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"We're redefining comfort for a billion consumers"

Modenik Lifestyle Pvt Ltd is the merger of Advent International's portfolio companies, Dixcy Textiles Pvt Ltd and Gokaldas Intimatewear Pvt Ltd, the parent company of brand spoke about post-merger plans and the making of a brand. Edited excerpts:

Brands Ride High On Festive Fervour

Optimism runs high with brands signaling a bump-up in their advertising budgets, along with consumers exuding positive buying sentiments to amp up the shopping decibel

With Great Data Comes Great Responsibility

POST-PANDEMIC marketing is all about speed and dexterity. Now that customers are rewired for digital, marketing and businesses must reform as well.

Zippers & Illusion of Knowledge

ZIPPERS ARE ALL AROUND US. On our trousers. And our bags. Hardly a day goes by without our zipping or un-zipping something. If someone asked you if you knew how zippers worked, I am guessing like most of us, you too would be quick to say, "I know".

The Corporate Wonderland

IN THE CORNER'with KAN and SU!

Bharat Powering Indian Startups Growth

THAT THE INDIAN startup ecosystem has been growing in leaps and bounds is a well-accepted fact. That the startups have been solving for many consumer challenges, and have brought in ease of usage, the convenience of the solutions, and at a lower cost of access to the consumers is also well-known. While we agree on the disruptive power of the digital revolution, and consumer acceptance of digital businesses, a fact that's been missed out is the involvement of angel investors from non-metro India.

Can Dead Malls be Repurposed?

MY LAST COLUMN had suggested that placing new malls in upcoming parts of a city could help in promoting its holistic growth. In the feedback I received, some people lamented the demise or near demise of malls which had once been their favourite haunts, but had become poor shadows of themselves. This could have been due to the advent of more attractive alternatives in their vicinity, or the result of many other factors.

ENTERTAINMENT ESCAPADES

BEAUTY HAS MANY dimensions, but its essence is succinctly captured in the well-honed axiom: "Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder".

India's Higher Education Ecosystem is Elitist. Expels the Poor

OUR ASPIRATION TO EMERGE as a developed economy must reflect in investments in higher education. It hasn't.

Cryptos Are Neither Currency, Nor Assets

CRYPTOS ARE ANYTHING but easy to understand. Since its inception, cryptocurrency has generated both controversy and news. Its impact has been both overt and subtle.

When Cyrus Met His Moment

MY FRIEND, MY EX-BOSS, the Chairman of Tata (2013-2016) is hopefully in a better place. A transformative leader, thorough gentleman, and loyal friend. Perhaps, in these strengths, lay his weaknesses.

The Blueprint For Success

The idea of sector-specific action is the fulcrum of India@100 report. Not only this, there is also a seed for inter-ministerial coordination. This is the need of the hour, where we are not just trying to climb the ranks of Ease of Doing Business index, but want to become a trailblazer when it comes to achieving net zero carbon footprint

A MAN CALLED THE ‘SUN’

He was a silent philanthropist, who did not seek publicity for his beliefs

A TRUE GENTLEMAN LEADER OF OUR TIMES

Highly misunderstood, misjudged but silently respected

LEGACY PAR EXCELLENCE

The untimely passing away of Cyrus Pallonji Mistry leaves behind a massive vacuum for India Inc. and the mighty Shapoorji Pallonji Group

THE SOFT SPOKEN GIANT

Much of the robustness and structural changes needed by the Tata Group’s businesses to be relevant and financially strong, were begun during Cyrus Mistry’s tenure as chairman

“BE YOU, THE WORLD WILL ADJUST”

NAMITA THAPAR, the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, is today a wellrecognised face thanks to popular television show 'Shark Tank India' where she was one of the investors. Now, Thapar has authored a book. She talks to ASHISH SINHA about the book, her journey and much more. Excerpts

“WE ARE A TECHNOLOGY COMPANY THAT PLACES GREAT VALUE ON INNOVATION”

Ashish Gaikwad, Managing Director at Honeywell Automation India, talks of Honeywell’s ninedecade-long journey in India, its technological innovations, sustainability and more, in a conversation with Jyotsna Sharma

“SOCIAL POLICY IS NEEDED TO ENABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT”

Christian Ketels, Professor, Harvard Business School, in an interaction with BW Businessworld’s Urvi Shrivastav, talks about the India@100 Action Report, the process of framing it, and how India can be led to the pathway of socio-economic success, among other things. Excerpts

POWER OF 5

PM Modi says India should become a developed nation by 2047, as he lays out his “Panch Pran” resolutions. For India to join the elite league in the next 25 years, BW Businessworld zeroes in on immediate and long-term imperatives that will help it achieve the goal. A report

Crypto Revival On Cards In 2022?

Crypto winter extends into the summer and beyond, but what can we expect for the rest of 2022?

Can Indian SSIs Flourish in a SAAS World?

GARTNER PREDICTS that by the end of 2023, the SaaS market will reach $208 billion in revenue.

THE IMMINENT BREAKTHROUGH OF EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

Electric vehicles are the new gold rush in the automotive industry. While they still have a long way to go before being considered mainstream, there are many reasons to be optimistic about their future. Let’s look into the current state of EV technology, addressing what it will take for EVs to reach mass adoption and how they could impact our daily lives in the coming times

THE BIG HEALTH CARE FESTIVAL

To celebrate, recognise, appreciate and applaud the grit of the frontline responders who remain the first line of defence in medical emergencies, the Mahotsav brought government dignitaries, industry leaders, specialist doctors, thought leaders on a platform to share knowledge and pay tribute to the conviction of Padma Doctors

THE EMERGING SCIENCE OF FIRE SAFETY

ROCKWOOL Stone wool is more than a fire-resistant material — it is a fire resilient material, which can hinder the spread of fire, decreasing fire related damages and the associated environmental, societal and financial impacts

“Data analytics can play a key role in business of any size”

LatentView Analytics has proven its mettle in the US as well as on the global landscape since 2006 through its data analytics solutions. As the company turns its attention towards India to reduce its dependence on the US market, Rajan Sethuraman, CEO, LatentView Analytics shares with Rohit Chintapali growth opportunities that data analytics can bring to the fore for businesses and organisations in the country.

“We are witnessing a golden era for Indian OTAs”

The travel industry is on a revival path and so is the business of the online travel agencies (OTAs). EaseMyTrip that got listed at the BSE last year continues to do well at the bourses. PRASHANT PITTI, Co-founder, EaseMyTrip tells ASHISH SINHA about revival in the travel sector, highlights of the first quarter and much more.

“We continue to add more properties on our platform”

RAJESH MAGOW, Co-founder and Group CEO, MakeMyTrip talks to ASHISH SINHA about the fantastic turnaround, current and future plans and much more.

Recovery Through Rediscovery

Scripting a dramatic turnaround from pandemic-induced lows , India’s largest online travel company discovered new business segments, raised $225 million and posted its biggest profits. How did it manage to do all that?

THE BIG BANG ‘REVIVAL’

With the travel bug biting more and more people as the Covid fears wane the hospitality and tourism sector is seeing a major turnaround in its fortunes. This is aptly reflected in the strong financial performance reported by almost all listed hotels