Leadership Lessons from Rajesh Gopinathan: Turning Disruption into Opportunity, at ScaleÂ
The world of IT services is fast-paced, and few companies have navigated change as gracefully as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Over the past decade, the industry has faced rapid technological disruption, evolving client expectations, stricter regulations, and rising competition. Amidst these challenges, TCS has reinvented itself, going beyond mere survival. Revenue soared, innovation accelerated, and…
India’s Services Sector Accelerates; Exports Slow
India’s service sector regained momentum in November, pushed by strong domestic demand that helped offset the slowdown seen in October. On the other hand, the external demand weakened noticeably, underscoring an emerging split between the strength of India’s internal market and challenges in international trade. HSBC’s India Services Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI), compiled by S&P…
Leadership Lessons: Jerry Sanders, Former CEO of AMD
Within the cutthroat environment of Silicon Valley, where creativity and ego often clash, Jerry Sanders, the colorful and confrontational co-founder and longtime CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), left a legacy that not only marked his company but also the semiconductor industry as a whole. Between the founding of AMD in 1969 and his retirement…
The End of Hyper-Globalisation or Its Evolution?
Once the driving force of international commerce, global integration powered decades of corporate scale-up and market access. But by 2025, as supply chains splinter and economic nationalism surges, a pivotal question emerges: Has globalisation reached its breaking point? Peak Global Era Following the Cold War, the global economy entered a phase of rapid integration. The…
Balancing Control and Adaptability in a Dynamic World
Under the fragile business landscape of modern times, leaders must strike a delicate balance: be strong enough to make decisive, top-down decisions in some situations, and leave room in others to foster agility, adaptability, and inclusiveness. Leadership is no longer just a command-and-control approach; nor does it solely require the abilities to empower, pivot, and…
5 August 1891: The Birth of the Traveler’s Cheque by American Express
On August 5th, 1891, the world was moving fast. Steamships crossed oceans, railways linked nations, and telegrams carried messages in seconds. But for travelers, carrying money was still risky. That’s when American Express, then better known for freight than finance, launched something that changed travel forever: the world’s first traveler’s cheque, a safer, smarter way…
Trump to Make Trade Deal in India to Reduce Tariffs
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the US was close to reaching a deal with India that would lead to the expansion of economic and security ties between Washington and New Delhi, promoting US energy exports and boosting investments in primary sectors. During the ceremony for his representative, Sergio Gor, as the new ambassador…
Is Female Representation in Fortune 500 Driving Real Change?
The past ten years have seen an increased call to have gender diversity at the highest levels of corporate leadership. The core of this discussion is the so-called 30% rule, according to which the presence of at least 30 percent women in leadership positions leads to a critical mass that changes the dynamics of the…
How Disney, Nike & Others Are Pivoting to Platform Models
Established businesses have traditionally been the source of stability, size, and tradition. However, in the digital age, legacy is no longer the guarantee of future appeal. Many legacy giants are dropping the old hierarchies and product-centric strategies to survive and thrive by shifting to platform models where agility, scale, and ecosystem-based growth are possible. The…
Poonawalla Group Acquires Stake in Macron Group
“Poonawalla Group, Led by Yohan and Michelle Poonawalla, Along with Associate Partners, Acquires Stake in Macron Group to Drive Transformation in India’s $380 Billion Logistics Sector“ Mumbai, November 3rd, 2025: In a remarkable move set to accelerate growth and innovation in multi-vertical industries, billionaire industrialists and philanthropists Yohan and Michelle Poonawalla and their associate partners…
