Nike’s Master Craftsman

CEO Mark Parker, an introverted sneaker designer, has doubled revenues and profits for the footwear and apparel powerhouse and boosted its stock price six fold. Here’s how he plans to keep the winning streak alive.

Thomas Cook: Granddaddy Of Travel Planners

In 10 years, the storied Thomas Cook name will cease to exist in India’s travel industry. Here’s how the granddaddy of travel planners is preparing for that future.

Piramal Museum of Art : Rise Of The Private Museum

What does an art connoisseur do after building a fine collection? Throw it open to anyone wanting to take a look.

The Big Winners

Digital payment platforms have welcomed the government’s efforts to move to a cashless economy. After all, they’ve everything to win, and little to lose. 

Mukesh Ambani's Big Bet On Data

Or why mukesh ambani is pumping in thousands of crores into jio. Will this be the big telecom success he’s been seeking for so long?

The Decline Of American Fertility

Falling U.S. birth rates could precipitate an economic crisis.

Open The Pod Bay Doors

Meet Aurora, a spunky self-driving-car startup that emerged from secrecy with a potent pedigree and powerful partnerships.

Forget The Plug Point

PowerSquare CEO Pavan Pudipeddi foresees even kitchen appliances—not just phones— being powered wirelessly.

'Make In India Needs Export Growth'

The government must focus on bilateral treaties to ensure competitiveness of Indian exports in key markets.

Champagne Beyond The Bubbles

It’s the drink of choice for celebrations, but Champagne is a wine that deserves to be enjoyed long past the hors d’oeuvres.

What's In A Name? Everything

India is growing richer. And who’s been keeping watch? Lamborghini. By launching the cutting-edge Huracán Evo in India first, it has sent a signal to HNIs here. But the firm says more than tech, its name and the emotion it evokes are its true lures.

Emami: It's ‘Payback' Time

The Kolkata-headquartered group is working on a strategy to repay debt raised for other businesses, while trying to bring down pledged promoter holdings in its FMCG company.

A Lean Year

This year, the cumulative profit of the Next 500 companies fell 65%, the highest decline since the launch of the Next 500 list in 2015. You might think it’s due to GST and the aftermath of demonetisation. The real culprit: over-leverage.

A New Chapter

S. Chand And Co., one of India’s oldest publishers, is ready with a slew of apps and digital initiatives to face a future that it believes will be a blend of offline and online.

Bigger And Brighter

Forest Essentials has grown from a single store in Delhi when the Ayurvedic beauty company launched 19 years ago to around 70 stores across the country today. Now it has its eyes firmly fixed on the international market.

Bali's Inimitable Allure

Whether you’re seeking spiritual and physical wellness, or a surfer’s paradise, this Indonesian island is a destination of balance.

Phonepe Banks On Trust

WALMART-BACKED DIGITAL PAYMENTS PLATFORM PHONEPE AIMS TO TURN PROFITABLE SOON BY LEVERAGING ITS NETWORK OF RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND MERCHANTS TO OFFER A RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

Worth More Than A Glance

Six months ago, InMobi launched its lock screen content service Glance with an eye on rising content consumption through mobiles in India. Turns out it was a good call.

No Room For Error

As Hilton completes a century in the hotel industry, Alan Watts, its president for the Asia-Pacific region, says the brand made a strategic error in India but is determined to not waste the upcycle this time.

'People Responsible For Financial Crisis Weren't Held Accountable'

Former McKinsey head Rajat Gupta says writing his memoir was cathartic and it brings closure to the chapter on insider trading in his life.

A One-Stop Shop For New-age Consumer Brands

While most early-stage investors seek out technology firms to put their money in, Kanwaljit Singh’s Fireside Ventures has built an ecosystem comprising capital, mentorship, and promising ideas around new-age consumer brands.

Calculating Quantum Computing's Future

Companies—and countries—are battling for leadership in this nascent technology that promises faster data crunching than ever before.

Facebook Can't Solve This Problem Alone

Facebook Can’t Solve This Problem Alone Even Mark Zuckerberg says more social media regulation is inevitable—and desirable. But will new rules shore up today’s giants, or tear them apart?

Your Next Home Could Be 3D-Printed

 We’ve been using 3D printers to create everything from novel trinkets to rapid design prototypes. But what about a house? One Texas company wants to make it possible to download and print a livable structure.

A Race To Check-In India's Deal Makers

Marriott International, which acquired Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide in 2016, is the world’s largest hotel operator. In March, it opened its 100th hotel in India—in Bengaluru. Fortune India spoke to Arne Sorenson, president and CEO of Marriott International, to understand what about India attracts the company. 

Make My Trip Sticks To Its Guns

Amid widening losses, the online travel agency is determined to continue its focus on the hotels and holiday packages business and foresees profitability in three years.

A Bigger Bite

Indore-based Prataap Snacks has grown to become India’s sixth-largest packaged snack maker thanks to its smart pricing that appeals to customers. 

Candy Crush

The 100-year-old dry cell batteries firm, which also sells household appliances, is in diversifying mode; it has launched a fruitbased jelly-textured candy called Jollies.

​​​​​​​Putting The Fun Back In Prints

Fujifilm plans to tap India’s thriving wedding photo album market and capitalise on the popularity of instant cameras.

New Age Design

U.S. design software company Autodesk sees opportunity for India to solve its problems through better design.