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 flourishing with a surge of energy, fueled by high expectations of India becoming the third most powerful nation to significantly impact global economic growth in the near future. The MSME sector is
We’ve expanded our offerings to meet growing demands
Vineet Harlalka, CFO at Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) – India’s premier power trading platform – says that energy exchange platforms are playing an important role in promoting sustainability by providing a marketplace for green energy products and working with the government to meet the country’s sustainability targets. Below are the
The promise & pitfalls of Open Banking in
From electricity bills to mutual funds, banks have a repository of what we spend, where we spend and how we invest. This critical financial data is now being increasingly shared with third parties in what is known as the “open banking” phenomenon and this development is the key that will
How CFOs can play a prime role in
Mr. Kaushik Mitra writes on how business leaders, especially CFOs, can embed sustainability agenda into their business strategy. Gone are the days when people used to say that it’s an exciting time to be in the world of finance. Understanding the background of all the colossal challenges businesses are facing today, that
How Syngene International’s CFO is balancing current risks
Today’s business environment is wrought with uncertainty. Soaring inflation, constant rate hikes, a dramatic increase in food prices and cost of living, geopolitical tensions, and a potential recession – all these factors are posing a major challenge in front of business leadership. CFO India interviewed Syngene International’s CFO Sibaji Biswas
Strengthening risk management through rightful assessment and monitoring
The CFO’s role in the current economic climate is rapidly evolving and diversifying. They are now becoming movers and shakers of corporate strategy in the C-suite and boardroom, serving as a key strategic advisor to the CEO and the Board. With technological advancement saturating almost all the areas of business
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 German company who are the ‘best in class’ in what they do. Last week, the senior leader of the company delivered a speech which I believe summarises reasons for their success. I’ll
Finding the narrative
For nearly eight years, I’ve covered a range of leadership topics in this publication; but one that does stand out in popularity and application is the topic of presentation skills. One of the hardest things to do when making a presentation where a large amount of data is presented is