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.

Can Big Still Be Beautiful?

In an Era when “Conglomerate” has become a dirty word, Johnson & Johnson is making the case that heft and breadth can be virtues. Here’s how a 130-year-old heavyweight is learning to defy gravity.

Muji and The Art of Marketing

Be it toothbrushes or furniture, the Japanese retailer weaves magic with a perfect mix of premium and minimalism. Who needs brands?

Zarin Daruwala

When Zarin Daruwala was named head of Stanchart India, eyebrows were raised. Was it wise to leave a large bank that was doing well to head a smaller one that was in deep financial trouble?

Virtual Reality Goes Electric

Utility PG&E thinks VR technology may make inspecting equipment faster and safer.

The Fresh Prince of Shell India

The Disruptor No One Younger Has Been Picked to Lead a Top Energy Company in India Than Nitin Prasad. His Goal: to Steer the Anglo-Dutch Giant Beyond Oil and Gas Into New Frontiers Like Technology and Biofuels. 

India's Font Guy

Everything by Design Satya Rajpurohit Ought to Have Been a Doctor Luckily for Font Design, He Failed Those Exams, Clearly, There Was a Different Design to His Career.

Mukesh Ambani's Big Balancing Act

Reliance's refining and petrochem bussiness are on a roll, but Jio, its much - anticipated 4g mobile service, has been beset with doubts. Can Ambani secure it and his own reputation as the torchbearer of his father's legacy?

How Education Is Uniting India Inc.

Big Business is moving on from focussing on institution building to ensuring grassroots outcomes.

I Will Follow

Irish rock icon Bono leads a widely acclaimed, data-driven, global organization that influences governments, rallies C-suites, and raises hundreds of millions of dollars for people living in poverty. What’s his secret? An ability to convince others that they are the true leaders of change, not him. Here’s what business can learn from a music legend.

25 Ways A.I. Is Changing Business

These 25 examples of Artificial Intelligence at work are beneficial, even inspiring—and they’re real.

All Charged Up And Not Sure Where To Go

Electric vehicles are the new black in the auto world. Anand Mahindra, known to be a risk-taker, is leading the electric vehicles play in India. But as the market grows and competition drives in, can Mahindra consolidate and maintain pole position? 

Critical Condition

How a botched acquisition by Pfizer helped turn America’s chronic drug shortage into a full-blown crisis.

Low On Sugar

Delhi-based industrial group DCM Shriram Consolidated is hedging its bets by not putting all its business eggs in one basket.

Hit The Gym, Gently

Exos, a firm known for training elite athletes, is using sophisticated tech (and lower-impact exercise) to help desk jockeys stay healthy. 

Can It Be Shopper's-Cool-Stop Again?

The country's oldest department store chain turns 25 next year, but it may not be a birthday to remember unless it can catch up with the new world.

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.