BUSINESS
Indian CEOs get a much longer rope than Disney gave Bob Chapek
Why are boards in India reluctant to sack a misfiring CEO? Partly, it is to do with the comfortable relationship that most members enjoy with the CEO of the company stemming from past relationships which are often the reason they are drafted in
BUSINESS
Indian IT’s inability to move up the value chain is a drag in tough times
That only five Indian firms - Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCL and Tech M - figured in Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, tells its own tale. None of these five got a 5-star rating, the highest possible in any category, with only Infosys bagging a 4 star rating in some
BUSINESS
Moonlighting and layoffs are both indicative of a broken employer-employee relationship
In a hire and fire culture, employees are constantly under threat of the pink slip
BUSINESS
Sprite’s billion-dollar success comes with mountains of unwanted sugar
The uptake of sugar-laden beverages marketed by MNCs in India is a health risk for young consumers hooked to them
BUSINESS
Elon Musk may be Twitter’s best bet for survival
Unlike the tight ship that Elon Musk runs, Twitter is in shambolic shape
BUSINESS
The tricky business of sporting sponsorships
The tussle between environmentally conscious or politically aware players and sponsoring companies is likely to become more intense
BUSINESS
Falling PC sales should be a warning to smartphone makers
PC sales have gone back into a decline as the COVID-related spike in usage has ended. But their loss may not necessarily be smartphones' gain this time around
BUSINESS
Unilever and HUL's contrasting fortunes show growing clout of Indian consumers
Unilever CEO's departure signals a period of uncertainty ahead for the FMCG behemoth but its Indian subsidiary has played to its strengths, winning over consumers and investors
BUSINESS
Churn in India’s food and beverages market will intensify
A combination of able and hungry buyers and willing sellers is seeing a raft of deals being cooked up in the food and beverages market, as brands both old and young are being bought for different reasons
BUSINESS
Indian consumer firms have a big gamble coming up this festive season
If spending shows a significant uptick, it might be proof that the Indian consumer market is distinct and different from markets elsewhere
BUSINESS
Thermax restructuring under Anu Aga has tips for Shapoorji Pallonji group
While much is made of the professionalisation of business families, on the ground, Indian family businesses have often struggled without a strong family lead, clear about his or her role at the top
BUSINESS
Why gig workers need unions to champion their rights
Startups may be a boon for consumers and for wealth creation but for gig workers who power their growth, it's a lopsided contract
BUSINESS
China’s mega corporations are under threat at home and abroad
Overseas investors too have been pulling money out of the country at a furious pace, fearing more uncertainty and continuing government crackdowns as part of its zero COVID policy
BUSINESS
Maruti’s long ride to glory through India’s auto land
The Maruti 800 was as much a car as it was a cultural icon, capturing the zeitgeist of a country yearning for change
BUSINESS
Should we call time on ONGC?
A continuing inability to find fresh oil acreage and the high cost of development at existing well heads, some of which have been lying dormant for years, have dimmed the prospects of the public sector behemoth
BUSINESS
Tata Sons-Tata Trusts | Separate heads for both will not solve the problem
At a time when Sebi has been insisting on splitting the position of chairman and managing at listed companies, it is the right optics for a business group that has defined standards of corporate behaviour in India to set the example
POLITICS
Privatise Coal India while the market for black gold is hot
Fossil fuels are making a comeback as an energy shortage grips the world but it's a temporary reprieve. But, this is the best window for the government to lower its stake in the mining major
BUSINESS
Zomato needs more than rebranding to be eternally successful
A confused brand strategy can prove to be costly in a business where branding is everything
BUSINESS
A potential Uber-Ola merger would first have to address the viability of their business
Reports say an industry disruptor and its India clone may be headed for a merger as a panacea for their financial woes. If they do go ahead with the plan it would need to turn the conventional wisdom of two donkeys not being equal to a horse on its head
BUSINESS
WalMart's profit warning a sign of trouble for global retailers
US retail giant WalMart's profit warning signals a mounting threat to retail businesses as inflation and a slowdown hurt growth in key markets
BUSINESS
Indian lawmakers can’t keep waiting for global consensus on cryptos
A world which can't even agree upon a standard response to climate change, the biggest threat it faces, isn't going to be in a rush to work towards the "common taxonomy and standards" for crypto that finance minister Sitharaman is hoping for
BUSINESS
The Uber saga: The corrosive powers of maverick founders
The likes of Travis Kalanick, Adam Neumann and Elon Musk don’t look back, even if it is to consider the consequences of the actions they have initiated
BUSINESS
Can IndiGo keep its flock together?
The quick turnaround of its planes once they land, a vital cog in Indigo’s low-cost model, depends crucially on its well-trained staff
BUSINESS
Customer Service | For most Indian companies, ‘Customer is King’ only till a sale is complete
An overwhelming majority of Indians say they are dissatisfied with their experiences as customers
