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Automation, AI offer rich promises to Indian firms despite slow growth

For 2019, Nasscom said it was 'cautiously optimistic' and cited rising global economic uncertainties arising out of trade wars and protectionism

Why, how, and to what extent AI could enter the decision-making boardroom?

Through the use of AI, the board could have access to independently assessed and analysed data.

Indian firms should list overseas, improve governance: Kris Gopalakrishnan

The global and domestic economy will grow and to capitalise on the same companies need to invest in innovation, he said

India needs to outflank China in Africa: Exim Bank CEO Rasquinha

Adding that exporters needed to outflank the Chinese and not fight them, Rasquinha said exporters need to tie up with Japanese companies

The 'social' aspect of ESG

The debate on diversity is expanding to include ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation, not only on board but also in senior management

Letters to BS: Indian companies must practise what we preach to others

Indian firms wishing to do business abroad must meet internationally accepted standards and have the ability/capacity to adhere to the laws as well as the regulatory requirements in those countries

Over 338,000 firms deregistered from official records in FY18, FY19: Govt

RoCs can remove the names of such companies from the official records in case they have not applied for dormant status under the Companies Act, 2013.

Indian IT firms open up to cloud, seek to ramp up spending next year

Cloud spend is seen as the key growth driver in 2020 as large traditional enterprises like Pentagon give out multi-billion dollar contracts

Weak corporate earnings in H1 FY20 reflect overall economic slowdown: CARE

The growth in power and fuel cost witnessed a significant moderation from 16.5% in H1 FY19

Govt may re-introduce curbs on royalty payments for technology transfer

Royalty is paid to a foreign collaborator for the transfer of technology, usage of brand or trademarks

Can empathy reduce the probability or impact of crisis?

Picking out the emerging risks, planning for a quick response and packing empathy in the response are the three must-dos to protect reputation

Top headlines: India GDP growth, CJI under RTI Act, Delhi pollution, & more

From Indian GDP growth forecast to SC striking down rules in amended Finance Act 2017, here are the top news stories that made headlines today

Brexit deal spells good news for India Inc with large investments in UK

The biggest relief will be felt at Bombay House, the headquarters of the Tata group

India ranks third among Asian countries for environmental sustainability

Companies in Hong Kong recorded the best overall performance in Asia with an average score of 70.06, followed by South Korea (64.57) and India (63.12)

Building startups and companies that last

The tendency to announce near-victory is a pervasive disease. This is exemplified by the reports on ease of doing business

How Indian companies with large investments in UK could benefit from Brexit

The Brexit deal has fostered the longest winning streak across markets since March

RBI relaxes ban for those looking to buy stake of foreign firms in India

Indian companies cannot set up their subsidiaries through their foreign wholly-owned subsidiaries or joint ventures

Just 10% of top Indian CEOs confident about reliability of AI, says PwC

Artificial Intelligence is fast becoming a political and economic tool, as it is a matter of technology.

53% of top Indian firms have male to female employee ratio of 10:1: Study

A total of 103 companies have actually reported a reduction in the number of women employees

Time to reboot

How an economic slowdown can be a branding opportunity for companies