INDIAN COMPANIES CEOS

India's office leasing market is dominated by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with 37% of total leasing activity in January to June 2024. The country's robust workforce, competitive costs, and established ecosystem make it a key market for GCCs. W...

Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) CEO Rajesh Kumar Mediratta advocated for an independent system operator to ensure fair access to natural gas pipelines' full capacity for all market players. He proposed the split of gas companies into separate marketing an...

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 Pay...

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 prese...

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 ma...

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 expa...

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 mini...

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 specifi...

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...

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 effe...

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...

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-ba...

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 typi...

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 ...

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 1...

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 susta...

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 Idiot...

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.

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 In...