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This is a groundbreaking account of the development of Indian business and enterprise from the colonial period to the present. It not only introduces listeners to formative business leaders (including Jamsetji Tata, Ghanshyam Das Birla and Walchand Hirachand Doshi) and leading firms (Wadia Group, Kirloskar Brothers Limited and Shapoorji Pallonji) but also analyses their presence in the country’s economy, their growth over time and their true impact on society.

Born in a middle-class trading family, Kishore Biyani started his career selling stonewashed fabric to small shops in Mumbai. Years later, with the launch of Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Food Bazaar, Central and many more retail formats, he redefined the retailing business in India. Incidentally, Kishore Biyani's objective is to capture every rupee in the wallet of every Indian consumer, wherever they are - an investment banker living in a south Mumbai locality or a farmer in Sangli.

In defiance of the stereotypes trotted out by yesterday's pundits, modern India's rise is both unusual and unexpected. It is unusual because some of the sharpest economic improvements are being observed in those sections of Indian society which were thought to be the most disadvantaged: women...

The Narendra Modi government's sudden demonetization of '500 and '1,000 notes in November 2016 failed to put a dent in the black economy but caused untold hardship to hundreds of millions of Indians. It has crippled the country's economy for a long time to come. In this book, Arun Kumar, the country's leading authority on the black economy, tells us why Modi's gambit failed.

In 1991 India faced its 'Greece moment': an unprecedented financial crisis against the backdrop of political uncertainty and crumbling investor confidence. On 21 June 1991, P. V. Narasimha Rao became prime minister and appointed Dr Manmohan Singh as finance minister. In less than 35 days, the Rao-Singh duo ushered in momentous changes in economic policy - those that transformed the country.

Acclaimed across the world, prescribed in over 100 universities and colleges, and included in part in The Century's Greatest Reportage (Ordfront, 2000), alongside the works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Studs Terkel and John Reed, Everybody Loves a Good Drought is the established classic on rural...

How did India, a newly independent nation in 1947, transform into one of the world’s fastest-growing economies? India’s Economic Odyssey: Post Independence Milestones takes you on a captivating journey through the pivotal moments, policies, and innovations that shaped India’s economic landscape. From the ambitious First Five-Year Plan to the sweeping liberalization of 1991, the rise of the IT and telecom revolutions, and the challenges of globalization and crises, this series explores how India navigated its path to progress.

Premchand’s Karmabhoomi explores the struggle between the characters’ sense of duty and their ambitions and how this causes a wedge between their various personal relationships. It is set against the backdrop of the early twentieth century when the British were exploiting the poor and the country was also fighting against its own social issues namely classism, casteism, and untouchability. What happens when all these struggles reach a national level?

India Fintech Diaries is a bi-weekly (ish) podcast that peeks at the fast, “wild-west” world of Fintechs in India. The world’s most populous democracy is at the cusp of massive technological and demographic change that will forever change the way we relate to financial services and their providers. In each episode, your hosts Hemant Kshirsagar and Elroy Serrao, demystify the world of Fintech for you by exploring ideas, innovations, startups and the personalities that are shaping India’s Fintech Landscape. Join them for a wild ride into the world of Indian Fintech!!!

In this ground-breaking vision document, first published in 1998, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Y.S. Rajan offer a blueprint for India to be counted among the world’s top five economic powers by the year 2020. They cite growth rates and development trends to show that the goal is not unrealistic...

This book examines fifteen judgments that have influenced the financial destiny of India. With significant macroeconomic dimensions, these judgments, when explored, show a long-term impact on the economy. In doing so, judgments from different times of history have been examined to give the...

One of the largest consumer markets of the world, India is made up of lots and lots of small consumers―each earning and spending just a little bit that adds up to a lot. It is served by millions of small suppliers oozing innovation and customer intimacy, and is powered by digital...

Business Accounting and Taxation Course in India , a business accounting and taxation course in India has been developed for students with a background in commerce as well as those with a strong interest in finance and taxation. Taxation, both direct and indirect, is an example of a practical element of learning. The Business Accounting and Taxation course in India is developed for professionals in the manufacturing industry. Business accounting and taxes have long been bitter competitors among accounting and financial professionals. Individuals and businesses are more aware of the need to ...

A story that proves that Indians when empowered can change the course of history... The targets were stupendous and considered unachievable by almost everyone. Slightly over two years to find a suitable partner, finalize all legal documentation, get governmental approval to these agreements as...

Knowing what to possibly expect from the future of the global economy presents an enormous opportunity for you to better prepare yourself for the momentous challenges and possibilities of tomorrow. Now you can, with this provocative six-lecture series. Offering pointed looks at the economic past, present, and possible futures of these three powerful nations, these lectures will have you finally grasping the intricate nature of our world economy and the driving forces responsible for where it will stand in years to come.

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Is India ready to emerge as a world leader? Our times are characterized not by estranged Superpowers building formidable arsenals but by engaged societies building a robust global economy. Emerging countries are redefining the geo-economic (and geopolitical) dynamic. The twenty-first century...

“India Inside – The GCC Advantage” is a strategic business podcast by CoreBridge GCC Desk that explores how Global Capability Centers are transforming India into a global innovation powerhouse. Featuring insights from industry leaders, policy experts, and city champions, each episode decodes GCC policies, investments, and growth opportunities across India’s emerging hubs. Tune in to uncover how GCCs are shaping ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ and driving high-value jobs, technology, and inclusive progress.

Written by an eminent economist, Bimal Jalan, Emerging India: Economics, Politics and Reforms talks about India's growth from the post reform 1991 era to the modern days and the various challenges plaguing various arms of the government. In this book, Jalan praises the democratic setup that runs...

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