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THE COIN COLLECTOR

Aloke Bajpai, Co-founder and Group CEO of ixigo, has more than 700 coins, some dating back to the Mughal era

THE GREAT ENABLER

WITH THE WORLD'S LARGEST INNOVATION CAMPUS AT ITS DISPOSAL, T-HUB IS BEGINNING TO PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE IN TURBOCHARGING HYDERABAD'S START-UP ECOSYSTEM

'Disruption can be turned into an opportunity'

Puneet Chhatwal, MD CEO of IHCL, that runs the Taj group of hotels, explains why it is important for hotels to be present across segments in India, his company’s plans and more

MONEY-PAL

TEMASEK'S ₹16,400-CRORE DEAL TO ACQUIRE A MAJORITY STAKE IN MANIPAL HEALTH POINTS TO AN INCREASING TREND OF CASH-RICH PRIVATE-EQUITY FIRMS ACQUIRING CONTROLLING STAKES IN INDIA'S HEALTHCARE SPACE

THE PERSUADERS

The feared loan recovery agent is back‚ sending borrowers scurrying for cover. A BT investigation gives a ringside view of the dark underbelly of the  consumer loan recovery business and the regulatcory gaps that they exploit

'THE KEY IS TO LEARN TO SURVIVE'

Raymond Chairman & MD Gautam Hari Singhania on the way ahead for the textiles major

The Ballot Bullet

Stock market investors needn’t panic at the BJP’s setback in the Karnataka polls; but they shouldn't be too complacent either and take 2024 as a done deal

Growth Pill

Entry barriers and revenue losses in the US, Europe and emerging markets have compelled pharma companies to lean on India

Flying High

Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India, is now the high-street shopping capital of the country too

Cruel Summer

After two consecutive years of rising rates, prices of home appliances are set to rise again this year

Progress Pangs

With daily order volumes rising on the network, ONDC is looking for ways to sustain the momentum

Stormy Weather

The ongoing crisis in India’s aviation industry will have to be judiciously managed to prevent its long-term impact on the sector’s growth prospects

Battleground Plastics

Harsh Mariwala’s Marico Innovation Foundation is working with start-ups to create a circular economy that will positively disrupt the plastic ecosystem by taking care of the environment and creating a profitable business opportunity

Summer Special

Planning to travel over the summer? Check out these thrilling, off-the-beaten-path experiences from swimming with manta rays to exploring Greenland

The Rise Of The Machines

The Debate Around Artificial Intelligence Being Good Or Bad For Humanity Is Endless. The Solution Is To Find A Middle Path To Manage It Well For Human Prosperity

No Surprises Here

While India Inc.’s Q4FY23 results were mixed to muted, the global macroeconomic environment is weighing on some export-oriented sectors

Not Just Engine Trouble

While the problem with the Pratt & Whitney engine may be the primary reason for the trouble at Go First, the crisis was long brewing and its impact may last a while

A Double-edged Sword

With India’s population overtaking that of China, the country needs to find solutions to perennial problems like low job growth and holistic social support

Brewing Battle

Pret A Manger, which has forayed into the Indian market, will have to contend with larger rival Starbucks and Indians’ affinity for tea

Shared Riches

With the ongoing tussle between digital and TV broadcasters of IPL, brands’ ad choices are getting split between the two mediums

Running Short

Data clearly shows that filling up vacancies at the Securities Appellate Tribunal has not always been high on the government’s priority list; currently it is one member short

Unstoppable

RAPIDO HAS MADE THE BIKE-TAXI MARKET ITS OWN EVEN AS GOVERNMENTS AND UNIONS TRY TO BRING IT DOWN, AND AS COMPETITION INTENSIFIES. BUT SUSTAINING GROWTH WON’T BE EASY IN THE FUTURE

'If you don't invest in R&D, you won't have long-term growth'

Sridhar Vembu, CEO and Co-founder of Zoho Corp., explains why the company will stay private and why he thinks valuations are not important

PREMIUM PAIN

WITH INCOMES FALLING AND HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM RATES RISING SHARPLY, SENIOR CITIZENS ARE STRUGGLING TO COPE. HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO MANAGE HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS

'Stay ahead by appointing the right talent'

RAKESH JAIN | CEO | RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE | Reliance General Insurance, a part of Reliance Capital, offers a bouquet of customised insurance products

Dream Theatre

Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s Mumbai store is a manifestation of his maximalist vision of Indian history, art and culture

Opportunities And Challenges In India

CEOs in India are focussed on overcoming near-term obstacles while reinventing businesses for the future

A COLLECTOR'S DREAM

Abhishek Poddar, MD of Matheson Bosanquet, started his love affair with art as a teenager

A SUCCESSFUL BRUSH STROKE

Hardika Shah, Founder and CEO of Kinara Capital, would like to spend more time painting portraits

A FAIRY TAIL HOLIDAY

Check into a castle and get transported back to medieval Europe with its moats, turrets towers and dungeons- but with modern-day luxury