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Economic Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Morning Brief Podcast: Explaining India's Record FDI Freefall
Morning Brief Podcast (ET Online) Explaining India's Record FDI Freefall Anirban Chowdhury | 19:46 Min | May 27, 2025, 8:36 AM IST LISTEN 19:46 LISTENING... India has recently witnessed a dramatic decline in net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), sparking concerns across economic and policy circles. In this episode, we explore the key factors behind this unexpected fall and what it could mean for the country's growth trajectory. While foreign investment continues to come in, a surge in disinvestments and capital outflows as part of the IPO wave last year sharply reduced the net gain. What's causing global investors to pull back? And why are Indian companies increasingly investing abroad instead of at home? Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks to ET's Gayatri Nayak and Indranil Sengupta, noted economist and professor at Shiv Nadar University, to look beyond the headline numbers and see whether this is the sign of a maturing economy. They also examine how India's position in the global investment landscape is shifting, especially as other emerging economies attract greater attention. Is this just a temporary correction due to global uncertainty, or are deeper structural issues at play?Tune in
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Experts shed light on rising importance of data during The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling Series webinar
As a part of The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling Series, a webinar titled 'Data-Driven Economics: A New Era' was organised in collaboration with Shiv Nadar University, Chennai. During the webinar, experts discussed the rising importance of data in shaping contemporary economic thought. According to a press release, Pushpa Trivedi, senior professor and head of the Economics Department at the School of Science and Humanities, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai, explained various forms of data and emphasised the value of integrating economics with data science in academic programmes. 'Traditionally, theory comes first, followed by analysis and conclusions. But today, with the abundance of data, sometimes theories can emerge directly from data patterns,' she said. Soumyadip Roy, associate professor and in-charge director at UNext Manipal Academy of BFSI, Bengaluru, spoke about the growing role of data in today's world. 'In the way the world is evolving, working with data is no longer optional — it is an essential skill,' he said. Mr. Roy, while speaking about the future of jobs in the BFSI sector and the influence of AI, said, 'It is a blend of multiple disciplines, but there is still a crucial need for the human element.' He also stressed that graduates must combine technical skills, domain expertise, and effective communication to stay relevant in the industry, the press release added.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Webinar on ‘Data-Driven Economics: A New Era' to be held
A webinar titled 'Data-Driven Economics: A New Era', jointly presented by Shiv Nadar University, Chennai and The Hindu Education Plus, will be held on Friday (May 9, 2025) at 5.30 p.m., as part of the Career Counselling series. The panellists at the session includes Pushpa Trivedi, Senior Professor & Head, Department of Economics, School of Science and Humanities, Shiv Nadar University Chennai, who will speak on the scope of economics, the integration of data science in economics, as well as career opportunities and placements. Soumyadip Roy, Associate Professor and In-Charge Director, UNext Manipal Academy of BFSI, Bengaluru, will discuss industry-relevant skills and alternative career paths in economics. The webinar will be moderated by Hiba Mariam. To participate, visit or scan the QR code.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Eco-friendly aluminium surfaces show promise for industrial, biomedical uses
Representative AI image BENGALURU: A team of Indian researchers has developed a bioinspired aluminium surface with properties that could benefit industries ranging from marine engineering to food packaging and healthcare. The findings, published in 'Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces', highlight how mimicking structures found in nature, such as lotus leaves and insect wings — can yield multifunctional surfaces that repel water, resist corrosion and bacteria, and clean themselves with minimal water. Led by Harpreet S Grewal, the team from Shiv Nadar University in Delhi-NCR created micro-and-nanostructured aluminium surfaces using a low-cost and environmentally friendly process. The method, which involves imprinting aluminium sheets with micro-patterns and then immersing them in hot water, resulted in two distinct surfaces: 'Nano' and 'Hierarchy'. These surfaces were then coated with a fluorinated silane compound to reduce surface energy and enhance water repellency. Tests showed that these treated surfaces could achieve extreme water-repelling (superhydrophobic) or water-attracting (superhydrophilic) states, depending on the treatment. The 'Nano' surface, for example, exhibited a contact angle of 163 degree, indicating water droplets roll off easily. Such characteristics are particularly useful in applications where cleanliness or moisture avoidance is crucial. One key application explored was corrosion resistance in marine environments. When tested in saline conditions, the nanostructured surfaces showed significantly reduced corrosion current density, as much as 40 times lower than untreated aluminium, suggesting that these surfaces could extend the lifespan of metal components in seawater. The researchers also evaluated self-cleaning and antibacterial properties. Surfaces with nanostructures required minimal water to remove chalk dust and resisted staining from common liquids like milk and coffee. When exposed to E coli bacteria, the superhydrophilic nanostructured aluminium showed the greatest antibacterial effect, apparently due to the physical rupture of bacterial membranes upon contact with the densely packed nanoscale features. 'The dense nanoflakes act almost like a bed of spikes,' Grewal told TOI, explaining how the surface deforms and pierces bacterial cells, thereby reducing biofilm formation without the need for chemical disinfectants. Notably, the fabrication method avoids the use of hazardous chemicals and is designed to be scalable, an important consideration for industrial adoption. 'We've demonstrated a practical route to multifunctional aluminium surfaces using common materials and straightforward processing,' said co-author Priya Mandal. Beyond marine and food industries, such surfaces could be adapted for biomedical tools, electronics, or packaging materials where contamination control is critical. Their work was supported by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India. Further development will focus on testing durability in real-world conditions and scaling up production for commercial use.
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Future of CA profession is bright, given the growing demand for the professionals, say experts
The future for chartered accountants (CA) appears bright, given the growing demand for these professionals amid the changing business landscape in the country, according to experts. Ramanathan Krishnan, senior programme convener, Department of Commerce at Shiv Nadar University (SNU), Chennai, said, 'India is a $4 trillion economy expected to grow to $30 trillion by 2047; this will trigger a requirement of at least 30 lakh CAs. At present, India has only 4,09,000 practising CAs as against a need for 10 lakh.' Speaking at The Hindu Education Plus webinar titled 'Why Choose Commerce? A roadmap for CA aspirants', he noted, 'The CA syllabus is vast, and the competitive examination has a low pass rate of 10% to 15%. Academic institutions are recognising this problem and attempting to address the issue by providing enhanced learning experiences in undergraduate Commerce courses.' Mr. Krishnan also provided an overview of the various commerce programmes available and offered insight into selecting the appropriate one based on an individual's aptitude for professional accounting. The webinar was presented by SNU Chennai as part of The Hindu's Career Counselling series. Chella Krishna G., a partner at the Chennai-based firm SRSV and Associates, said students should understand that commerce is not merely a subject but a way to understand the world, and that CA is not just a qualification but a gateway to business leadership. He elaborated that the role of chartered accountants has evolved beyond filing tax returns and managing balance sheets; they are now instrumental in advising on business growth and shaping financial strategies. 'Aspirants should be prepared to adapt to the enhanced business landscape and equip themselves adequately. The leap is from being number crunchers to independent growth consultants, risk managers, financial advisers and CFOs,' Mr. Krishna added. The experts emphasised that key requirements for becoming successful CA professionals include an aptitude for continuous learning, possessing a logical mind, the capacity for multi-layered thinking, and the development of technical and soft skills, particularly proficiency in communication. They also underlined that students should not be deterred by a fear of mathematics, as commerce programmes often offer bridge courses to refresh and enhance students' quantitative skills. The webinar is available to view at:
