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The latest edition of Forbes India is dedicated to understanding the efforts of Indian tech startups to build an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure accessible to everyone. But what is AI infrastructure? What is its importance? Which are the startups dedicated to this cause? What are other Indian startups breaking barriers in AI development? To answer all these questions and more, Harichandan Arakali dives deep into the stories of our AI issue.
The Indian government's push for capex and the overhaul of railways have been under the spotlight for quite some time. One of the beneficiaries of these efforts is Jupiter Wagons. Vivek Lohia, managing director of Jupiter Wagons, has kept up with the changing times, which has helped the company become the third-largest wagon maker in India. After reading the trends, the company is now gearing up to make containers that house data centres, wheelsets, and brakes for metro and Vande Bharat coaches. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran gives detailed insight into this side of the manufacturing industry and the role of Jupiter Wagons.
Forbes India's newest issue chronicles family businesses that have stood the test of time, sometimes over a century. It also focuses on how the next generations of these families are taking forward this legacy on their terms. One such gen-next member is Nyrika Holkar of Godrej & Boyce MFG Co Ltd. In this podcast, Jasodhara Banerjee discusses one of the cover stories featuring Holkar and her approach to combining startup learnings with legacy lessons.
India's performance at the recently concluded 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris had strong support from Parth Jindal, founder of JSW Sports and IIS. It is the result of focused efforts made by the scion of the JSW group to change the Indian mindset towards the sports ecosystem from 'Idhar toh aisa hi hota hai' (this is how it works in India) to 'Duniya mein kaise hota hai' (How it works as per global standards). In this cover story podcast, Kathakali Chanda takes us through Jindal's work so far and what lies in the future
The fourth edition of Forbes India's annual Regional Goliath issue has a remarkable collection of regional players making the mark in their respective territories. In this podcast, Rajiv Singh, who anchored the issue, gets into the details of what drives a regional goliath, and stories you can't miss
Sobha Group's founder PNC Menon and his son Ravi Menon, the chairman of Sobha Limited, and co-chairman of Sobha Realty, feature on the cover of our luxury real estate issue. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran discusses the rise and rise of the Menons' business and sprawling empire in the context of the increasing demand for opulent living spaces.
The yearly special issue focusing on India's deeptech sector has arrived. In this podcast, Harichandan Arakali overviews how the sector has evolved so far and discusses the traditional challenges awaiting close-to-commercialisation companies.
This Indian summer saw most of the country engulfed in extended heat waves. Even the plains of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, a respite for people in these months, weren't spared. Forbes India's Divya Shekhar takes you through our latest issue which delves into India's energy transition and climate challenges while it still keeps on developing to meet its ambition
After garnering close to two decades of experience in the business of storing gigatonnes of data and operating 19 third-party data centres, Sunil Gupta co-founded Yotta Data Services in 2019. Suddenly, the pioneer sees himself hemmed in by India’s biggest conglomerates and the world’s largest tech multinationals, all investing top dollar in data storage. In this podcast, Gupta, the star of the current issues cover, walks us through his journey so far and shares what lies in the future
Forbes India is today not what it was 15 years ago—not at least in form, as digital storytelling takes precedence over printed words. Yet, the essence of Forbes India remains the same, as the team stays faithful to the pillars on which the product is founded: Leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and wealth. In this podcast, learn about Forbes India's trajectory as we celebrate the achievements and reflect upon the lessons.
Tata Technologies was founded in the late 80s as an outsourced engineering arm of Tata Motors. More than three decades later, it has become a global engineering research and development powerhouse. In this podcast, Naini Thaker gets into the details of the cover story and gives insights into the challenges Tata Technologies faces ahead
The planet's billionaires—2,781—are 120 percent richer than a decade ago. 14 of these individuals, worth $2 trillion collectively, figure in the $100 billion club. Forbes' annual list includes 200 Indians, a record for the country, collectively worth $954 billion, up 40 percent from a year ago. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran shares the journey of India's richest jeweller, Joy Alukkas and looks at other wealthy Indians who made the cut
Forbes India's Manu Balachandran talks about Vasant 'Vas' Narasimhan, CEO, Novartis, the youngest amongst his pharma peers at 47, a trained doctor who has come up the ranks from R&D. Balachandran delves into our latest cover story which dissects Novartis' play in India
The latest issue of Forbes India focuses on the newly listed companies and what keeps them ticking and thriving even after the initial enthusiasm simmers down. In this podcast, Nasrin Sultana and Manu Balachandran explain the need to check how these companies are performing and the stories you cannot miss out on reading
Forbes India W-Power list of self-made women celebrates founders, authors, bureaucrats, entertainers, activists, and achievers in various fields who have left an indelible mark on the history books of women empowerment. Talking about the latest issue celebrating the endearing journeys of these women, Naini Thaker gets into the details of how these leaders are bringing change and the stories you cannot miss on these pages
The Forbes India Leadership Awards celebrate trailblazing individuals and organisations shaping India's future across diverse sectors. This flagship issue recognises innovation, resilience, and the vision of exemplary leadership that drives economic growth and societal progress. Forbes India's Naini Thaker flips the pages of this special edition to talk about must-read stories—from Sunil Vachani's global ambition to Zarina Screwvala's crusade against mental poverty.
Forbes India 30 Under 30 is a cohort of more than 300 alum who are excelling in their respective field. The Class of 2024 is no exception. From Asian Games gold medal winners Parul Chaudhary and Sumit Antil to 21-year-old founders of Zepto, Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, to big screen star Rashmika Mandanna, the list is filled with young achievers who are already changing the world. Anubhuti Matta shares the highlights of the list and breaks down the process of choosing the winners
The latest Forbes India issue highlights some significant philanthropists and how the Indian IT and technology industry is at the forefront of giving. In this podcast, Divya Shekhar dissects how they choose the causes to support and why they back underfunded causes with patient capital
Businesswomen in Asia-Pacific are pushing forward with new ventures and rising to secure top spots at some of the region's largest and most prestigious enterprises. Forbes Asia's Power Businesswomen list features 20 such leaders, and three of them are leading Indian businesses. In this podcast, Divya Shekhar puts the spotlight on the package and tracks the record of cover star MR Jyothy of Jyothy Labs.
To give you a peak into our Funding Winter special, Forbes India's Rajiv Singh decodes why despite the funding winter, capital will find its way to good businesses and good founders
Forbes India's Showstoppers special edition is all about the headline-makers of 2023. From the fields of films, OTT, and music, to sports. In this issue, you will find what drives Vijay Sethupathi to give his best, why the camera loves Kareena Kapoor Khan, what makes Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni Konidela a power couple, and how 2023 was an exemplary year for Shubman Gill. In this podcast, Kunal Purandare and Divya Shekhar walk you through one of our most glamorous editions.
The latest issue of Forbes India is dedicated to the small-town founders who have built and rebuilt their lives on the fearless foundation of big dreams and hard work. In this podcast, Rajiv Singh walks us through how these entrepreneurs, from iD Fresh Food's PC Musthafa to Wakefit's Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, are making it big by shunning fear and rejection.
The Forbes India Rich List special is a flagship issue and it has some fascinating stories of those who have built large enterprises over the course of a few decades and are now reaping the fruits. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran talks about the billionaires on the cover of this special edition and the stories you cannot miss while flipping the pages.
The annual Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list is out now. Six Indian companies from the country's young startup ecosystem feature on the list that focuses on ventures targeting underserved markets or applying new technologies. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran walks us through the special issue and the stories you cannot miss.
After being burnt with the strict COVID-19 policies of China, once every luxury brand's sales paradise, global houses like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Bulgari, Dior, Cartier are looking at India as their next stomping ground. According to a Bain & Co. report, India's luxury market could be $200 billion by 2030. One could call the glitzy opening of the Jio World Plaza in Mumbai the beginning of new times for the Indian luxury market. These signs were pointing towards a coverage of this prominent trend. Pankti Mehta Kadakia takes us through the nuances of this shift and the must-read stories from the issue.
The digital creator economy in India is close to Rs1200 crore, growing by a CAGR of 25 percent. Does this explain why creating digital content is no longer a hobby but a well-strategised business? Anchoring the second edition of Forbes India and Goat India's Top 100 Digital Stars list for 2023, Naini Thaker gets into the details of the creator economy and the stories you can't miss on this issue.
From BPO to the rise of the SaaS product companies from India, the tech landscape has seen big changes over the last 30 years. And deep tech is green shoots today. Our latest issue is dedicated to these startups and venture capitalists working in the deep tech ecosystem. It explores some fascinating organisations across the board. In this podcast, Harichandan Arakali, who anchored the issue, gives an overview of the book this fortnight and talks about the stories you can't miss.
If one carefully looks at India's roads, there is a surge of two-wheelers bearing green and white number plates, smartly weaving through traffic and dodging potholes. This hike is supported by the ambitious drive of Bhavish Aggarwal, maverick founder of Ola Electric. The cover story of our EV special issue revolves around him and his audacious gambit. Forbes India's Rajiv Singh gets into the details of Aggarwal's new high-risk, high-return plan.
Every year, we come up with a special issue highlighting the contribution of family businesses to India's economic and cultural growth. This year, the focus is on Gujarat—a state that has given us big names such as Ambani, Adani, Lalbhais of Arvind, Modis of Cadilla Pharmaceuticals, Engineers of Astral, and many others. In this podcast, Naandika Tripathi and Naini Thaker talk about their experience anchoring the issue and writing the stories about the impact of these family businesses.
In the run-up to the G20 meetings in New Delhi, where climate is a key issue, and COP28 in November, Divya J Shekhar puts together a ready reckoner on the prominent issues relating to climate change that we need to talk about. With deep dives and insights on GDP loss due to climatic events, job losses, ESG funds, and even a clutch of entrepreneurs who are using tech to solve for India, this issue is a packed one
Samsung has become a household name in India with its televisions, home appliances, and—the biggest category of all—smartphones. Over the last decade, the South Korean electronics giant ousted Nokia, Micromax and Xiaomi to claim the lion's share in the fiercely competitive smartphone market in India. But Vivo and Apple are making some aggressive expansion moves to improve their stake in the country. For the cover story, Rajiv Singh delves deep to understand Samsung's playbook for India.
The windfall of the Covid-19 crisis happened in the backyard of edtech companies in India. The startup ecosystem saw many edtech companies mushroom, and some even reached unicorn status. As the world adjusts to the new normal, this edtech special issue of Forbes India looks at the canvas of the sector caught in the funding winter, course correcting to a hybrid model, and searching for what's next—for students, parents, and founders. In this podcast, Rajiv Singh takes you to the depths of the stories in this issue.
The macroeconomic picture for SaaS (Software as a Service) is challenging, and most companies are feeling the pressure. Because on the microeconomics level, all the SaaS players are chasing the same customers. This year, Our SaaS special looks at what the recent slowdown in the tech sector means for SaaS outfits and how they manage their cashflows. In this podcast, Harichandan Arakali gives an overview of the industry and stories you cannot miss in the issue.
The world is watching the revolution of artificial intelligence (AI) that has been in the works for decades. OpenAI and its chatGPT are part of every other conversation. Now is the time to build on that revolution, and a few Indian startups—in healthcare to consumer research—have already started to harness the tech to their advantage. In this issue, we look at their stories, and in this podcast, Naini Thaker takes us through the ones you cannot miss.
In our latest issue, reporters take a crack at a topic that affects the entire nation—not as a consumer but as citizens who care about national security and India's preparedness for it. Looking at the private defence manufacturing organisations in India, the issue touches upon the Make in India, digitalisation, and even a startup-within-a-corporate aspect of the sector. Manu Balachandran, who anchored the defence and aerospace special, dives deep into the pages.
This year, we are celebrating our 14th anniversary. And Brian Carvalho, editor of Forbes India, gets into the details of this special edition that has invited leaders from business, sports, and entertainment—from TV Narendran of Tata Steel to Kamal Haasan and Viswanathan Anand—to reflect on the journey the world has been on since then.
This issue's cover story is about Anil Agarwal and Vedanta Resouces' ambitious semiconductor project in partnership with Foxconn. Manu Balachandran gets into the details of the plan of the mining conglomorate that was in the right place at the right time. He also talks about Vedanta's debt issue, its natural resources forte, focusing on sunrise industries, and more.
Marking the 25th anniversary of its products being made available in India, Apple launched two retail stores—one in Mumbai and one in New Delhi. The events were a prelude to the Cupertino-based tech giant's ambitious plans for India. In a recent earnings call Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said, "There are a lot of people coming into the middle class and I really feel that India is at a tipping point." What has made Apple sharpen its focus on this growing market? Naandika Tripathi breaks down the minute details
Ashwin Desai started Aether Industries from scratch at the age of 62. After putting in 36 years of hard work, he had to let go of his successful company called Anupam Rasayan in 2013. This wasn't the first sacrifice Desai made on his journey to Forbes World's Billionaires list in 2023. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran get into the details of the cover story of the current issue and how Desai built Aether Industries into one of the largest global manufacturers of speciality chemicals
The IT sector has been a shining beacon of hope for the Indian economy--even during the pandemic. But the recent layoff spree in the industry indicates that businesses are prioritising savings, cutting costs over growth prospects. Harichandan Arakali, who has anchored this issue, sheds light on this story's other, brighter side
Forbes India's Salil Panchal takes you through what you can expect from the 12th edition of the Forbes India Leadership Awards—new formidable leaders, new categories and awardees, and more
This issue of Forbes India celebrates women founders of successful outfits from across the country. This new crop of entrepreneurs is leaving gender stereotypes behind and building valuable organisations. Their passion to succeed has caught the attention of VCs, consumers, analysts, and believers. In this podcast, Rajiv Singh sifts through 11 inspiring tales of founders who are boldly charting their course
Over the years, Forbes India has covered philanthropic stories, trying to understand different trends, evolving purposes, and people who are at the forefront of various giving initiatives. So what's new in this edition? Divya J Shekhar answers this question and shares how philanthropy has moved beyond the billionaires
This issue is forward-looking and focuses on startup-led innovation in India. It also uncovers critical challenges that need to be surmounted to let this ecosystem thrive and produce sustainable solutions. Harichandan Arakali unpacks the stories from this issue that have put a spotlight on entrepreneurs who are trying to solve the hard problems
Forbes India 30 Under 30 alumni have always written outstanding success stories and this year is no different. In its 10th edition, Forbes India 30 Under 30 has once again found young dreamers who are only getting started. From 21-year-old Udit Singhal of Glass2Sand to Siva Teja Kakileti of Niramai, to cofounders of Genrobotics, to Commonwealth Games gold medal winners Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the Class of 2023 is filled with young achievers who are already changing the world. Ruchika Shah shares the legacy of the list and breaks down the process of choosing the winners.
Check out the complete list of winners - https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/30-under-30-2023/
After an IPO frenzy 18 months ago, things appear to have cooled in the Indian startup ecosystem. But enthusiasts and hopefuls are still gearing up to list their companies in 2023. Times have changed now. Analysts believe that only those who have shifted their focus from aggressive growth to profitability will be rewarded in the volatile and cautious environment. Rajiv Singh talks about the cover story about companies that have taken a badgering since their IPO launch and also gives insight into other important stories to flip through
What are Showstoppers? And who are the 2022-23 Showstoppers? Delve into our latest cover story podcast with Forbes India's Divya J Shekhar to go behind the scenes and into the making our our first-ever Showstoppers list, which recognises 50 outperformers from the field of cinema, OTT and sports
Neeraj Chopra became the first track and field athlete from India to win an Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. In 2022, he became the first Indian to win the Diamond League final with a javelin throw of 88.44 metres. The Haryana lad has become the most written-about sportsperson this year. His achievements have landed him on the cover of our 2022 Year-Ender Special. In this podcast, Kathakali Chanda talks about her cover story which analyses how Chopra has given Indian athletics a seat at the table.
Celebrating women leaders in diverse fields, the Forbes India W-Power 2022 list features women who are breaking stereotypes, dismissing doubters, and leading change. In this issue, you will find self-made women who created their paths to define their destinies. From the small-town girl story of Chanel boss Leena Nair to the tale of Sequoia India's Sakshi Chopra's patience and perseverance, Varsha Meghani shares the details of how the list came about and the pages you must flip through in this edition
Forbes India's annual India's 100 Richest billionaires list is out. In the podcast, Rucha Sharma shares some fascinating numbers that emerged after analysing the data about the net worths of Indian billionaires. Tune in to know more about the youngest and oldest billionaires, the debutantes, returnees, and dropouts, and also the must-read stories from the issue
This is the second edition of the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2022 list. 11 companies from India have made the cut. These startups are picked for their efforts to address real-world challenges with fresh thinking and innovative products and services. Samidha Jain walks you through the issue that puts the spotlight on startups that strive for creativity, innovation and being a force of social change
The talk and effects of funding winter have gripped the Indian startup ecosystem. But, early-stage investments in the same ecosystem seem to have survived so far. For this ‘VCs special’ issue, Rajeev Singh interacted with a wide section of early-stage and growth-stage VC firms. In this podcast, he shares the insights he gathered and what to expect from this special edition
At the onset of Diwali, Forbes India brings you a special luxury issue that dives into the world of private jets, yacht shows, expensive art collections, exclusive designers, and even gastronomy made with the luxury focal points. Issue anchor Darielle Britto flips the pages and gives an overview
FIFA World Cup 2022 will kick off on November 20 in Qatar. The world is already abuzz and Forbes India was not going to watch from the fences. Divya J Shekhar and Kathakali Chanda take you inside the collector's edition that features beautiful stories of Indian football from around the country, the history of the world cup, and also the players you need to keep an eye on
Forbes India's latest issue package is about the mega stars of regional brands of the nation. In this podcast, Rajiv Singh and Naini Thaker discuss how these brands have made a mark for themselves over decades. What separates them from the rest? What are their ambitions and where do they go from here? And why did they choose to become regional rulers?
The Indian startup ecosystem is home to more than 100 unicorns. Investors put their faith in the future success of these ventures, but not many of them managed to deliver the outsized returns VCs were expecting. In this podcast, Rajiv Singh, who anchored the Profitable Unicorns issue, sheds light on the rare companies with a valuation, growth, and bottom line worth boasting about.
Once a company becomes of a certain size, it gets harder to keep up the growth rate. Does it stand true for Hindustan Unilever as well? To Samar Srivastava, writer of this cover story, Hindustan Unilever's CEO and MD Sanjiv Mehta comes across as somebody who is always looking at where his next bit of growth is going to come from. In this podcast, he discusses Mehta's approach and how he has set up HUL for the next decade.
Rasesh Desai, Managing Director of Wagh Tea Group, is the same age as independent India. Born in 1947, the third-generation entrepreneur has built Wagh Bakri into India’s third largest packaged tea brand. Rajiv Singh takes us behind the scenes of how this cover story came to be and how the brand story played out with the chronicle of independent India
The latest issue of Forbes India is dedicated to families who have survived and thrived in the brutal world of business. These families come from diverse backgrounds, and operate in different segments but adapting, transforming, and keeping up with times are the common traits they all share. Rajiv Singh takes us through what went into making the issue and how these businesses have been scripting blockbusters year after year.
This is the world of social media stars and we are just living in it. They have gathered millions of followers by producing genuine content, telling engaging stories, and starting conversations about important and pressing issues as well. But these 'careers' are fickle. It takes creativity, consistency, and hard work to become a brand that marketers want to be associated with. Forbes India's special correspondent Naini Thaker, who anchored the issue, delves deep into the making of the special issue that acknowledges the efforts put in by these bright stars
You may not have heard of Dixon Technologies but it manufactures electronics including consumer electronics, home appliances, and more, for some of the largest companies in India and around the world, including Xiaomi, Panasonic, Motorola, Philips, and so on. Cover story author Naini Thaker gives you a glimpse into Vachani's and Dixon's journey, and his travails and triumphs with entrepreneurship in pre-liberalised India and post it
If you are into fantasy sports or if you simply follow the action of the Indian Premier League, you are no stranger to the name Dream11. Co-founders Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth launched the gaming company in 2008. Come 2022, parent company Dream Sports has become a fantasy sports juggernaut. In this podcast, Naini Thaker talks about what makes the company tick
India has set the goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2070 with interim checkpoints. Policy measures from the government and heavy investments from the corporate sector will play a crucial role. In this podcast, detailing the climate special, Technology Editor Harichandan Arakali takes a 360-degree view of the climate crisis—from manufacturers like General Electric (GE) that are adapting to the need for a decarbonised world, to startups working on tech innovations, and investors and philanthropists backing for-profit and not-for-profit models.
India's tech sector is going through exciting times. There are around 1,500 companies in the SaaS sector, clocking over $2 billion in annual revenues.The SaaS industry has done exceedingly well owing to the world's increasing reliance on technology to deal with everyday tasks. "If Indian SaaS entrepreneurs choose to go far, not just fast, they will likely eclipse the IT services industry and much more," says Harichandan Arakali as he unpacks the issue that looks at the Indian SaaS ecosystem after the emergence of Zoho Corporation.
From a small family-run business in Kolkata to starting up on his own and transforming the wedding attire market, Modi, the latest entrant on the billionaires list has built Manyavar into a brand to be reckoned with. Cover story author Manu Balachandran gives you a peek into how and where it all started
This D2C special issue takes a look at a clutch of digital-first consumer brands that not only have a differentiated product and have clocked furious growth, but also have a firm eye on the bottom line. Rajiv Singh gets into the details of what makes 'Noise' and what's making 'Country Delight'
The second innings in the corporate world are celebrated, especially if the individual has had a stellar track record in the first run. One such success is Francisco D'Souza, who after the successful stint of over 25 years with Cognizant, has already moved on to yet another challenge. Harichandan Arakali talks about this cover story.
The 11th edition of Forbes India Leadership Awards is here. FILA 2022 is honouring the best entrepreneurs and business leaders from India who navigated the gradual opening of the economy, reshaped their ventures, and innovated along the way. From the burgeoning Indian startup ecosystem to the traditional behemoths of legacy or private businesses, FILA picked the best. How did the jury take on this daunting task? What went into putting this flagship issue together? Salil Panchal takes you behind the scenes
In the third annual Best Employer issue of Forbes India, the spotlight was put on how companies are engaging with their employees after the Covid-19 pandemic changed the 'normal' ways of working. Monica Bathija talks about how the best were picked from the Kincentric survey, how the featured organisations are different from the rest and the process of putting the issue together
Rajiv Singh gets into the details of the issue that profiles chief financial officers across some marquee organisations in the new-age Indian startup ecosystem. These CFOs do not necessarily come from a finance background. But they are finding solutions to the peculiar set of demands in a unique fashion. The role of a CFO has moved from behind the scenes to the leading fronts. And in this podcast, Singh summarises what do the new CFOs need to survive
The 2022 Class of Forbes India 30 Under 30 is the epitome of diversity, excellence, and the spirit to make the most of the odds that life throws at us. Forbes India's Ruchika Shah gives you a quick low-down in the list. Best heard while browsing through the full list
A look into the Forbes India #Budget2022 special where we analyse what you can expect from the upcoming Union Budget and what India needs to put its economy back on the growth path. Listen to Neha Bothra and Salil Panchal as they give you a peek into divestment, the fiscal gap, jobs, and a lot more in this package
Entering 2022 with the Omicron virus gripping India, the future looks uncertain once again. We bring together experts from diverse fields such as immunology and innovation; healthcare and fintech; cryptocurrency and entertainment, and more, to crystal gaze into how 2022 will shape up. Listen to Forbes India's Anubhuti Matta as she gives you a glimpse into this collector's edition
Placing bets on the outperformers of today—first-gen, second-gen entrepreneurs, sportspersons, and actors—who will go on to be the Tycoons of Tomorrow. Forbes India's Naini Thaker takes you behind the scenes of how the editorial team huddled over a period of two months to create this definitive list
Forbes India's Naini Thaker—the author of the cover story this fortnight—and Rajiv Singh—anchor of the 'Roaring 50s' special—unpack the latest edition on stands which analyses, recognises, and celebrates founders who started up in their late 40s or 50s, and how a clutch of former professionals, like Nykaa's Falguni Nayar and Digit Insurance's Kamesh Goyal, have found success after taking the plunge and shining, instead of settling, in their twilight years
Our W-Power list strives to feature such superwomen—ladies who have taken charge, coped with crises and scripted their success. The list is by no means exhaustive, but it is representative of women from diverse fields like business and science, entertainment to social impact and sport. Varsha Meghani explains how an insatiable hunger, a strong work ethic, the ability to persist, their integrity and humble demeanour are the common factors that bind them together
Cover story author Manu Balachandran explains why he calls Tata Motors the phoenix of India's automobile market. That and the carmaker's gambit in India's Electric Vehicle future, where it is building not only products but also an ecosystem that can support the clean vehicles revolution
The annual Forbes India Rich List 2021 issue is on stands now, and Ruchika Shah, who dissects the rich list data every year to bring you insights and trends from the 100 richest Indians' net worth, takes you through the key numbers that you must know. Like, which sector surprisingly didn't do too well this year; and which is the up & coming sector that could go neck and neck with IT and pharma by the next decade. Who's the richest (no surprises there!), and who are the youngest billionaires (one of them is a woman), and lots of other trivia
From value to revenue and disruption, cover story author Rajiv Singh unpacks why Infra.Market caught his eye and how its founder Aaditya Sharda and Souvik Sengupta are building up the startup to be the next infrastructure conglomerate
This year, instead of a celebrity special that focussed on Bollywood, we decided to do something different. We, at Forbes India, shifted the focus to the four Southern film industries and its superstars that are breaking their moulds, each in their own way. Divya J Shekhar, the anchor of the inaugural South celebs special issue gives you a taste of what you can find in there
Freshworks has captured the imagination of India's startup entrepreneurs. Cover story author Harichandan Arakali gives you a glimpse into how the Saas company went from being a startup to a Nasdaq listed company
On CEO Rajesh Gopinathan’s watch, Tata Consultancy Services, one of the world’s top IT companies, is ready to shed the outsourcing legacy and embrace symbiotic transformational journeys with its biggest customers. Cover story author, technology editor Harichandan Arakali gives you a glimpse
In April 2021, in the span of just four days, India spawned six unicorns. Compare that number with just eight unicorns in the entirety of the last year. 25 unicorns have emerged in the first eight months of this year. Why is it raining unicorns in India? Can they keep galloping? Cover story author Rajiv Singh explains how the glut of money, less cash burn by startups, and digital push during the pandemic has fuelled their run
Bikhchandani started small with founding an internet startup whose aim was never to become an unicorn, but profitable. Today, the billionaire is an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist, who believes in hardwork and learning from failure. Cover story author, Naini Thaker, tells us more
It's been a decade since SoftBank first invested in India. Their portfolio, which boasts unicorns such as Paytm, Swiggy, Oyo, and InMobi, is $14 billion strong. Pooja Sarkar, the co-author of the cover story with Rajiv Singh, walks us through the functioning of SoftBank's India team, how their knowledge-sharing meetings helped desi startups, and the future of SoftBank Vision Fund in India
With Rs 75,000 capex play, Reliance Industries is planning to give green energy its Jio moment—the move has the potential to make RIL the largest green energy business in India, Samar Srivastava, cover story author gives a peek into the cover story
Global MD & CEO TV Narendran's Herculean task has been to bring Tata Steel back from the brink, aided doubtless by a steady and visibly sustainable upcycle in steel prices. Cover story author Samar Srivastava gives a glimpse behind the scenes
Pooja Sarkar joins this fortnight's Inside Forbes India podcast to give you a sneak peek into the cover story that encapsulates the journey of the India business of Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management from its founding in the post 26/11 Mumbai to deploying $20 billion here since then. Here's the kicker—over 50 percent of it, or $11.3 billion— was invested into the pandemic-ravaged economy
It's raining unicorns in India thus far in 2021 but Moglix is not your usual glam billion-dollar business—it is a B2B ecommerce platform for industrial goods filling a crucial gap for enterprises. Cover story author Manu Balachandran takes you behind the scenes of how Moglix became a unicorn in 6 years, and throws light on third-time unicorn maker Rahul Garg
As India's inoculation drive slows down, Russia's Sputnik V is the third vaccine in the country's kitty. With the necessary approvals in place, at least six manufacturers in India, including the Hetero Group of Companies, will be making a total of 900 million doses of the contentious vaccine. Divya Shekhar and Manu Balachandran give you a peek into the big gambit to ramp up production of the Sputnik V in India
For Forbes India's 12th anniversary, the team came up with 12 pertinent topics or sectors and challenges that India faces today, and invited experts like CEOs, investors, entrepreneurs, economists, philanthropers, to write about their vision for the future of that idea. The topics range from mobility to healthcare, food to luxury, entertainment and sports, jobs and inequality, philanthropy, and more. Ruchika Shah gives you a peek into the Anniversary special issue with a quick snapshot of the wealth of essays you'll find in it. Subscribe now for early access to the Anniversary Special https://www.forbesindia.com/subscription/
Sanjay Agarwal built AU Small Finance Bank into a $4.4 billion giant by taking banking to the hinterland. Forbes India's Samar Srivastava gives you a peek into the latest Forbes India cover story
Sequoia Capital bet big on education technology—ed tech—with over a dozen investments, including in industry giants Byju's and Unacademy. Forbes India' Rajiv Singh unpacks the cover story of the fortnight
A peek into our 2021 Investment Special where we dissect and analyse the parameters that will shape investment strategies for the new financial year. Forbes India's Salil Panchal and Samar Srivastava take you through what you can expect in the new issue which is on stands now
In the second annual Best Employer issue of Forbes India, the focus was on how the companies navigated the Covid-19 pandemic, making the well being of their employees a priority. Monica Bathija walks you through the process of choosing the best from the Kincentric survey and putting the issue together
After the crucial year that was, the 10th edition of Forbes India Leadership Awards 2021 (FILA 2020) commemorates the leaders that stood out for taking the lead on tackling the Covid-19 challenge, steering with grit and vision and looking after their people and businesses. Salil Panchal takes you through what went on behind the scenes in putting our annual flagship issue together
Local players turned into regional brands and are now are shedding their avatars of being the little guy and are taking on larger MNC rivals in the regions they operate in. Cover story author and special package anchor Rajiv Singh takes you through the journey of a clutch of these regional brands whose stories you will find in our latest issue
Like every year, our nomination forms were brimming with the stories of India's young professionals and entrepreneurs, and made it as challenging for the team to debate and decide on 30 winners that will be called the Forbes India 30 Under 30, Class of 2021. Forbes India's Ruchika Shah gives you a glimpse into putting the list together, while Kathakali Chanda talks about India's rising star Shubman Gill, our cover man for the fortnight and also the youngest on the list
How Accel India sniffs out good opportunities early, invests in entrepreneurs' passion, and leads them to unicorn status. Cover story author Rajiv Singh calls Accel India 'unicorn hunters', where the founding partners bring their entrepreneurial experience to investing. Forbes India's Pooja Sarkar speaks about Apollo Global's big play in distressed assets in India and why it will eye big PE deals going forward
As life as we knew it came to a standstill in 2020, we capture both the spirit of innovation that prevailed in India during the pandemic, and acknowledge the various unsung heroes of Covid-19—from doctors to nurses, women of SHGs, municipal workers and ambulance drives, among so many others, who put their safety at stake to keep others safe
It took them a record 10 months to develop a H1N1 vaccine. Now Sharvil Patel, managing director, and his team at Zydus Cadila are trying to bring a Covid-19 vaccine by March 2021. Manu Balachandran and Divya Shekhar who have been closely following the vaccine race and India's play in it, take you behind the scenes of the ongoings at the Ahmedabad-based pharmaceutical
Forbes India's Manu Balachandran and Divya Shekhar take a jab at why this southern company, which may be a few laps behind the bigwigs in vaccine trials, could make up for lost time in its ability to scale. Will it play a big role in vaccinating India? Find out on this episode
Cover story author Divya Shekhar talks about how Covid-19 has helped rewrite the gospels of charity in India, engaging more than just billionaires
In a year that threw most projections out for a toss, some Indians managed to turn the tide. Many others didn't. Listen to Forbes India's Samar Srivastava detail the most interesting wins, losses and trends among India's billionaires from the Forbes India Rich List issue, which is now on stands
Ajay Singh, chairman & managing director, SpiceJet, has proved before that he can rewrite SpiceJet's trajectory. He's now looking to tap into existing revenue streams beyond passenger flights to keep the airline afloat—but the pandemic may not be the only headwind blowing its way
While the Russian Sputnik V vaccine follows a similar path as the Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine of being based on the human adenovirus, a common cold virus fused with the spike protein of Sars-Cov-2 to stimulate an immune response, its approval and registration without the crucial Phase III trial and consequent tie-up with Dr Reddy's Laboratories has made headlines. Manu Balachandran, author of this fortnight's cover story delves into GV Prasad and Dr Reddy's long-standing relationship with Russia, the country's apparent transparency with the pharma company, and why it bet on the controversial vaccine
Build. Scale. Repeat: Ronnie Screwvala, who transformed UTV from a production company to a multimedia conglomerate, is now dipping into his entrepreneurial genius to build edtech startup upGrad into a venture of scale and impact. Can it compete with the likes of Byju's and Unacademy?
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By building new capabilities in digital, cloud, automation and AI, Infosys has won ever larger contracts. And the share of revenues from digital technology services as a proportion of the total has almost doubled in the last two years, to 45 percent.. Cover story author Harichandan Arakali speaks about the 'Salil Parekh flavour', the impact of H-1B visa restrictions on Infosys, and takes stock of the CEO and MD's biggest challenge yet: Ensuring the company stays on course
Read the cover story here: https://www.forbesindia.com/article/ceo-work/cover-story-salil-parekhs-biggest-challenge-up-ahead/62551/1
In the April-June quarter, Britannia posted revenue of ₹3,384 crore, a spike of 26 percent over a year ago. Operating profit surged to ₹669 crore, a jump of 91 percent and profit after tax (PAT) zoomed by 118 percent to ₹546 crore. A lot happened behind the scenes to make it a cracking quarter, says Britannia MD Varun Berry. On this episode, cover story author Rajiv Singh delves into the details
Before Covid-19, the two-wheeler industry had declined for five straight quarters. Here's how Hero rebounded with solid performance, bumped up by rural revival. But will Covid-19 spread through the hinterland, and play the villain in Hero's story?
Innovative products, a strong value proposition and a new cut-throat advantage for the Covid-19 world—this week's cover story looks at clutch of online-first brands disrupting traditional markets, including Rebel Foods, Beardo and Mamaearth. Read the full story on forbesindia.com
Until now, the discourse around gender equality has largely been limited to the workplace. As both men and women are now working from home, this is a great opportunity for household chores and childcare to be more equally divided. Forbes India meets several power couples in this issue's cover story, who are renegotiating gender stereotypes and finding new balance of labour during the lockdown, hoping to make a lasting change
Amritsar-born Harindarpal 'Harry' Banga's second act, as founder of the Hong Kong-headquartered Caravel Group, has the makings of surpassing his three-decade-long success as a shipping and commodities tycoon. Samar Srivastava takes us behind the scenes of the billionaires' story
How companies like Delhivery, Clovia, Cars24 and JetSetGo have moved away from their core in the pandemic, or added to it
The 'capitalist' founder of Zoho Corp moved from Silicon Valley to Tenkasi, a hamlet some 650 km from Chennai, even before the pandemic. He never intended to build a big-building office in a metro city, and wants his employees to work from their own hometowns instead. Can this be the future of India, as our cities become increasingly unlivable, especially in the post-pandemic era?
It typically takes five years and about Rs 15 crore for just the first of many phases to introduce a viable vaccine to market. Companies across India such as Zydus Cadila, Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech are working against the clock to shrink this period down to a few months. Forbes India's Divya Shekhar takes a deep dive into what this rush looks like on the ground and gives us a glimpse into the path ahead in this episode
Would you go back to an office full-time once the lockdown lifts, or prefer to follow a hybrid model? Some of the country's most prominent leaders see advantages in giving employees the freedom to choose even after the pandemic
From a sanitary pads company that is now making three-ply masks to one that turned its prison monitoring system to track coronavirus symptoms, these young firms are great stories of agility in the face of a crisis
Forbes India's latest issue aims to answer questions that emerge from the crisis: Can work from home become the new normal? Does the F&B industry need to rethink its business model? How can India race to make enough ventilators? Cover story authors Pankti Mehta Kadakia and Naandika Tripathi discuss
The sector had suffered significantly last year; it is further set back by Covid-19. A look at BSVI emission norms; Tata Motorsâ™ renewed focus on SUVs and what lies ahead for Indian carmakers
Everything that could go wrong with the global economy has, says Forbes India's Salil Panchal. This could be the best time to think about how to park your money
Varsha Meghani breaks down the process behind selecting the final list of women achievers this year, who have scaled odds, broken barriers and charted their own indelible journeys
Many efforts have been made to digitise education, but it hasn't been a breakout sectorâ”until now. Forbes India's Sayan Chakraborty explains why
The youngest is just 17 years old. The Forbes India 30 Under 30 list is more relevant than ever, at a time when students are leading movements across the country, taking on an active charge in shaping its future
Forbes Indiaâ™s Samar Srivastava takes a look at what we can expect from Nirmala Sitharamanâ™s Budget this year, and whether the Indian economy can get back on the growth path soon
How the decade has played out so far, and what lies in store in its final year, and beyond
Inside the high-stakes Celebrity 100 issue, an annual ranking of the country's highest earning celebrities, calculated along with their fame quotient
India isn't a cakewalk for Netflix. As it battles with competitors like Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, even YouTube, a look at its Originals and long-term fight for eyeballsâ”and how its affordable mobile plan helped kick things off
Forbes India celebrates Indiaâ™s best business leaders, who steered their companies through resilience and innovation in a year of slowdown
Forbes India's Samar Srivastava elucidates how the Forbes India Rich List tycoons saw their wealth change over the difficult year, and why some big names dropped off the list
Bollywood actors are routinely investing in fashion brands and sporting leagues, but the Gully Boy star chose an unusual forayâ”independent music, with IncInk Records. Will it pay off?
Banking on a mobile-first strategy, Naspers has backed companies like Swiggy, MakeMyTrip and Ibibo. Cover story author Varsha Meghani explains why it isnâ™t your traditional VC