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THE GLORIOUS EXIT

In 2007 MITHUN SACHETI convinced his parents that he wanted to move on from the family business, Jaipur Gems. CaratLane, the startup he co-founded in the jewelry space with a capital of Rs 74 Lakh the following year, fetched Mithun Sacheti a staggering Rs 4,621 crore when he sold his remaining stake to Titan Company this year. BW Businessworld tracks the story of this magnificent clean, cash exit

INDIA'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND WEALTH CREATION RENAISSANCE

IN THE FAST-PACED and ever-evolving narrative of the 21st Century global economics, India has emerged as a shining star in the realm of entrepreneurship and wealth creation.

INDIA'S G20 CONSENSUS

Middle East-South Asia-Europe Corridor seeks to counter China's global might. From Ukraine war to biofuels, India forges a consensus, surprises many By Team BW

GEORGE SOROS & THE CHINA ANGLE BEHIND ADANI HIT JOB

Gautam Adani has assumed a central role in India's growing might to counter China's tyranny of economic dominance through strategic business deals around the world. Adani's growing muscle to finance and execute critical infrastructure projects such as ports and airports hurts China's interest

"INTRCITY IS CHANGING TRAVEL EXPERIENCES FOR BUDGET TRAVELLERS IN INDIA"

IntrCity, India’s premier intercity mobility platform, offers convenient and affordable travel solutions via two distinct brands, RailYatri and IntrCity SmartBus. In an exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld, MANISH RATHI, Co-founder and CEO, IntrCity SmartBus talks about IntrCity’s journey and much more

SHADES OF SUCCESS

In a bull-run for the past two years, the Indian paint industry, currently valued at Rs 70,0000 crore, is projected to expand its market size to Rs 1 lakh crore over the next 4-5 years. What is driving this growth?

Towards Stronger Multilateral Development Banks

INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINABLE and resilient growth’ has emerged as an important theme in recent times.

Whythe World Needs More Second Chances

IT IS EARLY 1980. One of the authors had been rejected for admission to a renowned school in Kolkata. On enquiring with the principal, he mentioned that the overall marks in Hindi could have been higher based on the selection tests, and he feared that the author may not pass the board exams.

Compassion in Action Saksham Bal Vikas Sanstha

IN 1993, INDUSTRIALIST couple Gagan and Neelu Sharma were deeply moved seeing children on the streets of Gurgaon with no place to go for learning or to play in.

Civility in the 21st Century a Life Skill?

IN A WORLD THAT cherishes individual freedoms and the right to express oneself, it is essential to recognise that freedom of expression should not come at the cost of civility.

GROWTH-LED SELF-RELIANCE, BUT INCLUSION STILL A CHALLENGE

IN THE VAST TAPESTRY of nations, India’s journey toward self-reliance stands out, marked by its vibrant diversity and intricate complexity.

Purchasing Power Matters

INDIA MAY BE THE FIFTH largest economy in the world,\" mocked one well-known economist, \"but we are one of the poorest nations on earth based on our per capita income of $2,650.\"

Generative Al Meets Fashion

Leaders in the fashion industry say generative Al will enhance consumer experience, and help market better, but there might be challenges around aspects such as originality and provenance

'India's Gas Demand Will Grow By 500% In Near Future'

ASHU SHINGHAL, Managing Director, Mahanagar Gas shares with Ashish Sinha the city gas distribution major's preparedness for meeting the demand for natural gas in future, which is expected to grow exponentially. Excerpts:

PE RE-RATING ON THE CARDS FOR PSU STOCKS?

Since March 2020 the Nifty has risen by around 160 per cent, while the BSE PSU index is up nearly 190 per cent from the low levels seen at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic

THE CHANGING FACE OF INDIA'S PSUs

Many of the central government-owned companies have undergone a makeover, with some of them now counted among the country's premium institutions

THE MAHARATNA MOMENT

India's public sector companies and their shares are witnessing a dramatic turnaround in their fortunes on the country's bourses. Experts are calling them the next multi-bagger theme. What's fuelling the frenzy?

A SOFT TARGET?

Investigators probing stock market-related matters warn of another Hindenburg-like attack on Adani Group by an entity linked to notorious shortseller George Soros

Empowering the CA Profession Through Technology

ICAl is embracing technology to empower CAs for the digital era. Initiatives like Al-powered audits, Digital Tools, Practice Management software, Blockchain integration, & Forensic Accounting Standards ensure CAs remain adept in a tech-driven landscape

'RERA HAS BROUGHT IN SIGNIFICANT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY'

Rajan N. Bandelkar, President, NAREDCO, Founder & MD, Raunak Group talks to ASHISH SINHA of BW Businessworld about the positive changes in the real estate landscape, the increasing investment opportunity and much more. Excerpts:

CHARTING OUT A COURSE FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

THE TRANSPORTATION sector assumes a pivotal role in contributing to global energy-linked greenhouse gas emissions and shoulders a significant share of human-induced emissions in the world economy.

Job-rich Green Development

REBUILDING our economies means rethinking about the future. The onR going emergencies like climate change and decelerating progress to achieve the sustainable development goals are accelerating the need to shift towards greener economies.

Human Eccentricities

OVER THE CENTURIES, humans have cracked many of nature's secrets, and scientists have discovered ever more laws that explain the working of the world around us.

"INDIA IS A VERY CRITICAL MARKET FOR US"

In an exclusive interaction, Sharad Malhotra, President and Director, Nippon Paint India & Middle East, talks about how the company has begun leveraging India as a base for not just developing a strong domestic business but also expanding the global automotive aftermarket business

The Doctor Who Found Her Purpose in Life Doing Good in Egypt

DR SHIBAL Bhartiya was working as a senior research fellow at Geneva, when she was assigned to a humanitarian mission to a poor community in Egypt. As a doctor, she had learnt about 'clinical detachment' but what she saw here - lack of drinking water and the stark difference between high privilege and abject poverty - hit her hard!

Big Data needs Big Velocity; marketers need to adapt faster

WITH THE introduction of Machine Data and Social Data, an ongoing supply of data at an incredible pace has become a reality, indicating that the data pool is constantly expanding.

Can India Become a Tech Product Nation?

THE 1990s WITNESSED a remarkable turning point for India's economy, as the country emerged as a global leader in IT-enabled services (ITES). Bengaluru and Gurgaon, cities that epitomise India's IT prowess today, gained international prominence during this period.

'DECENTRALISED' URBANISATION KEY TO GROWTH, SUSTAINABILITY & EQUITY

INDIA'S RAPID urbanisation presents a golden opportunity. Equally a monumental challenge. Urbanisation is a necessity, an irreversible process, a trigger to economic transformation. It catalyses social mobility. In developing economies, cities are growth fulcrums. Well planned, well governed sustainable cities are the key to societal progress and prosperity.

The Consumption Conundrum

CAN INDIA'S ECONOMY grow at an average annual rate of eight per cent? Most global financial institutions forecast India's longterm GDP growth at between 6.5 and 6.8 per cent. They could be mistaken.

Tech's Next-Gen Leaders

The fifth edition of Techtors honours the most promising and innovative entrepreneurs who are using state-of-the-art technology to drive business growth and change