Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Madhuri Mehta as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 1, 2025. In this pivotal role, she will oversee the company’s global people agenda, including culture transformation, talent and leadership development, and capability-building initiatives, as the organization charts its next phase…
Union Bank of India has announced the appointment of Asheesh Pandey as its new Managing Director, marking a significant leadership transition for the public sector lender. With nearly three decades of experience in the Indian banking sector, Pandey brings a blend of institutional knowledge, operational expertise, and strategic vision to the role. Prior to this…
Tata Motors, one of India’s largest automotive manufacturers and a global player in mobility solutions, has announced the appointment of Shailesh Chandra as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. Mr. Chandra, a Tata Motors veteran with more than two decades of experience within the Tata Group, succeeds in this…
In the global race for digital dominance, innovation is no longer the only measure of strength. Nations today are increasingly defining their digital power not just by how fast they adopt emerging technologies, but by how effectively they control, secure and govern their data. For India, a country with over 1.4 billion people and one…
Rewati Deshpande has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director at Vibrant Energy, a move that not only strengthens the company’s leadership but also represents a powerful milestone in advancing women’s leadership within India’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment when the global energy transition is…
In Conversation with Mr. Shanmugavel P., CEO of NCS SoftSolutions As enterprises navigate increasingly complex risk environments, the demand for agile, scalable and technology-driven audit solutions has never been greater. For over two decades, NCS SoftSolutions has been at the forefront of enabling organizations to strengthen their risk and compliance frameworks. Its flagship product, eTHIC,…
On September 20, 2025, European air travel faced one of its most significant technology-driven crises in recent memory. A ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace, a key third-party provider of aviation software, disrupted operations across multiple major airports, including London Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin Brandenburg, Dublin, Cork and London City. The attack resulted in flight delays, cancellations,…
India’s financial system has entered a decade where volatility is not a passing phase but the very structure of the global economy. From the sudden strengthening of the dollar to oil price shocks triggered by geopolitical unrest and from new tariff regimes in the U.S. and Europe to the unpredictable consequences of climate-driven disruptions, the…
Shipping, the backbone of global trade, is fast becoming a prime target for cybercriminals. Recent incidents from “man-in-the-middle” frauds and GPS spoofing to ransomware and state-backed interference underscore just how vulnerable this sector has become. For India, with major ports such as Mumbai, Nhava Sheva and Chennai and an expanding fleet of cargo and coastal…
India’s insurance industry is entering a decisive phase as the government prepares to introduce the Insurance Amendment Bill in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. The proposed legislation seeks to lift the foreign direct investment (FDI) cap in insurance from 74% to 100%, a move positioned as a pivotal step in strengthening financial services, broadening…
