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40 Under 40

BOLD, DETERMINED, AND CHALLENGERS OF THE STATUS QUO— THESE QUALITIES DEFINE THE RISK-TAKERS AND INNOVATORS ON THE FORTUNE INDIA 40 UNDER 40 LIST FOR 2019. CHOOSING A HANDFUL FROM HUNDREDS OF NOMINATIONS IS A TOUGH ASK, SINCE THE LIST HIGHLIGHTS THE STELLAR WORK DONE BY SOME OF INDIA’S BEST AND SHARPEST YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS, CORPORATE EXECUTIVES, AND FUND MANAGERS. THOSE ON THE LIST HAVE SUCCESS STORIES THAT WILL BE PART OF CORPORATE LORE AND SHOWCASE A DIVERSE REPRESENTATION ACROSS SECTORS AND BUSINESSES. LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE HIGH-FLYERS.

Rock With Gwen, Ride With Lewis

As Marriott looks to expand its footprint in India, what can loyal patrons expect? It could be tickets to concerts of pop stars like Gwen Stefani. Suckers for speed could go on rides with F1 champs like Lewis Hamilton.

Tanking Up On Diesel Play

Carmakers such as M&M have battled all odds to become ready for BS-VI emission norms ahead of schedule, but concerns around fuel availability, price hikes, and the demand scenario loom large.

Flying Into The Future

Are flying cars a fantasy? No, says innovator and computer scientist Sebastian Thrun, who is making automotive technology accessible to Indian students through his online education startup Udacity.

Are You Being Served?

In barely five years, Bhal, Khaitan, and Chandra have made home services marketplace UrbanClap the go-to platform for urban Indians looking for anything from pedicures to painting houses.

A Capital Idea

Sashank Rishyasringa and Gaurav Hinduja were given many reasons why Capital Float would not work. Naysayers said the market was not ready and they lacked experience. The duo has proven them wrong.

A Hard Slog Ahead

What should be the government’s economic agenda for the first 100 days?

Into The Indian Fintech Endgame

As we approach the possible endgame in the current wave of technology change, watch out for interoperability in payments, saas, technology debt, and user experience—these four trends are set to revolutionise India's fintech industry.

Old Is Gold, If Well Sold

A brand that has stood the test of time for over five decades, Shemaroo Entertainment is an example of how timely evolution can aid growth and keep obsolescence at bay.

The $2 Trillion Opportunity

That Is The Minimum Amount That India Needs To Finance Its Green Push And Meet Its 2030 Emissions Target. Green Bonds Could Be A Big Help.

Sunshine Blues

Solar energy firms are in wait-and-watch mode; they are hoping to see a reversal in macro conditions that have slowed down the sector.

GM Changes Lanes

Under CEO Mary Barra, General Motors is racing to adjust to a radically different— and rapidly approaching—future of shared, electric, autonomous vehicles. Can the automaker transform its culture fast enough to win in the new world?

What The Hell Happened?

Few corporate meltdowns have been as swift and dramatic as General Electric’s over the past 18 months—but the problems started long before that. Today, with rumours of a breakup swirling, the question is whether this great company can come back.

Airasia's Turbulent Flight Path

The CBI and ED are probing possible illegalities in the manner in which the carrier secured its Indian licence. Whatever the outcome, one thing is certain: The airline has lost its sheen.

Sustaining ‘The Good Life Experience'

Tamara Leisure Experiences CEO Shruti Shibulal talks about the benefits of blending sustainability and business, and why it makes economic sense in the long run.