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Jan 18, 2025 | 
medium.com | M Muneer
M Farhan Muneer·Follow4 min read·--This image is taken from IndeedOne of the fundamental concepts in finance is the Time Value of Money, which suggests that a dollar today is worth more than a dollar in the future. This concept is based on the premise that the purchasing power of money changes over time, influenced by factors like interest rates, inflation, and the potential for investment growth.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
moneycontrol.com | M Muneer
Ensuring job guarantees as a prerequisite for engaging private skill providers. With over 1.4 billion people and a median age of 28 years, India is teeming with young, educated minds brimming with potential. However, this demographic dividend is at risk of turning into a liability as unemployment rates rise. The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy reported around 7.8% unemployment in December 2024, with higher rates in urban areas.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | M Muneer
By M MuneerFor a while now, especially post the 2008 financial meltdown, most economists and management gurus have been questioning the merits of capitalism as we know it. From the famous proclamation of Peter Drucker, “The business of business is to make money”, to the essence of corporate strategy as maximising shareholder value, capitalism has been like an aeroplane that refuses to land—but it will run out of fuel sooner or later. The widening income gaps certainly forecast that eventuality.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
peoplematters.in | M Muneer |Ralph Ward
LeadershipWhile great leadership sets the tone, the true engine of a board’s effectiveness lies in its committees, whose inner workings are vital to operational excellence yet are frequently sidelined in evaluations and governance reform efforts. Strong governance doesn’t happen by accident; it’s built meticulously, and committees are the unsung heroes of this effort.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
timesascent.com | M Muneer
India’s tech sector alone will face a shortage of 1.4 million skilled workers by 2026, despite having a massive pool of STEM graduates, according to a Nasscom report. The Future of Jobs report by LinkedIn shows that 83% of Indian employers find hiring talent with the right digital skills challenging, particularly in areas like AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
moneycontrol.com | M Muneer
At the core of the criticism from the Global South is the argument that climate policies proposed by the West place an unfair burden on developing nations As the world prepares for COP29, the rhetoric surrounding the climate agenda continues to grow louder. Developing nations, particularly those from the Global South, have begun raising concerns that the climate action framework is disproportionately aligned with the interests of developed nations, particularly the West.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | M Muneer
By M MuneerThe 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) is an important moment in the global response to climate change. The Global South, which represents much of the developing world, is facing disproportionate climate-related challenges despite being historically responsible for a relatively small portion of greenhouse gas emissions. Yet they are being drawn into crafting solutions that are equitable, sustainable, and impactful for global climate policy.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
thehindubusinessline.com | M Muneer
Ever since the pandemic, the rise of online shopping has reshaped consumer habits globally, including in India. As the first wave of festival sales online has ended, this preference for premium brands, larger packs and surfing with intention to buy brands that are chosen but for better deals are all visible. Looks like trust has emerged as the most valuable asset for brands aiming to capture the attention of cautious shoppers.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
financialexpress.com | Rita McGrath |M Muneer
By Rita McGrath and M MuneerFor decades, strategy has been anchored in industrial economics, where two fundamental truths have dominated corporate thinking. First, a company’s position within an industry determines its fate. Second, equilibrium is the natural state, with change seen as an occasional disruption — what economists call “punctuated equilibrium”. Innovation, in this context, was an aberration rather than a core activity for businesses.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
peoplematters.in | M Muneer |Ralph Ward
LeadershipAs industries evolve, so must corporate boards. We examine how to balance board involvement in strategy amidst rising market complexities and stakeholder demands. No doubt, the role of corporate boards has shifted significantly. Traditionally seen as supervisory bodies that focused on governance and compliance, boards now play an integral part in shaping the strategic direction of companies.
