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Tariff Wars: Navigating the Complex Landscape
The United States has initiated a series of tariffs affecting multiple nations, including Canada, Mexico, and China, with reciprocal measures from these countries. There's also a looming threat of tariffs on other nations, including India, starting April 2, 2025. The...
The Great Disruption: Is General Trade (GT) Losing Its Grip on FMCG?
For almost a century, General Trade (GT) – the good old Kirana stores of India – has been the backbone of FMCG distribution. Even today, it contributes a staggering 75% of total throughput, with Modern Trade at 9-10%, E-commerce at 6-8%, and the rest split across CSD...
Aditya Birla Group Disrupts India’s Wires & Cables Market
Aditya Birla Group has once again challenged the status quo, and this time, the battleground is the ₹80,000+ crore wires & cables industry. Having disrupted the paints market, where they forced a deep-rooted MNC to exit, they have now set their sights on a highly...
Business Health Check & the Role of a Consultant
Keeping Your Business in Shape Imagine starting your day without coffee (or tea, if that’s your preference). You feel sluggish, unfocused, and not quite yourself. Now, think about running a business without regular check-ups. Everything seems fine—until inefficiencies...
Hindustan Unilever: The Success Machine That Fails to Build and Sustain New Categories
HUL’s Pattern of Exiting Instead of Competing Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is often regarded as a powerhouse of leadership and strategic execution. However, its latest move—spinning off its ice cream business—signals a long-standing pattern: HUL tends to exit...
Pooch Pooch Ke Management: A Barrier to Growth in Family-Run Businesses
It’s been on my mind for quite a while to address this topic—one that resonates deeply with professionals who’ve navigated diverse work environments, from MNCs and Indian MNCs to family-owned, family-run businesses. Coined by a colleague, "Pooch Pooch Ke Management"...
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