'Theatrics replace analysis. Public spectacle takes the place of public service.'
His vision drove ITC to pursue business models that today support over 6 million livelihoods, many amongst the weakest in society.
Even though ITC does not have a retirement age, Deveshwar's extension has been the subject of discussion since his five-year term was close to ending.
We can be cash positive in no time, the day we decide to slow down investments
"Is it any surprise that the new Parliament is being consecrated with typically false narratives from WhatsApp University? The BJP-RSS distorians stand exposed yet again with maximum claims, minimum evidence," Congress general secretary communications Ramesh said in his tweet.
What do we need more of: Leaders who dominate global institutions or local leaders with a 'Make-in- India' mindset?
Former Punjab Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta was on Thursday appointed as the new Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), an anti-terror probe agency formed after the 26/11 attack in Mumbai.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has discharged a 37-year-old man in a rape case filed against him by his wife after observing that sexual intercourse or any sexual act with a legally wedded wife is not rape even if done by force or against her wish.
The agency has re-registered the case and formed a team to investigate the terror strike.
Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.
'The NIA has shared with states concerned a list of 125 suspected activists who have close links with the JMB leadership'
In yet another sign of rising Indian dominance in the global business arena, eight corporate bigwigs from the country have made it to the list of the world's 100 best CEOs.
Industrial output growth rate remained flat in April.
Industry is of the view that rising interest rates is increasing the input cost as loans are getting costlier.
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The business conglomerate, with interests spanning across tobacco to FMCG segments, has sought shareholders' approval for the reappointment of Yogesh Chander Deveshwar, 64, as its wholetime director and chairman with effect from February 5, 2012.
As per ITC's 'Report and Accounts 2019' filed at bourses, Puri's remuneration includes a basic salary of Rs 1.44 crore along with perks of Rs 40 lakh and performance bonus of Rs 4.32 crore.
Modi will hold the post till his superannuation on May 31, 2021.
Top industrialists including Sunil Mittal, chairman, Bharti Airtel on Thursday called on Home Minister P Chidambaram.
In the byelections held on September 13, the BJP's Y C Vishwanath, a medical practitioner, won by over 13,000 votes in Kadur, held earlier by the Congress. But the BJP failed to retain Gulbarga South, with the JD-S candidate Aruna Patil romping home by over 3,000 votes over the Congress's Ajay Singh, son of former chief minister Dharam Singh
Launched in 2000 with six installations, the number of e-choupals grew to 6,500 in 2007, and at one point of time, ITC was opening six such choupals a day.
Exporters, facing slump in demand in the major markets of the US and EU, are expecting incentives in the foreign trade policy, to be unveiled in the second half of the month. The FTP broadly spells out the segments of priority in external trade and also gives incentives and disincentives, depending on the country's needs.
'In Maharashtra he didn't buckle under pressure.' 'We expect him to do the same as the CBI Director.'
ITC has stated its products have been found to be in compliance with all food safety regulations.
Managing director of Ashok Leyland R Seshasayee was elected CII president while Sunil Bharti Mittal of Bharti Telecom became the vice president on Wednesday.
The "additional remuneration" includes monthly pay of Rs 1 crore, rent free furnished accommodation, medical expenses for him and spouse along with use of chauffeur driven company car for personal use and coverage under personal accident insurance. He will also be entitled to commission between Rs 30-60 lakh as sitting fees for attending meetings of board and committees of the company for each financial year.
ITC Limited could take its IT business -- ITC Infotech -- public, its Chairman Y C Deveshwar said on Friday.
An alumnus of IIM Calcutta, he is the first ex-student of any IIM to be appointed to this position.
The tobacco business was increasingly coming under prohibition by various regulations.
The India Economic Summit which would deliberate on ways to enhance India's competitiveness and present the country's perspective to the business world, would begin in New Delhi from November 27-29
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's maiden visit to the financial capital Mumbai drew an enthusiastic response from India Inc with industry captains queuing up to attend the meeting called by her.
The agribusiness division revenues in Q1 was Rs 1,418 crore and the profit before tax for the segment was Rs 54 crore, against a revenue of Rs 1,111 crore and PBT of Rs 47 crore in Q1 of the last financial year.
With a view to further strengthen Indo-British trade linkages, CII is taking a CEO's mission to the UK from June 19-22.
The Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta on Tuesday accepted the drastic fee cut proposed by the government.
Apex industry chamber CII on Tuesday said it was opposed to any mandatory provision for reserving jobs for weaker sections in the private sector and termed the presence of Left parties, a major constituent of the UPA government at the Centre, a "majo
As part of its major expansion plans, ITC Ltd will build three new super deluxe luxury hotels in Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion).
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