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India Inc. needs to make AI-centric culture a C-suite imperative

India Inc. needs to make AI-centric culture a C-suite imperative.

Sustainability is a team sport: PepsiCo Chief Sustainability Officer Jim Andrew

Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo, on regenerative agriculture, water security, and more.

How BEL became India's most admired defence PSU under Manoj Jain

How Bharat Electronics became India's most admired defence PSU under the leadership of Chairman & Managing Director Manoj Jain.

Under Shishir Shrivastava, Phoenix has developed a business model

Under Shishir Shrivastava, Phoenix has developed a business model that cuts across retail, residential, commercial, and hospitality.

How Coforge’s Sudhir Singh has doubled down on building deep engineering expertise

Coforge's Sudhir Singh has doubled down on building deep engineering expertise

How NTPC, under CMD Gurdeep Singh, is diversifying energy supplies

NTPC, under CMD Gurdeep Singh, is diversifying energy supplies with an emphasis on renewable energy.

Vipul Mathur aims to reinvent Welspun Corp by entering new geographies and segments

Vipul Mathur reinvented Welspun Corp by entering new geographies and segments. The B2C foray via the Sintex acquisition could be a game changer.

Under former CMD G. Krishnakumar, BPCL has diversified its crude basket

Under G. Krishnakumar, who was the CMD between 2022-25, Bharat Petroleum Corporation increased exposure to the spot oil market and diversified its crude basket to mitigate geopolitical risks.

How S. N. Subrahmanyan has transformed L&T by focusing on new technologies

S. N. Subrahmanyan has transformed L&T by focusing on new technologies, long-term planning and early moves in areas such as semiconductors and green energy.

How Sanjeev Sharma and ABB India are riding the long industrial capex wave

With localisation, service and technology at the core, Sanjeev Sharma is positioning ABB to capitalise on India's next industrial capex wave.

Under Jinal Mehta, Torrent Power is hitting refresh as it turns its focus to consumers

Jinal Mehta's focus on consumer connect and M&A skills sets Torrent Power on path to industry dominance.

For Karan Bhagat of 360 ONE WAM it’s all about industry dominance

Karan Bhagat has anchored 360 ONE WAM's growth through a strategic shift from product distribution to advisory and annuity-based income.

For Sharvil Patel of Zydus Lifesciences it's all about investing in scientific innovation

Under Sharvil Patel, Zydus Lifesciences' pipeline reflects a strategy built on sustained innovation.

How Sunil Vachani has made Dixon Technologies a force to reckon with

Dixon is betting big on backward integration by forming joint ventures to make key electronics components locally

How Arun Alagappan has turned Coromandel International into an integrated force

Arun Alagappan increased the breadth of offerings and strengthened the agri-solutions platform to make Coromandel an integrated player.

West Asia War: India feels the energy pinch

The West Asia conflict has raised concerns about India's energy security. As prices rise and supplies falter, the crisis could be a turning point in the country's macro playbook.

The Prince of Ports: How Karan Adani has helped Adani Ports & SEZ become India's large private port operator

With consistent investment, Adani Ports & SEZ has become India's largest private port operator.

Why Anish Shah is doubling down on the 'RISE' philosophy at Mahindra & Mahindra

Under Anish Shah, Mahindra & Mahindra has reinterpreted its 'Rise' philosophy and moved away from expansive ambition to disciplined growth.

How Anurag Choudhary is charting a new direction at Himadri Speciality Chemical

Anurag Choudhary has expanded Himadri Speciality Chemical beyond its traditional carbon business into specialty chemicals and advanced materials.

Under Nehal Vora, CDSL is charting a high-growth path

Nehal Vora's leadership helped CDSL expand into new business areas, shaped by regulatory evolution.

How Ashishkumar Chauhan is leading NSE into its next phase of growth

Three decades after helping lay the foundations of India's modern stock market, Ashishkumar Chauhan returned to the NSE as its MD and CEO to take it to the next level

Madhavkrishna Singhania is cementing success at JK Cement with a sharp focus on sustainability

Madhavkrishna Singhania, Joint MD and CEO of JK Cement, is scaling up the grey cement business while building adjacent businesses. Sustainability remains a key focus.

Lifetime Achievement: Arundhati Bhattacharya, the CEO Who Dreams Big

Arundhati Bhattacharya distinguished herself as SBI Chairperson. At Salesforce, she is leading the digital transformation with ease.