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Little People, Big Business

As consumers warm up to spending big on their children, luxury products and services for tots are emerging in India

Not A Toy Story

Brian Goldner’s Hasbro now manufactures stories, not just Monopoly boards and Gi Joes. That’s why it’s trouncing the competition—and just spent $4 billion on a pig named Peppa

‘I See Huge Potential For AI As An Amplifier'

Former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka on why he sees artificial intelligence as a tool that augments human capability, not something that replaces people, and his new venture, Vianai

Hot Stuff

Two years ago, McCormick spent more than $4 billion to buy a bunch of stalled supermarket staples. At the time, investors hated the deal. Boy, were they wrong

Home Advantage

How True North grew along with a nascent PE sector over the past two decades to now manage nearly $3 billion in assets

The Shop For Shopkeepers

By using technology, Jumbotail is gaining a foothold in the mammoth market of neighbourhood grocery stores

Mission Possible

In Five Years, Xiaomi Has Become India’s No 1 Smartphone Company And Morphed Into A ‘Smart’ Consumer Electronics And Durables Maker

Long On Hair

Meet the world’s first venture-backed human-hair-extension company. The dream? To be the Airbnb of salons

Electric, And How!

Because Ather Energy has built its electric scooters from scratch, it is defining what an electric two-wheeler is capable of being

Bottom-Fishing, Anybody?

After a steep fall, a number of indicators points to why this is a good time to start buying smaller company stocks

Boss Of The Bots

Daniel Dines created the world’s hottest tech company, $7 billion UiPath, by unleashing virtual robots on office grunt work. He’s become the first bot billionaire in the process

Can Virat Kohli Make His ₹100 Crore-Plus Celebrity Brand The Biggest?

Virat Kohli has built a ₹100 crore-plus celebrity brand in quick time. Can he make it the biggest?

Eddie Brown's Untold Story

Eddie Brown grew up as a labourer in the Jim Crow South. What he’s accomplished since is one of Wall Street’s greatest untold stories.

How to Beat Bharat's Blues

With rural consumers tightening their purse strings even for daily-use products, FMCG companies are trying to tide over the slowdown with a slew of strategies.

Beneficiaries Of The ‘Housing For All' Scheme Feel Pride

Beneficiaries of the ‘housing for all’ scheme feel pride but also the pinch of construction expenses.

What It Takes To Run 555 Km

Ultrarunner Ashish Kasodekar talks about what it takes to run 555 km, at 17,582 feet above sea level, and doing so at your own pace

Empire Of The Sun

The Selco Foundation has been using solar energy to empower lives and foster entrepreneurship among rural communities across India.

Personalising Cancer With Tempus

Eric Lefkofsky made it big with five startups—most famously Groupon—by harnessing data. Will it work for diseases?

Music Streaming Apps Are Creating And Curating Content To Suit Regional Tastes

As music streaming apps catch on in India, they are creating and curating content to suit regional tastes.

Credit, Where It Is Due

Despite the strides made by Jan Dhan Yojana, last mile connectivity continues to pose a problem for rural banking; new ventures are trying to solve that by leveraging technology and partnerships.

How Architects Can Build Sustainability

With Odisha’s Krushi Bhavan being shortlisted for a global architecture award, we look at how architects bring sustainability to what they build.

Bank Mergers: A Flawed Move To Boost Growth?

Sitharaman’s decision to merge 10 banks into four may be riddled with leadership and decision-making challenges.

The Life Cycle Of Our Phones Is Longer For Indian Users

OnePlus founder Pete Lau talks about ensuring a ‘burdenless’ product for users and the brand’s focus on quality.

The Promised Land

Bengaluru-based Hosachiguru manages about 900 acres of farmland for its clients and looks to raise yield through sustainable practices.

The Phoenix Play

Real estate investors Thomas Bohjalian and Jason Yablon find bargains in luxury shopping centres and other unappreciated properties across America.

The German Connection

Small, traditional workshops in Lower Saxony are keeping alive the Indian craft of indigo dyeing.

The Gatekeepers

MyGate makes security management at gated communities easier and more efficient.

Sweet Nothings

Desserts are no longer about cakes and ice creams. Entrepreneurs are introducing newer varieties and adding savoury items to their menus.

Staring At Recession

Slackening demand likely to hamper growth; government’s announcements are merely sentiment boosters, say experts.

Preparing For Lift-off

With new technology and falling costs, space-tech startups in India are gaining ground with domestic and global clients.