Indian Pharma's Maverick Thinker

Arun kumar has led strides shasun into the fortune india 500, off it, and into the next 500. He claims to not have a strategy, and that puzzles investors. He’s been buying and selling bits of the company, but finally seems to be in Consolidation mode. 

Knowing the Limits of Machines

Some jobs really must be automated; others need the human touch. Which are which? That’s your call. 

Really Trucking Drives In

With its tech-enabled relay-trucking model, rivigo has shaken up the almost moribund road transportation sector. This may be just what logistics players need to drive into the future. 

The Quest To Clean Up The Internet

Silicon Valley firms are hiring thousands of human moderators to help police a flood of fake, grotesque, and criminal content online. It won’t be enough.

Disrupting De Beers

Diamond Foundry is using plasma reactors to turn tiny shards of diamond into gemstones. In doing so, the San Francisco company is taking on a deeply entrenched industry. 

École Sans Instructeurs

No professors, no degrees, no fees. That’s École 42, one of the most unlikely coding schools in the world. Here’s what it’s about.

The Sun Is Shining On Grofers Again

Grofers is looking to strengthen its operations after the latest funding round led by Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank.

‘Aviation Will Grow, Connect And Transform India'

Union Minister of state for civil aviation Jayant Sinha sees the Indian skies changing, with several new modes of flying coming in. This will also necessitate changes in regulation, apart from the need to free up the existing pressure on airport infrastructure. In an interview with Fortune India, Sinha discusses all this and more.

Raising A Toast To The Indian Market

William Grant & Sons director Peter Gordon says the distiller accounts for one in three bottles of single malt in India.

The Great Fight For Shelf Space

AMAZON, FLIPKART, AND MYNTRA ARE JOSTLING FOR TOP SPOT IN THE ONLINE FASHION RETAIL SEGMENT. THEY BRING GREAT STRENGTHS AND GREATER MONEY-POWER TO THIS BATTLE. AS OF NOW, THE SMALLEST PLAYER LOOKS LIKE IT’S WINNING.

Rage At Globalism Is Just Beginning

So far, populist outcry has mostly been a First World problem. It won’t stay that way.  

India Sees Red For Nothing

The Dalmia group’s Red Fort deal is not the first corporate involvement in conservation.

A Passage To India

After a global acquisition spree, British industrialist Sanjeev Gupta is looking to buy at least four distressed Indian companies.

Breach Of Trust

For women, taking part in the world of late-night dinners and after-work drinks—where so much of business really gets done—can be risky. It requires a leap of faith that they’ll be treated professionally, not pressured for sex. Investor and former Tronc chairman Michael Ferro betrayed that covenant, say these executives.

Goodbye, Unicorns. Hello, IPOs!

Silicon Valley used to avoid the public markets. Now IPOs are back—because many startup founders desperately need them.

The Stories We Fall For

Humans crave narratives that impose order and make sense of random events. But this phenomenon, the “narrative fallacy”, can create serious problems — in the markets and in politics.

Managing L'Oréal's ‘Organised Chaos'

Jean-Paul Agon, now in his second decade as CEO of the world’s largest cosmetics company, on keeping a corporation flexible in a digital age.

Lessons In Uber's Rough Ride

In the wake of rampant sexism at the well-funded transportation company, Silicon Valley rethinks its pursuit of rule-breaking results.

A Game Of Cat And Mouse

India’s gaming market has for decades been chasing small revenues. But rising smartphone adoption, changing social attitude, and better payment ecosystem could be game changers.

Susmita Mohanty: A Space Odyssey

Space designer and entrepreneur Susmita Mohanty believes that space is not the final frontier. But even as she looks beyond the horizon, she’s working to make India’s space programme commercially profitable.

Sànnu. Ibaulachi. Bawo. Hello, Africa

Whatever the language, it’s the connection that matters. Meet Ramesh Awtaney, the man connecting Africa to the world. His story, from dealmaker to entrepreneur, is a lesson in old-fashioned networking.

Donald Trump And His Ideas

Corporate chiefs on the whole have been loving the Trump Rally. The one thing that scares them: What comes next?

Rocket Boom in the Desert

“NewSpace” companies are launching in the Mojave, and the technology is becoming more accessible. Could do-it-yourself space travel become a reality someday?

Israeli Startup Expert Eyes India

As the co-founder of a leading venture capital company, Chemi Peres is open to investing in Asian countries. But he does not rule out a totally different role for himself: that of a politician, like his late father.

The India Story

Despite all the churn and chaos caused by policy decisions and global economic conditions, there’s still hope for a strong Indian economy.

The Dramatic Makeover of Apple's Retail Stores

Entertainment, relaxation, and a few iPhone sales too.

Being A PSU Is Not An Easy Business!

India’s disinvestment drive has failed to excite investors. But a closer look reveals long-term returns. 

A Wacky Take on Time

Maximilian Büsser founded MB&F to radically change watch designs. Keeping the firm artisanal is essential to maintain that creative edge, he says.

Fish Tales

Frozen Food Maker West coast Is Betting on Tilapia to Boost India’s Nutritional Intake—and the Company’s Bottom Line. 

The Fading Rainbow - Can India Inc. Revive It?

A handful of companies from Godrej to Infosys have progressive policies to protect gay employees. But is the corporate world doing enough to change attitudes? The evidence is damning. One thing is clear though: Diversity improves profits.