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BFSI captives hunt for leadership talent
Executive search firms ET spoke to said candidates from product organisations are tapped for technology hiring, and for non-technical roles, domain and functional expertise remain paramount. Compensation ranges at around Rs 1 crore for those with 18-25 years of experience. For CFO roles, packages could be in the range between Rs 2-4 crores.
Bandhan investors cautious ahead of leadership change
Analysts view the central bank move as administrative in nature to ensure a smooth leadership transition in the Kolkata-based lender, but concerns over Bandhan Bank's asset quality perhaps kept investors anxious.
CEO succession planning is important. But how you go about it makes all the difference
Succession planning, including CEO succession plans and leadership pipelines, is crucial for company stability and success. Companies with robust succession plans outperform peers by 20% in revenue growth. Neglecting leadership pipelines can cost companies nearly $1 trillion annually, emphasizing the importance of effective planning.
Silver's the new gold as startups rejig CXO portfolio
Many startups, particularly those gearing up for public listing, now consider youth and experience a winning combination. Having experienced leaders instills confidence in investors and markets, who view it as an indicator of stability and potential for success, said company founders and industry watchers.
MarketsMojo appoints Tata Digital's Amit Golia as group CEO
MarketsMojo appointed Amit Golia as group chief executive. Golia led investments at Tata Digital and has experience in fintech and securities firms.
Good time for IndiGo to grab market share in international segment: Pieter Elbers
If you look at international, though, we do 33 destinations today and they are pretty much in the region and some of the regional and I would say beyond regional expansions, which we recently did, starting flights into Africa, starting flights into Indonesia and starting flights into Central Asia, have been extremely encouraging.
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Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota founder, wins shareholders' approval to stay in leadership
Toyota shareholders support keeping Akio Toyoda as chairman in Toyota city meeting amid scandal. Shareholder proposal for climate-related lobbying report rejected. Toyota focuses on hybrids and hydrogen for carbon neutrality by 2050, including Prius, Camry, and Lexus models.
Indian room air-conditioner market to reach Rs 50,000 cr by FY29: Voltas
Voltas projects India's room air-conditioner (RAC) market to grow at a robust 12% CAGR, reaching Rs 50,000 crore by FY 2028-29. Intense competition from domestic and global players is expected to escalate, driven by rising summer temperatures, disposable incomes, and consumer finance accessibility. Voltas aims to bolster market leadership through expanded outlets.
12 Lessons from Polls 2024
Lessons in governance and strategy for corporate India from the 2024 Elections and the formation of the third NDA government include the importance of competition, cooperation, feedback, communication, supply chain management, consumer knowledge, CEO dynamics, outsider directors, underdogs, and consistent performance.
I want to be one of the nicest guys they knew: Titan MD CK Venkataraman
Titan MD CK Venkataraman, who has been MD of Titan and Tanishq for four years, shares his experience in balancing the interests of various stakeholders, securing employee buy-in, and life after Titan. He explains that most decisions are about optimising stakeholder interest, but dealing with strong personalities with contrasting views is crucial.
Vellayan Subbiah, chairman of Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co, wins EY World Entrepreneur of the Year award
Vellayan Subbiah, executive vice-chairman of Tube Investments of India and chairman of Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co, has won the EY World Entrepreneur of The Year 2024 title. Subbiah was chosen from nearly 5,000 businesspeople worldwide. India's fourth win in 24 years solidifies its status as the only country across EY regions to achieve this feat. Subbiah's leadership in his family's business and his transformation of TII, a 70-year-old manufacturing company, demonstrate his humble and personable approach to leadership.
BNPL startup Simpl undertakes another round of layoffs, rejigs senior leadership
Simpl, a Bengaluru-based consumer credit startup, laid off 30 employees after firing 160 executives. Senior executives Vatsal Jain, Ashwini Ravindranath, and Ramkumar Narayanan resigned. Earlier in April 2023, the BNPL startup let go 25% of its workforce or around 150 employees.
Ola Electric eyes leaner road to profitability, to cut 400-500 roles
Ola Electric, eyeing an IPO, is reportedly trimming its workforce by 400-500 employees to streamline operations. This number may change as the senior leadership is still concluding the scale of the layoffs. They are expected to hit multiple verticals, sources told ET.
Financials, capital goods likely to lead; expect rotation in defence, railway names: Gurmeet Chadha
There is indeed a shortage, and discounts have virtually disappeared, not just for air conditioners but also for refrigerators and air coolers. Companies like Voltas performed well initially, but their recent results, especially in the EMPS space, were disappointing.
Where is the maximum margin of safety over the next 4-5 years? Trideep Bhattacharya explains
Trideep Bhattacharya highlights India Inc's earnings resilience, capex cycle indicators, and real estate sector trends for market insights. Bhattacharya further says that earnings for India Inc are likely to be robust going ahead and within that pool, stock picking is what will be doing the talking for the fund managers.
Talent-hunting tech rivals circle around vexed LTIMindtree
LTIMindtree was born out of the merger between L&T Infotech and Mindtree in November 2022. Analysts have attributed this to integration pains. CEO Debashis Chatterjee has said it’s business as usual.
India sets sights on global renewable ammonia market, takes strides towards sustainable energy leadership
India is positioning itself as a key player in the renewable ammonia market with several international trade agreements already inked and more on the horizon. According to S&P Global Commodity Insights, however, industry insiders emphasize the need for greater policy clarity and price stability to transform these agreements into binding deals.
Technology-enabled professional services firm Sikich Secures $250 Million minority growth investment from Bain Capital
Sikich LLC received a $250 million investment from Bain Capital to accelerate growth and maintain professional services leadership under CEO Christopher Geier.
Strides Pharma Q4 Results: Firm posts net profit of Rs 10 crore vs loss YoY
Strides Pharma Science Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 10.44 crore in Q4 ended March 2024. The company announced Arun Kumar as Executive Chairperson. Consolidated total income was Rs 1,070.49 crore with expenses at Rs 984.21 crore. A final dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share was recommended. FY24 revenue grew driven by US and regulated markets.
China expected to announce new measures to fix property crisis, spur growth
China's housing prices dropped in the first four months of the year, while factory output increased by almost 7%. This has lead to officials planning new measures to boost the struggling property industry. The National Bureau of Statistics noted insufficient domestic demand. The State Council announced a news conference to address the property market challenges, including defaults by developers.
Company boards are getting younger, but balancing vitality with expertise is key to success
Organisational leadership is evolving with younger individuals joining company boards in the dynamic startup landscape. While they bring fresh perspectives and innovation, challenges arise from limited experience in governance. Diverse boards with a mix of young and experienced members are crucial for informed and adaptable strategies for long-term success.
LG looks to enhance leadership in TV segment with products tailored for India
LG Electronics India aims to sustain its leadership in the home entertainment segment by continually introducing tailored products for the Indian market. Launching 55 AI-enabled TV models, LG expects 25-30% growth this year. With India as its priority market, LG plans to enhance its product lineup to meet evolving consumer demands.
Mind Over Money: 50,000 steps per week, yoga and meditation keep this CEO mentally & physically fit
Abhijit Bhave, MD & CEO of Equirus Wealth, exemplifies the fusion of leadership and holistic health practices, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach in achieving professional success and personal well-being.
Freshworks stock value drop not due to top deck rejig: Girish Mathrubootham
Freshworks' stock decline attributed to AI impact concerns. Mathrubootham plans to release AI adoption stats later. Woodside appointed new CEO, Device42 acquired. Clear path to billion-dollar revenue. Transition details and Silicon Valley experience emphasized.
Real estate demand continues to stay strong; buy strong players: Hiren Ved
Three large ones and then you have the few ones which are focused in the South. But now, I think everybody is getting everywhere because what happened was that the industry got massively consolidated. So, the number of players in each geography really shrunk.
Lot of consolidation happening in cement industry at a faster pace: HM Bangur, Shree Cement
In organic expansion the biggest thing is you do not buy whatever is left out. You create something. Number one, it is good for the local area because something new is coming up and somebody has to put the new unit. In European countries this is the way because their capacity need is over, it is only changing hands.
Any sharp correction for political reasons will be a good opportunity to add: Chandraprakash Padiyar
Chandraprakash Padiyar discusses market uncertainties due to high valuations despite positive business outlook. He highlights concerns over political changes impacting market reactions and discusses challenges in the specialty chemical industry due to Chinese competition. He also says near-term, the earnings look fairly decent from whichever portfolio companies have reported till date.
India's bull market based on very fundamental, structural factors: Hiren Ved
I think trying to make event-based decision based on long-term investing is not something that makes sense to us. So, I think we are sitting put. Our positioning is very clear and we are doing none of these like raising cash or trying to change the composition of the portfolio. No, we are not doing any of those things.
Paytm market cap nears $2.5 billion as shares continue to tumble
When it was listed on the public bourses in 2021, Paytm was valued at nearly $20 billion.
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