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  • India's Best B-schools

    India's Best B-schools

    The changing business dynamics have ensured that hiring on B-school campuses remains steady despite the economic slowdown.
    FeaturesNot just graduates, many start-up founders are seeking admission in MBA courses

    Not just graduates, many start-up founders are seeking admission in MBA courses

    Some budding entrepreneurs are opting for a B-school course after founding a start-up. Their big attraction - the advantage of networks that a B-school can offer.

    Beyond The Obvious

    B-Schools are breaking the age-old two-year programme template to meet the demand for niche skills.

    The B-Schools Story

    A snapshot of salary and other top trends in India's business schools

    India's best B-schools 2017: Full List

    Check out a complete list of India's best management schools based on different parameters.

    Local Turf, Global Reach

    Why more and more business schools are striving for global accreditation

    The Quest for Diversity

    Despite efforts, the number of women and foreign students in Indias top business schools remains low.

    Why Profitability Matters

    In the absence of corporate governance that nurtures the interests of primary stakeholders, the entrepreneurial ecosystem will collapse.

    The Infra Push

    Business schools are going green and adding IBM analytics labs, Bloomberg terminals to emerge as more attractive destinations.

    "Most practices we teach have roots in India"

    An award winning engineer, an acclaimed author and now a thought leader, Chade-Meng Tan has worn several hats over the years. In a chat over email with Hemant Gupta, Meng spoke about his experiments with mindfulness mediation and efforts to spread world peace (Meng is the co-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize nominated organisation "One Billion Acts of Peace"). Edited excerpts of the interview

    How we Did It

    The Methodology for BT-MDRA Best B-School Ranking 2017

    A long haul

    A new bunch of B-schools promises to reinvent management education but is pulled down by red tape and bureaucracy

    peoplebusiness

    Amid speculation that the NDA government would have to find a replacement for Arvind Subramanian as chief economic advisor, he has been granted a one-year extension that will end in October 2018.

    Upfront

    GST collections in August, less than what the government was expecting. The July collections were `94,063 crore. Only 55 per cent assessees paid tax for August, compared to 64 per cent for July.
    Economy PoliticsPM Narendra Modi should focus on stable policies, tax rates to revive Indian economy

    PM Narendra Modi should focus on stable policies, tax rates to revive Indian economy

    Only stable policies and tax rates can bring back the economys mojo
    Best B-Schools 2017How IIMA, XLRI, SPJIMR ensure students get good placements

    How IIMA, XLRI, SPJIMR ensure students get good placements

    Learning has soared to new heights across top B-schools, embracing a world view that is holistic.
    TechnologyA La Mode

    A La Mode

    Television sets that blend in with the home decor are all the rage today.

    The Best Yet

    Samsung makes an impressive comeback with the Galaxy Note 8; the stylus and dual camera stand out.

    Powerhouse Duo

    Superior performance and camera are the two striking features of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.
    LettersLetters to the Editor: October 22, 2017

    Letters to the Editor: October 22, 2017

    Letters to the Editor Business Today Magazine
    Leadership Spotlight"We give our code to no one"

    "We give our code to no one"

    John Chambers, Executive Chairman of Cisco, tells Rajeev Dubey that the company will not provide unique capability to any country.
    FocusCash Upfront

    Cash Upfront

    Ministries are front-ending allocations to counter the slowdown.

    Invest, But Cautiously

    Many of the recent initial public offerings were aimed at providing earlier investors an exit route rather than capital formation.

    Power Struggle

    Ensuring electricity access to all households is a great political move but might derail the fiscal reforms undertaken by Discoms.

    Present Everywhere

    Is an omnichannel presence crucial for Indian retailers?

    The Tax Tangle

    The government asking corporates and professionals to report estimates of income and tax liability will add to the compliance burden.
    Editors noteB-schools in a Slowing Economy

    B-schools in a Slowing Economy

    From the Editor Prosenjit Datta
    ColumnsBad Figures, Good Economists

    Bad Figures, Good Economists

    The time has come to listen

    The Dilemma Of Sharing IP Free

    B-schools mull the option of sharing proprietary information free online, but there are several issues to be ironed out.

    Autonomy and After

    Now that IIMs are set to get more freedom to run their affairs, they need to think out of the box to push excellence and make a greater impact.
    EventWoman Power

    Woman Power

    BT honours women who are making a difference.
    BookBest Reads

    Best Reads

    10 recommended titles on business management from recent times