity and inclusion as key tenets of their HR strategy.