Indrajit Gupta

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Have You Heard Of Crotonville?

Have You Heard Of Crotonville?

Rediff.com   9 May 2024

The top-notch faculty at Crotonville, including Noel Tichy, Ram Charan, Vijay Govindarajan, along with GE's top leaders Jack Welch, Gary Reiner, Bill Conaty, Jeffrey Immelt and Susan Peters, together delivered sought-after programmes on leadership to generations of early-stage leaders, mid-tier and senior managers from all over the world, recounts Indrajit Gupta.

A Tale Of Unlikely Politicians

A Tale Of Unlikely Politicians

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2024

Many ethical, competent corporate leaders aspire to join public life today. However, the transition to politics is far from easy, observes Indrajit Gupta.

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2024

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta.

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2024

The toughest part is to tackle human behaviour. On the Atal Setu, says Indrajit Gupta, I chose to drive at a consistent speed of 80 kmph in the middle lane. Vehicles on the right lane were clipping along at 150 kmph, way over the maximum permissible limit of 100 kmph. On occasion, I had to slow down or dodge vehicles suddenly pulling into the middle lane from the side.

Zudio Is Indian Retail's 2023 Blockbuster

Zudio Is Indian Retail's 2023 Blockbuster

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2024

Zudio was the standout performer as it tapped into the pentup demand in small-town India, at a pace never seen before, notes Indrajit Gupta, co-founder and director, Founding Fuel.

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Should Selectors Stick With The Old Or...

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2023

We need to make sensible choices that are in the long-term interest of Indian cricket -- and the game itself, suggests Indrajit Gupta.

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Noel Tata's Retail Masterstroke

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2023

His value lifestyle brand Zudio signals a coming of age of retail in small town India.

Where Are Business Leaders To Power The India Story?

Where Are Business Leaders To Power The India Story?

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2023

What do we need more of: Leaders who dominate global institutions or local leaders with a 'Make-in- India' mindset?

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2023

It offers a real opportunity for the flag carrier to compete on the world stage, backed by a leading conglomerate with deep pockets like the Tatas, observes Indrajit Gupta.

The Coming Corporate Battles In 2023

The Coming Corporate Battles In 2023

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2023

India Inc is gearing up for a slugfest this year and from tech to paints, new battlegrounds are emerging, observes Indrajit Gupta, co-founder, Founding Fuel.

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2022

Slowly but surely, the game of cricket is changing character. Just that we are unwilling to see the writing on the wall, observes Indrajit GuptaWhy does Indian cricket find itself on a slippery slope?, Indrajit Gupta asks.

Why Binny Bansal was ousted from Flipkart

Why Binny Bansal was ousted from Flipkart

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2018

Where Binny slipped up badly was in gauging the level of transparency and governance that is expected by a global strategic investor, says Indrajit Gupta.

Three small success stories. 3 big life lessons

Three small success stories. 3 big life lessons

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2018

Young people have an abundance of choice today. Yet finding purpose is an altogether different challenge for them.

Voda-Idea need to tackle challenges within to face Jio's threat

Voda-Idea need to tackle challenges within to face Jio's threat

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2018

Evolving a common work ethic and culture will be critical so that the merged entity does not lose focus on the common enemy outside -- and instead becomes more obsessed with internal turf wars.

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

The generation of travellers who won't rely on travel agents

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2018

It's the age of the DIY travellers.

What you can learn from Virat and his team...

What you can learn from Virat and his team...

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2018

'Kohli represents a new generation of young Indians who are willing to play hard, win every match and dominate the rivals,' says Indrajit Gupta.

All that is terribly wrong with B-school placements right now

All that is terribly wrong with B-school placements right now

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2018

It is that time of the year when fresh business school graduates try their luck at placements.

Shopping 3.0 is here

Shopping 3.0 is here

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2017

Turbocharged with technology is becoming the Holy Grail of retail.

Where Sri Lanka beats India

Where Sri Lanka beats India

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2017

Nearly two million people die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. What are we doing about it?

Tata Corus - A deal from hell

Tata Corus - A deal from hell

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2016

The $12.1 billion Corus acquisition-the biggest global acquisition made by an Indian company-ended up as a millstone around Tata Steel's neck, points out Indrajit Gupta.