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The dynamic between employers and employees has undergone a seismic transformation in the wake of the pandemic. Across global workplaces, the disruption forced both parties to reevaluate their relationship and recalibrate their approaches. Terms like work-from-home and hybrid work entered the lexicon, reflecting the new realities of post-pandemic work life. Moreover, as companies strive to secure and engage top talent in an increasingly uncertain business landscape, this relationship continues to evolve. The latest Business Today-Taggd annual survey of The Best Companies to Work For in India encapsulates these shifts. Among this year's top-ranking companies, a common thread emerges: a culture of empathy, a commitment to investing in and accommodating employees, and a dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion. In this edition of Business Today, explore the profiles of these leading organizations and gain insights into their innovative HR strategies. Discover what sets them apart and how they navigate the challenges of our ever-changing world. Available now on newsstands.

Amid the buzz around the Supreme Court-ordered disclosures on electoral bond donors and recipients, one name that cropped up prominently was of the closely-held Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MIEL). In the latest issue read how BT has unveiled the mystery of Megha and its rise, and what comes through is the story of an ambitious regional EPC company. Plus, read a cracking story on the dark underbelly of the booming Rs 6 lakh crore gold loans market. All this and more on the latest issue of Business Today. On stands now

The biggest body blow Paytm received was when the Reserve Bank of India imposed severe restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL), which ran the Paytm wallet, owing to a series of violations, particularly on the KYC front. It’s nothing short of an existential crisis for one of India’s most storied start-ups, and the big question is: where does Paytm go from here? Knowing Sharma’s go-getting nature, the Paytm story may have just got more interesting as the ambitious entrepreneur attempts to find his way out of this quagmire. For this issue's cover story, read a deep dive into the big Paytm story. This issue also brings you a detailed package on portfolio management services which have gained enormous traction over the past few years as India sees a burgeoning number of the super rich. All this and more in BT's latest issue. Out on stands now

The change of guard at the top at Mahindra group IT services company Tech Mahindra is significant in more ways than one. Enter the new CEO & MD Mohit Joshi, an Infosys veteran, and winds of change are already blowing across Tech Mahindra’s corridors. In BT's latest issue, Joshi spells out his growth strategy for Tech Mahindra. Plus, a ground report on the state of India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the problems and obstacles they continue to face. All this and more in BT's latest issue. Out on stands now

Banks are up against a multitude of challenges. Retail banking is witnessing some churn thanks to the Reserve Bank of India increasing the risk weightage on unsecured loans. This will mean higher capital adequacy requirements for banks and NBFCs. Besides, banks are also witnessing increasing competition from NBFCs, with big names like Reliance’s Jio Financial, Godrej, Poonawalla and Piramal making rapid strides to fill the credit gap. This year’s BT-KPMG Survey of India’s Best Banks and NBFCs comes to you against this background. In keeping with the growing importance of NBFCs in the financial services space, we have included them this year in the survey. Despite the challenges, these are exciting times for the financial sector, and the winners we profile this year have successfully navigated this unpredictable landscape. To read about these daredevils, check out the latest issue. Out on stands now