MSMEs: The key driver fueling India’s economic growth
Ms. Anita Ananthan highlights the significant contribution of MSMEs in India’s growth narrative. The Indian economy has been
We’ve expanded our offerings to meet growing demands in India’s power sector: Vineet Harlalka, CFO, IEX
Vineet Harlalka, CFO at Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) – India’s premier power trading platform – says that energy
The promise & pitfalls of Open Banking in India
From electricity bills to mutual funds, banks have a repository of what we spend, where we spend and
How CFOs can play a prime role in steering a sustainable way of doing business
Mr. Kaushik Mitra writes on how business leaders, especially CFOs, can embed sustainability agenda into their business strategy.
How Syngene International’s CFO is balancing current risks with future viability
Today’s business environment is wrought with uncertainty. Soaring inflation, constant rate hikes, a dramatic increase in food prices
Strengthening risk management through rightful assessment and monitoring amid global downturn
The CFO’s role in the current economic climate is rapidly evolving and diversifying. They are now becoming movers
Lessons from a Great Business
In recent months, I’ve been working on a number of motivational and leadership programmes for a leading, family-owned
Finding the narrative
For nearly eight years, I’ve covered a range of leadership topics in this publication; but one that does
Managing a crisis of reputation
IF YOU HAVE a curated feed of news on your smartphone like many people, you would have noticed
The Chinese takeaway syndrome
The Chinese must be arguably the world’s largest diaspora with roughly 100 million ‘Chinese’ who are mostly through
Leadership megatrends revisited
Three trends have shown a significant impact on my developmental work; maybe you too will find these impactful.
Measuring each slice of life
Life is like a round cake, sliced into eight slices of equal size. Which slice are you on?
The art of not dropping your pants
When the other party looks to squeeze some concessions from our situation, how do we deal with it?
Decoding a winner
Pain from past experiences can be a great driver to make us want to excel in our field.
Elements of resilience
Can resilience be learned? The good news is that it can be, and it is not too difficult.
Focus to win
You cannot turn ‘focus’ on and off whenever you want. It’s something you have to practice every day.
Positions in negotiating
If you are in your next negotiation – look closely at what your interests are and your position.
When teamwork is a dirty word
No one wants to define specifically what the term teamwork means and what it looks like to them.
The hidden dimension of corporate culture
Peer-bonus and recognition programs promote giver cultures without undercutting the healthy competition that drives employee’s productivity in organization.
Redefining capitalism
This article argues that we have been mostly incorrect in identifying how and why it worked so well.
CFOs are empowering supply chain finance
From being keepers of corporate value, the CFOs today are enabling value creation and strategy implementation in organizations.
What AI can and can’t do for your business yet
The discussion tends toward a Manichean guessing game: which jobs will or would not be replaced by machines?
Corporate Treasury: The Risks Manager
Mr. Sonjai Kumar writes on how corporate treasury can manage financial risks and ensure stability of the organization.
GST Anti-Profiteering
Anti-profiteering measures are implemented by the govt. to prevent businesses from unfairly retaining the benefits of GST reductions.
Instituting a “what if” mindset
Responses to this will help us understand the reasons why we are in the current risk culture position.
Tax reliefs for facilitating insolvency resolution
The tax reliefs proposed by Budget 2018 will provide an impetus to the effective mechanism for insolvency resolution.
How digital reimbursements can reduce costs?
Companies need to move towards a system where costs are low, and employees are encouraged to avail benefits.
Why small businesses are important for Corporate India?
Mr. S. Vishvanathan (Ravi) highlights several reasons why small businesses are key to Corporate India’s survival and growth.
Living in a VUCA world
Mr. V. S. Parthasarathy writes on how responsible industry leaders can meet the requirements of today’s VUCA world.
The Strategic CFO: what next?
CFO India recently concluded the 5th edition of its Annual CFO Leadership Conclave. Anniversaries have a way of
What AI can and can’t do (yet) for your business
Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere. We experience it at home and on our phones. Before we
Liability of e-commerce companies as intermediaries in India
The growth of e-commerce in India brought the focus on the issue of liability of intermediaries in India.
Banking on Maturing Regulatory Landscape
The banking sector is arguably a mirror to the economy. Similarly, the regulatory framework for the financial sector
When the (blue) chips are down…
It is becoming more and more clear that India’s growth in the future will have to be spearheaded
In the month of the budget…
‘The more things change, the more they stay the same’ – the epigram by French critic Jean-Baptiste Alphonse
The Tardiness of Mistrust (or the Speed of Trust)
A recent negotiation with a client brought home the bizarre point that legal teams are probably happiest when
Digital transformation and then what?
Every segment of society – in India and globally – is obsessed with the pace of digital transformation
Zoom in, Zoom out: the big positive trigger in India?
These days, you are either a Modi ‘bhakt’ or a secular. It isn’t possible to be something in
The importance of the middle
These days, you are either a Modi ‘bhakt’ or a secular. It isn’t possible to be something in
Governance: how should we think about ‘perfect’?
The fall of Enron in 2001 – a Wall street darling and hailed as America’s most innovative company
What’s the ‘passion’ I would pursue?
I owe the title of this column to Dewitt Jones, a National Geographic photographer. He pursued excellence in
‘Celebrate what’s right with the world’
I owe the title of this column to Dewitt Jones, a National Geographic photographer. He pursued excellence in
The Speed of Trust in the Age of Fraud
Given that our cover story is on fraud, and its likelihood in the digital age, I have been
2016: Call to action
It’s the start of a new year. CFO India wishes the very best to its readers and hopes
The Diversity Question
The tipping point seems close. When individuals, organisations, society and government start to voice similar concerns and demand
‘Short-termism’: forever or short-lived?
‘In the long term we all are dead’, said John Maynard Keynes, the legendary British economist. Over time,
How indispensable is Raghuram Rajan?
Raghuram Rajan, to me, deserves more than respect. For both his competence and integrity, he has my reverence.
Kick off compliance at your startup, NOW
Success stories of homegrown unicorns have found a spot in management lessons and entrepreneurial aspirations alike. A 2017
Is extreme event predictable?
Extreme events do not come out all of a sudden; their trend and information are always available through
Capital Optimization through Enterprise Risk Management
Return on capital is the motive behind investor’s putting their money into the business else they could earn
Digital taxation: Need for uniform rules
Forward-thinking asset managers need to embrace a long-term data-driven approach to their operations. Asset managers globally are collectively
The four journeys for buy-side leaders in 2018. Which path
Forward-thinking asset managers need to embrace a long-term data-driven approach to their operations. Asset managers globally are collectively
Managing insurance distribution risk using supply chain
Background One of the key challenges in the insurance business is selling new products (that meets customer’s need)
Is Germany on your international VAT-reclaim list?
Reclaiming VAT in Germany is an altogether a different ballgame. Learn how you can do it. Many companies
Corporate Treasury: The Risks Manager
Treasury is a place where entire cash of the company sits, this can be compared with a fresh
GST Anti-Profiteering: A double-edged sword
The concept of anti-profiteering was introduced under the GST law to ensure that any reduction in the tax
Making Teamwork Happen
For more than a decade, I have been researching, blogging and keynoting on topics surrounding the mystery of
Why rupee will appreciate against dollar
From the October’s peak of Rs 74.5, Indian rupee is most likey to appreciate to Rs 68 against
Why small businesses are important for corporate India
By Ravi Vishvanathan, CFO India, PayMate Medium and large enterprises have several advantages such as a large pool
The Four Golden Rules of Financial Compliance in Media
As another financial year ends, there’s the usual rush among advertisers looking to finalise media strategies. The pressure
Coronavirus: Containing the financial contagion
By Amit Marwah The coronavirus is clearly threatening to trigger a financial contagion in the world economy and
CFO India finds out what CFOs think about Union Budget
The Budget has come at a critical time when the Indian economy has been recovering gradually from the
Operational Challenges faced by CFOs
– By Pradeep Agarwal The CFO’s office has its hands full with the ramifications of the current crisis
Opinion: Budget 2022 could have done more for healthcare sector
Union Budget 2022-23 is very futuristic and growth-oriented. It lays down the vision for India @100 for the
Investing in workforce management technology will be key to a
– Sumeet Dosh Even as the world is slowly returning to a level of normalcy, in India the
CFO to Entrepreneur: Journey from managing the finances to managing
Majority of people are becoming increasingly frustrated with businesses’ lack of progress towards sustainability and feel that it’s
Corporate progress on ESG issues is partly a big data
Majority of people are becoming increasingly frustrated with businesses’ lack of progress towards sustainability and feel that it’s
Key findings of Oracle’s ‘No Planet B’ study
Majority of people are becoming increasingly frustrated with businesses’ lack of progress towards sustainability and feel that it’s
Rebuilding The MSME Ecosystem
The current economic and political environment have left everyone cautious. While big corporates are able to sail through,
Inside India’s thriving start-up ecosystem
India has been steadily building its startup ecosystem for the past decade, with the government and private sector working together to create
Indian Finance Ministry stresses role of robust corporate…
In its monthly report released on Monday, the Indian finance ministry underscored the crucial role played by the strong debt profile of
As Fed approaches the end of hiking cycle,…
The Federal Reserve has finally found its way to the top of the monetary policy mountain. But the performance of bonds and
CFO India conducts the 13th edition of its…
CFO India, a leading finance and business publication, recently organized the 13th edition of its prestigious CFO100 Conference & Felicitation Ceremony at
From scandal to takeover: A look at Credit…
Beleaguered Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse will be bought by long-time rival UBS in a whopping $3.2 billion deal, eight months after
Mastering the art of culture building
The role of C-suite within companies is multi-faceted, encompassing responsibilities such as leading specific functions, driving excellence, managing growth, and building effective
Despite progress, gender balance in the boardroom is…
If you thought India’s decision to mandate having one woman member on the board of every company, put the nation on the
India isn’t immune to the stagflation that felled…
Like all emerging markets that rely upon the rest of the world for commodities and capital, India has spent the last two years battling the twin challenges posed