Calcutta was once a thriving hub of industrial activity and a national epitome of economic advancement. It boasted of some of the finest business organisations in the country, hosted a multi-cultural and global citizenry and was everything a prosperous cosmopolitan city should be.

Calcutta was once a thriving hub of industrial activity and a national epitome of economic advancement. It boasted of some of the finest business organisations in the country, hosted a multi-cultural and global citizenry and was everything a prosperous cosmopolitan city should be.

Update - The Fallen Star June 2021

China’s recent animosity towards India does not, in some ways, seem reasonable. It is, after all, economically and militarily superior and its churlish attempts to intimidate India for small parcels of worthless land at the border hardly seem rational for a nation that clearly has larger ambitions for global domination. Some answers to this quandary are to be found in a historical understanding of India’s engagement with China, dating back to the opium wars of the 19th century.

China’s recent animosity towards India does not, in some ways, seem reasonable. It is, after all, economically and militarily superior and its churlish attempts to intimidate India for small parcels of worthless land at the border hardly seem rational for a nation that clearly has larger ambitions for global domination. Some answers to this quandary are to be found in a historical understanding of India’s engagement with China, dating back to the opium wars of the 19th century.

Indians in China - June 2021

India’s financial technology (FinTech) sector remains on a high growth trajectory despite the pandemic. Propelling it forward are tailwinds such as strong consumer demand, an enabling regulatory environment, rich and diverse capital flows, a strong digital infrastructure backbone, and a large and relatively affordable tech talent pool. The sector’s high-velocity growth of the last five years is likely to continue over the next five as well.

India’s financial technology (FinTech) sector remains on a high growth trajectory despite the pandemic. Propelling it forward are tailwinds such as strong consumer demand, an enabling regulatory environment, rich and diverse capital flows, a strong digital infrastructure backbone, and a large and relatively affordable tech talent pool. The sector’s high-velocity growth of the last five years is likely to continue over the next five as well.

FinTech: India’s Next Sunrise Sector?

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Udaan Co-Founder Sujeet Kumar shared his learnings from building a successful B2B e-Commerce unicorn.

Udaan Co-Founder Sujeet Kumar shared his learnings from building a successful B2B e-Commerce unicorn.

Business Lessons from a Successful Start-up: The Udaan Story

An IMA India research update on what leading companies are doing to bolster their employer brands.

An IMA India research update on what leading companies are doing to bolster their employer brands.

Best Practices in Employer Branding

IIM-Bangalore’s Professor Vasanthi Srinivasan shared a perspective on the CHRO’s changing role in a post-pandemic world.

IIM-Bangalore’s Professor Vasanthi Srinivasan shared a perspective on the CHRO’s changing role in a post-pandemic world.

The CHRO’s Role in the New Paradigm

Insights from two industry veterans on how companies can cope with, and eventually ride the waves of disruption.

Insights from two industry veterans on how companies can cope with, and eventually ride the waves of disruption.

From Surviving to Thriving: Business Opportunities in a Post-Covid World

Insights on the emerging paradigms in risk management in a post-Covid world

Insights on the emerging paradigms in risk management in a post-Covid world

Winning in the Next Normal: Risk Management Imperatives for CFOs

Economists have argued that in view of India’s weak state of demand and investment, the Government should spend its way out of trouble. Pump priming would lead to higher incomes for consumers and consequently greater spending, which in turn would boost production and ultimately investment.

Economists have argued that in view of India’s weak state of demand and investment, the Government should spend its way out of trouble. Pump priming would lead to higher incomes for consumers and consequently greater spending, which in turn would boost production and ultimately investment.

Update - Productivity - March 2021

Insights from IMA India’s FY22 Salary Increments Benchmarking Study.

Insights from IMA India’s FY22 Salary Increments Benchmarking Study.

Salary Increments: 2021-22

IMA India's Podcast offers insights on the Indian economy, politics, business environment and functional areas for CXOs and senior management.

Celebrities have been endorsing brands since the turn of the 20th century but over the last decade, a new class of influencers has emerged in the world of marketing. These are key opinion leaders (KOLs) who connect with consumers on a personal level and assert tremendous influence over them through the sharing of engaging and relatable content. In this podcast, Archana Jain, Founder and Managing Director of PR Pundit, who has over 30 years of experience in the field, shares insights on how to get influencer marketing right.

Celebrities have been endorsing brands since the turn of the 20th century but over the last decade, a new class of influencers has emerged in the world of marketing. These are key opinion leaders (KOLs) who connect with consumers on a personal level and assert tremendous influence over them through the sharing of engaging and relatable content. In this podcast, Archana Jain, Founder and Managing Director of PR Pundit, who has over 30 years of experience in the field, shares insights on how to get influencer marketing right.

Influencer Marketing: Beyond Reach and Towards Trust

Based on insights from IMA’s 2020 Executive and Board Remuneration Report, this paper highlights some of key trends in female representation, and in male-female pay gaps.

Based on insights from IMA’s 2020 Executive and Board Remuneration Report, this paper highlights some of key trends in female representation, and in male-female pay gaps.

Gender Representation and Pay Gaps in Corporate India

Insights from IMA India’s 2020 Board and Executive Remuneration Report on the linkages between pay and performance at the top-management and Board level.

Insights from IMA India’s 2020 Board and Executive Remuneration Report on the linkages between pay and performance at the top-management and Board level.

Board Pay vs Company Performance

The remarkable story that has played out in America’s stock market recently pertaining to the GameStop’s scrip points to the emergence of a new category of players in the capital markets: retail millennial investors. In the last few weeks, these new ‘wolves’ have given the old ‘barbarians at the gate’, i.e. hedge funds, a run for their money. The attached paper explains.

The remarkable story that has played out in America’s stock market recently pertaining to the GameStop’s scrip points to the emergence of a new category of players in the capital markets: retail millennial investors. In the last few weeks, these new ‘wolves’ have given the old ‘barbarians at the gate’, i.e. hedge funds, a run for their money. The attached paper explains.

Update - GameStop February 2021

Genpact Founder and Clix Capital Chairman Pramod Bhasin provided his perspective on what leadership means in the new, post-Covid world order.

Genpact Founder and Clix Capital Chairman Pramod Bhasin provided his perspective on what leadership means in the new, post-Covid world order.

Leadership in the New World Order: Getting the Best out of your People

Gurumoorthy Mahalingam, a Whole Time Member with SEBI, provided an inside view of what the future holds for India’s corporate debt market, and for governance practices.

Gurumoorthy Mahalingam, a Whole Time Member with SEBI, provided an inside view of what the future holds for India’s corporate debt market, and for governance practices.

India’s Debt Market and Corporate Governance Regime: Evolution and Way Forward

At a recent all-India peer group forum webinar, we asked three industry stalwarts to provide an outlook for the critically important construction and real-estate sectors.

At a recent all-India peer group forum webinar, we asked three industry stalwarts to provide an outlook for the critically important construction and real-estate sectors.

The Construction and Real Estate Sectors: Is the Worst Over?

The surprising run of the stock market has been a matter of some debate in recent months. Since the Covid-induced crash of March 2020, equity indices have more than made up their lost ground and are currently trading at unprecedented levels. Whilst it is true that an economic recovery is taking place it is by no means comprehensive or guaranteed. Several risks can still play out and it would seem that the markets have run ahead of reality. The attached paper explains why this may be so and, consequently, what could cause this to reverse. 

The surprising run of the stock market has been a matter of some debate in recent months. Since the Covid-induced crash of March 2020, equity indices have more than made up their lost ground and are currently trading at unprecedented levels. Whilst it is true that an economic recovery is taking place it is by no means comprehensive or guaranteed. Several risks can still play out and it would seem that the markets have run ahead of reality. The attached paper explains why this may be so and, consequently, what could cause this to reverse.

Stock Markets - Defying Gravity

Key takeaways from a recent India CHRO Forum webinar on how businesses are strategising for the future of work and the workplace.

Key takeaways from a recent India CHRO Forum webinar on how businesses are strategising for the future of work and the workplace.

Planning the Return to the Workplace: The CHRO’s Early Considerations

Insights from IMA India’s CXO Priorities: Life after Covid report on how the crisis has caused CEOs’ to reassess their personal time commitments, and their decision to delegate, hire or commit new resources in specific areas.

Insights from IMA India’s CXO Priorities: Life after Covid report on how the crisis has caused CEOs’ to reassess their personal time commitments, and their decision to delegate, hire or commit new resources in specific areas.

Leading Through a Pandemic: The CEO Way

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