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"India is the only market globally with substantial growth"

RHI Magnesita CEO Stefan Borgas on the company's M&A strategy, why India is important, the way ahead, and more

FRESH ON THE STREET

IPOs have come back with a bang in 2024, with a record ₹1.3 lakh crore raised till October. As a result, many newly-listed firms have made it to the BT500 list

RIDING THE WAVES

The shipping industry is on the brink of a transformation. Beyond government support and technological advancements, what are the other driving forces and emerging trends that will define the landscape in 2025?

HOME RUN

After a decade-long slowdown, India’s real estate market reached its highest decadal sales level in the first half of 2024

In Pursuit of Good Health

The past year has been eventful for the Indian pharma sector, with some companies witnessing growth, and some challenges. The outlook for the sector, however, remains positive

The Power Rangers

India's power demand is set to grow at over 7% CAGR, higher than earlier estimates of 5%, with major companies ramping up investment to keep pace with future requirements

GROWTH COVER

Public sector insurers have seen remarkable growth this year. But new-age insurance firms are adding vigour to the sector, setting the stage for an exciting future

CHOPPY WATERS, CALM SEAS

The banking sector remains fraught with uncertainties; however, India's Top 3 banks - HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI have shown remarkable resilience

Decoding India Inc.'s M-cap Surge

The past year has been a testament to the resilience and dynamism of India Inc. Despite a positive outlook, there are several challenges that companies may face

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Once dismissed as a risky bet, Zomato has defied expectations. After hitting rock bottom in July 2022, the company's share price has reached record highs, and it has stormed into the Top 50 on the BT500 list

IN TOP GEAR

R.C. Bhargava-led Maruti Suzuki jumped four places in the 2024 BT500 list thanks to a 32% increase in market capitalisation over last year. With an impending foray into EVs, the company is looking to consolidate its leadership over the passenger cars market

THE NIMBLE GIANT

The Tata group is a heavyweight in the BT500 list of India's most valuable companies with 16 firms, from IT behemoth TCS to Titan, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, and Trent, among others

GROWING BIG ON TECH

Across its businesses, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries - India's largest company by market cap - is harnessing the digital medium and technology to boost productivity and make it future-ready

Win Some, Lose Some

Some firms from sectors like shipping, renewables, and railways witnessed remarkable upswings in their one-year average market valuations. But, firms in the gas transmission, power, FMCG, chemicals, diamond and jewellery sectors witnessed a decline

THE NUTS & BOLTS

The BT500 ranking is based on a master sample of around 4,800 listed firms

500 THE SURGING STARS

FIRMS THAT ARE PART OF THE BT500 UNIVERSE HAVE HAD A PRETTY GOOD YEAR. THE CONSOLIDATED MARKET CAP OF THESE COMPANIES JUMPED NEARLY 40% OVER THE PAST YEAR. BUT GOING AHEAD THESE FIRMS WILL HAVE TO NAVIGATE MANY CHALLENGES

Look Before You Leap

In 2025, Investors Will Need To Factor In Volatility Across Asset Classes

"Focus on the challenge of each customer"

SHASHANK KUMAR MD & CO-FOUNDER I RAZORPAY Razorpay is India's first full-stack financial solutions company

PEDAL ON THE FUTURE

THE MG WINDSOR EV, WITH ITS FUTURISTIC AND MINIMALIST DESIGN, COMBINES THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS-COMFORT AND TECHNOLOGY

BREATHE EASY

Whether you're battling allergies, looking to remove pollutants, or simply want to breathe easier, the right air purifier can make a difference

The Taste of India in a Glass

FROM ROYAL LIQUEURS TO DISTILLED MAHUA, INDIAN HERITAGE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE HAVING THEIR DAY IN THE SUN

MISSING ADVISORS

INDIA HAS JUST ONE INVESTMENT ADVISOR FOR NEARLY EVERY 200,000 INVESTORS. AT A TIME WHEN RETAIL PARTICIPATION IN THE STOCK MARKETS IS BOOMING, THIS ASSUMES SIGNIFICANCE

TURNING A CORNER

SHARED ELECTRIC MOBILITY START-UP YULU'S SHIFT TO SERVICING THE QUICK COMMERCE SECTOR IS HELPING IT GROW FAST. IT IS NOW FOCUSSING ON IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY FEATURES AS IT TURNS EBITDA POSITIVE

REALITY CHECK

INDIAN STOCK MARKETS PLUNGED BEGINNING OCTOBER FOR A HOST OF REASONS, INCLUDING A FALL IN FII OWNERSHIP. HOW DEEP WILL THE CORRECTION BE?

TRUMP'S TRADE TANGO

The return of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US has put the global economy on edge. India, too, is unlikely to remain unaffected. How will policymakers meet this latest challenge?

"The essence of the Trump administration will be transactional”

Global investor, analyst, and best-selling author Ruchir Sharma decodes why Donald Trump won the elections, what India should do, the risks, and more

MEDIA Juggernaut

THE JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN RELIANCE INDUSTRIES AND DISNEY CREATES AN ENTITY THAT OWNS MORE THAN 100 TV CHANNELS AND WILL HOLD A MONOPOLY ON CRICKET BROADCASTS, POSITIONING IT TO NEGOTIATE AGGRESSIVELY WITH ADVERTISERS

'Gap between haves and havenots is narrowing"

Tanvee Gupta Jain, Chief India Economist of UBS Securities India, on India's consumption story and the risks to the Indian economy

Rural Hope, Urban Fears

Industry enthused by signs of a revival in rural demand, but fresh concerns emerge over urban consumption

CRASH LANDING

The Supreme Court's order to liquidate Jet Airways, after prolonged insolvency proceedings, brings the focus back on the actual effectiveness of IBC