The world today is in a state of flux - geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, trade wars and environmental crises are converging into an unrelenting storm. In such a landscape, running an enterprise is no longer about operational ex...

Sustainability and ethics are no longer optional 'nice to haves’ but an essential element of long-term business success. Today’s organisations must go beyond minimising their environmental impact and actively integrate ethical practices and sus...

The pressure of delivering strong results quarter after quarter can tempt even the best companies to be myopic on ethics and fair business practices. Sometimes, this gives rise to the sort of scandals that can destroy the very foundations of a ...

According to Spencer Stuart, 87% of CHROs today are active participants in CEO succession planning – a powerful signal that boards increasingly see HR leaders as strategic stewards of enterprise leadership. As the CHRO role expands bey...

Despite years of digital transformation, most enterprises remain stuck in what might be termed a ‘digital slum’: a maze of dashboards, siloed systems and disconnected analytics. They are data-rich but insight-poor, paralysed by complexity and u...

In an era of increasing organisational complexity and rapid market shifts, the partnership between CFOs and CHROs is more critical than ever. Strategic synergy between Finance and HR fosters resilience, driving sustainable growth and cost effic...

As AI reshapes the business landscape, CHROs are being called upon to cut through the noise and lead with clarity. This episode brings together two compelling conversations from IMA India’s recent HR sessions. In the first, Naveen Narayanan, Gl...

Global investment in smart manufacturing is accelerating, with India emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic markets. As industrial ecosystems evolve, the focus for businesses is shifting from whether to adopt smart technologies to how to s...

The Supreme Court of India recently ordered the liquidation of Bhushan Power and Steel Limited (BPSL) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), marking a significant development with wide-ranging implications for Corporate India. The case...

Compensation is a critical lever for attracting, retaining and motivating talent. In a shifting economic climate, getting it right has never been more important. At a recent IMA India CHRO Forum session in Mumbai, Amit Otwani, Associate Partner...

Sustainability is now a critical imperative for businesses and societies alike, and understanding the prime forces driving this agenda is more important than ever before. From global trends and technological innovations to corporate leadership ...

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, ‘Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.’ In an era increasingly dominated by personalities and passing controversies, it is essential to refocus on enduring ideas and tr...

The emergence of US tariffs as a policy tool, is a decisive shift in global trade and indeed the liberal world order, which facilitated the emergence of Asia’s tiger economies. Once dismissed as a temporary measure, tariffs are now rooted in a ...

In the discussions that your columnist has had, over the course of the past couple of months, with IMA Forum Members, it was evident that urban consumption has begun to taper. As it happens, the trend really became apparent several ...

Zomato’s recent announcement that it will be rebranding its parent company as ‘Eternal’ raises an important question: Why do companies change their names? Typically, an organisation’s name is one of its most valuable assets, being inst...

Traditional strategic plans are based on long-term goals and market forecasts. However, in a world of disruption, companies must adopt more agile approaches that allow them to pivot quickly. Methodologies associated with software development, e...

We expect the US dollar to gain in value against a basket of global currencies, as higher inflation in America will force policy makers, in its central bank, to keep a hawkish stance on interest rates. With higher yields, therefore, capital wil...

India’s road sector is on a transformative path. Propelled by the Bharatmala Pariyojana – an ambitious plan to construct 34,800 km of new highways and expressways – the country’s highway network expanded by 60% in the decade to 2024. H...

The 2025-26 Union Budget came at a time of moderating domestic growth and heightened global uncertainty. At a recent joint session of the India CEO, CFO, CHRO, CMO, ISF and CFO NxT Forums, AK Bhattacharya, Editorial Director of the Business Sta...

As climate changes intensify, consumers across segments are demanding sustainable alternatives – and the automotive industry is no exception. Clean(er)-fuel options make up a rising share of India’s passenger vehicle market and this trend is ex...

We often think of Indian weddings as the most traditional of social events, steeped in age-old rituals and elaborate ceremonies. However, a closer look reveals that they serve as a powerful lens to understand broader socio-economic shifts shapi...

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 geopolit...

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 un...

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), discussi...

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...