Bhaskar Bhat, managing director of Titan Industries, believes that businesses and brands need to understand the power of collective individuals. At the unveiling of ‘Paradox Panel’, a discussion forum of the company designed to develop insights into India’s 21-35-year-olds – the so-called ‘millennial’ generation. Bhat tells Nupur Anand why it is important to realise that for youth today the mantra is-- ’I share therefore I am and If you don’t share why would I care! ’. Excerpts from the interview: A number of surveys have thrown a light on today’s individuals who are very opinionated, have strong individual personalities and are almost narcissistic . But at the same time, there is also a sense of collectiveness associated with it. They do not operate in isolation . They need and seek approval from friends and families. And this collective individualism is the millennial paradox.   Tt is important to understand  the power of the digital world. ...

Why a Resurgent American Economy Matters for India Inc by Cuckoo Paul , Shishir Prasad , Shravan Bhat F all in Canada is splendid. Around September to early October, for a couple of weeks every year, the changing leaf colours attract thousands of visitors. Two years ago, Dow India chairman Vipul Shah and his wife decided to take a trip to see the sight. There is this one train that goes to this place in Ontario, where the colours are at their best. It leaves early in the morning and returns from the small town of Sault Ste Marie. The Shah couple was staying at a hotel across from the station to catch the early train. “We went down for dinner in the restaurant at the hotel. Both of us follow a totally vegetarian diet. So we asked the waiter what they could offer us,” says Shah. “Give me a minute,” said the waiter. In a couple of minutes, the French-Canadian chef came out and listed the options: Vegetable curry, naan and b...

Stock Story II: Follow-up; Rights and the wrongs. On Tuesday, 20 September 2011 I wrote the blog, Stock story II: Fly along with. “An Indian software company, specific vertical to aviation industry. Now an MNC after take over by an industry giant. Best under a Billion according to Forbes Asia. Acquired more than 34% shares by open offer, when SEBI rules required 20% offer. Open offer price was more than double the present share price. Aviation sector is the fastest growing sector of the Indian economy. Whether Airlines make profit or not, Service providers to these sector will have boom time. Identify this future Multi-Bagger.” Ans: The Stock was Accelya Kale price then was : 86 to 94, available in plenty No active response to the blog / story from the community. After company paid Interim dividend and declared final dividend 18/01/2012 Interim Dividend 13.50 29/10/2012 Final Dividend 10.00 and with Stock price of 130/...