Harijan and Mahatma Gandhi: How Conviction Became a Publishing Platform in 1933
In 1933, conviction turned into a publishing platform. The presses started early in the morning. India was alive in the shadow of British colonisation, and so was a little weekly paper published on February 11, 1933. It was a radical thought: Dignity can be printed, distributed, and discussed. Mahatma Gandhi addressed untouchability and ensured social…
Yash Sharma
Swish: Bengaluru’s Fastest-Growing Player in the Quick Food Commerce Boom
Food delivery remains one of the most challenging issues to tackle in a world where convenience is becoming the new standard of consumer preference: long waits, unpredictable delivery times, and inconsistent food quality have become the new reality for millions. While e-commerce has revolutionised how India shops for groceries and purchases goods within minutes, hot,…
Sumit
Leadership Lessons from Srinivas Pallia, CEO and Managing Director of Wipro
It was not just another leadership change at one of the largest Indian IT service companies when Srinivas Srini Pallia assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Wipro in April 2024. It signalled a change of leadership to a leader well-versed in the culture and intricate global markets, and set to…
Seetu kumar
The Leadership Mirage: Why Corporate India Attracts Top Talent But Fails to Retain It
The current talent market is highly competitive; ironically, Indian companies are good at attracting talent but poor at retaining it. Although the employer brands are quite strong (often mentioned in the media and awards), retention at the top level is becoming one of the most intractable issues in corporate India. The information and testimony from…
Himanshu
How Board Decisions Influence Investor Trust, Stock Prices, and Market Stability
The business arena is defined by markets that are often driven by emotion as much as by profits, and corporate governance has taken centre stage as the foundation of investor confidence. It is no longer the case that boards approve annual budgets or executive perks, and their decisions can ripple through markets, disrupting valuations and…
Bhumika
Why Indian Boards Can No Longer Ignore Investors, ESG, and Public Scrutiny
All began with a letter. At the end of 2022, Larry Fink wrote an open letter to the board of a fast-growing Indian tech firm. He urged them to be more open about executive compensation, business plans and risk management. That gnawing sensation of what could have been a mere “noise” in the market actually…
Vipin
How Directors Are Redefining Growth, Resilience, and Ambition in a Volatile Global Economy
There is a new and exciting trend in every boardroom, all over the world. Growth is no longer a constant and linear process, but a more nuanced and measured one, rooted in strategic prudence, careful adjustments, and adaptability. Now, directors are having to grapple with a new economic reality that sees uneven recoveries, continued uncertainties…
How Technology Leaders Are Reshaping Corporate Governance
In the 19th and 20th centuries, energy was the most important thing for society and businesses alike. However, since the internet became prominent in the 21st century, data and information have become the world’s most valuable commodities. This is especially true for businesses today. Perhaps this is one reason why Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are…
ABHYUDAYA MITTAL
How Global Commodity Trends Influence the Direction of India’s Benchmark Index
The functioning of global commodity markets has a significant influence on the functioning of financial markets around the world. The price of commodities is one of the most crucial relationships for India, the home of some of the biggest and most influential companies in the world, which is tracked by the Nifty 50. Crude Oil…
John David
Why Succession Planning Is a Critical Governance Priority for Indian Boards
The world watched in awe as India’s largest airline plunged into a leadership crisis in late August 2019, sending shockwaves through the industry. The sudden replacement of the Vistara board has come without a succession plan, leaving many stakeholders shocked and markets on their guard. The fact that there was no written succession plan when…
Shipra Prajapati