Market experts say that of the total 600,000 villages in India, under two per cent or around 10,000 villages contribute to about half of the rural consumption in the country. Targeting these villages and ensuring that penetration is strong is key for most consumer goods companies.
Convergence of online and offline is the new mantra which is changing the education map of the country.
This is a moment when the leaders at the Centre and states must show true leadership for the sake of the country. And it is the top political leaders, not attorney generals or bureaucrats, who should be sitting together and settling this thorny issue of compensation, says Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.
Since when have elections become rocket science that you need to hire highly-priced specialists?And even if in the age of social media every party needs to present its best face, is Prashant Kishor the only one with such expertise, especially when his record is mixed with more losses than election wins to his credit? asks Virendra Kapoor.
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance group has struck acquisition deals worth $4.2 billion with a dozen companies in just two years to expand its retail business. The latest purchase was of a majority stake in Justdial for Rs 3,497 crore. Elaborating on his acquisition strategy a few weeks ago during the AGM, Ambani stated that one of the key planks would be to acquire businesses that enhanced Reliance's offerings and experiences to customers and that they would be both physical and digital.
Enters joint venture with Pune-based Unique Delta Force Security
Not only has the Mudra loan mela generated no jobs, it has frittered away trillions of taxpayers' money and it's time to bury the scheme, argues Debashis Basu.
The high point of the trip will be Goyal's meeting with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on November 13, which is expected to see the USTR push India towards lower import duties in a broad range of areas.
XSEED Education is a curriculum-and training-based learning solution that helps schools improve their teaching techniques. And its impact, even on students with dyslexia and dysgraphia, is remarkable.
Don't catch falling knives or chase bear rallies no matter how enticing those eight pc green blips look. They may be mouse traps, warns Sonali Ranade
Over the past few months, FMCG companies redefined their "fairness" offerings to make them more inclusive in the backdrop of the global movement "BlackLivesMatter".
Knight Frank and Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in their report said that 10 million homes will be delivered by 2022 as targeted by the government.
In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier.
The sight and sound of the Liril Girl set the tone for ads that work at a subliminal level, and captivates viewers even to this day.
India has a unique window of opportunity to effectuate long-lasting structural change in its banking sector, says Riju Agrawal.
Like so many other MNCs, it is targeting emerging markets, of which India represents a major chunk, as a critical growth area. But India is also rapidly becoming a key geography where some of the innovative products to address the market at the bottom of the pyramid are being developed.
The government has the upper hand in the ongoing negotiations, and it is unclear if a real debate will happen, observes Tulika Narayan.
Low home loan rates by banks could put large players in an advantageous position over smaller non-bank players, believe analysts.
L&T Infotech hits the refresh button, rebrands itself as LTI With a new name, colour palette and business focus, L&T Infotech looks to break free of its past
Without making any direct reference to the three new farm reform laws or to the three-month-old agitation by farmers, Modi said there is a need for expanding options for the country's farming community to sell agri produce.
Nicolas Franchet, Facebook's global head of retail and e-commerce, talks to Business Standard about how the company can help e-commerce firms target customers.
As many as eight companies have completed their share buyback plans in the first quarter of 2014-15, purchasing stocks worth nearly Rs 222 crore (Rs 2.22 billion) which is 75 per cent of the collective target.
From Covid to climate change, Shankar Acharya's look at some of the trends and events that might shape 2022.
For non-banks, the IL&FS crisis was nothing short of India's Lehman moment, which has for a foreseeable future reset the sector on multiple grounds.
Anybody over 50 years of age or with co-morbidities can get a date, place and time of choice for getting the vaccine shots.
Surajeet Das Gupta explains why Mukesh Ambani's target is by no means impossible.
Software solutions provider Adobe India might overshoot its investment target of around Rs 800 crore (Rs 8 billion), which was announced in 2006 for a period of five years. In India, the company is aiming for a growth rate of 50 per cent in the next few years.
Sanjeev Goel, business head, Manipal ProLearn, lists 10 courses that are currently most suitable for working professionals to upskill or reskill to ensure they remain of value in the job market and in future-ready organisations.
With funds more readily available, Fitch expects a portion of stalled housing projects to resume construction, and this will feed into its forecasts for India's buildings sector growth in the short term.
Given the school break, this is the peak travel season and companies catering to the 'friends and family' segment are expected to gain.
Airports and hotels are among the smartest buildings.
Vivo, a brand of BBK Communication Technology that makes smart devices such as 4G Xshot handset, is now set to enter the fastest-growing smartphone market in India with the first launch planned later this month.
Experts call for consistency in government policies to enable Indian exporters to frame a long-term strategy.
Pricing isn't at the heart of Ikea's strategy. It is understanding how Indians live.
The GST rate on mobile phones will be hiked to 18 per cent while that on maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft will be lowered to 5 per cent with effect from April 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. The GST rate on handmade and machine-made matchsticks has been rationalised to 12 per cent from 5 per cent and 18 per cent respectively.
Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.
Apart from IT and pharma, the lead spenders in travel are construction, automobile and metals and mining companies and together these sectors accounted for 82 per cent of business travel spend in India in 2015, up from 78 per cent in 2013.
ICT products make up a minuscule $ 407 million, out of the $ 35.54 billion of total inbound shipments from the US, as of now.
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