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It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of S.M. Krishna, an extraordinary leader, reformer, and visionary whose transformational contributions have left an indelible mark on Karnataka and India. SMK, as he was fondly called, was a statesman whose six-decade political career embodied progressive leadership, innovation, and commitment to public service. I had the … Continue reading S.M. Krishna – A Visionary Leader Who Redefined Karnataka’s Future
Today, we mourn the loss of an extraordinary leader, Ratan Tata, whose vision was matched only by the depth of his compassion. His leadership not only transformed Indian industry but also elevated it to the global stage. He touched billions of lives, always putting humanity and nation-building at the forefront of his endeavours. I was … Continue reading Ratan Tata: A Legacy of Compassion and Service That Will Guide Us for Generations
Global Bio-India 2024 Inaugural Speech by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson, Biocon and Biocon Biologics Namaskar! It is an honour to address you today at Global Bio India at a time when Biology is recognised as the most exciting and transformative fields of our time. More than ever before, biology has become the new frontier, a realm … Continue reading Biology – The New Frontier
The Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a testament to the government’s commitment to realizing India’s dream of developed economy status by 2047. This Budget, an extension of the Interim Budget presented in February 2024, is a pragmatic and balanced financial blueprint that sets the right priorities for the nation’s growth. The … Continue reading Budget Sets a Blueprint for India’s Aspiration of Achieving ‘Developed Nation’ Status
The Union Budget for FY25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman builds on the Interim Budget earlier this year and sets the tone for next year's Budget. It aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of enabling India to achieve a developed economy status by 2047. This statement of intent is clearly supported by a … Continue reading A Budget that Sets the Theme for India’s Future Economic Growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her last Budget before general elections in 2024, has presented an all-encompassing, growth focused financial roadmap that is aligned to India’s aspiration of achieving ‘developed economy’ status by 2047. Growth Oriented Yet Fiscally Prudent The Finance Minister has adeptly struck a balance between fostering economic growth and maintaining fiscal prudence … Continue reading Finance Minister Unveils a Comprehensive Budget with a Focus on ‘Viksit Bharat’ Vision
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Budget for FY24-25 on February 1, 2024. As the general elections are expected in a few months, this Budget will be an interim one. The economic context in which this Budget will be presented is encouraging. Despite global volatility between 2020 and 2023, India’s GDP grew … Continue reading Budget Needs to Spur Research and Innovation-Led Economic Growth
As we bid farewell to 2023, it is opportune to reflect on the pivotal juncture that India finds itself in—a moment that holds the promise of transformative growth and innovation in 2024 and beyond. Unleash the Potential of Biotechnology Over the last several years, biotechnology in India has transformed from a nascent sector to a … Continue reading Year-End Reflection: India’s Biotech and Pharma Sectors Can Catalyse Transformational Growth
On World Mental Health Day 2023, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw joined The Live Love Laugh Foundation (TLLLF) Founder Deepika Padukone, and Mensa Brands Founder Ananth Narayanan for the TLLLF Lecture 2023 on 'The Future of Balance in Corporate India.' In a freewheeling discussion, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw spoke about the cultural shift needed within corporates for better ensuring of … Continue reading It’s Time to Remove Stigma Around Mental Health Issues: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Changing weather patterns, accompanied by encroachment and pollution of the city’s lakes, have spelled doom for the delicate relationship between Bengaluru’s lake-dependent communities. Climate change and rapid, unplanned urbanization are converging in dangerous ways, resulting in two diametrically opposed but equally acute urban woes threatening Bengaluru: flooding and water scarcity. This was amplified in 2022 … Continue reading Revisiting wastewater reuse policy to help Bengaluru evade water crisis