Rica Bhattacharyya

Mumbai

Senior Editor - The Economic Times. Writes on Pharma & Healthcare, corporates, talent, leadership, boardrooms, diversity. Views are personal.

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Fresh Grads Face Hurdles in Job Market

3 weeks ago | timesascent.com | Lijee Philip |Rica Bhattacharyya

Fresh graduates at some of India’s top colleges are enduring one of their toughest placement years yet, with intake by prominent recruiters falling by more than half, according to college sources and top company officials. People said India Inc has turned cautious in fresher hiring due to lower workforce needs amid global geopolitical turmoil and macroeconomic headwinds, crimping business growth this year.
Heart of the matter: Sales of cardiac drugs beat stronger

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Rica Bhattacharyya

10 hours agoThailand: Popping-off-a-dom! Rival Indian restaurants clash over turf war leaving three injuredBangkok, Thailand - May 29, 2025 This is the shocking moment rival Indian restaurant owners clashed in a turf war in Thailand. The shopkeepers allegedly began fighting when one accused the other of stealing their customers in the lucrative tourist market of Bangkok. CCTV footage shows the rival chefs hurling plastic stools through the windows and damaging signs during the fracas on May 29.
With weight-loss drugs, going under the knife may lose edge

1 month ago | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Rica Bhattacharyya

Mumbai: Inroads of blockbuster weight-loss medications such as Eli Lilly 's Mounjaro and Wegovy that Novo Nordisk is expected to bring to India may result in a decline in the number of people opting for bariatric surgery to manage obesity, healthcare experts said.The global fad and curiosity surrounding the semaglutide weight-loss drug, like Wegovy and Mounjaro, may prompt many Indians in the obese zone to try out medication as the first option to shed excess weight, they said.In a country of...
US tariff chaos, global headwinds hit pharma GCC hiring in India

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Rica Bhattacharyya

8 hours ago Cape Town High Court rules against Cipla Medpro in trademark dispute with Adcock Ingram In a battle between pharmaceutical companies Cipla Medpro (Pty) Limited has been legally restrained by the Cape Town High Court from using the trade … 7 hours ago Pharma Exports Exceed $30 Billion In FY25, US Remains Largest Market For Indian Shipments Official data showed that the total value of pharmaceutical exports reached $30,467.32 million in FY25, rising over 9 per cent compared to the …...
Paint companies of all hues line up for Akzo Nobel India

Jan 24, 2025 | flipboard.com | Rica Bhattacharyya |Arijit Barman

8 hours agoSamsung’s new ad leaves netizens puzzled: ‘Introducing Galaxy S25 Ultra or Gemini AI?’ | MintSamsung's Galaxy S25 ad: The latest Samsung Galaxy S25 series advertisement has sparked heated discussions among technology enthusiasts and …13 hours agoUS Supreme Court approves Mumbai-attack convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to IndiaThe US Supreme Court has cleared Mumbai attack convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, dismissing his review petition against the move.
From Corner Office to Consultant’s Room, Veterans See Big Switch

Jan 19, 2025 | timesascent.com | Rica Bhattacharyya |Lijee Philip

Large Indian business groups are “rebadging” a bunch of legacy leaders and C-suite talent who have been with the company for a long time by moving them into consultant roles or making them “independent contractors” while divesting them of most of their execution powers, according to industry insiders, board members, HR and legal experts. Most of these senior leaders are in the age bracket of 55 or above, they said.
Companies rushing to hire consultants, but not in traditional way

Jan 12, 2025 | flipboard.com | Rica Bhattacharyya

2 hours ago"Disheartening To See How...": L&T's HR Head On 90-Hour Work Week RowL&T Head HR Sonica Muraleedharan defended Chairman SN Subrahmanyan after his remarks about wanting employees to work for 90 hours a week invoked a …8 hours agoWhy the rise of ‘godi media’ is a disaster for Indian democracy and economic growthCapture by political and corporate interests has undermined journalistic independence – with dangerous implications for the country. In the lead-up to …
Talent Crunch may Hit Green Energy Firms’ Growth Plans

Oct 20, 2024 | timesascent.com | Rica Bhattacharyya

India’s renewable energy sector, where some of the top business houses and large corporations are lining up ambitious expansion plans, is facing a talent shortage, according to top industry officials. Data from TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship shows that the sector as a whole – consisting of solar, wind, hydro, battery storage – is estimated to create 1.7 million jobs, direct and indirect, in the next three years as several companies are looking to ramp up workforce.
Talent crunch set to hit clean energy cos' expansion plans

Oct 20, 2024 | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Rica Bhattacharyya

AP Representative image. India's renewable energy sector, where some of the top business houses and large corporations are lining up ambitious expansion plans, is facing a talent shortage, according to top industry officials. Data from TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship shows that the sector as a whole-consisting of solar, wind, hydro, battery storage-is estimated to create 1.7 million jobs, direct and indirect, in the next three years as several companies are looking to ramp up workforce.
Hackers target India’s biggest brands: How major firms like Tata and Reliance are strengthening cyber defences

Oct 20, 2024 | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Rica Bhattacharyya |Lijee Philip

AgenciesMumbai: Earlier this year, a leading finance company found itself in the middle of a major cybersecurity breach due to a password compromise, leading to leakage of sensitive financial information. However, the case was handled internally and hushed up, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, who did not wish to be identified. In another recent incident, a large engineering company fell prey to a phishing attack transferring funds to a fake account for supply of raw material.