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The War Within: Managerial Mindset
July 06, 2026
Decision-making in the past was slow and experience-based, while today it is data driven, rapid and technologically assisted. Traditional management emphasised relationships, loyalty and progressive and gradual growth, while modern systems emphasise on pe
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Training: what does it mean and what does it entail?
July 03, 2026
One could be forgiven for not wanting to get on a commercial aircraft if the pilot had ‘purchased’ the qualification instead of working for years towards it; likewise, think about a surgeon operating. The methodology and learning materials have to be
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The Gulf Crisis Leading To A Profound Change In The Tyre Industry
June 15, 2026
The effects of the Strait of Hormuz closure will become particularly evident in 2026 and undoubtedly represent a strategic bottleneck for global energy and petrochemical trade. The Gulf War disrupted raw material supplies, crippled logistics and destabili
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Knowledge Acquisition: Personal Glimpses
December 09, 2025
Going down the memory lane of the past 57 years of knowledge acquisition in the rubber industry might turn out to be an exhaustive exercise. However, it is my sincere hope that some of my experiential insights might help the modern-day managers to seek ar
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Service: The Profit Protection Loop
December 08, 2025
Navigating life’s challenges becomes considerably more complex when a flat tyre comes into play. Preferably first thing in the morning, as the tyre’s lost its pressure over night. The tyre wasn’t capable of delivering its usual level of service when
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Driving Forward Through Uncertainty
September 04, 2025
In the last one month alone, three developments have highlighted the strength, adaptability and future-readiness of the Indian tyre sector. Together, they offer a glimpse into an industry not only responding to challenges but also reimagining the road ahe
