In its role as being created “for the industry, by the Industry”, RAI’s advocacy team regularly represents members concerns to government authorities. STORAI profiles and updates on key ongoing advocacy initiatives. Election Manifesto 2014 RAI has submitted Election Manifesto to…
The Pinocchio Effect
I HAD just finished behavioural economist Dan Ariely’s new book THE (HONEST) TRUTH ABOUT DISHONESTY. I was on a late evening flight back to Mumbai. “Ice cream?” asked the stewardess as the dinner was served. As I took a cup,…
RAI Advocacy Updates – April 2014
RAI Submits Election Manifesto To Major Political Parties RAI has submitted Election Manifesto to major political parties proposing that in order to put India back on track of high and sustainable growth, priority attention should be given to sectors and…
Key Note Address by CP Toshniwal @ Retail CFO Summit 2014
The keynote address at the Retail CFO Summit was delivered by Mr. CP Toshniwal, Executive Director, Future Lifestyle Fashion Limited. Below are some of the key highlights from the same: Working capital management is a crucial function of a CFO…
Session: How the power of “myth” can be leveraged in business by Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik
The session on How the power of “myth” can be leveraged in business Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik had the entire audience listening with rapt attention. Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik is a renowned mythologist, author, leadership coach & motivational speaker. In addition to…
Managing Expenses in Retail
The discussion on Managing Expenses in Retail has experts from retail industry discussing on the dynamics of managing expenses & improving efficiency. Panelists in the discussion were: Opening Remarks Amit D Kumar, Partner, Progress Partners Expense management is not just…
Risk Mitigation and Corporate Governance
The panel discussion had industry experts discussing the aspects of risk mitigation & corporate governance with a focus on synergies & dissimilarities between the two. Panelists: Amit Prabhu, Executive Director – Puma Pratap Swarup, CFO, Bestseller Riaz Ahmed, Head – Finance,…