BUSINESS
COP27 │ India must be a prime driver of the global climate talks
As one of the fastest-growing developing countries, and, also, figuring in the list of the biggest economies worldwide, India is perfectly placed to show the way forward on the climate action front
BUSINESS
5G launch │ Sabka Vikas agenda receives a fillip
The inclusive nature of this game-changing technology would manifestly improve the quality of life of India’s 1.4 billion citizens and reduce inequalities among its people by having a profound impact in multiple domains ranging from business to education, healthcare, and job creation
BUSINESS
45th RIL AGM | For Reliance, nation-building and business growth go hand-in-hand
A manifestation of the far-sightedness of Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani, the announcement at the AGM on creating a robust and sustainable institutional mechanism with the company driven by a set of entrepreneurship-minded, empathetic leaders is a definite indication of sustained longevity being one of the driving goals of the organisation
BUSINESS
World Consumer Rights Day │ Fintech firms must examine robustness of their tech platforms
At a time when a large quantum of transactions is being done digitally, technology vulnerability of fintech companies, especially their inability to adequately safeguard customer data, could have adverse connotations to the entire financial sector
BUSINESS
Amazon-Future deal │ Tough stance of CCI augurs well for fair competition in India
The order of the Competition Commission of India suspending the Amazon-Future Coupons deal has brought to the fore the competition regulator's willingness to come down heavily on what it deems potential transgressions by any entity irrespective of size or reputation
BUSINESS
Air Pollution | India needs lasting solutions, lockdowns are temporary succour
Wider adoption of clean energy could prove an excellent measure to curb India’s air pollution, considering that the energy sector is the largest source of three major air pollutants: nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, and PM 2.5
BUSINESS
World Science Day | Let’s become aatmanirbhar in climate technology
Becoming self-reliant in the climate technology arena could play a pivotal role in ensuring that a geographically diverse country like ours having one of the largest scientific and technical manpower worldwide can rely on its own resources to address multiple challenges posed by Climate Change, including the capacity to build climate-ready communities
BUSINESS
For countless Indians, the JioPhone Next may be the passport to a better tomorrow
The JioPhone Next could significantly improve the quality of life of Indian citizens by fuelling a digital transformation that could bridge the gulf which separates ‘India’ and ‘Bharat’, and positively impact several flagship initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’, besides providing a fillip to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Mission
BUSINESS
COP26 | ‘India First’ must be our approach at Glasgow
India should make it clear to the rest of the world, especially the rich countries, that while it would do its bit to address the global challenge posed by Climate Change, its approach shall always be governed by what will be in the best interests of its billion-plus citizens
BUSINESS
RIL-REC solar deal will transform India’s renewable energy landscape
From helping India hasten its transition to clean energy to fast-tracking the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and ‘Make in India’ goals, the positive impact of Reliance’s acquisition of the Norway-headquartered company is not restricted to one sector alone
BUSINESS
Reliance AGM 2021 | RIL proves its indispensability for building Aatmanirbhar Bharat
The announcements made by the company at its latest AGM have the potential to catapult India to a different league in terms of economic growth and development and help the nation better meet its climate goals, while also holding out the hope of a better tomorrow for a pandemic-battered population
BUSINESS
Opinion | Like China, India too needs a home-grown e-commerce champion
The success tasted by some large domestic corporate groups in the online retail segment bears testimony to the fact that local business leaders have it in them to give their overseas counterparts a strong run for their money
BUSINESS
To ensure fair competition in e-retail, keep a close eye on Amazon
Of particular scrutiny should be the Seattle-based company’s contractual arrangements with its bigger selling partners in India and how the terms specified in such pacts compare with what Amazon has with its other selling partners
BUSINESS
For the sake of its MSMEs, India must step up vigil on Amazon
Closer monitoring will ensure that local small merchants are treated right, and provided a level-playing field on the e-commerce platform whose manner of functioning is increasingly being questioned worldwide
BUSINESS
Reliance shows the way in stakeholder capitalism
RIL’s decision to roll back pay cuts could create a ripple effect prompting other corporates to follow suit, and, this could spur the economy and give Aatmanirbhar Bharat a shot in the arm
BUSINESS
Jio-Qualcomm 5G tech deal is bad news for China
The agreement marks a significant step forward in India’s advance towards becoming the pivot around which global developments on 5G take place
BUSINESS
For MSMEs to thrive, Quality Council of India must play a key role
The QCI's intervention could go a long way in enabling countless MSMEs to start living and breathing quality, and become more competitive on a global scale
TECHNOLOGY
Education sector must prioritise data protection
Such a step would benefit millions of students, strengthen the possibility of India emerging as a global education powerhouse, and lend momentum to the digital economy
BUSINESS
RIL AGM | Jio shows the way in audacious entrepreneurship
Jio’s ‘Made in India’ 5G proves that domestic enterprises have the capability to walk the talk on large infrastructure projects which have the potential to make India a global economic powerhouse
BUSINESS
World Youth Skills Day | Let’s shine a spotlight on entrepreneurship skills
Game-changing entrepreneurs with the ability to dream big and execute at scale so that the work impacts the maximum number of people are our best bet in these trying times when the pre-COVID-19 playbook no longer holds relevance
BUSINESS
General Atlantic-Jio deal: Great opportunity to go vocal about local
The General Atlantic-Jio deal could act as a catalyst for the movement to develop an Atmanirbhar Bharat that the Prime Minister spoke of
ECONOMY
Can Mudra loan scheme play role in economic recovery?
Income Tax records of existing beneficiaries may hold clues
CURRENT-AFFAIRS-TRENDS
Plastic Ban | A hasty stop to single-use plastic may not help India’s sustainability agenda
A hurriedly ordered ban unaccompanied by adequate preparedness for the fall-out of such a step on a slowing economy could create huge business uncertainties and aggravate an already stressed jobs scenario.
COMPANIES
The automation threat to jobs is for real. Transferable skills can best fight it
A multi-pronged approach is the answer as many job roles lend themselves easily to transferability
