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IMA Insights

IMA India"s Podcast offers insights on the Indian economy, politics, business environment and functional areas for CXOs and senior management.

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9:23

The Reskilling Imperative

IMA Insights ·

2025/06/18

In an era defined by exponential advances in generative AI and automation, Finance functions face both, unprecedented opportunities and existential challenges. At a recent online session of the CFO NxT Forum, Madhavan Hariharan, who comes with three decades of experience spanning strategic leadership at CK Birla Group, senior roles at Philips and governance responsibilities at Galaxy Surfactants, framed AI not as a distant novelty but as a present-day force reshaping financial operations, rep...

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12:10

India's Position in an Uncertain World with Suhasini...

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2025/05/29

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, ‘Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.’ In an era increasingly dominated by personalities and passing controversies, it is essential to refocus on enduring ideas and transformative events. This is especially true in the post-2020 world, where a series of global shocks has fundamentally reshaped geopolitics. In response, India’s foreign policy is being fundamentally recalibrated. From managing a volatile border with Ch...

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4:20

US Trade Tariffs by Adit Jain

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2025/03/31

The emergence of US tariffs as a policy tool, is a decisive shift in global trade and indeed the liberal world order, which facilitated the emergence of Asia’s tiger economies. Once dismissed as a temporary measure, tariffs are now rooted in a broader economic agenda that merges protectionism, domestic manufacturing and geopolitical influence. For companies, this carries far-reaching implications, shaping inflation, growth and production strategies. At the start of the year, mark...

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4:16

Consumption and Travel by Adit Jain

IMA Insights ·

2025/03/31

In the discussions that your columnist has had, over the course of the past couple of months, with IMA Forum Members, it was evident that urban consumption has begun to taper. As it happens, the trend really became apparent several quarters ago. Still, consumer goods companies are likely to record annual revenue growth between 5% and 8%. But that is largely on account of higher prices rather than larger volumes. Analysts have offered various explanations such as greater inflation, poor ...

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10:08

Ctrl+Alt+Rename - When Brands Hit Reset by IMA Research

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2025/03/09

Zomato’s recent announcement that it will be rebranding its parent company as ‘Eternal’ raises an important question: Why do companies change their names? Typically, an organisation’s name is one of its most valuable assets, being instantly recognisable, carrying its history and shaping consumer perceptions. Yet, businesses do frequently change their names. Whether driven by consideration around strategic growth, crisis management or shifting consumer sentiment, this can be a high-stakes deci...

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4:18

Adaptability by Adit Jain

IMA Insights ·

2025/03/04

Traditional strategic plans are based on long-term goals and market forecasts. However, in a world of disruption, companies must adopt more agile approaches that allow them to pivot quickly. Methodologies associated with software development, emphasise flexibility, enabling companies to continuously evolve. Rather than relying on a single forecast, businesses are using scenario planning. This involves conceiving different future outcomes and preparing for them in advance. In the business worl...

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4:18

The Inflation Bug by Adit Jain

IMA Insights ·

2025/03/03

We expect the US dollar to gain in value against a basket of global currencies, as higher inflation in America will force policy makers, in its central bank, to keep a hawkish stance on interest rates. With higher yields, therefore, capital will be attracted back to lower risk returns offered in the US treasuries, with a consequent sell off in emerging market bonds and equities. Moreover, The S&P 500 index, which tracks the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock...

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10:40

Highway to Prosperity: Unleashing India's Road...

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2025/02/21

India’s road sector is on a transformative path. Propelled by the Bharatmala Pariyojana – an ambitious plan to construct 34,800 km of new highways and expressways – the country’s highway network expanded by 60% in the decade to 2024. However, roadblocks remain, clouding both the near- and the long-term view. In the current fiscal year, owing to a host of issues (including national elections), the government is likely to fall well short of its target of building or upgrading 13,000 km of highw...

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14:17

Union Budget 2025-26 with AK Bhattacharya

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2025/02/19

The 2025-26 Union Budget came at a time of moderating domestic growth and heightened global uncertainty. At a recent joint session of the India CEO, CFO, CHRO, CMO, ISF and CFO NxT Forums, AK Bhattacharya, Editorial Director of the Business Standard, provided a medium-term outlook for the Indian economy. He assessed the Budget’s key policy announcements and their impact on India’s growth trajectory. Further, he examined the prospects for reforms and fiscal consolidation, as well as the challe...

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14:25

Moving to Cleaner Fuels by IMA Research

IMA Insights ·

2025/02/16

As climate changes intensify, consumers across segments are demanding sustainable alternatives – and the automotive industry is no exception. Clean(er)-fuel options make up a rising share of India’s passenger vehicle market and this trend is expected to only strengthen in the years ahead. This research was developed in partnership with Ayvens a leading sustainable mobility player, under the agegis of IMA’s India Sustainability Forum (ISF). It examines the current market dyna...

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10:34

Indian Weddings and the Evolving Consumer by IMA...

IMA Insights ·

2025/02/13

We often think of Indian weddings as the most traditional of social events, steeped in age-old rituals and elaborate ceremonies. However, a closer look reveals that they serve as a powerful lens to understand broader socio-economic shifts shaping the country. With the youngest of the Millennials and the oldest Gen Zs now of marriageable age, the wedding industry reflects evolving consumer preferences that go beyond mere expenditure, touching aspects such as financial independence, personalisa...

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9:29

Art and Science of Policy Engagement with Rameesh...

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2025/02/11

Public policy is crucial in shaping business outcomes, especially in dynamic markets like India. For businesses, anticipating and adapting to policy changes is a strategic necessity. From evolving compliance frameworks to the impact of geopolitical shifts on regulation, engaging with public policy is vital to an organisation’s long-term success. At a recent India CEO Forum session in Chennai, Rameesh Kailasam, CEO of IndiaTech.org, shared insights on navigating the complex interplay of ...

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9:29

Q4 FY25 CHRO Dialogue Mumbai

IMA Insights ·

2025/02/11

IMA recently held its Q4 FY25 CHRO Dialogue in Mumbai, with sessions on M&A and ESG. Leading the first session, we had Tarun Varma, Global Chief Human Resources & Sustainability Officer at Tata Consumer Products Limited (TCPL), discussing the Tata Group’s approach to M&A, and how cultural integration is such a crucial success element in any merger. Dr Sujiv Nair, Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Re Sustainability, led the second session, highlighting how CHROs can play a cr...

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13:33

The DPDP Act with Arun Prabhu

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2025/02/11

India’s landmark Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is a big step towards establishing a culture of data privacy. Sixteen months after the law was notified, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released draft rules under the Act, offering clarity on its implementation, including the formation of the Data Protection Board (DPB) to handle breaches and impose defined penalties. With a tangible timeline for implementation of the Act in place, the contours of the final r...

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9:11

AI in FInance with Dr Phaphul Chandra

IMA Insights ·

2025/02/07

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the Finance function by enhancing efficiency and improving decision-making capabilities, with Generative AI driving an even greater shift than previous technologies. AI-powered financial planning and analytics can drive growth, streamline operations and add value, but CFOs must balance innovation with control and risk management. At a recent India CFO Forum session in Bangalore, Dr Phaphul Chandra, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Dir...

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7:12

Reforming India's 3E with Manish Sabharwal

IMA Insights ·

2025/02/06

India’s journey toward mass prosperity hinges on addressing the critical challenges of employment, employability and education. These three pillars form the foundations of economic growth and social development, shaping the nation's trajectory in an increasingly competitive global landscape. At a recent joint session of the India CEO and CHRO Forums in Bangalore, Manish Sabharwal, Vice-Chairman of Teamlease Services, outlined key strategies for improving employability, expanding access...

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11:57

Decoding the Rupee Depreciation with Manoj Goel

IMA Insights ·

2025/02/04

Donald Trump's election and the announcements made since are sending shockwaves around the world. The leadership transition in Washington DC will have far-reaching ripple effects, influencing global economic and political dynamics. Key considerations include changes in US monetary policy, potential tariff hikes and their effect on other currencies. Domestically, the rupee, which was stable for much of last year, saw a sharp depreciation in December. At recent India CFO Forum sessions ac...

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4:12

Deepseek by Adit Jain

IMA Insights ·

2025/02/01

DeepSeek is claimed to have been trained at a cost of approximately $6 million, significantly less than the $100 million for models like OpenAI's GPT-4. It appears to achieve similar performance with less advanced chips, challenging the notion that only the most expensive hardware is essential for cutting-edge AI. DeepSeek's emergence has rattled markets, causing significant losses for major tech companies like Nvidia. This is due to the perception that less resource-intensive AI develo...

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6:37

How India Spends by IMA Research

IMA Insights ·

2025/01/28

As a consumption-driven economy, India’s overall GDP growth is tied strongly to how its households spend. While the national accounts data provide a once-in-a-quarter snapshot of overall spending growth, the government’s periodic Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys allow for a deeper (if imperfect) view of spending trends across states, the urban-rural divide and by consumption category. The latest survey round, covering 2023-24, reveals some important developments in terms of overall s...

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8:35

Global Trade and the Second Trump Presidency with...

IMA Insights ·

2025/01/27

In recent years, global trade has faced major geopolitical headwinds, including trade wars and economic decoupling, particularly between the US and China. The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains, exposing vulnerabilities and catalysing localised production. Rising protectionism has led to a spike in tariffs and other restrictions, undermining free trade principles, and today, the WTO’s dispute resolution mechanism lies broken. Technological competition and sanctions have further complic...

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