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Public policy is crucial in shaping business outcomes, especially in dynamic markets like India. For businesses, anticipating and adapting to policy changes is a strategic necessity. From evolving compliance frameworks to the impact of geopolitical shifts on regulation, engaging with public policy is vital to an organisation’s long-term success.
At a recent India CEO Forum session in Chennai, Rameesh Kailasam, CEO of IndiaTech.org, shared insights on navigating the complex interplay of public policy and business strategy. He focused on how to forecast policy changes, mitigate regulatory risks and leverage opportunities to influence policy in favour of industry. This podcast summarises these discussions.
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India’s landmark Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is a big step towards establishing a culture of data privacy. Sixteen months after the law was notified, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released draft rules under the Act, offering clarity on its implementation, including the formation of the Data Protection Board (DPB) to handle breaches and impose defined penalties. With a tangible timeline for implementation of the Act in place, the contours of the final regime under the DPDP becoming clearer and the strong penalties for non-compliance enshrined in the DPDP, it is the need of the hour for Indian businesses to understand the key tenets of the act and prepare to adhere to them.
At recent India CEO Forum sessions Arun Prabhu, Partner and Head - Technology & Telecommunications at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, shed light on the changes that will flow from the DPDP and what corporates must do to prepare for it. The podcast summarises these discussions.
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IMA recently held its Q4 FY25 CHRO Dialogue in Mumbai, with sessions on M&A and ESG. Leading the first session, we had Tarun Varma, Global Chief Human Resources & Sustainability Officer at Tata Consumer Products Limited (TCPL), discussing the Tata Group’s approach to M&A, and how cultural integration is such a crucial success element in any merger. Dr Sujiv Nair, Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Re Sustainability, led the second session, highlighting how CHROs can play a critical role in driving ESG initiatives. This podcast summarises these discussions.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the Finance function by enhancing efficiency and improving decision-making capabilities, with Generative AI driving an even greater shift than previous technologies. AI-powered financial planning and analytics can drive growth, streamline operations and add value, but CFOs must balance innovation with control and risk management.
At a recent India CFO Forum session in Bangalore, Dr Phaphul Chandra, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Director at Atria University, explored real-life applications and best practices for implementing AI in Finance, and shared some key considerations around change management. This podcast summarises these discussions.
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India’s journey toward mass prosperity hinges on addressing the critical challenges of employment, employability and education. These three pillars form the foundations of economic growth and social development, shaping the nation's trajectory in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
At a recent joint session of the India CEO and CHRO Forums in Bangalore, Manish Sabharwal, Vice-Chairman of Teamlease Services, outlined key strategies for improving employability, expanding access to quality education and generating meaningful employment opportunities. He explored the interplay between these ‘E’s’, identifying structural reforms, policy initiatives and actionable strategies that can unlock India’s full potential.
This podcast summarises these discussions.
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DeepSeek is claimed to have been trained at a cost of approximately $6 million, significantly less than the $100 million for models like OpenAI's GPT-4. It appears to achieve similar performance with less advanced chips, challenging the notion that only the most expensive hardware is essential for cutting-edge AI.
DeepSeek's emergence has rattled markets, causing significant losses for major tech companies like Nvidia. This is due to the perception that less resource-intensive AI development is possible, potentially reducing the market for expensive chips. On 27 January, the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell more than 3% in a broad sell-off that included chip makers and data centres around the world.
China’s emergence as a tech power is now at near parity with that of America, as this podcast explains.
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In recent years, global trade has faced major geopolitical headwinds, including trade wars and economic decoupling, particularly between the US and China. The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains, exposing vulnerabilities and catalysing localised production. Rising protectionism has led to a spike in tariffs and other restrictions, undermining free trade principles, and today, the WTO’s dispute resolution mechanism lies broken. Technological competition and sanctions have further complicated global trade relations while climate policies and divergent sustainability goals are reshaping trade priorities. Donald Trump’s re-election only adds new complexities to the equation.
At a recent India CEO Forum session in Hyderabad, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, Founding Dean of the Kautilya School of Public Policy, provided a medium-term outlook for world trade, with a focus on the strategic imperatives for India and businesses operating in the country. This podcast summarises these discussions.
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Transfer pricing (TP) has become a critical area of focus for companies and regulators, evolving significantly since its formal introduction in 2001. At a recent India CFO Forum session in Pune, Vijay Iyer, Transfer Pricing Leader at Ernst & Young India, covered recent trends in India’s transfer pricing audit environment, current and expected issues in litigation and some recommended best practices for dispute mitigation and resolution, including the use of MAP and APAs. This podcast summarises these discussions.
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With the world’s finite natural resources depleting rapidly, the circular economy offers a more sustainable model by prioritising resource efficiency, reuse and regeneration. It significantly reduces waste, minimises pollution and curbs greenhouse gas emissions, helping combat climate change.
At a recent online session of the India Sustainability Forum, Dr Sujiv Nair, Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Re Sustainability, explored the concept of the circular economy, emphasising its transformative potential. The discussion highlighted actionable strategies for resource efficiency, waste minimisation and value creation across industries. This podcast summarises these discussions.
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Starting this year, organisations across the world will experience another generational shift as Gen Alpha – today’s teenagers, born between 2010 and 2020 – begin to enter the professional realm. These digital natives have grown up completely immersed in technology, from AI-powered toys to virtual classrooms. Their experiences, shaped by pandemic-era disruptions and the ubiquity of social media, have cultivated a unique set of skills, values and expectations. Raised in a world shaped by rapid technological advancements, environmental challenges and unprecedented global connectivity, Gen Alpha is poised to redefine how we work, collaborate and innovate.
This research update explores the defining traits of Gen Alpha, the values they bring to the workplace and some future-proofing strategies that can help better equip CXOs to lead their organisations into this new era of work.
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Last month, Donald Trump secured a decisive victory in the US presidential elections, marking the start of a transformative new era in American and global politics. IMA ran a series of sessions of the India CEO and CFO Forums, across cities, examining the impact of this landmark event. We hosted three recognised authorities on the subject: Pramit Pal Chaudhari, Head of the South Asia Practice at the Eurasia Group; Suhasini Haider, Diplomatic Editor at The Hindu; and Ambassador Ajay Bisaria, Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation. These sessions delved into the implications of Donald Trump’s second presidency for geopolitics and the world economy.
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Javier Milei assumed office, as President of Argentina, where the effects of fiscal irresponsibility, by populist Peronist governments, had reduced what was once a rich nation into the ranks of the third world, amid poverty rates of 50%. With inflation at 211%, practically no growth and reckless restrictions that created price distortions, Argentina has been in a miserable situation.
It took both courage and radical reforms to change course. Mr Milei, a self-declared libertarian, believes in free markets, soft touch regulation and expresses his hatred for a big state. His main economic argument is simple: the public sector in Argentina is too big as it crowds out private initiative. In short, there are too many Argentines living from government handouts and public sector jobs, the economy has been overly regulated and that regulation in turn strangles private enterprise. This podcast explains.
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Since the 1990s, neuroscience-related research has expanded significantly, uncovering the complex links between brain activity and decision-making. By understanding the neural basis of decisions, business leaders can make more informed choices and create better contexts for each decision. Neuromarketing – which uses neuro- and cognitive science to identify customer needs, desires and preferences – can serve as a powerful tool in any CMO’s arsenal. Similarly, a key part of a CEO's role is to influence behaviour at various levels to derive results. Neuro-tools provide a powerful means of obtaining insights that enhance the ability of CEOs to orchestrate the required behaviours in the organisation.
At a recent joint session of the India CEO and CMO Forums in Bangalore, Arvind Sahay, Director and Professor of Marketing & International Business, MDI Gurgaon, explored a range of neuro tools and their applications in business. This podcast summarises these discussions. -
Transfer pricing (TP) remains a critical area for CFOs to track and monitor, particularly owing to the ever-evolving nature of TP regulations and deepening enforcement by the tax authorities. Some of the important changes in India’s transfer pricing landscape include the growing use of data analytics, SEBI's new focus on royalty payments as a payout mechanism from India, a growing emphasis on TP to boost tax revenues, a focus on dispute resolution through the Vivad Se Vishwas (VSV) scheme and a higher threshold for department appeals.
At a recent India CFO Forum session in Bangalore, Fatema Hunaid, APAC Transfer Pricing Lead at Grant Thornton, shed light on recent developments in this area, focusing on regulatory changes, the use of dispute management mechanisms and some best practices for MNCs to follow while navigating this complex domain. This podcast summarises these discussions.
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India’s banking sector is quite literally the life-blood of its economy. It powers both industry and consumption and channels savings to more productive uses. Over the last decade, the sector has seen critical reforms, an intense bad-loan clean-up, several waves of consolidation and has undergone a continuous process of maturation, making it one of India’s most technology-centric industries. Looking ahead, the government is expected to catalyse further reforms and take forward the process of PSU-bank consolidation, aside from bringing important changes to other parts of the financial-services sector.
At a recent India CFO forum session in Pune, Jaimin Bhatt, Group CFO of Kotak Mahindra provided a view for the banking sector and its role in funding industry. This podcast summarises these discussions .
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Our recent, Q3 FY25 CHRO dialogue sessions in Bangalore focused on two criticallly important subjects: sustainability, and leadership imperatives in an age of digitalisation. Dr Sujiv Nair, Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Re Sustainability, kicked off discussions with insights on HR’s role in ESG. Next, Antony J Alex, Founder & CEO at Rainmaker, focused on how leadership styles are evolving in response to a changing world.
This podcast summarises these discussions.
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India is on the cusp of an energy revolution, taking bold strides toward achieving energy independence by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070. We are pleased to share our latest research report, Green Hydrogen: A Catalyst to India’s Energy Independence, which was developed in partnership with Ayvens, one of the leading fleet leasing companies globally. The report, along with this podcast delves into the transformative potential of green hydrogen in decarbonising industries, revolutionising transportation and addressing climate goals.
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As China grapples with the lingering aftermath of Covid-19, its economy is visibly slowing. A once-rapid growth path, driven by infrastructural spending an expanding workforce, is less certain. Coupled with geopolitical tensions and rising costs, China's role as a global production hub is changing rapidly. New stimulus measures have created excitement, but will they impact China’s medium-term growth prospects? Meanwhile, a fast-growing India offers major opportunities for businesses, including those pursuing a China+1 strategy, but its ability to absorb investment at scale remains an open question.
At a recent online India CEO Forum session, Professor Michael J Enright, Director at Enright, Scott & Associates and Choueiri Family Professor, Northeastern University, explored the critical shifts underway, examining both China’s and India’s medium-term prospects, and the opportunities they present to business. This podcast summarises these discussions.
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The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, launched in 2021-22 as part of the Make in India initiative, aims to strengthen India's manufacturing across key sectors. With an allocation of Rs 109 billion, the food processing PLI scheme leverages India’s agricultural resources to boost production, exports and reduce import dependency. It incentivises incremental revenue and capital expenditure, driving investments and capacity creation.
We recently interviewed several member-companies that are participating in the food processing PLI scheme, to better understand their experience with the programme and any challenges they may be facing. This podcast summarises our findings, which hold lessons for similar programmes across sectors.
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Cybersecurity risks continue to rise, with a reported 20% of Indian users falling victim to cyber threats in the first quarter of 2024 alone and several high-profile cases recently coming to light. Scams are becoming more sophisticated, targeting even well-informed individuals. At the same time, with rising penalties for non-compliance, companies are under pressure to tighten their defences.
At a recent cross-Forum online session, renowned cyber-security expert Amit Dubey shed light on the current cybersecurity landscape and outlined some best practices. This podcast summarises these discussions.
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