Local Flavours, Global Designs
Periodically, we encounter instances where successful products do not achieve the desired success while entering new markets or demographics. McDonald’s, a global expansion leader, shares half the market in China compared to KFC. The reason? McDonald’s failed to adapt to the local Chinese market, where burgers were unfamiliar, but fried chicken was welcomed since fried…
Chandan Kumar
Dr. Suneeta Reddy: The Transformative Healthcare Leader
In India’s vast and complex healthcare ecosystem, Apollo Hospitals stands as a beacon of excellence, with Dr. Suneeta Reddy orchestrating its remarkable evolution. Since assuming the role of managing director in 1989, Dr. Suneeta has navigated Apollo Hospitals through uncharted waters, shaping it into Asia’s most trusted healthcare provider. Her leadership prowess, coupled with a…
Retiring as a LegendÂ
Although Indian football started promisingly in the pre-independence era, it entered a decline in the following decades. Factors like poor grassroots development and infrastructure, insufficient coaching programs, limited exposure to international contests and a shift of focus in other sports like cricket contributed to this downturn. Consequently, Indian football struggled to sustain its early momentum…
Nivruti Rai: Championing Innovation and Economic Growth
From leading Intel Corporation for nearly three decades to now spearheading Invest India as its Managing Director and CEO, Nivruti Rai’s journey epitomises visionary leadership, technological acumen, and a relentless drive for innovation. Assuming her role on July 12, 2023, Nivruti succeeded Manmeet K. Nanda, embarking on a mission to further amplify India’s position as…
The Darker Truths
What is common between Hollywood movies like The Social Network, Pirates of Silicon Valley, and The Wolf of Wall Street? A CEO’s entrepreneurial journey is surrounded by a storm of challenges, and how might leadership take a darker edge? The Social Network featured Mark Zuckerberg’s story of building Facebook and reflecting on his dark side…
Kwame AI: Increasing Access to Science and Technology through AI
We are in the midst of a knowledge economy, where specialised knowledge is even more important in business operations than capital. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the important factors expected to drive this knowledge economy. AI has become the new buzzword, with wide-ranging applications across various domains. AI personal assistants are expected to gain…
Prof. Bijayalaxmi Nanda: A Formidable Academic Leader
Ethical leadership in education serves as a bedrock, influencing not only academic standards but also the moral trajectory of future generations. In this realm, Prof. Bijayalaxmi Nanda, the esteemed principal of Miranda House, stands as an exemplar of ethical leadership, seamlessly weaving integrity, compassion, and visionary guidance into the institution’s fabric, thereby fostering a transformative…
Banking Industry Records INR 3 Lakh Crore Profit in FY24
The banking sector in India grew by a staggering 39% in FY24. The net profits of the banking companies swelled from INR 2.2 lakh crore in FY23 to INR 3 lakh crore in FY24. It was the first time in the sector’s history that it has ever crossed the benchmark of 3 lakh crore. The…
Hidden Toll of Paper Leaks
Students dedicate countless sleepless nights to prepare for board and competitive exams, but incidents like paper leaks can shatter their hopes and hard work in a snap. The Indian Express investigated over 41 documented instances of paper leaks over the last 5 years in recruitment exams across 15 states, affecting more than 1.4 crore students….
E-commerce Giants Rally Behind Anti-Fake Review Policy
As per the Times of India, the number of consumer complaints about e-commerce platforms skyrocketed from 95,270 in 2018 to a staggering 4,44,034 in 2023. According to the survey conducted by LocalCircles, approximately 56% of online shoppers mentioned that the reviews and ratings on various e-commerce apps and websites are positively biased. The survey also…
