In our previous article ‘New Trends in Indian Banking and the Road Ahead for Risk Management, we have covered how India’s banking system is in the midst of a decisive shift driven by digital public infrastructure, AI-enabled operations, regulatory tightening, and a renewed focus on resilience and inclusion. Also the go-forward risk agenda that must…
Why banks are special:Banks are special because they create money-like liabilities, perform maturity transformation, and intermediate information and risk at scale, making risk management central to financial stability and growth. Their position within the safety net—interacting with deposit insurance, capital rules, and lender-of-last-resort facilities—heightens systemic importance and demands disciplined risk-taking and controls. Functions banks perform…
In the world of finance and business, no decision is entirely free from uncertainty. Every investment, loan, or strategic move carries with it some level of exposure to potential loss. This exposure is what we call risk. Banks, businesses, and individuals all face risks—whether financial, operational, or strategic—and the way they identify, measure, and manage…
The modern business landscape demands more than just financial success. Organizations today are expected to operate with integrity, ensure transparent governance, and contribute meaningfully to society. The convergence of Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) represents a powerful framework for achieving sustainable organizational excellence. Business Ethics: A Treasure of Trust Business ethics…
Crisis is no longer an occasional interruption for organizations; it has become a frequent reality in today’s fast-changing business landscape. With the rise of global uncertainties, evolving workforce dynamics, and technological disruptions, leaders are now compelled to embrace new models of leadership and crisis management. The paradigms of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) and BANI…
The HR function is evolving from administrative support to a strategic, data-driven and innovation-led powerhouse. This article explains HR Analytics and how it differs from HR Metrics, weighs its advantages and disadvantages, unpacks HR Entrepreneurship as an emerging opportunity, and outlines how Artificial Intelligence is transforming core HR processes. HR Analytics: conceptual understanding HR Analytics…
Corporate sustainability and Green HRM are reshaping how organizations align people practices with environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and long-term value creation. This article explains core concepts, traces the evolution from Strategic HRM to Sustainable HRM, outlines forms and practices, and highlights banking-specific opportunities with a forward-looking roadmap. Corporate sustainability: concept Corporate sustainability is a business…
An ethical organizational culture does not happen by accident—it is designed, modeled, reinforced, and measured by leaders and managers who set the tone for “how we work” every day. This article outlines actionable strategies leaders can use to embed ethics into structures, behaviors, and decisions, in a blogger‑friendly, professional tone. What ethical culture looks like…
Organizational success increasingly hinges on two intertwined capabilities: a coherent, ethical culture and sustained creativity that converts ideas into business value. This article clarifies key definitions, distinguishes creativity from innovation, and outlines actionable practices for leaders to build cultures where creativity thrives and remains principled. Individual vs. organizational culture Characteristics Individual vs. organizational creativity Features…
Hybrid work is moving from experiment to operating system, blending the strengths of physical presence with the scalability of virtual collaboration to unlock productivity, inclusion, and agility. At the same time, novel models like U‑Work and Open2U are redefining employment and engagement, while India’s labour law framework gradually adapts to platform, gig, and remote-first realities.…
