A ‘People’s Budget’ to Spur Inclusive Economic Growth

Budget 2016 can be described as a ‘people’s budget’ that is aimed at spurring inclusive economic growth through measures that will drive rural development, relieve agricultural stress and boost farmers’ welfare. The Budget however has missed out on outlining innovative policies to spur India’s manufacturing sector to drive growth at a time when the economic … Continue reading A ‘People’s Budget’ to Spur Inclusive Economic Growth

Bangalore Can Be India’s Smartest City

As a city recognized by the world for its IT excellence, Bangalore has a global brand appeal.  Bangalore has leveraged its technological capital to create the world's second fastest growing start-up ecosystem, attracting venture capital at the highest pace of investment in the world according to Compass, a San Francisco based Global Start-up Ecosystem Ranking … Continue reading Bangalore Can Be India’s Smartest City

10-steps to make Bangalore a World -Class City

Once a little-known Indian city, Bangalore today has captured the world’s attention for its IT excellence. Ironically, the very city that delivers innovative solutions to the globe is itself mired in civic chaos evidenced by bad roads, shoddy infrastructure, lack of water & power, unruly traffic and poor waste management. It is the sheer inertia … Continue reading 10-steps to make Bangalore a World -Class City

Fairness In The Workplace Should Focus On Gender Equality

Historically, the corporate world has been a male bastion with restricted entry to women. It is only in recent times that this “men only” club has opened up membership to women.  This has seen a steady increase of women professionals in the corporate workplace the world over and India is no exception.  Corporate India now … Continue reading Fairness In The Workplace Should Focus On Gender Equality

Women at Work: Biocon Founder on Philanthropy, Sexism and Politics

In the first in a series of interviews with women who are leaders in their field in India, The Wall Street Journal’s India Real Time met Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the founder of biotechnology company Biocon Ltd. 532523.BY +0.16%, and one of India’s richest women. Last month, Ms. Mazumdar-Shaw was named by Forbes as one of the most generous people in Asia. … Continue reading Women at Work: Biocon Founder on Philanthropy, Sexism and Politics