INDIAN COMPANIES CEOS
CXO-level shifts rearrange top deck at Indian startups
The world of startups witnessed a series of top-level movements in the first half of 2024, including Naveen Tahilyani taking the helm as CEO of Tata Digital and the resignation of Surinder Chawla, managing director and chief executive officer of Paytm Payments Bank.
Number of women in top roles rises slower than number of women in company boards
A paper by NCAER economists Ratna Sahay, Navya Srivastava, and Mahima Vasishth has documented these findings while highlighting the progress and shortcomings in gender diversity since the April 2015 mandate, the report said. This paper will be presented at the India Policy Forum.
Why Indian IT companies are moving into New Jersey
Top Indian IT companies are zeroing in on New Jersey as its hub, with their top executives and a majority of Indian-origin engineers who work in the US making the city their base. India is New Jersey’s second-largest foreign direct investor and a majority of New Jersey’s immigrant population hails from India.
Skoda Auto CEO's strategy for Indian market: Humility, learning, customer focus and a new partner
Skoda Auto's CEO Klaus Zellmer highlights India's pivotal role in the company's global strategy, noting it as the most attractive and competitive auto market. With a robust development base in Pune, Skoda plans to leverage India's potential for expansion into ASEAN and the Middle East.
Why the Digital Competition Bill has started a polarising debate in the tech industry
India’s Digital Competition Bill has turned previous foes in the tech industry into unlikely allies and sparked a polarising debate on market practices. The Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) on February 27, submitted its report to the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) after working on it for more than a year.
Nikesh Arora: Meet the Indian-origin CEO earning more than Google’s Sundar Pichai, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella
The report from data analytics firm C-Suite Comp featured two lists based on different metrics: "total compensation granted" in 2023 and "compensation actually paid." Sundar Pichai of Google and Satya Nadella of Microsoft, despite their prominent positions and successful years, did not appear on either list. Nikesh Arora is the only Indian-American to make it to the list of the top 10 highest-paid CEOs in the United States. Here's all you need to know about the Indian-origin CEO .
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India Inc's CSR spends on sports likely to surge in next few years
The foundations of several companies, such as the Reliance, Tata Steel, JSW, Hindustan Zinc and SKF India, have been supporting sports as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments. However, the data on whether there has been an increase in the CSR spend on sports and by which companies is not available. This is due to an MCA notification in September 2022 that no longer requires companies to disclose details of their CSR spends but only the total spends towards CSR.
Estonia promotes tech sharing, joint production with Indian defence companies
NATO member Estonia, known for its expertise in IT and cyber security, is seeking closer cooperation with India to jointly develop defence technology. Indian companies are invited to partner with Estonian startups and tech players to explore specific areas of interest.
Indian travellers, CXOs take to adventure trips
Indian travelers are increasingly seeking adventure, with travel and hospitality companies noting a 30% year-on-year increase in demand for adventure trips. From biking tours in Malaysia's Penang to paragliding in Thailand’s Chiang Mai, the trend is gaining popularity among enthusiasts, including CEOs and CXOs of India Inc. Many are also interested in unique experiences in the Himalayas.
Indian CEOs hold AI governance crucial for AI adoption, innovation: IBM study
The global study of 3,000 CEOs across 30 countries and 26 industries highlighted the significance of AI governance for Indian business leaders. The study shows, 7 out of 10 Indian CEOs surveyed said tat trusted AI is only possible when you have effective AI governance in organisations. The study revealed that 49% of Indian CEO said they are hiring for Gen AI roles that did not exist till last year.
After cutting onsite jobs IT companies start rebuilding headcount through acquisitions
Indian IT companies are expanding revenue streams and payrolls through acquisitions of smaller firms and engineering services, despite on-year shrinkage in headcount after quarterly earnings.
Chinese-Indian JVs may get Govt nod, but with a rider
Government might consider permitting new Chinese-Indian JVs only if the Indian entity holds a majority stake. Several manufacturing initiatives, particularly in auto and electronics components, have faced delays over the past few years. However, with the government's revised stance and the successful conclusion of the JV between MG Motor India and JSW, discussions between these firms and Chinese counterparts have resumed.
Axiscades Technologies to supply drone systems to Indian Army under Rs 100 crore order
Axiscades Technologies announces a Rs 100 crore order to deliver Man Portable Counter Drone Systems to the Indian Army. The system, capable of operating on battery and main power supply, can detect and jam various drones up to 5 kilometers away. The company plans to complete all deliveries by 2024. CEO Arun Krishnamurthi highlights the innovation in providing advanced security solutions to meet the armed forces' needs.
See policy continuity even with coalition government: Gokul Laroia, CEO, Morgan Stanley Asia
Morgan Stanley's Asia CEO Gokul Laroia discussed Indian elections, markets, and risks with Nishanth Vasudevan before an investor conference.
HUL elevates Arun Neelakantan to the role of exec director, customer development
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has appointed Arun Neelakantan as the new executive director, customer development, effective July 1st, 2024. Neelakantan, who started his career in 2006 as Key Account Manager in Modern Trade, has a strong track record in customer development and marketing. He has led large teams and changed agendas across various trades and channels.
PNB MetLife names Sameer Bansal new MD and CEO
PNB MetLife India Insurance has appointed Sameer Bansal as the new managing director and chief executive, effective July 1. Bansal, with over 25 years of financial services experience, succeeds Ashish Srivastava. Srivastava will now head New York-based MetLife Inc’s global shared services team in India. The appointment is subject to regulatory approvals.
Lok Sabha results googly may unsettle Indian companies unfamiliar with coalition pitch
Post-election, certain Indian businesses face uncertainty after years of stability under Modi's single-party majority. Concerns arise about decision-making and reforms as BJP's weaker mandate shifts dynamics. Industry veterans note silence from typically vocal business leaders, who now await potential changes in the new cabinet amid speculations about Modi's altered work style.
Vistara nimble enough to make course corrections: CEO Vinod Kannan
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan stated the airline is agile in making adjustments during disruptions, as it navigates its merger with Air India. The carrier aims for growth through the merger, emphasizing the importance of full service carriers in India's market. Kannan expects the merger to be finalized by year-end, pending NCLT approval.
Here's how much top IT CEOs got paid in FY24
Indian IT services company leaders saw a rise in annual compensation amidst industry challenges. Infosys CEO Salil Parekh's remuneration increased by over a sixth to Rs 66 crore. LTI's CEO Debashis Chatterjee's total compensation grew by 10% to Rs 19.34 crore.
Use this adversity to buy high quality companies at discounts: Nilesh Shah
Well, what looks to essentially be the go-to market strategy, if I may use those words, would essentially to look at the defensives. Sectors which have had an extended period of underperformance, which is FMCG, rural plays, IT, pharma, these will emerge to be the risk off trades or will emerge to be the defensive plays and it is quite possible that you will see some kind of recalibration, tweaking of allocations, sectoral allocations and it is quite possible that you will see some money move from the favoured lot to basically this lot.
Orient Electric appoints Ravindra Singh Negi as Managing Director and CEO
Orient Electric, part of the $3 billion CK Birla Group, has appointed Ravindra Singh Negi as its managing director and CEO, effective May 31, 2024. Negi, with extensive experience in electrical consumer durables, will guide the company towards sustained growth. He will be based in New Delhi and succeed Deepak Khetrapal as managing director.
Ashok Leyland to unveil 5-6 new products under LCV segment: MD
Earlier today, Ashok Leyland announced a 16.73 percent rise in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 933.69 crore in the January-March 2024 quarter, compared to Rs 799.87 crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Domestic travel, tourism sector ready to capitalise on upcycle: IHCL MD Puneet Chhatwal
Indian Hotels Company Ltd Managing Director and CEO Puneet Chhatwal discusses the company's plans to capitalize on opportunities in the travel and tourism sector, targeting Tier II and Tier III markets and foreign tourist arrivals.
Bengaluru Dosa, Delhi Bhature, Mumbai's Pav Bhaji: Google's Sundar Pichai shares favourite Indian food
In a recent interview with Varun Mayya, Google's Sundar Pichai shared his favorite Indian dishes from Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. He also discussed his success philosophy, emphasizing deep understanding of concepts. Drawing from the movie "3 Idiots," Pichai highlighted the importance of genuine comprehension over surface-level knowledge for achieving real success.
Swiggy, Meesho investor Prosus and parent Naspers name Fabricio Bloisi as CEO
Fabricio Bloisi appointed chief executive of Prosus and Naspers, succeeding Bob van Dijk. Bloisi, current CEO of iFood, a food delivery business in Latin America, will start on July 1. Interim CEO Ervin Tu has been appointed president and chief investment officer. Outgoing CEO Dijk oversaw Prosus's 2019 IPO and the stock's upbeat performance during the pandemic.
How family businesses need to combine intuition with data-driven processes for hiring professionals
Infusing external talent to bring fresh perspectives, specialised expertise and strategic insight is imperative to propel the business forward. However, the senior talent acquisition process is not without challenges.
Here is why the US ‘keeps trying to cap visas for Indians’
Harbir K Bhatia, CEO of the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the significant role of skilled Indian immigrants in America's tech industry, stating that the sector heavily relies on them for innovation and talent. She emphasized that Indians excel in various professions, including technology, farming, and healthcare.
Sula Vineyards shares tumble nearly 7% after company's Q4 profit declines
Sula Vineyards Share Price: The PAT for the quarter ended March 2024 dropped 4% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 13.55 crore against Rs 14.24 crore for the same period, a year ago while the revenue from operations stood at Rs 131.70 crore, up by approximately 10% from Rs 120 crore in Q4FY23.
IHCl aiming for double digit topline growth this fiscal: IHCL MD and CEO Puneet Chhatwal
IHCL aims for double-digit growth, plans 25-30 hotel openings this fiscal. It will launch hotels overseas but focus on India. Chhatwal, MD and CEO, says FY2025 will be a 'breakthrough year' for international expansion, with a primary focus on the Indian subcontinent. The branded hotel supply in India is expected to grow fivefold in the next 7-10 years. IHCL reported a 29% rise in net profit for Q4 FY2024. It will introduce a re-imagined Gateway hotel offering in the upscale segment, targeting growth opportunities in emerging micro markets.
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