India is broadly seeing policy continuity, the world is watching out for policies adopted by the new administration in the US particularly on matters such as trade, immigration, deregulation, taxes and government expenditure. Illustrations: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur Investors are likely to keep a tight grip on their money till the world shakes off the several … Read more
For leaders, the key to global teams that work lies in developing cultural intelligence (CQ) and the flexibility to adapt leadership styles based on cultural contexts. Image: Shutterstock Leading teams from diverse cultural backgrounds brings a wealth of perspectives, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. However, it also requires a nuanced understanding of cultural differences to cultivate … Read more
Romita Mazumdar, Founder, Foxtale Image: Neha Mithbawkar for Forbes India On Wednesday, skincare brand Foxtale announced that it has raised $30 million (approximately Rs250 crore) in its Series C funding round. This round saw participation from Japanese cosmetics and skincare manufacturer KOSÉ Corporation, along with Panthera Growth Partners, Z47, and Kae Capital. The company has … Read more
With productivity almost doubling between 1980 and 2013 (2013 is the last available year for some of the data), the researchers estimated productivity may have accounted for up to 40% of the growth of pay inequality over the same period. Image: Shutterstock Year-end bonuses for CEOs and top managers may explain a significant amount of … Read more
After unprecedented fundraising via initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024 following a slowdown in the previous year, primary markets are set to be roaring in 2025 too. Photo Imaging: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur As businesses are embracing transformation, adapting new strategies to align with the shifting demands of investors, primary markets are expected to stay red … Read more
A workers loads a Maruti Suzuki Fronx car model on a train at the Maruti Suzuki Hansalpur plant, some 80 km from Ahmedabad Image: Sam Panthaky / AFP The year 2023 was spectacular for India’s automobile sector: 2024, perhaps not so much. Sales weren’t in high gear, with total domestic passenger vehicle sales between … Read more
In December, AirHelp ranked IndiGo 103rd out of 109 airlines in the world, based on punctuality, quality of service and compensation Image: Nurphoto via Getty Images It hasn’t been the best of years for Indian aviation. While passenger growth in the world’s fourth-largest economy has been picking up, with over 150 million passengers taking to … Read more
Known as Karl-Marx-Stadt under communism and later as a hotspot for far-right violence, the eastern German city of Chemnitz is seeking to reinvent itself as a 2025 European Capital of Culture. Photography Femke Colborne / AFP© Known as Karl-Marx-Stadt under communism and later a notorious hotspot for far-right violence, the eastern German city of Chemnitz … Read more
Strong company culture can significantly reduce employee turnover, according to recent research Image: Shutterstock We are relatively cautious about what we buy when the stakes are high. But do we apply the same level of scrutiny to the most important investments of our lives – choosing a partner or a career path? Divorce and turnover … Read more
From L-R: Venture capitalists Sandeep Murthy, Sandeep Singhal, Vaibhav Domkundwar, and moderator Anshul Bhide at the Pune Public Policy Festival In its second year, the two-day Pune Public Policy Festival (PPPF) concluded on January 11 with discussions on the theme ‘India’s 10 trillion-dollar economy in the near future.’ The PPPF launched in 2024 to platform … Read more