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NEW DELHI: As the global energy landscape is disrupted by various alternatives to fossil fuels, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has created a business vision to keep itself and the public sector's various initiatives relevant to the continuously changing energy landscape. and plans to hire a consultant to provide a restructuring plan. world.”The objective of the project is policy change and capacity building,” the proposal states, seeking budget funding of 75 billion rupees to pay consultants. The proposal to hire a consultant was discussed by the Delegated Investment Committee at the end of February. He will be hired…
Like a lot of people in business these days, Paul Sarvadi believes in the spirit of diversity, equity and inclusion. Everyone, regardless of race, creed or politics, should get a shot at what was once known as the American dream, and companies should do all they can to help make that a reality for as many people as possible. But, like a lot of those same people, he also believes that something has gone very wrong with the way DEI has come to play out inside many companies in this country. “DEI did start with unifying objectives [but] graduated to this…
The company, the UK's largest water company serving 16 million customers, is reportedly developing a revised five-year spending plan that could be announced within days. Bloomberg reports that board members are scheduled to meet today (Thursday, April 18) to approve the plan, and executives hope to announce the plan on Friday. Read more: Husband 'may have fallen asleep at the wheel' before fatal accident with police van In its original business plan, first published in October, the company said it wanted to increase customer bills by 40% to fund an investment program worth £18.7bn. But the paper said water regulator…
I thought it would be interesting to watch people in ill-fitting suits discuss a half-baked advertising campaign, but it turns out it was actually the 18 series.April 18, 2024 3:40 p.m.(Has been updated 4:02pm)Sir Alan Sugar in The Apprentice (Photo: Freemantle Media/BBC/PA Wire)Since starting in 2005, apprentice gave the British public some of the most reliable comedy material on television. But after 19 years, even a die-hard guy like me has to admit that it's time for the show to come to a clean end. Plus, I'm not alone. He's lost 1.2 million viewers since the last series, and with…
In recent months, the pressure to implement generative AI technologies into their operations while complying with changing privacy regulations in the United States and the European Union has heightened concerns for corporate boards and executives. Corporate Directors Columnist Matthew Scott recently spoke with Amy Rozik, Director of the BDO Corporate Governance Center and Director of the Association of Audit Committee Members (AACMI), to find out more about these issues that many companies are likely to address. It gave me some insight on the topic. Below are some edited excerpts from that conversation. Is navigating changing data privacy regulations more important…
Deanna Struble, chief financial officer of Des Moines, Iowa-based Principal Financial Group, said the company has seen significant changes in recent years, including exiting certain business lines and expanding its global wealth management division. He has guided the company through significant strategic changes. Her own role has also changed over her 30 years with the company, starting as an actuary. Ms. Struble spoke with StrategicCFO360 about managing change in the business and her CFO in general. During your tenure as CFO, how have the changes in principal contributed to the company's growth and market capitalization increase? At 143 years old,…
A neuroscientist plans to open a biology lab in a former restaurant space in downtown Roanoke.Morgan Huff said the venue will be called a “community biolab” and will offer membership to interested members of the public who want to practice synthetic biology.Mr. Huff lives in San Francisco but is a Roanoke native and expressed a desire to help grow Roanoke's technology sector.he bought the former Tudor's Biscuit World He wanted the science venue to be downtown, so he built the science venue on April 9th. Extensive work will be needed to prepare the former Tudor's Biscuit World site for high-tech…
GE Vernova has unveiled several strategic initiatives with the Republic of Iraq aimed at increasing power generation and availability across Iraq. The announcement was made during Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's visit to Washington DC and meeting with President Joe Biden. The initiative was signed in Washington DC on April 17 in the presence of His Excellency Al-Sudani, and involved His Excellency Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Suwad, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Petroleum. Dr. Muhammad Ali Tamim, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning of Iraq; Roger Martella, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Government…
Corporate bonds are a way to invest in a company, allowing you to bet on its continuing success in a way that has lower risk and lower returns than stocks. Bonds provide regular cash payments, and their prices tend to be less volatile than company stocks. For investors who are willing to take on a little more risk but are looking for higher returns than CDs can offer, bonds can be an attractive option. Learn what corporate bonds are and the risks and benefits for investors of investing in corporate bonds. What are corporate bonds? A bond is a way…
As much as you might love marketing your brand with billboards or radio ads, social media for business has to be part of your marketing strategy in 2024. Sorry! Social media is an essential way to reach your customers, gain valuable insights, and grow your brand. If you’re avoiding this powerful communication tool, you’re missing out on an incredible opportunity to connect with an audience. (Is this the “inner saboteur” RuPaul is always talking about?!) Read on for everything you need to know to build a winning social media marketing strategy for your business. Bonus: Get a free social media…