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As a CEO, facing a crisis almost every year for the first decade prepares you for the future: JM Financial's Vishal Kampani

BUSINESS

As a CEO, facing a crisis almost every year for the first decade prepares you for the future: JM Financial's Vishal Kampani

A formula for succession: Vishal Kampani recaps his journey as Group CEO, mistakes he's made and what differentiates JM Financial from the rest.

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Salesforce is already in the process of adding a generative AI layer, for every single cloud service that we have'

TRENDS

Arundhati Bhattacharya: 'Salesforce is already in the process of adding a generative AI layer, for every single cloud service that we have'

Arundhati Bhattacharya on why US-India tech collaborations make so much sense, the place of AI, work from home versus office, what India Inc. needs, what she's reading now and her latest travels.

Power lunches, corporate bashes and the return of the business club

TRENDS

Power lunches, corporate bashes and the return of the business club

Neutral ground for deal-making and signing, infrastructure and services, networking opportunities, and business clubs opening up to younger members are driving the numbers again.

IHCL MD & CEO: Bleisure trend is driving shorter booking windows and longer stays

TRENDS

IHCL MD & CEO: Bleisure trend is driving shorter booking windows and longer stays

"The leisure trend is here to stay as the domestic market grows in size and capacity. We have seen widening of the supply side in established destinations like Goa and Rajasthan, accompanied with newer destinations like Wayanad, Tawang, Gangtok."

SP Hinduja dies at 87, the chairman of Hinduja Group leaves a lasting global business legacy

BUSINESS

SP Hinduja dies at 87, the chairman of Hinduja Group leaves a lasting global business legacy

Patriarch described as a low-profile, astute family man

People don't want to be managed but they do want to be led and inspired: Stephen MR Covey

TRENDS

People don't want to be managed but they do want to be led and inspired: Stephen MR Covey

Manu Parekh, the artist in his Delhi home

ART

Manu Parekh, the artist in his Delhi home

Manu Parekh's rule book for a productive career, why he needn't compete with his artist wife, and the artists he's a fan of.

What's keeping RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka up at night?

TRENDS

What's keeping RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka up at night?

Irreverent tycoon and chairman of RPG Enterprises, Harsh Goenka, on what keeps him up until 3 am, why he won't ever open a restaurant and his formula for running a large corporation.

You cannot succeed in India unless you are a purely India-based operation: Citroen brand CEO Thierry Koskas

BUSINESS

You cannot succeed in India unless you are a purely India-based operation: Citroen brand CEO Thierry Koskas

Koskas told Moneycontrol exclusively that the company is evaluating the possibility of bringing in ethanol-compatible 'flex-fuel' engines; will double its number of dealerships; and could introduce a sedan here in the near future.

Volkswagen India remains on track for SUV rollout

BUSINESS

Volkswagen India remains on track for SUV rollout

German car-maker to bring in larger SUVs, EVs in next 24 months

The Drive Report: McLaren GT, the real Big Mac

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: McLaren GT, the real Big Mac

Zero-100 kmph in about three seconds, 200 kmph in under 10, nimble handling, and undisputed street presence is what makes this the supersonic sensation that it is.

Tribute: Keshub Mahindra leaves behind a legacy of empowerment, walking the walk

BUSINESS

Tribute: Keshub Mahindra leaves behind a legacy of empowerment, walking the walk

A proponent of changes to labour laws and the Companies Act, and for financial reforms, Keshub Mahindra also had a keen sense of humour.

Nikhil Kamath: When buying asset classes like watches, art, wine... vintage is a big plus

LUXURY-LIFESTYLE

Nikhil Kamath: When buying asset classes like watches, art, wine... vintage is a big plus

Nikhil Kamath, cofounder of Zerodha and True Beacon, on price correction in luxury watches, modern Indian art vs vintage watches as asset classes to invest in and his favourite high-end timepieces.

Volkswagen to maintain focus on customer, quality & value

AUTOMOBILE

Volkswagen to maintain focus on customer, quality & value

The company wants its operations in India to be an export hub for many of the regions outside Germany.

Ronnie Screwvala: “The younger generation is impatient. Nobody wants to go to a theatre for three to four hours”

TRENDS

Ronnie Screwvala: “The younger generation is impatient. Nobody wants to go to a theatre for three to four hours”

The film-maker turned entrepreneur on the future of Edtech, his investment philosophy and how cinema has changed

Grand Prix winner David Coulthard: Invest in carting facilities for a generation of better drivers, not just F1 racers

TRENDS

Grand Prix winner David Coulthard: Invest in carting facilities for a generation of better drivers, not just F1 racers

Former F1 driver David Coulthard on encouraging women drivers, building a robust motorsports culture, traffic in India, and the last time he was pulled over for speeding (off the racetrack, of course).

In the long term our competition is private vehicle ownership: Uber India President Prabhjeet Singh

BUSINESS

In the long term our competition is private vehicle ownership: Uber India President Prabhjeet Singh

Uber India continues to be competition-aware but not competition-obsessed. There is space for multiple players to operate, he says.

Titan has designs for Zoya jewellery in the luxury segment

BUSINESS

Titan has designs for Zoya jewellery in the luxury segment

The plan is to add stores, increase revenue, and enter international markets.

Our tagline is building India 123 - 1 BHK, 2 BHK and 3 BHK: Gautam Hari Singhania on Raymond Realty

REAL-ESTATE

Our tagline is building India 123 - 1 BHK, 2 BHK and 3 BHK: Gautam Hari Singhania on Raymond Realty

Aggregate revenue over nine months till December 2022 stood at Rs 826 crore for Raymond Realty, and Rs 4,828 crore for the lifestyle business, says Gautam Hari Singhania.

Raymond’s Gautam Singhania: As promoter, I will not step back totally

BUSINESS

Raymond’s Gautam Singhania: As promoter, I will not step back totally

Gautam Hari Singhania on the growth metrics he is watching keenly, Indian weddings, and why he'll never fully step away though he has been hiring professional managers for Raymond's businesses.

Taj Brand On Track For a Century

BUSINESS

Taj Brand On Track For a Century

IHCL doubled the number of Taj-branded Hotels and room keys in the last five years.

Mini’s India sales touched record in 2022, expect momentum to continue: Asia Pacific chief Pierre Jalady

AUTOMOBILE

Mini’s India sales touched record in 2022, expect momentum to continue: Asia Pacific chief Pierre Jalady

The iconic BMW-owned brand sees India as a market with huge potential in the urban areas, and will focus on how it can get even stronger in the key cities, the executive said.

Never been more optimistic about India, says HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh

BUSINESS

Never been more optimistic about India, says HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh

Deepak Parekh says that with political stability, policy stability, food security, and vaccine security, India has more tailwinds than headwinds in a China-plus-one world.

Auto Expo Components 2023 | 'Cross-pollination of technology between the West and Far East in India essential to build a robust supply chain': Sona Comstar's Sunjay Kapur

AUTOMOBILE

Auto Expo Components 2023 | 'Cross-pollination of technology between the West and Far East in India essential to build a robust supply chain': Sona Comstar's Sunjay Kapur

Ahead of the Auto Expo Components 2023, from January 12-15, at Delhi's Pragati Maidan, Sona Comstar chairman and ACMA president talks about how electric vehicles are transforming manufacturing, the need for light-weighting, and global supply.

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