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The Second Time Around

When watch collector Pascal Raffy bought the venerable Swiss brand Bovet, he reinvented the company—and himself

Avenging MySpace

A decade ago, Chris DeWolfe ran the world’s most successful website, one that Facebook turned into a punch line. Now he’s back, seeking permanence in the ephemeral sphere of mobile games

An Inclusive Fabric

Synonymous with ethnic wear in the country, Fabindia has found the formula that balances social impact with scale

The Government has Taken the Lead on Digital Reforms

India Inc feels the push should come from the top and needs to be accompanied by necessary infrastructure.

Preparing for Life Post-Brexit, UK Looks Beyond Europe

At a joint summit last month, India and the United Kingdom discussed trade opportunities.

Turning on the Digital Tap

Banks, fintech companies and payment solution firms get a shot in the arm as demonetisation suctions out 86 percent of currency in circulation.

Wireless Warfare

The September launch of Jio, the long-awaited 4G phone service of oil and gas giant Reliance Industries (Reliance Industries is the owner of Network18, publishers of Forbes India), unleashed a price war in India’s hyper competitive telecom market with an offer of a four-month free trial followed by free voice calls and messaging and low-priced data services.

Karma at Work

By delivering as per promised quality and timelines, vikas oberoi has transformed his father’s small firm into india’s second-most valued real estate developer.

The Force is with Firodia

The pune-based auto tycoon is carrying forward his father’s legacy of transformative mass travel.

Meet The World'S 36 Mini-Trumps.

A previously little-known batch of billionaires and tycoons from around the world suddenly find themselves in an unprecedented position: How do you sash in on a partnership with the President Of The United States Of America? From the avaricious dealmakers to the abandoned deals, meet the World’S 36 Mini-Trumps.

The Donald Of The Desert

Master Marketer Hussain Sajwani Is Betting He Can Still Sell Trump In Dubai.

Why Don't We Have More Billionaires?

IF GOVERNMENTS, MOST ESPECIALLY the US’s, had pursued sensible monetary, fiscal and regulatory policies over the past 40 years, the number of global billionaires would be 20,000—ten times the 2,043 listed in this issue.

Nokia Reloaded

Finnish handset maker Nokia is making a bold comeback in its new avatar, but can it relive its glory days?

One Of A Kind

OnePlus almost over looked the Indian market initially. Having corrected its misstep, the Chinese company now gets the maximum share of revenue from the country

By The Banks Of The Blue Danube

A day in Budapest, a city of two halves, is a stroll both through past and present

How 2 Australian Billionaires Built Smarter Tools That Sell Themselves

Enterprise software giants use armies of salespeople to hawk imperfect products and endless updates. The two Australian billionaires behind Atlassian have built smarter tools that sell themselves. Just ask Tesla, Snapchat, NASA and the entire Ivy League

How Long Of A Reach?

Pro basketball’s Asian appeal is obvious, but it struggles to seed NBA talent here

Tarun Sawhney And Nikhil Sawhney: Two To Tango

While the Sawhney brothers run disparate businesses, they are committed to making their companies the best run in their respective fields

The Baton Carriers

This is as good a time as any for gen-nexters to prove themselves true leaders in their family businesses.

China's AI Advantage

Veteran researcher and investor Kai-Fu Lee believes that the US is destined to lose its lead in the Artificial Intelligence race

Made In Uttar Pradesh, Sold In Sweden

As it gets ready to open its first outlet in India, home furnishing giant IKEA turns to rural and semi-rural regions to help double sourcing from the country from 315 million to 630 million euros

Laurus Labs: An Undeniable Chemistry

Although a chemist by profession, Satyanarayana Chavas astute business sense is reflected in the success of his Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical startup.

Parksons Packaging: Thinking Out of the Box

The Mumbai-based firm, which manufactures attractive cartons for top brands, has seen a nearly 10-fold increase in revenues in the past decade.

Baby Steps For Fortis

In two years, India's second largest health care company has reduced its debt from a high of Rs 7,000 crore to less than Rs 1,200 crore. But, in the process, promoters Malvinder and Shivinder Mohan Singh had to sacrifice their international dreams.

The Indian Marvel

Graphic India won over the world with a popular homebred superhero, Chakra. But for Sharad Devarajan, its mastermind, the journey has just begun.

JetSetGo: High Attitudes In Style

Chartering a private jet for birthday parties or a business trip is now a breeze for the moneyed, thanks to JetSetGo-the Uber of Indian skies.

Craft A Perfume Exclusively For You

To have perfume crafted exclusively for you, using some of the world's finest flowers and oils, is the ultimate in luxury. After all, a custom-blend fragrance is the story of your life.

The Allure Of A Luxury Boutique Hotels

The allure of a luxury boutique hotel lies as much in its story as it does in the bespoke experiences that it has on offer.

5 Celebrities, Who Play Multiple Roles In Real Life

Celebrities who play multiple roles in real life.

Saina's Super Streak

The 25-year-old has shown maturity beyond her years in dealing with the pressure of being one of India’s leading sports icons. And the shuttler’s calm has translated into momentous gains for both her and the country.