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Pamela Kundu 🇮🇳, Head of Solution Consulting at Sprinklr, believes that communication skills are overrated. Instead one must focus on achieving more, than learning how to talk about it, she says. However, Kundu values clear and concise communication and believes one must avoid lengthy talks. Are communication skills overrated? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

The corporate mobility market in India is seeing strong growth, Anjali Singh reports for Business Standard. What’s driving this growth? Launch of more corporate organisations, including GCCs and companies in the IT sector, which demand reliable transport systems for their employees. On the other hand, the corporate car market is also seeing robust growth driven by factors such as increase in business travel needs, rising priority on the well-being of employees, and demand for premium services. While growth seems strong in both sectors, vehicle licensing and driver training remains a challenge, the report says. Therefore, policy interventions are crucial for growth. Going forward, electric vehicles and advanced technologies may help reduce operational costs and boost cost efficiency, the report adds. The employee transportation services market is expected to reach $13.2 billion by 2030, from $6.1 billion in 2023, according to the Red Herring Prospectus by Eco Mobility. Source: https://lnkd.in/gZgPNPPV ✍: Divya Pathak 📷: Getty Images #MobilityMarket #EV

More consumers in India are opting for healthy or plant-based snacks, Aroosa Ahmed reports for businessline, citing a study by Mondelez International. Nearly 89% of the consumers surveyed prefer having snacks at a particular time during the day, while 82% look for snacks that align with their fitness goals, boost their energy, and improve their mood, the report says. In fact, snacks may sometimes also replace meals on some occasions as people are leading busier lives, says Nitin Saini, Vice President – Marketing at Mondelez India. Additionally, snacking is also seen as something which helps build connections among people. FMCG giants such as Adani Wilmar, ITC, and Tata Consumers are also focusing more on functional food for consumers who are health conscious, says another report by The Economic Times. While ITC launched Right Shift last month focusing mainly on drinks, meals, and snacks for people in their 40s, Adani Wilmar has introduced a new oil for people who are sugar-conscious and are looking to boost their immune system, the report says. Changing lifestyle habits, focus on fitness and nutritional preferences are some of the reasons for this shift, says Hemant Malik, Executive Director at ITC. What makes you choose a snack? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments section. Source: https://lnkd.in/gENB_Ux8 https://lnkd.in/g-qv9fuz ✍: Divya Pathak

In today’s News Wrap, we ask: How can leaders create more impact? Also in the News Wrap: Rural India outpaces urban areas in the growth of two-wheeler sales, and advertisement volumes decline on general entertainment channels. Thanks to Ravi G Bhatia for his insights on the two-wheeler market, Sunny Arora for his take on advertisements, and Sarabjeet Sachar for sharing why leadership style matters. #EveningWrap Source: Shine Jacob & Sohini Das - Business Standard (https://lnkd.in/gNdJF5dB) https://lnkd.in/gHQt47Mj Meenakshi Verma Ambwani - businessline (https://lnkd.in/gy7D8i3p) https://lnkd.in/gAnigDxZ https://lnkd.in/gfNPUrk4 ✍: Abhiraj Ganguli

The Indian IT sector is currently witnessing a CFO churn, Shilpa Phadnis and Veena Mani report for The Times of India. Jatin Dalal, former CFO of Wipro, joined Cognizant, while LTIMindtree appointed Vipul Chandra who was previously with Larsen & Toubro. What’s driving this trend? Experts say this is reflective of a dynamic and competitive environment where top financial talent is in high demand. CFOs are critical in steering the company through new challenges, the report adds. As a result, companies are now willing to offer higher compensation for these roles, says Shriram Subramanian, founder and MD of InGovern Research Services. Source: The Times Of India - https://lnkd.in/eb28FN6V ✍: Preethi Ramamoorthy 📸: Getty Images #CFO #ChiefFinancialOfficer

Cricketers — both past and present — are making startup investments or launching new business ventures, Ajay Rag and Digbijay Mishra report for The Economic Times. Yuvraj Singh recently bought a stake in sports athleisure brand Agilitas Sports, according to filings. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has previously backed drone startup Garuda Aerospace and used cars platform Cars24, among others, is acquiring a stake in IPO-bound jewellery brand Bluestone, the report says. On the other hand, Sachin Tendulkar’s shoe startup is set to receive backing from venture capital firm Peak XV Partners, the report says further. Current cricketers like Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma, and Ajinkya Rahame have invested in brands or launched their own businesses. Others like Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir, and Shikhar Dhawan are actively investing in startups too, the report adds. Celebrities bring their reputation, network, and influence when they invest, says Anand Nagarajan, co-founder and CEO at Dhoni-backed plant protein startup Shaka Harry. They help drive brand recognition and attract attention from stakeholders, he adds. Source: The Economic Times - https://lnkd.in/geffCjM7, https://lnkd.in/gt_ia9Z7 The New Indian Express - https://lnkd.in/gjNPKf3W ✍: Abhiraj Ganguli 📷: Getty Images #Cricket #StartupInvestments #Cricketers #Sports #StartupFunding

The biggest threat to business leaders is not laziness, but constant hyperactivity, says Rajan Singh, founder at HabitStrong. He says that being overwhelmed by daily tasks like emails and messages prevents leaders from assessing risks, thinking creatively, and making the right decisions. When it comes to work "both magnitude and direction matter," Singh adds. How can one form a balance between work and life? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Data should be a guide and not a guru, says Yamini Baghel, Digital Content Specialist at UNICEF. She believes that while data-driven decisions are valuable, the best creative ideas often come from intuition and experience. Balancing data with an understanding of human behaviour and emotions lead to better decision-making, Baghel adds. What's your approach towards decision-making at work? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Entrepreneurs need to have just one pitch, which they must tailor according to the audience, says Sanjay Mehta, an investor at SpaceX. The key is to have a single pitch that resonates emotionally, addresses the audience’s pain points, and invites them to learn more about what you offer, he adds. What factors must entrepreneurs keep in mind before pitching to investors? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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