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India’s political and economic landscape in December 2024 paints a mixed picture of resurgence and challenges. Politically, the BJP has regained momentum with a landslide victory in Maharashtra, reflecting the enduring strength of its welfarist policies and the BJP-RSS alliance. Economically, growth slowed sharply to 5.4% in Q2, driven by declining manufacturing and utilities sectors. While monsoon-led agricultural recovery and resilient services offered some solace, private consumption and exports weakened, reflecting broader economic malaise. Inflation remains stubbornly high at 6.2%, exacerbated by soaring food prices, while foreign investor outflows and a weakening rupee add to financial instability. Stay informed with insightful analysis from Adit Jain, Chairman & Editorial Director of IMA India, in the latest edition of India Brief. Additionally, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) distribution sector stands at the crossroads of relentless technological innovation and market volatility. With surging demand and ever- shrinking product lifecycles, businesses face a complex landscape that demands both strategic foresight and strong financial management. To thrive, organisations must marry operational efficiency with financial acumen, underpinned by a thorough understanding of market dynamics, writes Himanshu Shah, CFO, Rashi Peripherals. Read up more and explore this week's curated content relevant for finance professionals. #economy #finance

A vibrant evening in Chennai at our Coffee Conversations meet-up, where CEOs, CFOs, and CHROs came together for networking, insightful discussions and valuable peer-to-peer learning. The event provided an excellent platform to exchange ideas, foster connections and strengthen professional networks! #IMA #IMAIndia #CoffeeConversations #Networking #Chennai #CEO #CHRO #CFO Nita George Rajashree Patil Pallavi Gupta Rahul Goyal Sundar Kalya Thirumalanath JH Gopal Mahadevan Srikanth Srinivasan Madhava Priyan .M.P Mohan R Vinod K. Nikunj Mundra Anand Mohanram Saravanan Manickam Ph.D. Muthukumar Viswanathan M P Vijay Kumar Balaji Ethirajan Indira Bongarala Radha Ramanujan Bharathram V. Skandaprasad Seetharaman

Dive into 'Green Hydrogen - A Catalyst to India's Energy Independence', created in collaboration with Ayvens, a global leader in sustainable mobility. This paper delves into: •⁠ ⁠The Indian government's strategic role in advancing Green Hydrogen •⁠ ⁠⁠Its potential to decarbonise transportation •⁠ ⁠⁠Key barriers to implementation •⁠ ⁠⁠Strategies to accelerate Green Hydrogen adoption Explore the future of clean energy today! #IMA #IMAIndia #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergy #GreenIndia #Energy #Hydrogen #Research

As part of a series of sessions across India examining the impact of the 2024 US Presidential elections, we recently hosted Pramit Pal Chaudhuri, Head of the South Asia Practice at the Eurasia Group, at an India CFO Forum session in Delhi NCR. The session explored the implications of Donald Trump’s second presidency for geopolitics and the world economy. Some key takeaways from our discussions with include the following: 1. A Trump 2.0 administration will be isolationist, reducing America's military presence abroad and focusing on renegotiating trade deals to prioritise America-first economic policies. 2. India is seen as a key strategic ally in defence, and one that provides economic and geopolitical stability. Bilateral ties will be further strenghtened through potential trade, tech and investment agreements. 3. Mr Trump will look to mediate an end to the Ukraine war, with potential involvement from India and Brazil. Sanctions on Russia might ease as part of the resolution. 4. His government will continue its robust support for Israel. Hardline policies on Iran are likely to re-emerge, with potential action against Iran's nuclear programme. 5. The US-China rivarly will intensify as Mr Trump target's Chinese companies globally, risking trade and currency wars that could disrupt global markets and supply chains. 6. Domestically, America will see an aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration, likely leading to prolonged legal battles that will resonate with Mr Trump’s core voter base. #IMA #IMAIndia #CFOForum #Trump #USElections #Trump2024 #WorldImpact Krupa Vasani, Aastha Srivastav, Suraj Saigal, Nirupama Shekhar, Puneeta Chhabra, Garima Singh, Megha Arora, Shrijita Sengupta

In financial economics the four most dangerous words are ‘This Time is Different’. Each time one thinks that the financial markets are well placed and there will be no crisis as ‘this time is different’, there is a crisis soon thereafter. Such is the story of supply-side inflation which was seen as being in coma only to make a strong comeback pushing inflation worldwide. Additionally, Generative AI is poised to transform tax operations in India, with 94% of CFOs and finance leaders convinced of its potential to significantly enhance effectiveness, according to EY’s Tax and Finance Operations (TFO) Survey 2024. This marks a dramatic rise from just 19% in 2023, reflecting a growing embrace of advanced technology in finance. Read up more and explore this week's curated content relevant for finance professionals. #finance #financialmarkets

With the mercury touching zero degrees Celsius on the final morning of IMA’s 2024 CEO Roundtable, Pramit Pal Chaudhuri, Head of India Practice at the Eurasia Group, talked us through the world’s shifting geopolitics and what a second Trump Presidency will mean for America and the world. After a quick brunch, we bid adieu to our delegates and the lovely Wildflower Hall. #IMAIndia #CEO #CEOStrategy #CEOForum #India #Shimla #Roundtable #IMA #IMAInsights #Geopolitics #Trump Suraj Saigal Adit Jain Nirupama Shekhar Preeti Rajput Shruthi Venugopala Priti Murarka Seema Kharat Puneeta Chhabra Dolly T.

Join us tomorrow, 10th December, at The Jio Convention Center, Mumbai, for the Smart Leadership Workshop: AI Tools and Strategies for Senior Leaders! Led by Laxminarayanan G, Global Head of Automation and Transformation at a leading Digital Engineering firm, this session will feature live demos and actionable insights to empower you to drive AI-led transformations with confidence. We can’t wait to see you there! #IMA #IMAIndia #AI #AILeadership #MachineLearning #PromptEngineering

We had a packed agenda on day 3 of IMA India’s 2024 CEO Roundtable. Adit Jain, IMA’s Chairman and Editorial Director, kicked off proceedings with his view of the shifting global order and its implications for growth in the medium term. Next, Jatinder Singh Pabla, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for India at ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (India), took a deep-dive into the present and future of AI and how businesses can leverage this breakthrough technology. Over a sumptuous outdoor working lunch, our delegates brainstormed some of the key issues impact their businesses today: artificially intelligence, sustainability and risk management. We reassembled for a fascinating talk by Biren Ghose, Managing Director – Asia Pacific and Excom Member, Technicolor Group, who explained how to build and nurture brands through effective storytelling. In the last formal session of the day, our break-out groups took turns sharing insights from their discussions earlier in the day. Award-winning comedian Neeti Palta ushered in the evening with a rollicking stand-up act, and our delegates danced and sang late into the night. #IMAIndia #CEO #CEOStrategy #CEOForum #India #Shimla #Roundtable #IMA #IMAInsights Suraj Saigal Nirupama Shekhar Preeti Rajput Shruthi Venugopala Priti Murarka Seema Kharat Puneeta Chhabra Dolly T.

Rahul Bhasin, Founder and Managing Partner of Baring Private Equity Partners India, kicked off day 2 of IMA’s 26th Annual CEO Roundtable with an enlightening, research-backed view on how our diets, lifestyles and social and economic structures are increasingly at odds with our biological needs. Next, Vikas Jaidka and Bharath Mani of DBS Bank and Moin Ladha of Khaitan & Co shared insights on the shifting nature of personal finance in India and potential new avenues for investment, including overseas. Following a light lunch in the glorious outdoors, our delegates headed off for a variety of activities, including hikes around Wildlflower Hall, golf and croquet. With a live band ringing in the evening, they enjoyed a traditional Himachali dinner before engaging in an impromptu round of karaoke. #IMAIndia #CEO #CEOStrategy #CEOForum #India #Shimla #Roundtable #DBSBank #Khaitan #BaringPrivateEquity #IMA #IMAIndia #IMAInsights Suraj Saigal Adit Jain Nirupama Shekhar Preeti Rajput Shruthi Venugopala Priti Murarka Seema Kharat Puneeta Chhabra Dolly T.

IMA’s 26th Annual CEO Roundtable got underway on a crisp winter afternoon at the Wildflower Hall in Mashobra with a deeply insightful session led by Aditya Ghosh. Drawing on his rich experience at IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) and Akasa Air, he shared learnings on what it takes to build, nurture and sustain a great business. Our delegates then participated in a rollicking game of Tambola expertly hosted by Technicolor Group’s Biren Ghose before moving on to an intimate dinner. #IMAIndia #CEO #CEOStrategy #CEOForum #India #Shimla #Roundtable #AkasaAir #IndigoAirlines #IMA #IMAIndia #IMAInsights Suraj Saigal Adit Jain Nirupama Shekhar Preeti Rajput Shruthi Venugopala Priti Murarka Seema Kharat Puneeta Chhabra Dolly Theresa