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Meet Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee, the mild-mannered sharp shooter
Banerjee tells Anjuli Bhargava he wants the world to have the right conversations before marching on in its battle against extreme poverty
 "Meet Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee, the mild-mannered sharp shooter")
We are researching two candidates for Covid vaccines: Serum Institute CEO
In an e-mail interview with Sohini Das, Adar Poonawalla, chief executive officer, Serum Institute of India, says the firm is not raising additional capital through private equity
 "We are researching two candidates for Covid vaccines: Serum Institute CEO")
We aim to double our direct distribution in 12 months: Tata Consumer chief
In a Q&A, Sunil D'Souza, who took over as MD & CEO of the company in April, dwells on his company's e-commerce strategy and other plans
 "We aim to double our direct distribution in 12 months: Tata Consumer chief")
Interchange of Rs 15 makes ATM channel unviable: NCR India's Navroze Dastur
NCR Corporation, the world's largest vendor of ATMs, has over 50 per cent share of the local market, but business could be better, says NAVROZE DASTUR
 "Interchange of Rs 15 makes ATM channel unviable: NCR India's Navroze Dastur")
Stephen Alter on his love, concern for magnificent but fragile Himalayas
An American passport holder, he feels more at home in Mussoorie, where he's lived most of his life (his father served as headmaster of Woodstock School there) than anywhere in the States
 "Stephen Alter on his love, concern for magnificent but fragile Himalayas")
India will be among the top five markets for us: Ikea's Peter Betzel
In a Q&A, the CEO of the furniture retailer's Indian arm dwells on his firm's localisation efforts and long-term commitment to the country
 "India will be among the top five markets for us: Ikea's Peter Betzel")
Open to wind, solar modes for future projects: Prashant Jain, JSW Energy
JSW Energy's joint MD and CEO Prashant Jain speaks about the company's growth opportunities
 "Open to wind, solar modes for future projects: Prashant Jain, JSW Energy")
India plays an important role in hunt for talent in digital age: Amazon CTO
Vogels says India has tremendous engineers, innovators and a great entrepreneurial spirit.
 "India plays an important role in hunt for talent in digital age: Amazon CTO")
Fall again, rise again: The turbulent life story of Sandeep Aggarwal
Aggarwal comes across as neither arrogant of his achievements nor dismissive of his failings
 "Fall again, rise again: The turbulent life story of Sandeep Aggarwal")
Will exploit future acquisitions with Singapore-based GIC: Phoenix Mills MD
Shishir Shrivastava, MD of Phoenix Mills, talks about about the rationale behind the new venture with Singapore-based GIC.
 "Will exploit future acquisitions with Singapore-based GIC: Phoenix Mills MD")
Mineral mining in need of FDI, modern technology: FIMI Director R K Sharma
He says, failure to attract investment in the same order as our geological siblings has kept India as a big net importer of minerals
 "Mineral mining in need of FDI, modern technology: FIMI Director R K Sharma")
We're now at pre-Covid levels on volumes and prices: Tata Steel's Narendran
In a Q&A, the firm's MD & CEO says there is a pick-up in consumption acroess sectors and keeping up with market requirements is a struggle
 "We're now at pre-Covid levels on volumes and prices: Tata Steel's Narendran")
CG Power to start creating cash next year and pay debt: Tube Investments MD
In an interview with Business Standard, Vellayan Subbiah, MD, spoke on how the acquisition fits in the firm's strategy and how it plans to turn around CG Power
 "CG Power to start creating cash next year and pay debt: Tube Investments MD")
Data management has become top priority due to Covid: SAP's Kulmeet Bawa
In an interview with Business Standard, Kulmeet Bawa, MD and president for the Indian subcontinent at SAP, says how the German software maker is coping with the new normal
 "Data management has become top priority due to Covid: SAP's Kulmeet Bawa")
Govt has done little to help pandemic-hit 'arts' community: Arundhati Ghosh
The pandemic has hit hard an already vulnerable community that survives on creativity. And the government's response hasn't helped, Ghosh tells Chintan Girish Modi
 "Govt has done little to help pandemic-hit 'arts' community: Arundhati Ghosh")
Focus on EVs seems to have pipped that on public transport: Volvo India CEO
In a Q&A Kamal Bali says industry needs a clear policy road map, whichever fuel is opted for; emphasis should be on sustainable mobility instead of congesting roads with electric vehicles
 "Focus on EVs seems to have pipped that on public transport: Volvo India CEO")
Sharp demand recovery in cement, realty showing animal spirit: Parth Jindal
With an aim to up its market share and enhance capacity, Parth Jindal, managing director of JSW Cement, has strong plans for the cement business
 "Sharp demand recovery in cement, realty showing animal spirit: Parth Jindal")
AMNS India keen to expand India footprint if it gets conducive environment
In an interview with Ishita Ayan Dutt, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India CEO Dilip Oommen makes a case for curbs on export of iron ore amid a shortage for domestic markets
 "AMNS India keen to expand India footprint if it gets conducive environment")
Starting a new bank easier than converting an NBFC into one: Umesh Revankar
In a Q&A, the MD of Shriram Transpport Finance, which has an AUM of Rs 1.13 trillion, explains why his company is in no hurry to acquire a banking licence
 "Starting a new bank easier than converting an NBFC into one: Umesh Revankar")
Start-ups tangled in lawsuits is very disturbing: Founder of Whitehat Jr
Shortly after the Delhi HC hearing, Karan Bajaj, said in a Q&A that all their objectives were met through the suit
 "Start-ups tangled in lawsuits is very disturbing: Founder of Whitehat Jr")
