Anurag Batra

  In this special issue we carry excerpts of my conversation with the Union Minister of State for Finance, Bhagwat Karad, who shares his perspective of what and who the budget kept in mind, and what it strives to achieve. We also bring in voices from industry who talk of how the budgetary measures will play out through the year and beyond. A Clear Road Map To Growth | Anurag Batra The government’s push for green energy and clean mobility systems opens up limitless possibilities for India. As an organization committed to sustainability, we believe that the clean mobility initiatives and blended fuels will play a significant role in achieving decarbonisation goals and in reducing the dependence on fossil fuels. One of the biggest challenges for the EV ecosystem has been battery charging stations. The proposed battery-swapping policy will help create standards of interoperability, thereby making EVs more accessible and affordable. The PM’s Gati Shakti Initiative of ex...

  In this backdrop, we bring out the BW Real 500 list of companies, many of which have emerged stronger and more resilient through this test of fire. Those Who Stood The Test Of Time | Anurag batra The year 2020-21 will always be remembered for the uncertainty that prevailed in the realms of business, trade and rising oil prices. It will also be remembered as the year that united companies, corporations, businesses and people, to collectively tackle the menace of the global pandemic and its fallout on lives and livelihood. This globally coordinated response also showed some unique leadership traits that spelt out what successful companies of the 2020s look like. In this backdrop, we bring out the BW Real 500 list of companies, many of which have emerged stronger and more resilient through this test of fire. Their growth numbers are a testimony to the fact that opportunities can be found in the direst of situations. The BW Real 500 ranking comes when businesses in India...