CATEGORIES

Diamonds Aren't Forever

Over 90 percent of the world’s diamond production, says the Surat Diamond Association, takes place in the city of Surat in Gujarat and yet nothing about the city screams ‘bling’.

A Specialty Touch

With the backing of private equity major TPG, Vishal Bali is scripting a new chapter in his three decade journey in India’s health care industry

Silk Sulk

Ramanagara became famous in the 1970s when the blockbuster Sholay was shot there.

Info Edge: What's Working Beyond Naukri

Naukri.com has worked wonders for Info Edge. But can its success be replicated at the company’s other ventures?

A Melting Pot Of Woes

A year after 13 protesters were killed, much remains to be addressed around Sterlite Copper’s Thoothukudi plant

The Jet Effect: Higher Fares Here to Stay

The shutting down of the full-service airline in April may have provided other airlines the opportunity they needed to finally improve margins

Kings Of Capital

How Blackstone made India its largest market in Asia by deploying roughly $10.4 billion across private equity, real estate and tactical opportunities. Close to $1 billion of that came in the past six months

Between The Leaves

A new book combines scientific rigour with anecdotes and nostalgia to highlight the significance of trees in urban life

Corridor Of Uncertainty

Why an industrial hub in Himachal Pradesh hasn’t lived up to expectations, and how NDA 2.0 can set things right

The Public Challenge

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is looking to rake in 90,000 crore through disinvestments in PSUs. Will the market play along?

Taking Fresh Guard

Mitashi, a homegrown consumer electronics brand, has used cricket and football to grow at a brisk clip over the last decade

The Real (Estate) Question

Residential properties have been navigating a slump for half a decade, while offices see a boom. When will the tide turn?

Dabur Vs Patanjali: Veda Wars

After surviving the Patanjali storm in the cities, Dabur dons an aggressive avatar to defend its rural turf. It’s a battle between ayurveda based on science versus healing hinged on faith.

Crisil: Beyond Ratings

India’s largest credit rating agency has continuously upped its innovation game and transformed itself into a global analytical powerhouse.

Breaking Hearts

Heart Flow has raised $467 million for a test to detect heart disease. Problem: It might not make patients better off.

Hair On Fire

Inspired by personal tragedy and her family’s homemade beauty concoctions, Nancy Twine went from trading commodities on Wall Street to building a fast-growing luxury hair care brand.

Home Turf

Entrepreneurs in Assam and Manipur are growing business roots, with some help from government and private initiatives

Innovation In The Shivalik Valley

How Chandigarh is fast emerging as north India’s hub for high-tech

This One's For The Babycorns

How 36Inc, a state-run incubation centre in Raipur, is turning out to be a lifeline for startups

Leaning on Legacy

A traditional business environment and realistic entrepreneurial outlook have helped in building a startup ecosystem in Coimbatore

Planting change

Urban hydroponic farmers are making it possible to eat fresh, pesticide-free produce, and build successful businesses

Jaipur's Infrastructure And Talent Make It An Emerging Startup Hub

Jaipur offers entrepreneurs a unique blend of big-city infrastructure and small-town convenience

Professor, Entrepreneur, Leader

The founder chairman of Indian pharma giant Lupin also helped lay the foundation for the country’s global clout in the sector

Goenka's Bold Strokes

Over seven years, Sanjiv Goenka has remade his group by shedding an obstinate old guard and focusing on bottomlines. Now, with a demerger imminent at CESC, the value of the flagship power business—and the newer ones—are waiting to be unlocked

The Next Frontier

Baidu veers from its core business to gamble on artificial intelligence

Smart Cities: Proceed With Caution

We need to be careful about accepting public-private partnerships and technology as the panacea for all ills.

Slow, Steady And Growing

Mirae Asset Mutual Fund has delivered consistent returns thanks to Neelesh Surana’s philosophy of spotting quality stocks and holding on to them for extended periods.

Foreign Brands In India​​​​​​​: ‘We Want To Bring Amsterdam's Eclectic Fashion To India'

Dutch fashion label Scotch & Soda CEO Dirk-Jan Stoppelenburg says the brand draws inspiration from everything, even poems and rumours, and that India remains a crucial market for the company.

'The Japanese Market is Shrinking and India is Growing'

The joint venture will extend the current value of business to newer avenues, say Max’s Analjit Singh and Toppan’s Shingo Kaneko.

Mcqueen For A Day

Ever dream of being an endurance race-car driver without spending millions? ChumpCar and 24 Hours of LeMons let amateur gearheads play the stock car market at 120 mph.