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  • As companies across the world grapple with the after-effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the role of the CEO has become even more crucial. The much-awaited annual BT-PwC India’s Best CEOs ranking underscores the trends and challenges today’s CEO needs to be mindful of.
  • As companies across the world grapple with the after-effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the role of the CEO has become even more crucial. The much-awaited annual BT-PwC India’s Best CEOs ranking underscores the trends and challenges today’s CEO needs to be mindful of.
Mar 20, 2022
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Columns Changing priorities for the CEO

Changing priorities for the CEO

The focus is on making organisations outcome-oriented by bringing together differentiating capabilities and multidimensional skill sets,

Reset.com: An Early Stumble for India’s Digital Bull Run

India's digital bull run has just begun. This is an early stumble from which it will recover to emerge as the most vibrant of digital ecosystems in the world

Reset.com: An Early Stumble for India’s Digital Bull Run

India's digital bull run has just begun. This is an early stumble from which it will recover to emerge as the most vibrant of digital ecosystems in the world
Current The Economic Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Economic Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has already creaked the world’s economy, and has the potential to do more damage if it doesn’t end quickly

How ABG Shipyard’s Promoter Rishi Agarwal Siphoned Off Bank Funds

How ABG Shipyard's promoter Rishi Agarwal used a web of group companies and connected entities to siphon off bank funds

NSE Scandal Involving Former Boss Chitra Ramkrishna Shows SEBI's Shortcomings

Former NSE Managing Director and CEO Chitra Ramkrishna may well be in the news for alleged wrongdoings and her links with an unknown person. But questions must also be asked of market regulator SEBI for the systemic lapses

How ABG Shipyard’s Promoter Rishi Agarwal Siphoned Off Bank Funds

How ABG Shipyard's promoter Rishi Agarwal used a web of group companies and connected entities to siphon off bank funds
Corporate How M.V. Gowtama led Bharat Electronics to New Heights

How M.V. Gowtama led Bharat Electronics to New Heights

Having led Bharat Electronics to new heights, M.V. Gowtama believes constant improvement drives growth

PI Industries Vice Chairman and MD Mayank Singhal’s formula for Consistent Growth

Mayank Singhal speaks as fast as he thinks. It reflects on his company’s growth

Irfan Razack’s Master Plan to Grow Prestige Estate Projects

Veteran realtor Irfan Razack’s uncanny ability to spot an opportunity in the most unlikely locations and his courage to take risks are fuelling Prestige’s fabulous rise

K. Sreekant’s Formula for Sustained Growth at Power Grid

Known as one of the brightest minds in the industry, Power Grid CMD K. Sreekant has earned the admiration of both colleagues and shareholders

How Satyanarayana Chava Grew Laurus Labs

With years of experience under his belt, Satyanarayana Chava is now successfully guiding his company Laurus Labs on the research path for a better tomorrow

Pankaj Kumar’s Growth Mantra for GSPL

Pankaj Kumar’s management practices have helped GSPL become the country’s second-largest natural gas company

How T.V. Narendran Took the Inorganic Route to Grow Tata Steel

For Tata Steel MD & CEO T.V. Narendran, making the India business bigger for the global steel maker was a strategy he wanted to get right. A couple of acquisitions later, it seems he has indeed got it right

Sanjay Jalona’s Growth Blueprint for LTI

Sanjay Jalona has helped LTI grow by creating a niche, through acquisitions, and by exiting from some sectors

How S.N. Subrahmanyan is Building a New Legacy at L&T

S.N. Subrahmanyan is constructing a new L&T that remains true to its core, yet takes on new stripes that make it a more relevant organisation for the times

Sanjiv Mehta’s Eye for Detail Helps HUL Pen New Growth Story

With years of experience in dealing with tough situations, Sanjiv Mehta is successfully rewriting HUL’s growth story in challenging times

How Consumers’ Needs Guide Shantanu Khosla-led CGCEL

Shantanu Khosla-led CGCEL has built products based on consumers’ needs

How Salil Parekh Turned Around Infosys

Salil Parekh has brought credibility and growth back into the fold of the pioneering IT services company, which had fallen upon difficult times

Alkyl Amines Chemicals MD Yogesh M. Kothari’s Organic Path to Growth

Yogesh M. Kothari, the CMD of Alkyl Amines Chemicals, has achieved consistent growth for his company over the past 10 years

How H.M. Bangur Made Shree Cement One of the Sector’s Largest Players

H.M. Bangur has kept a close watch on costs to make Shree Cement -- which was on the verge of bankruptcy 25 years ago -- one of the largest players in the sector

How Padmaja Chunduru Used People Power to Grow Indian Bank

Padmaja Chunduru, who was Indian Bank's MD and CEO between 2018-21, oversaw the successful merger of the bank with Allahabad Bank

CMD Arvind Poddar’s Success Recipe for Balkrishna Industries

Arvind Poddar, the CMD of Balkrishna Industries, has been able to steer the company by adapting to the changing times

How Sanjeev Kumar made Gujarat Gas India’s Largest City Gas Distributor

Under Sanjeev Kumar’s leadership, Gujarat Gas, the country’s largest city gas distributor, has also become a study in successful reverse privatisation

Rajesh Gopinathan Bets Big on Organic Growth for TCS

Rajesh Gopinathan, CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services, believes growth has to be organic and profitable. And the only way to do that is to constantly reinvent

K.P. Ramasamy’s Journey from a Farm to Becoming a Supplier for Global Brands

K.P. Ramasamy, a farmer's son who could study only till high school, set up one of India's largest knitwear garment export businesses which supplies to top global fashion brands like Marks & Spencer, H&M and Primark

How Adar Poonawalla Took the Lead in Covid-19 Vaccine Production

Even as Covid-19 pushed many on the back foot, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla stood up and led the vaccine production in India from the front

How Rajeev Jain is Transforming Bajaj Finance

Pune-headquartered Bajaj Finance’s Rajeev Jain takes the non-banking financial company on yet another transformative journey

How Adar Poonawalla Took the Lead in Covid-19 Vaccine Production

Even as Covid-19 pushed many on the back foot, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla stood up and led the vaccine production in India from the front

How Rajeev Jain is Transforming Bajaj Finance

Pune-headquartered Bajaj Finance’s Rajeev Jain takes the non-banking financial company on yet another transformative journey
Corporate How M.V. Gowtama led Bharat Electronics to New Heights

How M.V. Gowtama led Bharat Electronics to New Heights

Having led Bharat Electronics to new heights, M.V. Gowtama believes constant improvement drives growth

PI Industries Vice Chairman and MD Mayank Singhal’s formula for Consistent Growth

Mayank Singhal speaks as fast as he thinks. It reflects on his company’s growth

Irfan Razack’s Master Plan to Grow Prestige Estate Projects

Veteran realtor Irfan Razack’s uncanny ability to spot an opportunity in the most unlikely locations and his courage to take risks are fuelling Prestige’s fabulous rise

K. Sreekant’s Formula for Sustained Growth at Power Grid

Known as one of the brightest minds in the industry, Power Grid CMD K. Sreekant has earned the admiration of both colleagues and shareholders

How Satyanarayana Chava Grew Laurus Labs

With years of experience under his belt, Satyanarayana Chava is now successfully guiding his company Laurus Labs on the research path for a better tomorrow

Pankaj Kumar’s Growth Mantra for GSPL

Pankaj Kumar’s management practices have helped GSPL become the country’s second-largest natural gas company

How T.V. Narendran Took the Inorganic Route to Grow Tata Steel

For Tata Steel MD & CEO T.V. Narendran, making the India business bigger for the global steel maker was a strategy he wanted to get right. A couple of acquisitions later, it seems he has indeed got it right

Sanjay Jalona’s Growth Blueprint for LTI

Sanjay Jalona has helped LTI grow by creating a niche, through acquisitions, and by exiting from some sectors

How S.N. Subrahmanyan is Building a New Legacy at L&T

S.N. Subrahmanyan is constructing a new L&T that remains true to its core, yet takes on new stripes that make it a more relevant organisation for the times

Sanjiv Mehta’s Eye for Detail Helps HUL Pen New Growth Story

With years of experience in dealing with tough situations, Sanjiv Mehta is successfully rewriting HUL’s growth story in challenging times

How Consumers’ Needs Guide Shantanu Khosla-led CGCEL

Shantanu Khosla-led CGCEL has built products based on consumers’ needs

How Salil Parekh Turned Around Infosys

Salil Parekh has brought credibility and growth back into the fold of the pioneering IT services company, which had fallen upon difficult times

Alkyl Amines Chemicals MD Yogesh M. Kothari’s Organic Path to Growth

Yogesh M. Kothari, the CMD of Alkyl Amines Chemicals, has achieved consistent growth for his company over the past 10 years

How H.M. Bangur Made Shree Cement One of the Sector’s Largest Players

H.M. Bangur has kept a close watch on costs to make Shree Cement -- which was on the verge of bankruptcy 25 years ago -- one of the largest players in the sector

How Padmaja Chunduru Used People Power to Grow Indian Bank

Padmaja Chunduru, who was Indian Bank's MD and CEO between 2018-21, oversaw the successful merger of the bank with Allahabad Bank

CMD Arvind Poddar’s Success Recipe for Balkrishna Industries

Arvind Poddar, the CMD of Balkrishna Industries, has been able to steer the company by adapting to the changing times

How Sanjeev Kumar made Gujarat Gas India’s Largest City Gas Distributor

Under Sanjeev Kumar’s leadership, Gujarat Gas, the country’s largest city gas distributor, has also become a study in successful reverse privatisation

Rajesh Gopinathan Bets Big on Organic Growth for TCS

Rajesh Gopinathan, CEO and MD of Tata Consultancy Services, believes growth has to be organic and profitable. And the only way to do that is to constantly reinvent

K.P. Ramasamy’s Journey from a Farm to Becoming a Supplier for Global Brands

K.P. Ramasamy, a farmer's son who could study only till high school, set up one of India's largest knitwear garment export businesses which supplies to top global fashion brands like Marks & Spencer, H&M and Primark

How Adar Poonawalla Took the Lead in Covid-19 Vaccine Production

Even as Covid-19 pushed many on the back foot, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla stood up and led the vaccine production in India from the front

How Rajeev Jain is Transforming Bajaj Finance

Pune-headquartered Bajaj Finance’s Rajeev Jain takes the non-banking financial company on yet another transformative journey

How Adar Poonawalla Took the Lead in Covid-19 Vaccine Production

Even as Covid-19 pushed many on the back foot, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla stood up and led the vaccine production in India from the front

How Rajeev Jain is Transforming Bajaj Finance

Pune-headquartered Bajaj Finance’s Rajeev Jain takes the non-banking financial company on yet another transformative journey
Interview Interview: Anil Rai Gupta on His Ambitious Growth Strategy for Havells India

Interview: Anil Rai Gupta on His Ambitious Growth Strategy for Havells India

Anil Rai Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of Havells India, explains his growth strategy for the company and why he is hopeful of a revival

Interview: Anil Rai Gupta on His Ambitious Growth Strategy for Havells India

Anil Rai Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of Havells India, explains his growth strategy for the company and why he is hopeful of a revival