So far, it just about fits the prescription
For Big Pharma, this is a period of unprecedented difficulty, a time to retrospect on past failures. However, Indian generic firms are bang in the middle of a potential dream run.
Black Books
This year too, National Council of Educational Research And Training (NCERT) is short of book supply. So, what follows is a chocked supply from the distributors and a recurrent blame-game between book shop owners and students (and their parents).
The more the merrier
In 1976, Shyam Benegal, a leading light of the New Indian Cinema, made the National Award-winning Manthan, set against the backdrop of the White Revolution.
Is the Indian telecom juggernaut finally slowing down?
The Indian telecom juggernaut, which had chugged along at a fast pace in recent years, is now facing strong headwinds from several quarters.
Taming insider trading
The long and dark history of underhand dealings at Wall Street could only do the likes of Gordon Gekko proud, while millions of shareholders and lawmakers continue to fight a long battle against such unbridled greed.
Serve the middle class, profitably!
The Indian real estate sector is again all set to witness a similar trend in FY 2012-13, if analyst reports are to be believed.
Can the sector Emerge as winner?
The year 2011 has been bad for Indian industries but the steel industry, plagued as it is with lack of clarity on land acquisition, lack of raw material and myriads of other trouble, has been hit particularly hard. In fact, with the growth in demand for steel pegged at 8 per cent by the Ministry of Steel for the 2013 fiscal, it is unlikely that the industry will be able to meet the demand. If the present scenario continues, by 2020 the production shortfall will force the country to import 50 million tonnes of steel every year.
Is IPL losing its lustre?
The television viewership ratings have dropped appreciably and the volume of on-air advertising has dwindled, but the game isn't quite over yet. Keep an eye on the IPL-5 slog overs for the big hitting to begin.
Is it really the right time for off-roading?
Of late, several Indian auto component manufacturers have begun to diversify into sectors such as defence, aerospace and railways to hedge against the drop in vehicle sales and a slowing economy. But is it the best solution for them?
Few props for business pow wows and incentive breakaways
MICE tourism is on an upward curve but despite its potential, India has a long way to go before it can emerge as a preferred destination for holding international meetings and events.
Are we Ready to connect again?
When we debate over how glocalisation took the Indian market by storm post-liberalisation, Nokia will really be impossible to ignore.
A "different” way of building brand equity
More and more companies now realise that recruiting the differently-abled can be more than a CSR initiative, and can help build the brand and give an image boost to the employer.
Have you 'written' on a brand lately?
The paper industry in india has been late to the party when it comes to creating strong brands, but they can't afford to stay laggards in this domain anymore.
Why wholesale retail is a bigger opportunity for Metro in India
While some of those engaged in cash & carry retail operations might see greater promise in multi-brand retail, metro cash & carry has a sharpened focus on wholesale retail and is working to ramp up its operations.
Refocus on 'affordable' equity
Disappointing, uncertain and lackluster – these three words best describe the Indian real estate sector in 2011. Developers, buyers and investors suffered at the hands of stubborn inflation, falling demand and precariously rising interest rates
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
