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A Generation Of Bold Women

Having made my way through the corporate world for the last 21 years, I find myself reflecting upon my professional journey.

Made In Nepal

The LTTE attack in Sri Lanka, the undoing of Nepal with political unrest and then five minutes of earth shattering or taking on a global giant like Nestle - could have been enough to put an ordinary person into a stopper – but Binod Chaudhary has always looked at misevents as opportunities to create something new and resurrect things – only better. CG Corp as a global business conglomerate operates various businesses varying from noodle to hotels to cement and real estate.

Impact Of FDI On The E-commerce Companies

Saloni Shroff, Associate, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Cashing On The 'Pot Of Gold'

The next generation entrepreneurs of Indian enterprises have been coming out of their traditional territories to explore newer markets and opportunities. They believe in tapping the untapped markets, adopting cutting edge technologies and taking risks while growing horizontally and vertically. These qualities have scripted the success story for Kerala based India’s leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), Muthoot Finance.

Why Tax Automation Is Critical For Business Success Under GST

Nishank Goyal, CEO, Masters India- a GST Suvidha provider

The Wiki Fixers

Want a Wikipedia page for yourself or your business? An underground network of editors will make you one—for a price.

Why I Hit Pause

My company had grown big—the wrong kind of big. So to survive, I had to strip it all down.

A Man On A Mission To Make Karnataka The Startup Nucleus

Karnataka, especially its capital city Bangalore, has always been the face of the startup ecosystem in India.

E-Waste Management- Turning Trash Into Treasure

Are you still throwing out those empty cans from last night’s party? If yes, then wait a minute! Did you know that recycling one ‘aluminium can’ saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours? It’s the same with all the paper and packaging material you throw away. Recycling one ton of paper can save 17 trees! Not only this, recycling comes with a price but here you will be the one who’s earning. Entrepreneur explores start-ups that are bringing social change by catering this space.

Chess Wizard Teaches You How To Move ‘Live Pieces' For Entrepreneurial Success

The king of chess — five-times world champion — Vishwanathan Anand shares what made him a grandmaster — patience, determination hardwork and learning from mistakes.

Would Human Resource Turn More Resourceful?

The market for startups in human resource (HR) technology space is finally beginning to find backing from companies and investors. But would it be able to turnaround some big success stories?

The Future Is Digital

The emergence of multiple platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and others has made the entertainment space all the more competitive in India. This shift from television to the digital space is a testimony to the fact that OTTs are here to stay.

One-Stop Solution To SME's Credit Gap

Struggling to get loans in order to expand your company’s wings and charter into newer territories? Maybe, your sales invoice is the solution.

The Bond Between Adventure Sports And Entrepreneurship

I’ve been fortunate to have indulged in adventure sports such as snorkelling, paragliding, kayaking and others.

Fall To Fly

With the determination to change the perception that cafes are only meant for coffee lovers, Hemang Bhatt, Director, HAS Juices & More, is all set to serve the right blend of juices.

Chef By Heart

From training in the bylanes of Mumbai’s Bhindi Bazaar to serving a scrumptious meal to Michael Jackson in Davos, Nilesh Dighe from Goose and Gridiron reveals his entrepreneurial journey and the secret sauce to a Mumbaikar heart.

The Premium Retailer

Running 200 stores with 10 brands in its kitty, Major Brands (India) has become a leading franchisee for some major international retailers. Going forward, it aims to have 500 stores in the next five years. Tushar Ved, President, Major Brands (India), shares more on its retail expansion.

The Radical Culture Fix

How do you cure a rotten corporate culture? At the startup Chanje, it started with losing almost everything—including most of the staff.

Creative Business Inc

Our list of creative entrepreneurs this year, which is the third in a row, is an amalgamation of people who rethink how to shape, deliver, design, process and create a new world where design is inherent. And while collating this list, we came to understand it is the most exciting time to be a creative entrepreneur. In the ensuing pages, you will read about the journey of visionary leaders from various fields. Each of them has led an impact on the industry with something truly novel. From bringing India on a global map to thinking of out-of-the-box solutions, they talk about what it takes to build, make, upgrade and grant a new life to an existing and everyday process to enhance it with a dash of design. Flip on to meet the most creative people in business.

A Conglomerate Of Conceptions

For a company called Hurban, it is difficult to define in a line. A conglomerate with quirky ideas and elegant products, Hurban is best known through its brands that have carved their own space in the consumer’s mind through unique product placements to reach an audience that is anything, but ordinary.

Entrepreneurs Straight Outta School

While technology and management colleges have become the hotbeds of start-ups in India, the school education is in need to adapt to the changing business environment to impart necessary entrepreneurial skills.

Lessons in Learning

How Grace Pinto became the reckoning force behind Ryan International Group of Institutions.

It's An Opportune Time For Indian VCs

Earlier this year, one of India’s most active VC fund, Blume Ventures, decided to form a strategic alliance called Draper Venture Network (DVN), an independent venture capital firm to connect leading entrepreneurs with investors around the world. The alliance will give Blume Ventures’ portfolio, which includes start-ups such as Runnr, Locus and Exotel, access to a global network of corporate and ecosystem relationships.

When Selfie Replaces Froth

If sipping on a hot cup of coffee or a shake with your BFF is exciting, wait till you drop by Mumbai’s current favorite spot; #Selfiecinno for a personalized treat! Slurp through the page to satisfy your narcissist self!

Educating Thinkers, Not Students

With over 29 per cent of our population in the age group of 0-14 years, the one essential element that will determine the growth of the country is its education. The education sector of India has witnessed a massive growth with a boost provided by the technology. We spoke to Shweta Sastri, Executive Director, Canadian International School, as she shares her thoughts on how their school is bringing about a change.

What's More Concerning To You - Copy Pasting Innovation Or Copy Pasting Business Model?

I don’t think there is anything wrong in copy pasting business or innovation because eventually lot of problems and needs globally are similar such as education, health etc. So we don’t need to reinvent the wheel. There are businesses which can be taken globally like MakeMyTrip which is a replica of Expedia. But if there is someone like Grofers trying to do an Instacart - it cannot be replicated as Indian retail stores don’t have strong IT network. So entrepreneurs must figure out what to innovate and what to replicate.

Are You Your Company?

As Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman found, this can be a thorny question—especially when you end up in an unexpected industry.

Milkpreneurs: Cashing The Cow

It is commonplace to see urban dwellers in India worry about how fresh and sanitary their morning dose of calcium really is. Bridging a gaping divide in the market born out of untraceable and diluted milk, many entrepreneurs are beginning to restyle themselves to act the part of the new-age, upstanding doodhwaala.

P2P Lenders To The Rescue Of MSMEs

Access to credit is one of the most painful points among the MSMEs in India. However, with alternate data, GST data stack and AI-driven algorithms, MSMEs are hoping for a change in the credit positions — P2P lenders have stepped up to take up the challenge.

Don't Wait Until Tomorrow

What’s the greatest killer of companies? Corporate consultants Benjamin Gilad and Mark Chussil, who have worked with hundreds of giant brands, have an answer: It’s waiting to act on something that needs to be done right now.