Forbes India Magazine - December 4, 2020

In this issue

The latest issue of Forbes India is about the Heroes of Philanthropy. The cover story shows how many super-rich individuals—from professional CEOs and bankers to venture capitalists and startup founders—are now increasingly involved in charity. Amit Chandra, managing director of Bain Capital Private Equity India, believes philanthropy is about leading by example. He himself has led several Covid-related health programmes, as mentioned in our story about professionals turning philanthropists. That apart, there are features on how crowdfunding platforms are raising millions and saving lives, and billionaires for change.

Is The H-1B Finished?

Immigration experts say the H-1B visa, long ‘misused’ and ‘abused’, has fallen out of favour with both the Republican and Democrat administrations for decades. Even with Joe Biden as Us president, it is unlikely to become easier

7 mins

Tale of Revival

After being on the verge of shutting down in 2017 following a failed merger with Flipkart, Gurugram-headquartered Snapdeal has seen revenue surge and unique customers grow with its focus on value ecommerce

10+ mins

The AIF Dilemma

While some fund managers believe the new sebi regulations about investment committees increase accountability, others say the rules will scare away experts

7 mins

VIRTUOUS CAPITAL

Modern philanthropy has its share of charitable billionaires, but professionals are rewriting the gospels of giving by thinking differently about how wealth and expertise can solve social problems

10+ mins

BILLIONAIRES FOR GOOD

Although a handful of Indian billionaire families have stepped up to help mitigate the pandemic’s fallout, India is yet to inculcate a culture of philanthropy

7 mins

STANDING OUT IN THE CROWD

The culture of giving is picking up in India as crowdfunding platforms flourish and commoners turn philanthropists to help those in need

9 mins

Credit, When It's Due

MoneyTap, a digital consumer lending startup, has grown exponentially by offering flexible credit options over the last five years. Can it maintain its pace?

6 mins

Locks of Luxury

Why Brooklyn-based Prose is betting millions that Americans will fork over $25 for customised shampoo. Then rinse and repeat

4 mins

THE OTHER FALLOUT

With tourism funds drying up, wildlife conservation, and the people who depend on it, are facing a crisis

8 mins

‘Japan's Dynamic Climate Escalates Whisky Maturation'

Shinji Fukuyo, chief blender of Beam Suntory, talks about the natural and traditional elements that lend Japanese whiskies their uniqueness

5 mins

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