India is on the cusp of an energy revolution, taking bold strides toward achieving energy independence by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070. We are pleased to share our latest research report, Green Hydrogen: A Catalyst to India’s Energy Independence, which was developed in partnership with Ayvens, one of the leading fleet leasing companies globally. The report, along with this podcast delves into the transformative potential of green hydrogen in decarbonising industries, revolutionising transportation and addressing climate goals.   ..read more

Last month, Donald Trump secured a decisive victory in the US presidential elections, marking the start of a transformative new era in American and global politics. IMA ran a series of sessions of the India CEO and CFO Forums, across cities, examining the impact of this landmark event. We hosted three recognised authorities on the subject: Pramit Pal Chaudhari, Head of the South Asia Practice at the Eurasia Group; Suhasini Haider, Diplomatic Editor at The Hindu; and Ambassador Ajay Bisaria, Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation. These sessions delved into the implications of ..read more

Javier Milei assumed office, as President of Argentina, where the effects of fiscal irresponsibility, by populist Peronist governments, had reduced what was once a rich nation into the ranks of the third world, amid poverty rates of 50%. With inflation at 211%, practically no growth and reckless restrictions that created price distortions, Argentina has been in a miserable situation.  It took both courage and radical reforms to change course. Mr Milei, a self-declared libertarian, believes in free markets, soft touch regulation and expresses his hatred for a big state. His main economic a ..read more

Transfer pricing (TP) remains a critical area for CFOs to track and monitor, particularly owing to the ever-evolving nature of TP regulations and deepening enforcement by the tax authorities. Some of the important changes in India’s transfer pricing landscape include the growing use of data analytics, SEBI's new focus on royalty payments as a payout mechanism from India, a growing emphasis on TP to boost tax revenues, a focus on dispute resolution through the Vivad Se Vishwas (VSV) scheme and a higher threshold for department appeals. At a recent India CFO Forum session in Bangalore, Fatema Hu ..read more

Since the 1990s, neuroscience-related research has expanded significantly, uncovering the complex links between brain activity and decision-making.  By understanding the neural basis of decisions, business leaders can make more informed choices and create better contexts for each decision. Neuromarketing – which uses neuro- and cognitive science to identify customer needs, desires and preferences – can serve as a powerful tool in any CMO’s arsenal. Similarly, a key part of a CEO's role is to influence behaviour at various levels to derive results. Neuro-tools provide a powerful means of o ..read more

India’s banking sector is quite literally the life-blood of its economy. It powers both industry and consumption and channels savings to more productive uses. Over the last decade, the sector has seen critical reforms, an intense bad-loan clean-up, several waves of consolidation and has undergone a continuous process of maturation, making it one of India’s most technology-centric industries. Looking ahead, the government is expected to catalyse further reforms and take forward the process of PSU-bank consolidation, aside from bringing important changes to other parts of the financial-services ..read more

Our recent, Q3 FY25 CHRO dialogue sessions in Bangalore focused on two criticallly important subjects: sustainability, and leadership imperatives in an age of digitalisation. Dr Sujiv Nair, Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Re Sustainability, kicked off discussions with insights on HR’s role in ESG. Next, Antony J Alex, Founder & CEO at Rainmaker, focused on how leadership styles are evolving in response to a changing world.  This podcast summarises these discussions ..read more

As China grapples with the lingering aftermath of Covid-19, its economy is visibly slowing. A once-rapid growth path, driven by infrastructural spending an expanding workforce, is less certain. Coupled with geopolitical tensions and rising costs, China's role as a global production hub is changing rapidly. New stimulus measures have created excitement, but will they impact China’s medium-term growth prospects? Meanwhile, a fast-growing India offers major opportunities for businesses, including those pursuing a China+1 strategy, but its ability to absorb investment at scale remains an open ques ..read more

Sri Lankans, exasperated with corruption and crony capitalism amongst the ruling and business elite, voted for fundamental change. This constituted the basis of the support that drove the victory of Anura Kumara Dissanayake, an outsider from a Marxist political party, in the recently concluded presidential elections.  Mr Dissanayake promised to renegotiate the terms of the IMF bailout, eliminate corruption and bring back money siphoned offshore by the previous ruling family – the Rajapaksa. Despite these endearing promises, Mr Dissanayake’s ability to deliver is either limited or complete ..read more

Recently, the government passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP). Its primary purpose is to regulate the collection and processing of digital personal data and respect individuals' rights.  The way the system will work is that the government will create a Data Protection Board, as the supervising agency to monitor, enforce rules and impose penalties when appropriate. The board would adjudicate a dispute between those whose personal data has been given to a platform and the platform which has in turn breached the obligations under the Act. Companies are understandably concer ..read more