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THE LAUNCH OF DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDORS IN MARCH IS EXPECTED TO SPEED UP FREIGHT MOVEMENT AND REDUCE TURNAROUND TIME IN THE COUNTRY. A LOOK AT THE DATA

2024-03-31

Is the tie dead? Here's why the de facto office wear has been reduced to an oddity

Maybe not. But it is no longer de facto office wear and is slowly being reduced to something to be worn only on special occasions

Interview

'Besides China, no one can match the scale that India offers': Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia

Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia, says innovations coming out of India are being replicated globally, and the country holds great strategic value for the Big 4 firm

'India is turning from a nation of savers into one of investors': Uday Kotak

Kotak Mahindra Bank Founder Uday Kotak on banking and more

Columns

GenAI in banking: How the revolutionary AI technology is seeping deep into India's financial sector

Gen AI is the future. In India, this revolutionary technology has already penetrated deep into the country's banking sector

Deep Dive

MSME's best friend: How Lendingkart is making credit accessible for small firms

Lendingkart, a fintech that posted its highest-ever PAT in FY23, is making credit available to MSMEs in India's far-flung areas

How Perfios became the bridge between data and insights for the financial sector

From helping financial institutions with e-verifications to aiding them in fraud detection and prevention, Perfios is bridging the gap between data and insights

Razorpay's simple fundamental: Here's what makes the fintech major a force to reckon with

Fintech major Razorpay has undergone many diversifications. Yet, its core premise remains the same: make the movement of money simpler

Behind Mahindra Finance's innovative method to foster women’s inclusion

In a traditionally male-dominated sales and collection-oriented NBFC industry, Mahindra Finance has devised policies to foster women's inclusion

Tata Capital’s big bet on being a digital-first entity

Tata Capital's big bet on being digital-first has paid rich dividends. Here's how the NBFC did it

How Bajaj Finance came up with an innovative strategy to expand its customer base

Bajaj Finance has set in motion a new strategy to expand its customer base, products, as well as geographical reach

India's Best Banks: Behind Kotak Mahindra Bank's big reliance on hiring top talent

Kotak Mahindra Bank strives to nurture and hire talent for the evolving banking industry

Here's how Federal Bank is changing the way dairy farmers earn their income

Federal Bank's alliance with fintech player Digivriddhi is bringing farmers into the banking fold. Here's how

How Ujjivan Small Finance Bank is planning to hit the big league

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank is a new entrant in the banking space. But in a short span of time, it is already planning to hit the big league

How the century-old Karur Vysya Bank's tryst with new-age technology is changing it for the better

The century-old Karur Vysya Bank is embracing new technologies like AI to enhance customer experience while continuing its strong financial growth

American pharma major Eli Lilly's big focus on India: Will the company's strategy work?

American pharma major Eli Lilly sees India as its launchpad for a new growth trajectory, using its new drugs for diabetes and obesity as the fuel. Will this strategic pivot work?

How J P Morgan is betting on India's new-age economy

J P Morgan is prioritising the new-age economy to achieve greater growth, with a focus on financial inclusion and energy transition, among other things

Behind Bank of Maharashtra's strategy to grow high-quality assets

Bank of Maharashtra is targeting 2,500 branches by the end of FY24, with a focus on growing high-quality assets

Here's how ICICI Bank under MD & CEO Sandeep Bakhshi is reimagining banking

ICICI Bank is racing ahead with its well-settled strategy of reimagining banking and leveraging digital capabilities. But there are challenges ahead like the expected slowdown in unsecured loans that it must navigate

Here's how HDFC Bank embarked upon a transformative journey after the merger

After the merger of parent HDFC Ltd, HDFC Bank is on the brink of a transformative journey, seizing opportunities while addressing the unique challenges ahead

BT-KPMG Best Banks and NBFCs: Confronting the banking paradox

Despite having a robust balance sheet, the banking sector confronts an array of challenges. The BT-KPMG Best Banks and NBFCs Survey 2022-23 honours those that have succeeded in spite of the headwinds

The Buzz

Indian government's AI advisory: Are stronger regulatory policies for controlling artificial intelligence on the horizon?

The IT ministry’s recent AI advisory has only made the debate over regulations more acute

'Indian semiconductor industry is not a risky business anymore,' says Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar opens up on how India is pushing ahead with its semiconductor policy

PM Modi's third term: This could be the new government's agenda for the first 100 days

PM Modi recently met with ministers to discuss the agenda for the first 100 days of his government, if it wins a third term, to keep the economy purring

Editors note

BT Best Banks: Financial services in the new age

In these changing times, where the use of Generative AI (Gen AI) is becoming widespread, the banking sector is also witnessing changes where Gen AI use cases are arming banks and financial institutions with greater efficiency and superior risk management.