Start-up Funding | Prof. Suresh Srinivasan writes for Express Computers
- Oct 11, 2022 | Express Computers
The article highlights that as a start-up travels through its different stages of evolution, however well planned, cash burn can aggravate the need for funding at short notice; it is crucial for founders to have on their radar, access to ‘like-minded’ investors aligned with the founder’s philosophy. This is more important than merely deciding on a higher financial offer, or scrambling for investors when crisis strikes and cash-flow shrinks!
Read MoreOur household savings are moving towards normalcy - Prof. Vidya Mahambare writes for LiveMint
- Oct 05, 2022 | LiveMint
The article highlights that Indian household savings in risky instruments such as MFs and equity stocks have risen over the last decade, driven by low returns on bank deposits and rising stock market indices. Despite a surge in demat accounts since the pandemic, enabling people to hold securities in digital form and trade shares in the share market, the risky investments of households remain lower than their peak in 2016-17.
Read MoreUnlocking ITC Value - Prof. Suresh Srinivasan writes for Silicon India
- Sep 28, 2022 | Silicon India
The article highlights that there are a number of views as to how ITC can unlock value; frequently quoted solutions like demerging diversified businesses of tobacco, agri-products, hotels and paper into standalone companies will fire-wall tobacco assets from other assets - Such arguments are fine and could be effective only when the diversified business have scaled-up into matured businesses with an ability to stand-alone with revenue and profits that can self-sustain. This has not yet happened in ITC; moreover it still seems a long way to go in comparison to its peers.
Read MoreCEO’s Dilemma: How to Reduce Organizational Innovation’s ‘Knowing-Doing’ Gap? | Prof. Raj Shankar writes for CXO Outlook
- Sep 26, 2022 | CXO Outlook
The article highlights that in the 2021 edition of BCG’s long running "Most Innovative Companies" global innovation survey shows that “innovation’ has become a top three priority for an overwhelming 75% of responding organizations. Alarmingly, only 50% of them are putting real resources behind their innovation initiatives. If CEOs know that innovation is critical for their organizations’ health and wellness, why aren’t they investing in innovation initiatives? Why is there so much "innovation theatre" and so little "innovation?"
Read MoreInflation burns could take a long time to heal in India and the west | Prof. Vidya Mahambare writes for Live Mint
- Sep 22, 2022 | Live Mint
The article highlights that while India's economy may be slowing along with the world's, but will remain one of the fastest-growing economies for years to come. That would be no mean feat at a time when political and social conflicts have become a norm in large parts of the world.
Read MoreFOCUS to succeed | Prof. Rammyaa M writes for The Hindu Education
- Sep 17, 2022 | The Hindu
The article highlights five point strategy to maximise gains from a Business School education i.e., FOCUS - Focus, Openness to learning, Curious, Unique, and Synergy.
Read MoreOvercoming Industry-academia disconnect needs B-school curricula to deliver a perfect blend of ‘knowledge, skillsets and behaviour’ | Prof Suresh Srinivasan writes for The Curriculum Magazine
- Sep 09, 2022 | Curriculum
The article highlights that business schools need to appreciate three vital complementarities with today’s evolving industry dynamics. The curricula of the business school need to deliver a perfect blend of ‘knowledge, skillsets and behaviour’ overarching and encompassing these three vital competency based ‘themes. The three vital complementarities are: i) strategic orientation and integrative thinking ii) data analytics and digital capabilities and iii) empathy and people skills.
Read MoreFour Tips to Make Women Independence a Reality | Prof. Shameem and Prof. Rammyaa write for India Today Post
- Sep 09, 2022 | India Today Post
The article talks about several steps women can take to make their Independence a reality. Four tips for women to become stronger, independent women and "LEAP" forward are Love yourself, Enthusiasm, Accountability and Plan.
Read MoreA challenging flight path for Air India | Prof. Suresh Srinivasan writes for The Hindu Business Line Link
- Sep 09, 2022 | The Hindu Business Line
The article highlights that, for some of the very crucial senior management positions, Tatas are reported to have narrowed down on executives without hard-core airline experience. With such reported developments, Air India seems to be drifting towards a larger mix of newer workforce with non-aviation background, which is concerning.
Read MoreWe need an eye kept on relative prices and not just inflation data | Prof. Vidya Mahambare writes for LiveMint
- Sep 06, 2022 | Mint
Prof. Vidya Mahamabre along with her co-author Praveen Kumar [Alumni from PGDM Co '18] have written an article titled 'We need an eye kept on relative prices and not just inflation data' which has been published by LiveMint both online and in print.
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