The Rise and Evolution of Coffee Culture in India

AS A BANGALORE native, South Indian filter ‘Kaapi’ has always been a significant part of our tradition.

The Daily Ground Goes Desi

Success in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities hinges on several key factors, with one of the most important being the ability to offer high-quality products at an accessible price point

Cracking The Indian Code

TARUN JAIN, CEO of Tim Hortons India believes in creating an experience at cafes by blending global quality, local flavours and affordability

Making Coffee the New Chai in India

Affordable, great-tasting coffee made fast-abCoffee is reshaping how India drinks coffee

Scripting A New Era Of Coffee In India

From a bootstrapped startup to international expansion, NOTHING BEFORE COFFEE is brewing its way to the top by challenging the giants of the coffee industry with innovation, personalisation, and sustainability

"Driven By A Younger Demographic, Coffee Culture Is On The Upswing"

SUNIL D'SOUZA, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Consumer Products, discusses the company's strategic growth in India's booming coffee market, focusing on premiumisation, innovation, and expanding consumer experiences both at home and in cafés, in this exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld's Tarannum Manjul

Fresh Brew, Big Ambitions

From startups to stores, Beanly's Samayesh Khanna and Rahul Jain elevate India's coffee culture by making freshly brewed coffee a daily delight

"On Track To Become India's Top Café Chain"

In an exclusive interview, RAJAT AGRAWAL, CEO of Barista Coffee, shared insights on the company's current market position, expansion strategies, and its response to growing competition

"Ensuring A Seamless Coffee Experience Outside The Cafe Is The Next Big Thing To Watch Out For"

In an exclusive conversation with BW Businessworld's Resham Suhail, Third Wave Coffee CEO RAJAT LUTHRA and its Co-founder AYUSH BATHWAL delve on how they are navigating the competitive landscape, going beyond retail and tapping changing consumer preferences

Go Glocal

Crafting experiences with a glocal touch, Tata Starbucks CEO SUSHANT DASH is credited with pioneering personalised coffee culture in a tea-loving nation

CALL OF THE COFFEE

From metros to smaller cities, coffee connoisseurs are fuelling India's coffee renaissance, challenging the nation's deep-rooted tea traditions and ushering in an era of diverse brewing experiences and innovative cafe concepts

"India Powers Philips' Global Growth"

In an exclusive interview with BW Businessworld's Rohit Chintapali, Philips CEO ROY JAKOBS discusses global economic outlook and the company's strategic focus on leveraging India's innovation and AI capabilities. Excerpts

BRIDGING TELECOM REVENUE DISPARITY

The phenomenal surge in data consumption during the past decade has not translated into matching revenues for telecom operators. What should they do to ensure a sustainable and profitable future for the industry?

From Lucideus to Safe Security: A Journey Fuelled by Passion, Mentorship & Innovation

Entrepreneurship often follows a unique path, and for tech entrepreneur SAKET MODI, it began with a passion for computer science and an innate drive from his Marwadi heritage. His early fascination with technology led him to ethical hacking workshops across India, which soon grew into Lucideus, a thriving cybersecurity company. Over time, the company evolved into Safe Security, a Silicon Valley startup focusing on scalable cybersecurity solutions, where he wears the hat of co-founder and CEO. In this BW Dialogue with Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of BW Businessworld, Modi discusses mentorship, strategic pivots and how passion, agility and thoughtful mentorship can drive business success globally

Leading GenZinto 21st Century

IN A SLEEK OFFICE TOWER Somewhere in corporate India, the morning begins with a flurry of emails, Zoom meetings, and an evergrowing to-do list.

The Fused Bulb

ARMY FOLKS ARE TOP of the charts when it comes to having interesting conversations.

Specialists and Systemists

MANY CONSIDER THIS the age of specialisation. Technological advancements and the accelerating rate of change have made it essential for researchers to delve ever deeper into their field.

OLYMPIC MEDALS: Desire, Criticism, Reality & the Way Forward

OUR CONTINGENT — of 117 athletes and 118 support staff — to the Paris 2024 Olympics has admittedly come back with a haul little lower than what we had bagged at Tokyo and drastically below our expectations of ‘at least double digits’.

Is Leadership Without Hierarchies Possible?

LEADERSHIP IN THE current era is more challenging than ever before.

TOWARDS BUILDING AN ENERGY SUSTAINABLE AI FUTURE

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise efficiencies across the healthcare, finance, transportation, and manufacturing sectors.

A NATION HELD HOSTAGE: INDIA'S EXAM FACTORY, A TALENT TRAP

INDIA, ONCE A BEACON of holistic learning, is now trapped in a highstakes exam factory.

Has Google Finally Made The iPhone of Android?

In Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL, Google finally has smartphones that willwow you with their looks, build, innovative features and silky performance

"India's travel sector is rapidly adapting to meet the evolving preferences of modern travellers"

Daniel D’Souza, President Country Head Holidays, SOTC Travel, speaks to Tarannum Manjul on how India’s travel sector is evolving to meet the dynamic needs of modern travellers. Excerpts

DIPLOMATS ON DIPLOMACY

That Economic Diplomacy is a specialised skill has long gained credence, making room for a division on economic diplomacy in the Union Ministry of External Affairs. Two dozen serving and former diplomats pontificate on this specialised craft in a CUTS compilation titled Economic DiplomacyIndia's Ascendancy in the 21st Century

'When You Give, You Get, And You've Got to be Generous About Giving'

LULU RAGHAVAN, now President APAC of the brand consulting and design firm Landor, offers a primer for career advancement, titled Go Further, Faster: A Practical Guide to Advancing Your Career. Raghavan’s credentials for tutoring wannabe leaders is impeccable, having risen to her present role in the WPP group company at the end of a steadfast stint of 23 years. Asked about her new role, Raghavan says, My focus will be to unleash growth and realise the immense potential of APAC for Landor.” REEMA BHADURI picks the mind of the author on her new role and her first book

THE CONUNDRUM

Achieving the goal of 20 per cent ethanol blended petrol by 2025-26 is at risk due to the impact of climate on crops. Which then should take precedence energy or food security?

New Tidal Forces For India's Startup Economy

INDIA EXITED FY24 strongly with a nominal GDP of $3.7 trillion and is now the fifth-largest economy in the world. It grew at a phenomenal 16 per cent in FY23 (following 18.4 per cent in FY22) in nominal terms, continuing to beat multiple forecasts that growth would slow down post the pandemic recovery.

STARTUPS & THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS

The Indian technology ecosystem has been on an impressive trajectory, marked by several successful IPOs.

VALUE CREATION OVER VALUATION

For the Indian startup ecosystem, 2023 was challenging, with a much-anticipated rebound projected for 2024. Yet, halfway through the year, only five unicorns have emerged. As the IPO wave gains momentum, is the ecosystem poised for a stronger finish than expected?

PLAYING THE GROWTH GAME

AS THE €16-BILLION (approximately Rs1.4 lakh crore) Decathlon, the largest sporting goods retailer in the world, jogs along the growth path, India, a market of tremendous potential, is quickly emerging as a crucial driver of this growth.