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The Conversation N.R. NARAYANA MURTHY
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The Conversation N.R. NARAYANA MURTHY

Sustainable practices can coexist with a company’s pursuit of profit, says the Infosys co-founder and Catamaran Ventures founder. The 74-year-old, known for his philanthropy, points out that shared values can not only create great companies but can also spawn a sustainable and just society.

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August 2021
What To Do If Stock Markets Correct
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What To Do If Stock Markets Correct

The last fiscal may have been the worst year for the Indian economy since Independence, but it was the best one for equity investors. Will the rally last? What strategy should investors follow if there is a correction—or a crash?

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August 2021
Liquidity-driven Euphoria Ebbing
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Liquidity-driven Euphoria Ebbing

THE LAST ONE YEAR has been unprecedented bafflement for equity investors. The pandemic caused a big economic shock which was also characterized by the quickest and largest rebound inequities.

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August 2021
IT Majors Project Healthy Fiscal Road Map With Robust Q1 Results
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IT Majors Project Healthy Fiscal Road Map With Robust Q1 Results

Pandemic-driven demand for IT services globally has brought a rich deal pipeline to India's biggest IT firms. Digital transformation in BFSI, retail, and healthcare bodes well for the future.

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August 2021
INDIA INC.'S GREEN CHALLENGE
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INDIA INC.'S GREEN CHALLENGE

For sustainable practices to work, India Inc. needs a green-embedded business strategy, not a compliance-driven one.

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August 2021
GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK
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GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK

Now that the country’s top two billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are going green, will it help India’s power sector transition from coal-based plants to renewables sooner than expected?

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August 2021
A SUSTAINABLE FLIGHT PATH
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A SUSTAINABLE FLIGHT PATH

Battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, India’s aviation sector relies on sustainability for the road to viability among airports and airlines. Here’s what works, what doesn’t.

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August 2021
Green Wheels, Electric Dreams
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Green Wheels, Electric Dreams

The luxury car market is reinventing itself in a green avatar by going electric. Here are the top five luxury electric cars India is looking forward to.

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August 2021
Jet 2.0: Turbulence Ahead
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Jet 2.0: Turbulence Ahead

When the National Company Law Tribunal approved the revival of the erstwhile Jet Airways, a new chapter in India’s aviation sector got scripted. But will the airline fly again?

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August 2021
UNEASE IN THE CORNER ROOM
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UNEASE IN THE CORNER ROOM

REGULATOR RBI’S GOVERNANCE CIRCULAR HAS PRIVATE BANKS AND THEIR CEOS IN A SPIN. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS?

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August 2021
The Future Is Here. And It's Autonomous
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The Future Is Here. And It's Autonomous

After 37 years, honeywell is looking to shed the ‘industrial’ tag as it enters the age of autonomous systems, with india’s manufacturing firms finally adopting industry 4.0. This could be the decade of honeywell, but there are some road bumps.

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July 2021
Inside The Ad, Ad, Ad, Ad World Of Youtube
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Inside The Ad, Ad, Ad, Ad World Of Youtube

Alphabet’s online video service has grown from tween pastime to one of the world’s largest sellers of digital advertising. Now it’s poised to overtake the TV ad market—if it can maintain control of the wild universe of content it created.

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July 2021
Iconic Business Leaders Build Rich Economies
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Iconic Business Leaders Build Rich Economies

Every era comes with its own set of iconic entrepreneurs from across diverse industries. Some names have gone down the history pages in golden letters for their spectacular contribution to the world population with innovative enterprise. Industry leaders are visionary individuals, who follow their dream with fierce passion backed by knowledge, integrity, courage to adapt, learn, unlearn and relearn in an evolving market that celebrates the bold. Most importantly, these idea-makers ensure that their concepts transform, benefit and enhance quality of millions of lives worldwide.

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July 2021
A WINNING FORMULA
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A WINNING FORMULA

SYNGENE INTERNATIONAL WAS STARTED BY BIOCON LIMITED IN 1993 TO PROVIDE CONTRACT RESEARCH SERVICES FOR GLOBAL PHARMA COMPANIES. NEARLY THREE DECADES LATER, THE LISTED ENTITY HARBOURS AMBITIONS TO BECOME A GLOBAL SCIENCE COMPANY IN ITS OWN RIGHT.

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July 2021
BUSINESS PARADIGM
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BUSINESS PARADIGM

CRAFTING TECH SMART, AGILE AND CUSTOMER SAVVY

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July 2021
SONATA'S MELODY FOR SUCCESS
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SONATA'S MELODY FOR SUCCESS

SONATA SOFTWARE, WHICH HAS BEEN AROUND FOR OVER 30 YEARS, IS PLANNING FOR THE NEXT LEVEL OF GROWTH IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, POWERED BY ITS ‘PLATFORMATION’ STRATEGY.

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July 2021
A SEA OF OPPORTUNITY
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A SEA OF OPPORTUNITY

IN A COUNTRY THAT FEASTS ON POULTRY, ALLURI INDRA KUMAR HAS DOGGEDLY FOCUSSED ON SHRIMP FARMING AND PRODUCTION. NOW HIS FIRM AVANTI FEEDS, A FORTUNE INDIA 500 COMPANY, IS SET TO REAP THE BENEFITS FROM THE GOVERNMENT’S FOCUS ON THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY.

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July 2021
The Negotiator You Hope You'll Never Need
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The Negotiator You Hope You'll Never Need

An alarming surge in ransomware attacks has spawned a mini-industry of specialists who handle the dirty work of bargaining with hackers on behalf of corporate clients.

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July 2021
The Conversation RITESH AGARWAL
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The Conversation RITESH AGARWAL

SoftBank-backed hotels aggregator OYO, currently valued at over $9 billion, was hit hard by the pandemic last year. Since then, it has managed to focus on improvements in technology and user experience and get back on the road to recovery. Founder and group CEO Ritesh Agarwal, 27, at the forefront of reimagining OYO for a post-pandemic future, explains how he has been crafting this strategy.

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July 2021
TRUST AND CONSEQUENCES TECH: Facebook's Complicated Cleanup
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TRUST AND CONSEQUENCES TECH: Facebook's Complicated Cleanup

The company’s promise that artificial intelligence would effectively police its social network is still far from fulfilled.

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July 2021
40 Under 40 2021
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40 Under 40 2021

Fortune India’s 40 under 40 list is an annual listing highlighting the inspirational work done by some of the country’s best and sharpest young entrepreneurs, fund managers, and corporate executives. But choosing a handful from hundreds of names is a tough ask, and we sought the inputs of an expert panel who helped us in the process of selecting the final 40. Let’s hear it for the unflinching spirit of our young achievers in these difficult times.

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June 2021
INDIA'S LARGEST VERTICALLY INTEGRATED TEXTILE MANUFACTURER
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INDIA'S LARGEST VERTICALLY INTEGRATED TEXTILE MANUFACTURER

Ms Suchita Oswal Jain, the Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Vardhman Textiles is a third-generation entrepreneur and an able custodian of the family business.

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June 2021
That Dark Summer Again
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That Dark Summer Again

After a stellar earnings season in Q4 of FY21, India’s growth engine seems to have lost its steam in the June quarter because of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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June 2021
FOCUSED DIGITAL-SAVVY MOVES
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FOCUSED DIGITAL-SAVVY MOVES

In an exclusive interview, Arjun Jain, Business Head, Varroc Electricals & Electronics, shares his views on the influences of the pandemic and changing trends on the automotive component industry and the role of SAP as a digital enabler in his businesses

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June 2021
The Shopkeeper's Best Friend
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The Shopkeeper's Best Friend

BharatPe has the shopkeeper at the centre of its fintech universe. This has paid rich dividends, with more than 6 million merchant partners and loans worth ₹1,600 crore in less than three years. All thanks to QR codes.

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June 2021
Meesho Must Go On
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Meesho Must Go On

Meesho pioneered the social commerce trend in India six years ago, providing a source of income for millions of homemakers. Its future is riddled with competition from fellow startups and e-commerce behemoths. The good news is the market is vast.

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June 2021
The Conversation RONNIE SCREWVALA
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The Conversation RONNIE SCREWVALA

Ronnie Screwvala, 64, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author, has commissioned a telling new report titled ‘Non-linear Thinking’, 1 which he puts forward as an alternative line of thought to propel India to its true potential. Non-linear thinking assumes a higher level of risk than normal, where past experiences do not define future ones. Screwvala, who co-founded upGrad, South Asia’s largest higher edtech company, explains the report’s thesis in detail.

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June 2021
Fashion Forward
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Fashion Forward

FabAlley was quick to adapt to the ‘keyboard up’ dressing trends last year as work-from-home became the norm. It is now doubling down on its online presence and partnerships with major online retailers abroad, setting it up to be the go-to destination for millennial women everywhere.

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June 2021
McFamily Feud
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McFamily Feud

FORMER McDONALD’S CEO STEVE EASTERBROOK SUPERSIZED THE COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE—UNTIL HE WAS FIRED AMID A SCANDAL. NOW HIS SUCCESSOR, CHRIS KEMPCZINSKI, MUST PERSUADE THE COMPANY’S MANY STAKEHOLDERS TO REUNITE.

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June 2021
Asset Light, People Right
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Asset Light, People Right

Healthcare startup Pristyn Care’s OYO-like business model and impeccable service have attracted both investors and patients alike. But the model and the promise will be tested as the number of surgeries increase.

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June 2021