The appointment of Nandan Nilekani, one of the seven founders of Infosys Technologies, marks the rare occasion (could it be the first time in post-liberalisation India?) that a corporate leader is being tapped by government at the topmost level. The case of Sam Pitroda is not really comparable becau... [More]

Last month, it was Wipro’s Azim Premji who ruffled the feathers of Americans when he spoke of a trade war if a US bill curbing H-1B visas was passed into law. Now, it is HCL Technologies CEO Vineet Nayar. It is again the American protectionists who are up in arms. Nayar said American IT gra... [More]

That Air India, our national flag carrier, is in trouble is not surprising. Most airlines in India and across the world are reeling under a sharp dip in passenger traffic, and slowly rising fuel prices. Earlier this month, British Airways appealed to some of its employees to voluntarily work wit... [More]

Ten years ago, an American friend who visited India roundly cursed an Indian-made SUV in which she travelled, calling it a “lousy tin box.” Truth is, it was a lousy box, even though it may have been made of steel. Indian automakers have come a long way since and to, give just one ex... [More]

One would never bet against the market, least of all when there is some volatility and expectations of a sustained recovery as well. Nevertheless, its recent optimism over economic reforms – reflected in a rise of the Sensex by over 25% since the election – and what these could potential... [More]