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REAL ESTATE --- ASIA

  Several cities in Asia have been experiencing rapid real estate price appreciation, often surpassing the growth rates seen in Mumbai. These cities are often driven by factors such as economic growth, urbanization, population growth, infrastructure development, and foreign investment. Some Asian cities where real estate prices have been appreciating faster than Mumbai include: Bangalore, India: Bangalore, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India, has witnessed significant real estate price appreciation, particularly in areas with a high concentration of IT parks and tech companies. The city's status as a major IT and startup hub, coupled with its pleasant climate and quality of life, has led to increasing demand for residential and commercial properties. Shanghai, China: Shanghai's real estate market has seen rapid appreciation driven by urbanization, economic growth, and a surge in foreign investment. The city's status as a global financial center and its ambiti...

Becoming more strategic: Three tips for any executive

  Becoming more strategic: Three tips for any executive | McKinsey We are entering the age   of the strategist. As our colleagues Chris Bradley, Lowell Bryan, and Sven Smit have explained in “ Managing the strategy journey ,” a powerful means of coping with today’s more volatile environment is increasing the time a company’s top team spends on strategy. Involving more senior leaders in strategic dialogue makes it easier to stay ahead of emerging opportunities, respond quickly to unexpected threats, and make timely decisions. This is a significant change. At a good number of companies, corporate strategy has long represented the bland aggregation of strategies that individual business unit heads put forward. 1  At others, it’s been the domain of a small coterie, perhaps led by a chief strategist who is protective of his or her domain—or the exclusive territory of a CEO. Rare is the company, though, where all members of the top team have well-developed strategic muscles. So...

How do the Upanishads increase my Work Efficiency and Productivity

  While the primary purpose of the Upanishads is spiritual and philosophical, their teachings can indirectly contribute to improving work efficiency and productivity. Here's how: Clarity of Purpose : The Upanishads provide insights into the nature of reality, the self, and the ultimate truth. By reflecting on these teachings, individuals can gain clarity of purpose and align their work with higher principles and values, leading to greater focus and motivation. Stress Reduction : The Upanishads emphasize the importance of inner peace, contentment, and spiritual well-being. By cultivating practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and self-awareness, individuals can reduce stress and enhance their ability to cope with work-related challenges. Mindfulness and Presence : The Upanishads encourage individuals to live in the present moment and to cultivate mindfulness in all aspects of life. By practicing mindfulness techniques, such as staying focused on the task at hand and avoiding dis...

Enzyme market in India

  Indian Industrial Biotechnology (Enzymes) market continued to witness a sturdy growth in 2020-21 at 12 per cent to touch Rs 2907 crore during the year as against 10 per cent recorded in 2019-20 with industry crossing Rs 2500 crore during the year. The Indian Industrial Biotechnology (Enzymes) market recorded Rs 2360 crore for the year 2018-19. Baring the few leading companies most of the Indian companies have done well during the year ended March 31, 2021. The rapid development of India’s food and beverage, pharmaceutical and speciality chemical industry has been supporting this growth and specialty enzyme demand will outpace industrial enzyme demand, going forward. There are about 20 major players in this market. Most of these companies are either into marketing or into formulations. But India has a few companies, both multinational and local, that manufacture enzymes used in different...