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MASTER BUILDER

In just eight years, Asish Mohapatra and his team have not only forged a flourishing category leader but also gave life to not one, but two unicorns. Now, this sector-aware operator is preparing to face the public markets

A BIG DEAL

The high-profile merger between IT majors L&T Infotech and Mindtree to create LTIMindtree has ensured that the merged entity gets a seat at the big table. It competes with the Big Boys of the Indian IT arena now

ROOM WITH A VIEW

Patanjali G. Keswani's big bet on India's burgeoning middle class with his Lemon Tree Hotels has weathered the pandemic storm. And the brand has retained its zest as it looks to tap into the insatiable demand for leisure

FASHION ROOTS

Chairman K.P. Ramasamy's calibrated yarn-to-garment vertical integration of KPR Mill has made it one of India's largest knitwear garment manufacturers, which exports to top brands such as H&M, M&S, and Primark

THE MAN WITH THE IRON FIST

The pandemic led to an existential crisis for Ramkrishna Forgings and its MD, Naresh Jalan. But Jalan's quick thinking and adaptability brought the company around

YOUNG GUN

After a baptism by fire, 34-year-old Abhyuday Jindal, MD of Jindal Stainless, has proved his mettle by helping the company overcome its supply chain worries

TURBOCHARGED

Sanjiv Puri has broadened ITC's reach well beyond cigarettes. The demerger of its hotels business shows the firm's push to keep the growth engine well oiled

METAL MAN

Satish Pai has placed Hindalco firmly on a long-term growth trajectory. There is a lot of traction left in the aluminium space and there is the emerging opportunity in copper

A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

AMITABH KANT, AN EXPERT POLICYMAKER KNOWN FOR HIS CLARITY OF VISION AND HARD WORK, WAS A KEY PLAYER IN MAKING INDIA'S G20 PRESIDENCY A RESOUNDING SUCCESS AS ITS SHERPA

HEALER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Prathap C. Reddy, Founder Chairman of Apollo Hospitals, pioneered the private healthcare industry in India, and changed forever the country's health ecosystem. Reddy reminisces about his life and times

HEAVY MITTAL

SUNIL BHARTI MITTAL HAS SPENT A LIFETIME IN TELECOM, CREATING A MAMMOTH CALLED BHARTI AIRTEL. NOW, HE IS BACKING ONEWEB FOR A HIGHER TRAJECTORY

EYES FIRMLY ON THE FUTURE

THE BT-PWC INDIA'S BEST CEOs RANKING HONOURS THE BEST BUSINESS LEADERS. THEY ARE LOOKING PAST IMMEDIATE CONCERNS TO LAY A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THE LONG TERM

Back in the Game

Bitcoin has surpassed $60,000 for the first time in more than two years and is expected to sustain its upward trajectory with an upcoming halving of reward for mining Bitcoin in April

A Behemoth is Born

The merger between the media business of Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company's India entities has created a new giant in the entertainment space

BATTLE LINES DRAWN

Promoters and investors of Byju's are on collision course as the firm confronts multiple challenges

Chasing The Glitter

There Are Multiple Avenues For Investing In That Indian Obsession, Gold. But Investors Must Exercise Discretion While Making The Choice, Keeping In Mind Their Short-and Long-term Aims

A WORLD TO WIN

AFTER CONQUERING THE INDIAN MARKET, THE NATIONAL PAYMENTS CORPORATION OF INDIA (NPCI) HAS SET ITS SIGHTS ON CHALLENGING GLOBAL PAYMENTS GIANTS MASTERCARD AND VISA. PLUS, IT IS MAKING A BIG PLAY IN THE GLOBAL REMITTANCES SPACE

Right Product To The Right Customer

For the industry to continue its growth, insurers must understand where premium payments rank in customer expenses

INFLECTION POINT

THE INDIA MUTUAL FUND INDUSTRY'S ASSETS HAVE GROWN MANIFOLD IN THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS, ATTRACTING A CLUTCH OF AGGRESSIVE NEW ENTRANTS. WILL THE DREAM RUN CONTINUE? AND HOW WILL THE PLAYERS CO-EXIST?

THEME PARTY

FUNDS, SECTORAL MUTUAL FUNDS AMONG EQUITY AND THEMATIC RECEIVED THE SECOND-HIGHEST INFLOWS OF 30,841 CRORE IN 2023, ACCOUNTING FOR 19% OF THE TOTAL. THE GOVERNMENT'S FOCUS ON PSUs AND INFRA DEVELOPMENT IS EXPECTED TO HELP SUSTAIN THIS MOMENTUM

"IT IS POSSIBLE TO GROW WEALTHTHROUGH SMALLTICKET INVESTMENTS"

AMFI Chief Executive Venkat Chalasani on how investors today are more aware about the benefits of mutual fund investing

The Youth Factor

The MF industry is seeing a deluge of young investors. They are wired differently, and traditional ways of understanding investments may not be applicable any more

SAVOURING THE SPIRIT OF PORTUGAL

Visit the Douro Valley, the only region in the world that can legally produce port wine

HAVING YOUR CAKE

Baking cakes is not just a way for Pearson India's Vinay Swamy to unwind and bond with his children. It has also taught him to plan ahead and manage his time better

"Focus on the end goal; trust but always verify"

Muthoot Finance is a leading gold loan-focussed non-banking financial company in the country

"THERE IS GROWING CONFIDENCE ON INDIA"

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on inflation, the consumer lending space, and why he is confident about India's growth

Prudence and Continuity

The Interim Budget was less populist and more forward looking. It could become the blueprint for a developed

Four Transformations for Viksit Bharat

The Interim Budget was noteworthy because of its focus on sustainability. But more needs to be done.

"South tax devolution debate is politically motivated"

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, after presenting the Interim Budget, talks about optimism in the economy, household savings, and more

BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE

UNION FINANCE MINISTER NIRMALA SITHARAMAN USED THE INTERIM BUDGET 2024-25 TO LAY OUT PLANS FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, WHILE STEERING CLEAR OF POPULIST MEASURES AND PRESENTING A CREDIBLE SET OF PROJECTIONS