Business Today India - February 16, 2025

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Highlights of Business Today - 16th February, 2025 issue:

THE CONSUMPTION BET
THE NDA 3.0 HAS GIVEN INDIA ITS BIGGEST EVER TAX REBATE OF ₹1 LAKH CRORE. WILL THIS LEAD TO A MIDDLE-CLASS SPENDING SURGE THAT CAN LIFT FLAGGING ECONOMIC GROWTH?

The Big Show
Take a look at some key numbers of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, India’s leading mobility show

THE BT INTERVIEW
“I started Biocon to prove people wrong” Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder and Executive Chairperson of Biocon, on catching up with China, and more

POLICY IN SYNC

Just days after the Union Budget, the Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to boost to consumption demand. Will this spark a virtuous consumption cycle?

3 mins

Trade, Tariffs, & Turmoil

Markets have been volatile since Donald Trump's victory in the US, reflecting uncertainty about how his aggressive trade stance will reshape global supply chains

3 mins

The Tide Turns

The focus of the government seems to have shifted in this Budget-from capex to boosting consumption. Markets are expected to follow suit

2 mins

LEGACY CHALLENGED

India's electric two-wheeler market is no longer a niche segment, but a battleground for both start-ups and legacy players

3 mins

Minding the gaps with an eagle eye

Sushil Kumar, Senior Criminal Lawyer, practicing exclusively in the Supreme Court for over 50 years, continues to commandeer a great deal of respect in the legal community and beyond

3 mins

"I started Biocon to prove people wrong وو

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder and Executive Chairperson of Biocon, on catching up with China, the right recruitment policies, and more

7 mins

IHCL STRENGHTENS PRESENCE IN AYODHYA, SIGNS A TAJ

Extends its Footprint to 50+ Spiritual Destinations in India

3 mins

GROWTH DRIVER

With external uncertainties increasing, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has focussed on ramping up domestic manufacturing and investments and boosting consumption in Union Budget 2025-26. Will this latest gamble pay off?

9 mins

A Very Well-Crafted Budget

The release of ₹1 lakh crore is a booster for consumption and savings, depending on how the taxpayer uses this benefit

3 mins

"DEREGULATION WILL LEAD TO MORE EMPLOYMENT"

V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, talks about chasing an 8% growth rate, deregulation, and other key topics in the Economic Survey 2024-25

5 mins

A BONANZA FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS

THE GOVERNMENT INCREASED THE TAX EXEMPTION LIMIT TO 12 LAKH AND REVISED RATES LOWER UNDER THE NEW TAX REGIME IN THE BUDGET FOR FY26. WITH A NEW INCOME TAX BILL ON THE WAY, WHAT DO THE MEASURES MEAN FOR TAXPAYERS?

6 mins

PM's Mission: India's Strategic Battle Against Obesity

India stands at a pivotal crossroads in its struggle against obesity, a burgeoning public health crisis that threatens not only individual well-being but also the nation's economic and social fabric.

3 mins

GUJARAT ADANI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (GAIMS): A MILESTONE IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE

The Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences (GAIMS) stands as a testament to the power of resilience and the success of public-private partnerships in the healthcare sector. Established in Bhuj, Gujarat, GAIMS has a rich history that traces its origins back to the establishment of the GK General Hospital in 1956.

3 mins

"TAX CUT TO PUT MONEY INTO PEOPLES' HANDS"

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Finance and Revenue Secretary, and Arunish Chawla, Secretary of DIPAM, explain the macro philosophy of the Budget

2 mins

❝6.4% IS A DECENT GROWTH RATE"

Ajay Seth, Secretary, Economic Affairs, and M. Nagaraju, Secretary, DFS, on the global background of the Budget and implications for the financial sector

2 mins

"95-97% TAXPAYERS COULD SHIFT TO NEW REGIME"

Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairman of the CBIC, and Ravi Agarwal, Chairman of the CBDT, on income tax rates, excise duties and more

3 mins

A New, Equitable Tax Code

FM's Budget speech earmarked 'taxation' as a dominant pillar to guide India through a reformatory phase

3 mins

SHINING BRIGHT

INDIA'S MARCH TOWARDS ENERGY SECURITY GOT A BIG BOOST WITH THE GOVERNMENT'S FOCUS ON ROBUST POWER EXPANSION, A BALANCING ACT OF FOSSIL AND CLEAN ENERGY SECTORS, AND INCENTIVES FOR REFORMS

4 mins

The Visionary Steering Ryan Group's Global Educational Evolution

In an era where education stands at the crossroads of tradition and technology, one leader is orchestrating a remarkable transformation in the K-12 landscape. Ryan Pinto, the dynamic CEO of Ryan Group of Institutions, is not just expanding his family's educational legacy—he's reimagining the very essence of learning for a quarter million students across the globe.

2 mins

Avi Mittal: Powering Innovation, Transforming Industries, and Leading India's Green Revolution

Avi Mittal: Disrupting Industries, Powering a Greener Future

3 mins

Breaking Barriers: The Extraordinary Journey of Pulkit Prakash

In an era where success often seems predetermined by privilege, Pulkit Prakash's journey from modest beginnings to legal eminence challenges conventional narratives. His remarkable transformation into the founding partner of Niti Bodh, a prestigious law firm, demonstrates how unwavering determination can reshape destinies.

2 mins

RentenPe: Revolutionizing Rent Payments with India's First Rent Credit Score

RentenPe, India's pioneering rental fintech platform, transforms rent payments into financial opportunities by introducing the country's first Rent Credit Score. Founded by automotive leaders Sharad Kachalia and Sarika Shetty, the startup empowers urban renters to leverage their consistent rent payments as a pathway to improve financial credibility and potential homeownership.

2 mins

Beyond the Scalpel: How Dr. Unmesh Takalkar Revolutionized Healthcare in Central Maharashtra

In an era where medical excellence often leads to overseas opportunities, one doctor chose a different path - transforming his homeland's healthcare landscape instead of seeking personal fortune abroad. Dr. Unmesh Vidyadhar Takalkar's journey from a bright medical student to a pioneering healthcare visionary in Marathwada stands as a testament to the power of purpose-driven leadership.

2 mins

Antyodaya Foundation: Transforming Rural India Through Education and Empowerment

In the heart of rural India, a transformative initiative is reshaping thousands of lives through education, empowerment, and sustainable development. The Antyodaya Foundation, led by IIT alumnus Mahendra Mehta who left a promising career in the USA, demonstrates how targeted grassroots interventions can foster lasting social change across villages in our country.

2 mins

Expect Private Investment Cycle To Pick Up

The government's budgetary strategy focusses on modification and moderation, a fine balance between the long term and the short term

3 mins

"Fils WILL MAKE A COMEBACK, MAYBE THIS YEAR"

Veteran investor Madhusudan Kela, Founder of MK Ventures, on Union Budget 2025-26, the future trajectory of the market, the Indian economy and more

7 mins

SWIGGY'S PUSH FOR PROFITS

AFTER FOOD DELIVERY PLATFORM SWIGGY'S LISTING, THE FOCUS HAS SHIFTED BACK TO HOW ITS BUSINESSES, INCLUDING THE NASCENT QUICK COMMERCE FORAY THROUGH INSTAMART, CAN GET PROFITABLE. IT NEEDS TO MOVE FAST BECAUSE THE COMPETITION IS HEATING UP

7 mins

"PLANNING ₹10-LAKH CRORE INVESTMENT IN GREEN HYDROGEN"

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu targets a robust 15% growth

2 mins

"IF ANYONE WANTS TO INVEST, COME TO HYDERABAD"

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's global ambitions, AI, green energy, and how Hyderabad is positioning itself as a premier business and innovation hub

2 mins

"INDIA SHOULD CONSIDER LAND POOLING MODEL"

Andhra Pradesh (AP) minister Nara Lokesh talks about what governments can learn from the state about overcoming the land availability challenge

1 min

"DEVELOPING SMALLER CITIES TO STOP MIGRATION"

Telangana minister D. Sridhar Babu on how the government is building a 'net-zero' emissions city to foster sustainable living.

1 min

Where Food Meets Magic

THE FOOD AT THE ROCA BROTHERS' RESTAURANT IN GIRONA TRANSCENDS THE ORDINARY TO BECOME PURE MAGIC

4 mins

Capture With CONFIDENCE

Here are two powerhouse cameras catering to very different kinds of photographers. The Canon EOS R1 is a delight for professional photography, while the Fujifilm X-M5 is a favourite for vloggers. Business Today spent weeks with both the cameras to see how they compare

2 mins

The Greatest GAME

THE SILVER JUBILEE EDITION OF BUSINESS TODAY GOLF'S MUMBAI LEG WAS PLAYED AT THE HISTORIC WILLINGDON SPORTS CLUB

1 min

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