The successful business behind staying beautiful

A home remedy devised to arrest hairfall amongst members of her extended family has proved to be a winning business idea for Ruby Pricylla. Her passion for medicinal herbs led the Bangalorebased .. Read full story

For Indian banks, ranking’s only a number

The central government is said to have asked public sector bank chiefs to explore opportunities of M&As among themselves. The government’s objective to seek consolidation among the banks it .. Read full story

Confident speech spells business

Early this week, at the Info Institute of Engineering in Coimbatore, the faculty and the parents were surprised to find students stride up to the podium and deliver eloquent leave-taking speeches in p.. Read full story

SpiceJet:The airline fairytale with no buyers

In recent weeks, there have been reports that SpiceJet is on the block once again and the list of possible suitors range from Religare to Kalanidhi Maran of Sun TV to ADAG. As none of the potential bu.. Read full story

MNCs should think global but act local

Most Multinational Companies are able to manage their businesses very well at home, but often struggle in other countries. While their business processes are well run in their home country, they fi.. Read full story

Case for an Indian offshore financial centre

Section 18 of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act, 2005, provides for an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), with resident units to be treated as SEZ units for levy of income tax and exci.. Read full story

Taking stock of Indian management research

The mission of post-graduate educational institutions, business schools included, is to impart cutting-edge knowledge. This knowledge is generated through research. But what really constitutes re.. Read full story

India set to emerge as social innovation hub

Innovative business models that combine profit with social good could well be the country's best-known export in the next five years, as India emerges as the social innovation hub of the world.&n.. Read full story

Last-mile farm transformation

Indian agriculture has come full circle from the beginning of Green Revolution. Between 1960 and 2000, the introduction of high-yielding varieties, widespread adoption of chemical inputs and a clear p.. Read full story

Granting new bank licences: RBI needs fine balancing act

The finance minister’s Budget announcement on issuing new bank licences has set the financial sector ablaze with interest. Many organisations are deeply interested in a bank licence.
Indus.. Read full story