Business India

Business India is a bi-weekly business news magazine that was established in 1978 by the Advani brothers: Ashok Hotchand Advani, Hiroo Advani, and Rajkumar Advani. It is published in Mumbai, India. By 2001, the magazine's circulation had reached 88,100 copies, and it grew significantly to 526,000 copies by 2006. Recognized as a trailblazer in the realm of Indian business publications, Business India initially launched in English but has since expanded to include versions in various Indian languages.

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Eyes on Sitharaman

2 months ago | businessindia.co | Rakesh Joshi

The annual growth of 6.4 per cent in the current fiscal year, as per the National Statistical Office’s first advanced estimates, will be the slowest in four years and below the initial projections of the government. The estimation of lower growth is on the back of a slowdown in all segments of industry and services. The upcoming Union Budget, therefore, is crucial, not just for long-term economic development, but for immediate relief to struggling sectors.
Daksesh Parikh

Jan 11, 2025 | businessindia.co | Daksesh Parikh
Ranjan Banerjee

Nov 13, 2024 | businessindia.co | Ranjan Banerjee
The TAFE-AGCO imbroglio: What is at stake?

Oct 17, 2024 | businessindia.co | KT Jagannathan

The trademark usage agreement with TAFE dates back to 1994. The first trademark pact was signed in 1974. That allowed TAFE the right to use the MF brand for limited tractors made by Massey Ferguson and their associated components and spare parts in India. The 1994 agreement, however, allowed TAFE to use the MF brand solely for tractors it manufactured or had manufactured for it in India.
Orientalist gaze

Aug 26, 2024 | businessindia.co | Suman Tarafdar

The years 1857 and 1947 are two hugely significant landmarks in the history of modern India. The period within was one of fervent movement, as multiple trends, often contradictory, even hostile, shaped the sub-continent. Wars, famine, infrastructure building, reform and anti-reform movements, transformations in agriculture and trade, myriad cultural expressions – all went along simultaneously alongside a clamour for independence in these nine odd decades.
Camping in the wild

Jul 14, 2024 | businessindia.co | Suman Tarafdar

Indians are heading forest-wards in unprecedented numbers to spot the elusive fauna that dot protected national parks. The post-Covid era is witnessing a significant spurt in wildlife tourism in India. According to hospitality consultants Hotelivate, at the start of 2022, there were 1,139 branded hotel rooms catering to wildlife tourism. By 2025, this number is expected to reach 2,793 rooms – a 145 per cent growth in four years at a CAGR of 25 per cent per annum.
PF Chang’s wok dance continues

Jul 13, 2024 | businessindia.co | Suman Tarafdar

Pink cherry blossoms, check. Massive horse at entrance, check. Katana grill and dragon murals, check. Golden arches, abundant. Red, black and gold all over with dim lighting, absolutely. Yes, US headquartered PF Chang’s, with its signature ‘American Asian’ offerings, is firmly on its way to expansion in India, opening a second outlet in NCR’s Gurgaon recently. The first PF Chang’s opened in Mumbai, and now the roll-out plan for India has gathered steam.
India Cements: Facing a new normal

Jul 12, 2024 | businessindia.co | KT Jagannathan

ICL was at a disadvantage vis-a-vis its peers, even in the South. It has a lot of legacy plants around it, which are adding up to its production cost, making it uncompetitive in the marketplace. No doubt, ICL has realised this. Based on the advice of a global consultant, the company has already taken steps to modernise its plants – in a calibrated manner, though. That will take a while to show results, however. What is hurting ICL at the moment? Well, it is unable to push up sales volume.
JdV’s shot of success

Jun 27, 2024 | businessindia.co | Suman Tarafdar

Even though the hotel is located in a rather busy urban zone, it functions effectively as a resort, with a range of experiences to engage guests. Yes, there is an ‘experience manager’ at hand to help! The immersive experiences include a variety of entertainment programmes. “This is a Goa vibe, so music is an intrinsic part,” explains Rajpal. “There is an international vibe though.
Blame game in Chennai's music world

Apr 25, 2024 | businessindia.co | KT Jagannathan

The RaGa sisters were sharp in their attack on T.M. Krishna. “He (Krishna) has caused immense damage to the Carnatic music world, wilfully and happily stomped over the sentiments of this community and insulted most respected icons like Tyagaraja and M.S. Subbulakshmi,” they charged. “His actions have tried to spread a sense of shame in being a Carnatic musician and have been exhibited through his consistent denigration of spirituality in music.