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.

Data Centres Go Exotic

Some companies are getting creative with their server farms in an effort to cut energy costs and enhance security.

Boards In Crisis

Can the fragile balance between promoters, boards, and management survive in the face of culture clashes and rampant ego?

The Tide That Sinks All Boats

The rise of nationalism and protectionism has turned free trade into an international political villain. The future of the global economy will hinge on its rehabilitation.

Are Bigger Companies Losing Their Relevance?

Are bigger companies losing their relevance in the economy? A look at the performance of the Fortune India 500 this year compared with past years and relative to the overall economy shows that bigger companies still matter.

PWC's Big Move Away From Audit

Setting up PwC India as a cutting-edge technology company is the legacy chairman Deepak Kapoor wants to leave.

‘WE ARE IN A MARKET THAT IS ON STEROIDS'

From being the exclusive privilege of a few, American Express wants to reposition itself in India as a credit card for the aspiring affluent and tap into the country’s growing consumerism.

Can Swiggy Take More Orders?

Swiggy, which started doorstep delivery of home essentials recently, has the advantage of an existing network. But it will take more than that for Swiggy to find its niche in a space led by BigBasket and Grofers.

Nine Years And Counting

Global PE major TA Associates, which completed nine years in India, is focussed on making more investments here, particularly in the areas of technology, and consumer and financial services.

A Fresh Shot In The Arm

Policy issues and a lack of attention from the central government are plaguing Tamil Nadu’s growth. However, the second edition of the Global Investors Meet sees promises of investments of over `3 lakh crore.

Eyes On The Prize

It was a perfect election year Budget by interim finance minister Piyush Goyal. While the first part of the Budget 2019-20 was all about the NDA’s achievements and successes, the second was all about its vision for the next 10 years, a fervent appeal to the electorate for a return to power.

The Evolution Of Celebrity Endorsements

From plain endorsement deals, the market is now evolving to full-fledged partnerships through innovative structures such as equity deals, royalty arrangements, JVs, and strategic merchandising partnerships.

The Tale Of Three Aces

A few years after the 2008 financial crisis, three Wall Street bankers began thinking of starting something on their own. That’s how digital entertainment company Pocket Aces was born in 2013. Turns out it wasn’t a bad bet after all.