Articles by Lloyd Mathias
How MSMEs can help India become a $5-trillion engine
A bridge between the traditional business ecosystem and new-age businesses, India’s MSMEs have been evolving. A thrust from the Centre will stimulate the sector

Updated on May 04, 2023 07:49 PM IST
Strengthen corporate governance standards
Despite regulations mandating the appointment of independent directors, many Indian companies still lack sufficient representation of these individuals

Updated on Feb 10, 2023 08:06 PM IST
The weaknesses of corporate governance systems in India
Global investors are watching the lacunae in our current corporate governance structure and, more importantly, if we are serious about fixing them

Published on Mar 23, 2022 02:31 AM IST
Ensuring a competitive three-player telco market
More competition and a formidable third player in the telecom market help maintain low prices for consumers and defray fears of cartelisation

Published on Mar 02, 2022 08:24 PM IST
Why India’s civil services need corporate management structures and culture
There is a crying need for reforms such as a transparent and result-driven appraisal system, rules that make decision-making easier, better interdepartmental coordination, among others.

Updated on Oct 14, 2021 07:00 PM IST
Putting the consumer at the centre of Digital India
One way to empower consumers is by creating mechanisms to ensure inter-operability, by making it easier to switch services from one platform to another. In telecom, interoperability is implemented. However, in the internet space, and more prominently in the app space, consumers do not have this choice.

Updated on Jan 22, 2021 06:21 AM IST
Analysis | Should corporates take a stand on TV news?
A combination of a more robust sample by increasing the number of household meters and systemic checks need to be put in place

Updated on Oct 19, 2020 07:29 PM IST
For companies, the end of neutrality | Opinion
The Facebook ad boycott shows that companies are increasingly being forced to take positions

Updated on Jul 13, 2020 06:49 PM IST
Businesses must reframe their purpose, priorities | Opinion
Companies are operating in a volatile world. Redefine objectives and models; be humane; identify opportunities

Updated on Apr 26, 2020 06:35 PM IST
Protesters must pay for damage to public property
India must update the prevention of damage to public property act and use technology to nail down vandals

Updated on Feb 24, 2020 07:09 PM IST
We need patriotism as a unifier in a divisive polity
No one has a monopoly over nationalism, but providing contemporary icons for people to cherish can help bind us

Updated on Jan 24, 2020 07:52 PM IST
Making the journey from job seekers to job creators | Analysis
Encourage education, enable easy access of funds, and nurture a culture of risk-taking for the economy to bloom

Updated on Dec 05, 2019 07:53 PM IST