Among the reasons why leaders under-delegate, perhaps the most important one is that there is currently no clear framework for delegation. Image: Shutterstock Consider this man. He takes daily post-lunch naps and frequently dozes off in a lounge chair after dinner. He spends his afternoons at home rather than at the office, tending to his … Read more
Aveekshith Bushan, Vice President and GM, Asia Pacific and Japan, Aerospike A hyperconnected world is now the norm. Since the Digital India initiative was introduced, the number of internet users in India has grown from 305 million in 2015 to 1.24 billion in 2023, according to a 2024 Statista report. The outcome is a digitally savvy … Read more
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Image: Ajay Aggarwal/Hindustan Times via Getty Images The street expects the upcoming Union Budget to signal policy continuity for fiscal prudence even as it aims to revive the animal spirits of the economy. Economists and analysts believe the budget announcements will be centred around the fiscal consolidation path outlined by … Read more
Tara Singh Vachani, Executive chairperson of Antara Senior Care Image: Amit Verma It would have been easy for her to join the family business after studies, but Tara Singh Vachani chose a difficult path. The executive chairperson of Antara Senior Care saw the untapped potential in the senior living space and went on to nurture … Read more
The economic scenario does not seem encouraging. A slower economy would weigh on taxes, leaving little space for a spending boost—thereby reinforcing the slowdown Illustration: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur It is likely to be all about setting the right priorities in the first full-year Budget of the coalition government since it assumed power for a third … Read more
In the evolved market we inhabit today, businesses and large corporations go beyond mere profit-making, taking on responsibilities that positively shape the society and environment in which they operate. Under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs instructed certain businesses to contribute a minimum of 2 percent of their net … Read more
Managers often view their high-performing subordinates as threats to their position and power Image: Shutterstock In competitive workplaces where colleagues are evaluated relative to each other, peers may resort to sabotage in a quest for more compensation or promotions. Recent research finds that the intensity of competition can be strong enough that even supervisors may … Read more
Companies hiring top managers should focus on finding the right match at least as much as on chasing the top-quality candidate, as inferred from their resume Image: Shutterstock The quality of a CEO can make a difference in driving company performance, but a substantial part of this added value comes from how they fit with … Read more
Dr. Eyal Zimlichman, founder and director of ARC Innovation, a global healthcare innovation testbed, and chief innovation and transformation officer at Israel’s Sheba Medical Center, is a leading voice in healthcare IT. He sees provider-facing generative AI-powered systems expanding rapidly in 2025, automating administrative tasks to ease workforce shortages and burnout. Further, he believes patient-facing … Read more
Image: Shutterstock Mitali Gosrani’s life has been mired with uncertainty since US President Donald Trump took office on January 20 and announced a series of executive orders, including the proposed elimination of birthright citizenship. As a 33-year-old Indian immigrant living in San Jose, California, Gosrani is worried about the fate of her unborn child, due … Read more