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Drones Waft In A World Of Virtual Deal-Making

Why VC and PE transactions are taking longer to conclude and have got more complicated and intriguing in Covid times

Biotech's Barnum And His Covid Cures

Billionaire Patrick SoonShiong’s radical cancer treatments made him one of the wealthiest physicians on earth. Now the master of medical marketing believes his drug therapies could defeat the “crisis of our time”—and there are plenty of reasons to think he’ll deliver more Hippocrates than hype

Safe Mode Off

The rules are yet to be framed, but experts say the Code on social security in its current form creates more challenges than clarity surrounding the employment of gig and unorganised workers

The Anti-Facebook

Amid a herd of grow-at-all-cost unicorns, Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz’s second act is a carefully constructed tortoise. As the global workplace has suddenly gone virtual, Asana, the team-management software he has spent 12 years cultivating, is poised to win the race

ROUTE RECALCULATION

Beleaguered with financial problems, SpiceJet is looking to leverage existing revenue streams and build them into money-making verticals

The Rise and Rise of Tyler Perry

From “poor as hell” to billionaire: How Tyler Perry built an entertainment empire and changed show business forever

Taxing, Yet Rewarding

How ClearTax is transforming from an income tax filing platform to a full-stack fintech player

‘SUCCESS DOESN'T TEACH YOU MUCH, FAILURE DOES'

Former cricket captain Ravi Shastri on turning entrepreneur at 58 with personal grooming brand 23 Yards, his approach as Team India coach, and learnings from the game and his stellar career

Reed Hastings Rewrites The Hollywood Script

Netflix had already upended Hollywood when the pandemic hit. but by making use of a highly unusual management style, its billionaire founder has positioned his juggernaut to prosper like few companies in the world right now

Coffee, Tea… And More

Known as a beverage maker, the recently rechristened Tata Consumer Products now aims to go the whole hog

‘WE'RE GETTING FEWER FOOTFALLS, BUT MORE MEANINGFUL ONES'

Gayatri Ruia, director of Palladium, on running a luxury mall during Covid-19, and how the pandemic will change the mall experience

‘EVERY CRISIS IS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE'

Accor India’s Puneet Dhawan on why diversity in offerings is a great asset during a pandemic that has had a “violent and unprecedented” impact on the hospitality industry

THE SIP OF THE DESERT

As the camel population falls drastically in India, increasing the demand for its milk products can help revive their numbers and the livelihoods of their herders

THE ROMANTICISM OF HOPE

Two major showcases in Paris in contrasting conditions brought different learnings. one, love for the craft and couture, and the other, positivity and importance of togetherness in times of despair.

THE NO-CONTACT BUZZ

Indian companies are helping high-end brands reimagine boundaries as the pandemic hits the luxury sector, which has traditionally placed a premium on physical experiences

Obesity, Fat Boy and the Lost Brotherhood

The untold story of how iconic American bike maker Harley-Davidson lost its H-d vision in India

FULL OF BEANS

Artisanal coffee brands are finding takers in India, as millennial enthusiasts experiment with new flavours and home-brewing

FROM RUSSIA, WITH LOVE

Partnering with the Russian government for the controversial Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V could help Dr Reddy’s make further inroads in the foreign country and prove to be a game-changer for the pharma company’s India play

CLICK FOR COUTURE

Leaders of the luxury fashion industry are turning to digital e-commerce and virtual shows to sell designer wear in ways that have never been attempted before

Chop Chop

How meat and seafood brand Licious made the most of the pandemic tailwinds and now has revenue of ₹1,000 crore in its sights by March 2021. Can it get there?

A Fruitful Partnership

Two-thirds of the companies sponsoring the IPL this year are startups. does it make economic sense for a bleeding business to do so?

Interview:‘The Pandemic Has Been The Perfect Tailwind For Us'

Greg Moran, CEO of Zoomcar, on why it’s boom time for subscription-based mobility and getting business back to pre-Covid levels

Unlocking The Digital Door

The pandemic and change in consumer buying patterns have prompted individual sellers as well as large and small businesses to take the ecommerce route for survival

OF FAITH AND THE FAITHFUL

The synagogues of Mumbai are testimonials to the integral role that Jews have played in the city’s history

Build. Scale. Repeat

RONNIE SCREWVALA, WHO TRANSFORMED UTV FROM A PRODUCTION COMPANY TO A MULTIMEDIA CONGLOMERATE, IS NOW DIPPING INTO HIS ENTREPRENEURIAL GENIUS TO BUILD EDTECH STARTUP UPGRAD INTO A VENTURE OF SCALE AND IMPACT

Hunger Pangs

Having grown over four times in two years, HungerBox was famished for more growth. Then came Covid-19. Can the institutional foodtech startup now keep the fire in its belly intact?

Forbes Life :‘FABERGÉ ALWAYS PUSHED THE BOUNDARY'

The legacy of Russian jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé, known for his bejewelled and intricate objet d’art, lives on a century after his death, says great-granddaughter Sarah Fabergé

Cleaning Up

Houston-based solugen is making cheaper, more effective industrial chemicals to help scrub everything from pools and hot tubs to oil and gas companies’ wastewater

A Dose of Tech

Health care and life sciences companies are using artificial and machine intelligence for better insights and improved treatment since the Covid outbreak

Gold Loans Glitter Again

With gold prices rising, businesses like Muthoot Finance are poised for a strong run