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Best Business Books in India: Grow With Your Business (2024)
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or a businessman already? No matter where your business stands at the moment, you can always grow it more by enhancing your skills. To help you do the same, we have curated a list of the best business books in India which will help you in various aspects of your business.
Budget 2024: Travel agents body demands industry status, GST rate rationalization for tourism sector
Union Budget 2024: On Monday, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) called for several measures to support the domestic travel and tourism sector. These include streamlined visa requirements, promoting visa-free entry for tourists, rationalising GST rates and GST credit, and granting industry status to all stakeholders. The sector contributes 5.8 percent to India's GDP and has an ambitious target of reaching USD 1 trillion by 2047.
Govt sets up task force to study impact of AI on future of work: Labour secretary Sumita Dawra
The government has formed a taskforce to examine the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on the future of work, according to labour secretary Sumita Dawra during an industry interaction in Hyderabad on Friday. The announcement was made at an event organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Employers’ Federation of India (EFI).
HSB commenced the 2024 academic session with esteemed guests and an engaging orientation week
HSB inaugurated its academic session on June 24, 2024. Dean Dr. Gregory J. Dunn and Pro-Chancellor Harsh Pati Singhania spoke, with a special message from Prof. Hans Bernd Kittlaus. JKO leadership, IIM faculty, industry leaders, students, and families attended. Dr. Dheeraj Sanghi concluded the event. Orientation Week from June 24-29, 2024 featured a networking evening and CXO talks.
Industry bodies draw up plans to help businesses adapt to climate hazards
Industry bodies are responding to the harsh summer of 2024, which saw a record number of heatwave days, by developing plans to enhance corporate sector preparedness for future adverse weather events. CII is creating an 'Integrated Framework for Adaptation and Resilience for Business', while Ficci and Assocham are devising strategies to help businesses build climate resilience. These efforts aim to address risks posed by floods, droughts, heatwaves, and cyclones, and promote heat stress management practices among member organizations to mitigate productivity losses and ensure business continuity.
India's services growth picks up in June on record rise in exports
India's services sector saw robust growth in June, driven by strong demand and record export orders, according to the HSBC India Services PMI by S&P Global. The index rose to 60.5, indicating expansion. Hiring reached its highest in nearly two years, while positive sentiment dipped slightly due to market uncertainty.
RIL shares can create up to $100 billion wealth, predicts Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley, a global brokerage firm, forecasted that Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries' (RIL) fourth monetisation cycle could potentially increase market capitalisation by $60-100 billion. They set a target price of Rs 3,540 in the base case scenario.
ITC packs a punch, beats Britannia in foods business
ITC's foods business posted consolidated sales of Rs 17,194.5 crore for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, the company that owns brands such as Aashirvaad atta, Bingo potato chips and Sunfeast biscuits in the segment said in its latest annual report. This comprised both domestic sales and exports.
Reliance Retail's FMCG plans stay in fast lane with funds on tap
RCPL has raised a total of ₹1,053 crore as debt capital from the parent company over 14 months, according to the filings. RCPL began operations in November 2022 and completed its first full year in FY24. In the filings, RCPL said the proceeds will be used for business operations. A senior industry executive, aware of the plans, said the funding from the parent into RCPL will continue in this fiscal as well, since Reliance has plans to rapidly grow the FMCG business.
Aditya Birla Group’s chemical ops to foray in US with USD 50 million investment
The Aditya Birla Group is already present in the US through Hindalco Industries-owned Novelis Inc and Aleris Inc, and Georgia-based Birla Carbon. It currently has an investment of more than $15 billion in businesses in the US, and is the largest Indian investor in the US as of now.
Are lab-grown diamonds forever? Examining their impact on the natural gems business
It’s 2024, and that carefully crafted chain of the diamond business is now being disrupted. Enter lab-grown diamonds (LGD). A lab-grown diamond, priced a fifth of a stone coming from a De Beers mine in Africa or from the Russian giant Alrosa, looks indistinguishable from a mined diamond. That alone has kindled consumer demand.
Reliance shareholders approve retail unit's $4 billion lease to Jio Financial
JFS plans to acquire equipment worth 360 billion rupees from Reliance Retail, as the financial services provider plans to enter the device leasing business. Through the deal, JFS' unit - Jio Leasing Services - will buy customer premises equipment, devices and telecom equipment such as routers and cell phones.
Vedanta turns a money-spinner for investors. What's pushing it on?
Shares of Anil Agarwal-owned Vedanta Group, including Vedanta Ltd and Hindustan Zinc Ltd, have surged by Rs 2.2 lakh crore, doubling from their 52-week lows. Vedanta's growth exceeds other top Indian businesses like Reliance and Tata Groups. Brokerages have raised price targets on Vedanta, citing operational efficiencies and demerger prospects. Vedanta plans to invest $20 billion in India, focusing on technology and electronics. Agarwal aims to monetize the steel business to cut debt.
DPIIT seeks industry inputs to reduce compliances, improve business ease
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh chaired a meeting discussing various initiatives to enhance ease of doing business. These include Jan Vishwas 2.0 aimed at reducing compliance burdens and criminalisation of laws. The meeting also focused on preparations for the World Bank’s upcoming B-READY index, which will assess regulatory frameworks and public services for firms.
Jewellery business shift to organised market: What's the way to do it?
The jewellery sector in India is experiencing a shift towards formalisation, with the organised market growing rapidly. Players need to focus on inventory management and customer experiences for success. Top retailers are expanding into new geographies, with a franchise model proving successful. Market trends indicate a significant move towards branded jewellery purchases.
G7 draft confronts China's 'unfair' business competition
The G7 nations are set to pledge action against Chinese financial institutions that aided Russia in obtaining weaponry for its war in Ukraine, according to a draft summit communique seen by Reuters. The draft, involving leaders from the UK, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, and the US, also promises sanctions against entities helping Russia evade oil sanctions through fraudulent transportation. The G7 leaders emphasized that entities supporting Russia's defense industry undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and pledged to restrict financial system access for individuals and entities in third countries, including Chinese ones, engaged in such activities.
Reliance Industries wants petroleum product pipeline tariff linked to rail freight
Reliance Industries has opposed annual escalation in petroleum products pipeline tariff, preferring it to be linked to railway freight rates instead. Stakeholder meeting hosted by PNGRB saw discussions with major players like Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, GAIL, and Reliance BP Mobility Ltd. Draft regulations aim to balance pipeline entities' interests and consumer protection, with differing opinions on tariff escalation rates.
Hindalco defers Novelis’ $945 mn US listing
Hindalco Industries has postponed the proposed $945-million listing of Novelis Inc due to concerns about potentially below-premium valuations for the US subsidiary impacting the valuation of the Indian entity listed in Mumbai.
After beauty, skincare and clothing, this is Rihanna's latest business venture
Pop icon and billionaire singer Rihanna has made a foray into the global beauty business and decided to launch her hair care product 'Fenty Hair' at a time when the global hair care market is expected to grow by $19.6 billion to $107.5 billion from 2022 to 2027. Know in detail.
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