Category: News

84% of top Indian B-School Students prefer Consulting as a career: TCS-AMCF Survey

Tata Consultancy Services(TCS) in collaboration with the Association of Management Consulting Firms (AMCF) has released survey results about the perception of the consulting profession among Indian business school students. According to the survey carried out by TCS’ Global Consulting Practice, a majority of the respondents across age groups, gender, and with different levels of experience…

US-Based International Private Companies More Aggressive About Growth and Spending; Companies Overall Plan Increased Hiring – PwC US Survey

PwC’s Private Company Trendsetter Barometer tracks the business issues and best practices of privately held US growth businesses. This quarter’s report incorporates the views of 201 chief executive officers (CEOs/CFOs): 114 from companies in the product sector and 87 in the service sector, averaging $272 million in enterprise revenue/sales, and including large, $500M-plus private companies.

Krispy Kreme kicks off Indian operations with first outlet in Bangalore

Krispy Kreme doughnut has opened its first outlet in Bangalore. The Indian operations of the company is through a franchise agreement with Citymax Hotels India Pvt. Ltd., a division of of Dubai-based retailer Landmark group. Earlier in 2012, Krispy Kreme had entered into an agreement with Citymax Hotels Pvt Ltd. (Landmark Group) for the development…

IKEA gets approval from FIPB on $ 2 Billion investment proposal for India

  IKEA has taken another key step towards establishing itself in India. Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has, approved the company’s investment proposal to establish single-brand retail stores in India. FIPB has forwarded the proposal to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for consideration and final approval. IKEA, is the leading Swedish furniture maker,…

Anant Gupta to take over as CEO for HCL Technologies

  HCL Technologies, has formally announced the appointment of Anant Gupta as the company’s new CEO and President. He would be taking over the CEO’s role from Vineet Nayar, who would continue in the role of Vice Chairman. Earlier, in July 2012, Anant had been appointed as President & COO. A brief profile of Anant…

India Inc. Displays Optimism on Campus, Strong on Hiring and Salary Levels: Aon Hewitt

The findings of Aon Hewitt Campus Study 2013 gives an indication of stable hiring outlook. It seems that that the economic slowdown has not  deterred employers from actively pursuing candidates through on-campus recruiting programs. The study covered compensation and hiring trends across different tiers of Management and Engineering campuses received participation from over 170 organisations.…

BNP Paribas Wealth Management reinforces its investment strategy, appoints Florent Bronès as CIO

BNP Paribas Wealth Management is strengthening its investment strategy resources in order to meet the growing demand from its Private Banking clientele for market intelligence. Given the rapid and complex developments taking place in the financial marketplace, the ability to communicate a clear view of the markets is key for BNP Paribas Wealth Management to…