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Made in India: 20 Famous Indian Brands

 Swadeshi means ‘from our country’—one of the first words that emphasize the importance of products that are originated from our land. The word has huge importance and weightage in its name also because its history is traced down to the national independence movement when Indians boycotted foreign products to encourage domestic products. Allahabad Bank, which was established in the year 1865 and is the oldest joint stock bank. Companies like the Tata Group – established in the year1869, Parle G – established in the year 1929, Godrej – established in the year 1897, Dabur – established in the year 1884, and Vadilal – established in the year 1907. Now many of those companies sell their domestic products globally, and Made in India products are now international commodities. The Royal Enfield – Was established in the year 1893; Royal Enfield is a British-originated company. Earlier, these bikes were produced in a company called Enfield Cycle Company. Then in 1994, Enfield Cycle Company...

How to Spend Bitcoins to Turn Them into Cash or Goods

 When you want to spend your bitcoins, you have a few options. You can use them to buy goods or services, you can convert them into cash, or you can use them to invest in other cryptocurrencies. Let’s take a closer look at each of these options. How to Turn Bitcoins into Cash or Goods If you want to turn bitcoins into cash or goods, the first thing you need to do is open a wallet. This will store your private encryption key, which will give you access to your bitcoin address. You can share this address with people who want to send you bitcoins. Once they have sent the coins to that address, they cannot be retrieved by anyone else – unless they have access to your encryption key. Bitcoin – A Revolution In Money Bitcoin is a digital currency that was created in 2009. It is not controlled by any government or financial institution, and it can be used to buy goods and services online. Bitcoin is also very secure, and transactions are anonymous. There are several things that make Bitcoi...

Tax Preparation Outsourcing: Key Things To Keep In Mind

 Tax preparation can be challenging. Annually, small businesses spend numerous hours on tax filing. Firms that do accounting have their work cut out for them when it comes to handling the tax preparation needs of small businesses.  Assess the Expertise of the Provider The provider needs to understand the ins and outs of filing taxes for a small business. Is the company that the organization plans to outsource the tax work to qualified to do so? Organizations might not know that right away, but there are ways to verify that the service provider is legitimate and familiar with the bookkeeping standards.  Contractual terms Even though it’s a good idea to build immediate scalability through outsourcing, what about the slow times? Will the business need to pay costs for a large-scale enterprise? Organizations need to negotiate and draft their contract with the provider keeping these things in mind. Planning is crucial During the busy tax season, businesses can bring on tempora...

Mastering Data Migration: Key Steps, Challenges, and Strategies

 By Pradyut Mohan Dash Every time the sun rises, there is a new technology making headlines! The digital landscape of today is incredibly fast-paced, where innovation knows no bounds. However, with new innovations come new challenges for organizations. The first step to surviving in this highly competitive digital landscape is to adopt new technologies and stay ahead of the competition. It may sound good and feel good, but the reality for organizations is much scarier than you can imagine. Now, let’s break down the steps involved in a data migration project: Identifying the business requirements: It is important to understand why the business needs a data migration. Is it due to new regulatory requirements, system upgrades, or data consolidation? This understanding forms the foundation of your plan. Assessing the current state: Understanding the current state of the systems and comparing it to the system to which the data will be migrated is crucial. It helps identify any data qual...

India’s Emerging Role as the New Manufacturing Hub of the World

 In recent years, India has risen as a significant contender in the worldwide manufacturing arena, positioning itself to become the next global manufacturing hub. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is presently manufacturing 7% of its iPhones at the Foxconn plant in India as part of commercial production for the iPhone 15. Alongside global giants like Apple, domestic brands such as Hindalco, Noise, Skanda Aerospace, and many others are also setting up new manufacturing facilities, actively contributing to India’s manufacturing resurgence. Expanding Exports and Diminishing Chinese Dominance India’s journey towards becoming a manufacturing powerhouse is underscored by its impressive export growth. Over the past four years, India’s exports to the United States have surged by a remarkable 44%, while China has faced a 10% drop in its exports to the same market. This substantial shift is evident in various sectors: Auto components exports have witnessed a staggering 65% increase. ...

Visionary Leadership Transforming Futures

 The Catalysts of Metamorphic Times   In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the role of visionary leadership stands as the linchpin for fostering radical change and shaping the future. Visionary leaders not only chart a course for success but also imbue organizations with a transformative ethos that propels them toward innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth.  At the heart of every visionary leader lies an unwavering commitment to challenge conventions and drive meaningful progress. These trailblazers possess an innate ability to envision possibilities beyond the existing paradigm, harnessing their foresight to inspire and motivate teams to navigate uncharted territories.  The transformative power of visionary leadership lies in its capacity to transcend limitations and redefine boundaries. Such leaders encourage an environment that embraces change, fosters creativity, and values diversity of thought. By cultivating an inclusive culture that celebrates i...

A Bunch of Sinners Confess

 By Ramaswamy, Sudarshan, Tanvi Investing is a fascinating game; people with degrees laced with A-Z play this game and yet it is not error-free. Well, nothing in life is error-free, but the sheer volume of fund managers underperforming is colossal. About 75-90% of the Fund Managers underperform the Index. The Investing Game, though simple, is complicated beyond comprehension, and that is where the maze is. Fiscal Deficit, Rating Downgrade, and What is the outlook for the Market will be beyond the world’s land space. Forecasting is an addictive game too, Fed said Inflation is transitory, well what the heck? 10-year trades at 4.6 -4.7 %, and please do not underestimate the brilliant Ivy League education of most great economists. This charlatan keeps on chugging as oxygen and water in the ocean, yet oxygen and water are needed for survival. Forecasting is definitely not needed. We have—from our dumb investments—learnt a lot and will be elucidating a few worthy considerations. These ha...