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Until now, the discourse around gender equality has largely been limited to the workplace. As both men and women are now working from home, this is a great opportunity for household chores and childcare to be more equally divided. In this cover story, Forbes India meets several power couples who are renegotiating gender stereotypes and[...]

Amritsar born Harindarpal Harry Bangas second act, as founder of the Hong Kong headquartered Caravel Group, has the makings of surpassing his three decade long success as a shipping and commodities tycoon. Samar Srivastava takes us behind the scenes of the billionaires story. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

How companies like Delhivery, Clovia, Cars24 and JetSetGo have moved away from their core in the pandemic, or added to it. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

The founder of Zoho Corp moved from Silicon Valley to Tenkasi, a hamlet some 650 km from Chennai, even before the pandemic. He never intended to build a big building office in a metro city, and wants his employees to work from their own hometowns instead. Can this be the future of India, as our[...]

It typically takes five years and about Rs 15 crore for just the first of many phases to introduce a viable vaccine to market. Companies across India such as Zydus Cadila, Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech are working against the clock to shrink this period down to a few months. In this episode Forbes Indias[...]

From a sanitary pads company that is now making three ply masks to one that turned its prison monitoring system to track coronavirus symptoms, these young firms are great stories of agility in the face of a crisis. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Would you go back to an office full time once the lockdown lifts, or prefer to follow a hybrid model. Some of the countrys most prominent leaders see advantages in giving employees the freedom to choose even after the pandemic. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

From a sanitary pads company that is now making three ply masks to one that turned its prison monitoring system to track coronavirus symptoms, these young firms are great stories of agility in the face of a crisis. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

The sector had suffered significantly last year. It is further set back by Covid-19. A look at BSVI emission norms. Tata Motors renewed focus on SUVs and what lies ahead for Indian carmakers. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

The sector had suffered significantly last year. It is further set back by Covid-19. A look at BSVI emission norms. Tata Motors renewed focus on SUVs and what lies ahead for Indian carmakers. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Everything that could go wrong with the global economy has, says Forbes Indias Salil Panchal. This could be the best time to think about how to park your money. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Varsha Meghani breaks down the process behind selecting the final list of women achievers this year, who have scaled odds, broken barriers and charted their own indelible journeys. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Many efforts have been made to digitise education, but it has not been a breakout sector—until now. Forbes Indias Sayan Chakraborty explains why. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

The youngest is just 17 years old. The Forbes India 30 Under 30 list is more relevant than ever, at a time when students are leading movements across the country, taking on an active charge in shaping its future. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

The youngest is just 17 years old. The Forbes India 30 Under 30 list is more relevant than ever, at a time when students are leading movements across the country, taking on an active charge in shaping its future. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Samar Srivastava takes a look at what we can expect from Nirmala Sitharamans Budget this year, and whether the Indian economy can get back on the growth path soon. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

How the decade has played out so far, and what lies in store in its final year, and beyond. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Inside the high stakes Celebrity 100 issue, an annual ranking of the countrys highest earning celebrities, calculated along with their fame quotient. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

India is not a cakewalk for Netflix. As it battles with competitors like Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, even YouTube, a look at its Originals and long term fight for eyeballs, and how its affordable mobile plan helped kick things off. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Forbes India celebrates Indias best business leaders, who steered their companies through resilience and innovation in a year of slowdown. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Forbes Indias Samar Srivastava elucidates how the Forbes India Rich List tycoons saw their wealth change over the difficult year, and why some big names dropped off the list. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Bollywood actors are routinely investing in fashion brands and sporting leagues, but the Gully Boy star chose an unusual foray, independent music, with IncInk Records. Will it pay off. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Banking on a mobile-first strategy, Naspers has backed companies like Swiggy, MakeMyTrip and Ibibo. Cover story author Varsha Meghani explains why it isn’t your traditional VC. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

The luxury sector has been slow to adopt technology, but is quickly making amends in India, using artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality to wow a new generation of consumers. Forbes Indias Pankti Mehta Kadakia explores the markets evolution.. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Balancing top tech features with disruptive pricing in India, the company is exploring unconventional revenue streams. Xiaomis main challenge in the country now comes from Xiaomi itself. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Cover story author Rajiv Singh dissects Kohli and the rapid success of One8, a Rs 100 crore plus brand built in quick time. Can Kohli replicate his cricket success in business. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Forbes Indias first ever food special peels through the various layers of the red hot food business ecosystem, food tech and deep discounting, the impact of private equity, food security, how social media and technology are changing the way we eat, and much more to chew on. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Cover story author Rajiv Singh discusses the polarising filmmaker, Sacred Games 2, and the importance of different voices in Bollywood. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

What makes a company a good place to work at. A look at the 16 companies in India that go beyond the buzzwords. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Cover story author Sayan Chakrabarthy got an exclusive peek into how the firm joined an elite bunch, with the ability to write cheques of all sizes. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

How Indias smaller cities are emerging as a breeding ground for tomorrows unicorns. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Forbes India editor Brian Carvalho assesses what the July Budget session will have in store for industries big and small, farmers and rural India, the public sector and startup ecosystem. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Cover story author Pooja Sarkar speaks about her deep dive into how the firm magnified its India operations, deploying deployed roughly 10.4 billion USD across private equity, real estate and tactical opportunities. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

With many important sporting events coming up, including the Olympic qualifiers, Forbes Indias first ever sports edition delves into the business of the industry. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

With the cricket world cup and many important sporting events coming up, like the Olympic qualifiers, Forbes Indias first ever sports edition delves into the nuance of business of sports. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

If this decade was about voice control, will the next be about gestures. What will the role of data be. As Forbes India turns 10, we take a deep look at how India has transformed in this time, and what lies ahead. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

A deep analysis of the Jet Airways promoters clout and rise, and how his personality led the airline to nosedive. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

After five straight months of falling sales, Siddhartha Lal brings in a CEO and takes a step back to focus on a bigger, global picture. Will that bring the good times back?

How the Gujarat industrial hub emerged as the city with the fourth-largest number of India's billionaires.

Systematic investment plans have been fast-moving, but unlike consumer products they work best over the long term.

The Forbes India W-Power Trailblazers list for 2019 features a mix of prominent and quiet women who have fought stereotypes beyond the boardroom.

The Forbes India W-Power Trailblazers list for 2019 features a mix of prominent and quiet women who have fought stereotypes beyond the boardroom.

Why their freshness is the best thing going for the young change makers challenging the conventional

A four year scorecard of the NDA government, and what it has in the tank in the final lap ahead of the general election.

Inside Guenter Butschek's transformational gambit for Tata Motors.

An emerging generation of donors, driven by strategy and impact, is altering the nature of philanthropy.

Know about the methodology and the meticulous process that went into compiling Forbes India's 2018 Celebrity 100 list.

Welcome to Forbes India's Leaders Banquet 2018

Dissecting the Forbes India Rich List, to go behind the wealth of the 100 richest Indians this year

A depreciating rupee, rising oil prices and fears of a liquidity crisis around NBFCs have reined in the bulls on India's stockmarkets. Are the bears on the prowl?

How the aspiration for the high life has travelled well beyond the metros and their cityslickers.

Forbes India Tycoons of Tomorrow is a selection of those who will define the future of India

Bajaj Auto is today the worlds third largest motorcycle company, but what will it take for Rajiv Bajaj to get closer to Indias largest, asks Rajiv Singh of Forbes India. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Rapidly burgeoning consumer borrowing may not impact the Indian economy yet but it sure is altering the culture of credit. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

How Asian giants slug it out for pole positon in the Indian smartphone market. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Most people are already rubbing shoulders with advanced technology at work. The future of work is enthralling, but it also brings some scares. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

With investment from SoftBank, Indias biggest online insurance aggregator PolicyBazaar is ready for its next big foray, Health care on tap. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

From education to automobiles to health care, a clutch of nascent Indian ventures is using artificial Intelligence and machine learning to change the way we live and work. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

How the Uttamchandanis are transforming the 11,500 crore rupee group from a predominantly trading firm into a fast moving electrical goods maker. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

As one time mainstream favourite Nokia attempts a comeback with models like the 7 plus. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

As Amazon, Walmart and Alibaba gear up to shape Indian retail in the next decade, the ecommerce checkout queue may just get longer. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

What it will take to get back to record levels of economic growth. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Multinationals like General Electric are innovating with products and services relevant to India and taking them worldwide. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Twins from Aurangabad made rapid strides in their respective businesses and earned their riches with a grand vision. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

How Ajay Piramal and son Anand are marrying property development with high finance to offer a suite of solutions to developers, and residential and office spaces to customers. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Inside Vijay Shekhar Sharmas grand bet to have half a billion Indians using his app to earn, save and spend. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

How 25 women entrepreneurs and business professionals are taking the world of innovation and leadership by storm. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Family owned businesses have a crucial role to play in turning the wheels of Indian enterprise. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

They are making their own rules, and their own business models. And they are determined to make a difference. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

From drug research and agri biotech to portable medical devices, deep science entrepreneurs are venturing where few have tread before. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

How a clutch of innovators is creating social impact as well as profits. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

The stories behind the numbers and the fascinating journeys of these celebrities. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

How Xiaomi broke out of the pack to challenge Samsung for the number one spot in the Indian smartphone market. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

In the race to a cashless world, why should the mom and pop store be left behind. Flipkarts digital money unit believes it has the answer. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Industry stalwarts that are shaping India and embracing the challenge of change. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Behind the wealth of the countrys highest-ranked billionaires. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

At Rs 69000 crore, DMart is Indias most valued retail venture, Thanks in no small measure to Radhakishan Damanis vision and Neville Noronhas acumen. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Luxury Special this year looks into the past, dwells in the present, and peeps into the future of luxury. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Byju Raveendran has bucked the trend, creating a successful edtech firm which caters to growing verticals acrosss geographies. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

The recent developments at Infosys put into the limelight the challenges of corporate governance at the company. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Amazon India wants Prime to be a habit for its customers, who should think about the ecommerce major for all their needs. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Thirteen Entrepreneurs who dared to build big businesses without relying on external investors. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

The recent spate of attack has exposed chinks in corporate Indias digital armour forcing to fortify its defences. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Some of Indias biggest and best known business groups have their bases in the countrys eastern region. We focus on some of them in our latest issue. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Indias second generation of corporate leaders are not just taking their family businesses forward. They understand legacy and are building their own brand.

Is Indias startup ecosystem finally getting real. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Even in the startup world, clean energy entrepreneurs are carving out niches and making a difference. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

From cloud computing disruptors to cement makers, and etailers to entertainers, our 8th Anniversary special issue brings you some enterprising innovators and value creators. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

With a fresh billion in the bank, a big ticket acquisition in the works, CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy and team are arming Indias biggest etailer to take on rival amazon in a fight to the finish. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Innovation and risk taking are not the preserve of the digital world. Real estate players, always on a roller coaster ride, are navigating new challenges with fresh thought and persistence. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

How Indian family businesses have survived over time and what they should do to stay on the growth path. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

19 women who have broken ground in diverse sectors from ecommerce and enterprise to fashion and finance and shown whats possible.. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Midcaps are trading at very high valuation as compared to large caps. May be it is time to look at more seriously. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Forbes India 30 Under 30s class of 2017 in three words Disruptive, innovative and confident. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Forbes Indias team of senior editors explains what the Finance Ministry Arun Jaitley has done through the 2017 18 Union Budget and how it will impact the economy. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

In which we reflect on the virtues of living by the less is more maxim, much like Hrithik Roshan. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Narendra Modi has taken boldest step with demonetisation. The task before Arun Jaitley will now be to ensure uninterrupted growth. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Not only the ethnic goods retailer FabIndia spreading its wings, it continues to shape the lives of thousands of rural artisans. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

In which we discuss the essentials of how we compiled our definitive rankings. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

The bruising boardroom war between Ratan Tata and Cyrus Mistry has shaken the iconic business group and raised larger issues about corporate structures and governance. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Have money, will spend. Forbes India Executive Editor, Abhilasha Khaitan on fast cars, Wagner operas, expensive hotels, niche watches and other ways of spoiling yourself. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Abhilasha Khaitan, editor Forbes Life India talks about what drives Mira Nair, the prolific and peerless filmmaker who has entertained millions around the world. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Forbes India editor, Sourav Majumdar talks about leaders who have braved challenges and made an enduring impact. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

A differentiated strategy has seen PC giant Lenovo emerge as a formidable force in the hyper competitive Indian smartphones market. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

As the country seeks to free itself from the shackles of red tape and stakes claim in the ease of business sweepstakes, the unleashing of entrepreneurial energies is evident in the 2016 Forbes India Rich List. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Pravin Palande takes us through the cover story package on mid cap stocks, how they can reap invaluable returns and are better than some of the largecap ones. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

Abhilasha Khaitan, editor Forbes Life India, talks about the lives of Sidharth Malhotra and Rohit Sharma who have been profiled in this issue. And we travel across the world in search of authentic flavours to whet your appetite. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

The challenges of the past five years are behind it. Pawan Munjal is now preparing Hero MotoCorp, the worlds largest two wheeler maker, for the future. This podcast also covers top businesses from Northern India. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Here are six companies that are away from the public eye but delivering value to millions of customers. They have patient capital, few investors and more importantly they are profitable. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Why the Jabong deal is just one of Myntra CEO Ananth Narayanans mantras to dominate the online fashion play in India. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

India has proved to be a challenge for the worlds largest automaker for years. Can Akito Tachibana turn things around. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

In which N Madhavan talks about the Super 50 list of Indian public firms. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Of the actors calm, island tripping, controversial art and travel goals. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Information is the cornerstone of effective healthcare. Shashank NDs Practo is tackling that painpoint for India.

Ola is not daunted by the Uber challenge. On the contrary, Bhavish Aggarwal and co are buckled in for the long haul.

Sridhar Vembu has built a global tech company without a dollar of external funding. Apart from creating tools of business, he is also a spawning entrepreneurs.

From fashion to the Bard, making it a summer to remember.

The rise and rise of Bajaj Finserv has been powered by investor darling Bajaj Finance and the vision of its leader Sanjiv Bajaj.

By making the workspace his core business, Embassy Groups Jitu Virwani has beaten the residential blues that have bitten developers across the country

With Sanjay Nayar at the helm, KKR is breaking new ground in the Indian investment space. Look no further than the Avendus transaction.

Mukesh Bansal has his life after Myntra all planned out. No, it does not include fashion. Yes, it has everything to do with passion.

Of artists who refuse to conform to stereotypes and roads less travelled.

New generation leaders are taking existing businesses to new levels.

Budget 2016 has greater significance than any other in recent history both for the economy and for the government.

Meet the disruptors of 2016 to get inspired and impressed.

Ideas for a challenging year.

In which we draw inspiration from the tennis stars tumultuous journey, product designers ingenuity and the legacy of artists.

What 2016 holds for India. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

The Ecommerce industry in India is here to stay despite doubts about its sustainability. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Of Vikas Khanna, Kashmiri gouda, ghee and a pastry chefs kitchen. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

In the 2015 celebrity special, Shah Rukh Khan bags the top slot. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Big business, big ideas and big heart. Snapshots of enterprise south of the Vindhyas. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Ten years after he helped launch the airline, entrepreneur Ajay Singh is pulling all stops to avert the carriers crash landing. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

A look at the sectors that built wealth and those that lost for Indian entrepreneurs this year. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Economic resurgence is inevitably linked to the entrepreneurial march in India. Happily, the risk takers have not been waiting for regulatory overhauls. Both established and new players are innovating to grow in a competitive environment. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

The pharma major has recently been in serious acquisition mode as it believes inorganic growth will be the driver for its 2018 revenue targets of 5 billion USD. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

MAKE IN INDIA is not just a government campaign. It is fast becoming a ground reality. From industrialists who are encouraged by Narendra Modis intent to young entrepreneurs fuelled by ideas and capital availability, there is enough evidence of a positive turn, notwithstanding the niggles and persisting concerns. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

After a year as Infosys boss, Vishal Sikka has brought changes. Some good, others work in progress. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

In the pilot episode of Forbes Life India, editor, Abhilasha Khaitan takes us through what Forbes Life India is about and why this issue is all about Karan Johar, Khadi and tribal art. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

You need not be big to be good. In this episode, deputy editor N Madhavan talks about Indias super 50 companies. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

How simple ideas make great investments. In this issue, top fund managers from India explain why simplicity is the hallmark of great investing. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

The 40 USD billion Aditya Birla Group is quietly building a financial services superstore. Can it succeed. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com

An eager country and an intrigued world has been waiting for the promise of Narendra Modi to unfold. A lot is riding on the next four years. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

The days of treating property like commodity are over. In a difficult market, buyers need to be wooed and differentiation holds the key for builders. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.

Indias biggest homegrown auto brand is rethinking its strategy to maintain pole position in an increasingly competitive market.

You need not be a multiproduct behemoth to become an ecommerce success story. Consider the rise of the verticals and enablers.

Narendra Modi has set the expectation bar high. Very high. Now it is over to the Arun Jaitley.

Fearless, unapologetic and hopeful. The disruptors that hold the promise of a better tomorrow.

How, where and when to invest in 2015.

Two years after it set up shop here, the social media giant has bought into the local opportunity. The reason is that India is its fastest growing market globally.

Not only is India Inc giving more, it is also doing it with sharper focus.

The first time in the three year run of the list that the overall number 1, Salman Khan, heads the earnings and the fame charts.

Mahindras risk appetite has ensured that the company not only dominates the Indian market, but is also ready to take on the world.

Succession in mind, Prathap C Reddy has divided his three daughters roles in Apollo Hospitals.

According to the KPMG, Indian luxury market grew at a brisk 30 percent in 2013 and will stand at 14 billion USD by 2016.

In this podcast we talk about how Ajay Bijli, owner of Indias largest multiplex chain, will stave off competition, expand and manage quality all at the same time.

Nine visionaries who have created value through good times and bad.

The companys shipyards lie underutilised, its plan often stymied. But A M Naik, the chairman of the engineering giant not giving up on his companys defence dream.

VSS Manis information search business is making a logical and yet risky leap into ecommerce. But with a difference, he emphasises.

A year ago, Indias leading spot exchange imploded. Its downfall can be traced to one mans ambition gone wrong.

Will Indias first right of centre government under Narendra Modi bring a sea change to policy and governance.

PE firms are changing the rules of the investment game to grapple with slow growth.

Our pick of sixteen unlisted, fast growing companies that are innovating and aiming for greater heights.

We bring together Indias top twenty investors and market mavens.

Bhaskar Bhat has faith that his Tanishq led portfolio will achieve consistent 20 per cent growth.

What needs to be new governments agenda.

What makes a locality really worth it.

Why is it a tough time to be Naresh Goyal.

Social Media may not decline the next government but political parties are not taking any chances.

Inside the community that embraces enterprise and chooses risk.

SBIs First Lady Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya is trying to drive change from within the ranks. Will she succeed.

Gusty, restless, and brimming with cool, these young achievers are defining new India.

Deconstructing a merger gone sour.

How to invest in a volatile year.

2014 is going to be a year of many upheavals for us in India. We know things will change. We just are not sure how much and how those changes will affect us.

What the numbers say about the top hundred celebrities in India.

Indian Philanthropy is gradually coming of age and scaling up to make difference. Mitu Jayshankar and Deepak Ajwani talk about the Forbes India Philanthropy Awards.

Once a scrappy challenger, the company Rahul Sharma cofounded is now aiming to dislodge Samsung as Indias top smartphone maker. Rohin Dharmakumar joins in to talk about his cover story on Micromax.

Indias top hundred entrepreneurs increased their wealth while the rest of their tribe groaned under the system failure that has gripped the economy. Senior assistant editor, Prince Thomas talks more about it.

In this cover story, Forbes India lauds the best leaders in the world of business. Anand Mahindra takes home the honour of Entrepreneur for the year.

Despite a slow economy, novelty drives the Indian luxury segment.

Yogesh Mahansaria built a global tyre business twice. He had it all, lost it all, and came back on his own terms.

The medtech giants are fighting over India, and consumers are winning

The year 2013 is not a good time for India Inc, what with the economy heading south. But bad times can be good times to check on the state of Indian entrepreneurship.

The boundaries of economic, political and individual freedom need to be extended.

Despite recent concerns, banking smells like money. For good reason.

The internet search giant, Google has firmly cemented itself into the daily lives of Indias internet users. But partners and customers treat it as a threat and an opportunity.

Can a brand killed 27 years ago breathe new life into Nissan in India. Ashish Mishra, the cover story author ponders.

Samar Srivastava, Principal correspondent and author of the cover story tells us Why investors should accept Unilevers buy back offer, the largest in Indian stock market history.

Third party marketplaces is the new buzz word in Indian etail and it could turn competitors into partners. Rohin Dharmakumar, the author of the cover joins to talk about this wave.

The American economy is on its recovery course. Shishir Prasad, the executive editor and Cuckoo Paul, the senior associate editor tell us what this means for Indian firms wanting to invest in the land of opportunities.

Prince Matthew Thomas, the author of the cover story talks about whether Cyrus Mistry can remould the 106 year old metals giant.

The ranks of the worlds billionaires, as monitored and tallied by our global wealth team, have yet again reached all time highs. Nazneen Karmali who has worked closely with the Forbes US team to publish the list joins in and talks about her experience.

Call it what you will. CSR, Conscious Capitalism, or Shared Value. Smart CEOs know that Milton Friedmans credo, The social responsibility of a business is to increase its profits is pretty much dead today. In this podcast, Cuckoo Paul and Mitu Jayshankar pepper the talk about CSR with some interesting examples.

Indias centre of gravity is shifting to the states as they throw up more stories of the growth and the development. Will the next phase of nation building happen away from centre. Senior editors Dinesh Narayanan and Udit Misra talk about the complex relationship between the states and the centre.

Senior assistant editor Rohin Dharmakumar and Assistant editor N S Ramnath talk about how smartphones are set to change our lives in the next 18 months.

Executive Editor Charles Assisi and Director of online operations, Deepak Ajwani join us to talk about What lies behind the success of Indias biggest creative entrepreneurs.

Senior editors Shishir Prasad and Pravin Palande talk about where you should be parking your dough in 2013.

Senior editors Shishir Prasad and Peter Griffin talk about the highlights of the 2012 year end issue.

One man. One computer. 10 million students. Americas 1.3 trillion dollar school system is ripe for revolution. In this podcast, Deputy editor Shishir Prasad tells us why Khan academy is important for us.

Financial success that does not come at the cost of society, that seeks to grow by helping those less fortunate to improve their lives as well. Associate editor, Mitu Jayashankar and Indrajit Gupta, Editor in chief joins us to talk about the Forbes India Philanthropy Awards.

Affluent Indians are increasingly buying homes outside India. Shishir Prasad, deputy editor tells us why.

In Forbes Indias flagship issue, Prince Thomas gives us a glimpse of the richest businessmen and women in India.

Shishir Prasad, deputy editor tells us why Forbes India has picked 12 unlisted companies that have it in them to go places.

Rama Bijapurkar, R Sriram and S Raghunandan pool in their collective experience in the world of retail and give a rin down of how the retail sector has shaped in the past few years and where they think it will go in the near future.

Forbes India unveils the Forbes India Leadership Awards. Senior editor, Cuckoo Paul and Editor in Chief Indrajit Gupta give a run down of the event.

Dinesh Narayanan, senior editor talks about Gujarats past, present and what is in store for its future with Mr Narendra Modi at the helm.

Shishir Prasad, the deputy editor talks about what Indias best B school can do up its game. Alumni relations and faculty involvement can be a start.

Senior editor, Dinish Narayanan talks about some essays from this Independence day special issue which covers stories of bureaucrats from different pockets of the country.

It is time to set aside ambitions of great power and focus on building a great nation, says Sundeep Waslekar president of the Strategic Foresight Group, a think tank that advises many governments around the world on policy matters.

Ratan Tatas corporate innings was spectacular. In this podcast, Prince Thomas, the Senior Assistant Editor talks about how Mr Tata is ready to take the Tata Trust to the next level.

Subroto Bagchi of MindTree and Rohin Dharmakumar the cover story's author join in to debate the practicalities of being good in the world of business.

Associate editor, Cuckoo Paul talks about her cover story on Vijay Mallya and why disaster looms for the king of good times

Flipkart has been at the helm of Indias e-commerce scene and been the poster child so far. But what does future has in it have in store for Flipkart?

In the episode Samar Srivastava talks about Is the future tense for Kishore Biyanis Future Group? Or will the retail king make one last comeback with an unexpected move?

In the episode Shishir Prasad and Dinesh Narayanan talk about BRIC nations, whose economic growth outpaced most other for much of the last decade, are now begining to show sign of losing steam.

In the episode Charles DAssisi and Shishir Prasad talk about why virture makes solid business sense. Also, this episode marks the 2nd anniversary of the Inside Forbes India podcast. We hope that you keep supporting us by tuning in every fortnight.

Cognizants Francisco DSouza is venturing into unchartered territory with the same confidence with which he led the tech company.

The Indian hockey team is being resurrected by Michael Nobbs.

How Daimler plans to steal Tatas Lunch

There is little reason to smile on the economic front as the finance minister prefers a political tightrope walk to pushing bold reforms

Forbes Indias Abhishek Raghunath explains what plans does the BCCI have to revive waning interest in cricket

Government policy, academia, research institutions and the industry are all coming together to create an eco-system for cutting-edge scientific research in India

Yous would imagine CEOs of even the best run Indian companies would be worried stiff and tentative about how to plan, amidst all the uncertainty this year. But guess what? After talking to a range of CEOs across industries as diverse as infrastructure, retail, software and financial services, it is amply clear that India Inc.[...]

In a year as tough as this, the prudent investor will need to mix sound defence with shrewd offence. Insights from the worlds best investment minds will make the task just a little easier.

In a year as tough as this, the prudent investor will need to mix sound defence with shrewd offence. Insights from the worlds best investment minds will make the task just a little easier.

Find the experts answers to some of the burning questions that are on everyones mind as we let go of another year

When you study the history, Cyrus Mistrys appointment was inevitable

Zane Wilmans on how seven South African security consultants saved the lives of 150 fellow guests at the Taj Mahal Palace.

India could play a major role in transforming Afghanistan into a modern country if it can work its way through contemporary geopolitics.

There are more billionaires in this years list of Forbes 100 Richest Indians. But on the downside, Indias wealthiest saw their fortune come down by 59 billion USD, a factor attributed to the volatile Sensex. The top 10 names have also been disturbed, while 19 of the countrys smart entrepreneurs have gained more wealth. Prince[...]

What is it about them that makes them such remarkable people. What is it about their character that makes leaders of them. Our Associate Editor Cuckoo Paul explains.

Inspite of owning an airline company, Vijay Mallya is known for his exploits in the liquor industry. He has earned this tag owing to a series of expansion plans that have sometimes worked in his favour. One that did not go his way was joining hands with Pernod Ricard. Param Uberoi, the head of Pernod[...]

Media turned social on the internet only a few years ago, yet it did not take social media a lot of time to seep into our daily lives. Social networks like Facebook and Twitter only gave it an icing. Phone apps and other location based services have enabled people to interact amongst themselves and companies[...]

India would possibly make a very bad advertisement for cyber security. In this podcast, Shishir Prasad, the Deputy Editor and Rohin Dharmakumar, the Senior Asst. Editor talk about different kinds of attacks that plague both the government agencies and the corporate world and what basic steps can we take to act wisely, starting with not[...]

In the midst of the turmoil in the ruling party, Anna Hazare invoked a nationwide protest in the name of the Lokpal Bill. In this podcast, Udit Misra, the Special Correspondent at Forbes India joins us to talk about what role Rahul Gandhi has played until now and why buying time to eventually fill the[...]

IN this podcast, Associate Editor, Dinesh Narayan talks about the Independence day special issue which questions Indias position in different spheres as she enters her 65th year after independence.

Combating its menace will be one of the biggest challenges of this decade. And for most part, nations like India have failed to stifle the growth of terrorism. Perhaps we still have not developed a robust understanding of its root causes and also an effective tool kit to deal with it. That is why we[...]

Ecommerce in India has risen from the dead. The moneymen are back and entrepreneurs are thinking big once more. So what has changed? There are some fundamental reasons why e-commerce is set to take off in India. This podcast presents the highlights.

Chandra, the CEO of Indias largest IT company finds time to run the full marathon as well as make the quarter. In this podcast, Shishir Prasad, Mitu Jayashankar and Ramnath talk about their experience of covering arguably one of the lesser known CEOs from the IT field.

Danish Sheikh, a former employee with Google India declared to his coworkers that he was gay. Danish along with Anuj Chopra, the Contributing Editor talk about the Lesbian Gay BiSexual Transgender community and their standing in Indian business.

Invested in as many as twenty eight businesses, Mr G M Rao, the boss of GMR, on occasions must be wondering if investing in the development of Delhi airport was a good idea. His team completed the job in a record thirty seven months, but cost over runs and non payment of dues have taken[...]

Forbes India celebrates its second birthday and the second anniversary special issue includes essays from prominent personalities across different domains who have written on topics of national importance. For instance, in his essay, Raghuram Rajan debates on the amount of regulation that should be allowed in a country to ensure fair competitive spirit. Shashi Tharoor[...]

After turning around and sustaining the success at ICICI, KV Kamath has been asked to steer Infosys. With Shibulal as the new CEO and Kris Gopalakrishnan as his team mate, Infy steps into an era sans Murthy. Mitu Jayashankar, the Associate Editor at Forbes India joins us to talk about her cover story on the[...]

The iPad launch rejuvenated the tablet market across the world. Shishir Prasad, the Deputy Editor of Forbes India explains us why the story is important in a country where the PC penetration and broadband connectivity are not something to boast about.

Analjit Singh is the relatively lesser known brother from the Singh parivaar which sold off Ranbaxy to Daichii Sankyo back in 2008. Prince Thomas, the Assistant Editor at Forbes India joins us to talk about the cover story on Analjit Singh, the serial entrepreneur who has learned some lessons from his family feud and is[...]

The world has had to find new emotions to comprehend the magnitude of the crisis in the Middle East. What does it mean to India. In this Forbes India Cover Story podcast series in association with theindicast.com, Editor-in-Chief, Indrajit Gupta and Senior Features Writer, Abhishek Raghunath talk about why India is not decoupled from what's[...]

The Indian IT industry has sustained a decade filled with global innovations, turmoil and resurrection. However, for the first time, the rules in the past few years have changed drastically and today, the typical player in this industry is expected to provide tangible and measurable business solutions. Associate Editor, Mitu Jayashankar and Deputy Editor, Shishir[...]

The Rajasthan Cricket Association can inspire a great sports movie. The young team played out of their skins and souls to beat Baroda in the Ranjit Trophy finals. In this podcast, writer Udit Mishra talks about his experience of covering one of the biggest turnarounds in the history of domestic cricket and the administrators who[...]

Is Ratan Tata rearranging the deckchairs on his Titanic-like telecom venture? After investing Rs. 37,000 crores in the telecom business and writing off Rs. 7,000 crore in losses, the telecom wing of the 80 billion USD conglomerate is creaking. In this episode, T Surendar, the Associate Editor at Forbes India takes us through the interesting[...]

In this Forbes India Cover Story Podcast, Shishir Prasad, the Deputy Editor of Forbes India discusses 9 conflicts that will determine the progress of India in 2011. Shishir talks about the dilemma faced by our Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee who has to ensure that the 9 per cent per annum growth rate is maintained[...]

In this Forbes India Cover Story Podcast series, S Srinivasan, the Senior Editor joins us to talk about the options that 2011 will provide for the smart investors inspite of the uncertainties faced by most developed nations. An optimist Srini takes us through his thoughts on why he feels that the uncertainty brings in lot[...]

Shishir Prasad and Peter Griffin take us through the year end issue of Forbes India which announces the Person of the year. The authors explain why Nitish Kumar deserved the honour. The issue is also peppered with unusually light business stories of which we get a preview in this short podcast.

In this Forbes India Cover Story podcast, senior editors Rohin, Seema and Shishir give us an overview of what cloud computing is about, what is its application and what are the laws governing it.

The world's most complex IT project is being headed by Nandan Nilekani, not in the capacity of the Cofounder of Infosys, but as the Cabinet Minister in the Indian government. In this podcast, Mitu Jayshankar and Ramnath, the writers of this fortnight's cover story take us through the team at the Unique Identification Authority of[...]

Toyota has been a paragon of quality, at least until recently. In the midst of the 8 million car recall crisis, Toyota chose to introduce its first small car in India, Etios. In this Forbes India Cover Story podcast in association with theindicast.com, Ashish Mishra and T Surendar talk about their experience of watching the[...]

Mitu Jayashankar, the Associate Editor at Forbes India joins us to talk about the challenges of covering one of the most read companies from the Indian corporate world Infosys. While Infosys reported healthy quarter results yet again, this story talks about what is in store for the company post the Narayan Murthy era when he[...]

The best selling Forbes Issue each year is the one which lists the richest businessmen in India. Cuckoo Paul, the Associate Editor shares her thoughts on the men who are on the list as well as the industries that they represent.

The Stock markets have always behaved in a manner which baffles even the most experienced stock brokers. Now add the concept of Algorithmic trading to it. Senior editors Pravin Palande and Shishir Prasad take us through this interesting concept which has started to take shape in India.

The spirit of Gordon Gekko lives on. Oliver Stones Money Never Sleeps releases today and so does the Forbes India Cover Story on how greed is consuming the Wall Street all over again. In this podcast, senior editors S Srinivasan and Shishir Prasad bring their perspective on why they think that the Wall Street has[...]

Samar Srivastava talks about one of the most unusual entrepreneurs from India called Kishore Biyani. This 20 min talk is takes us through the eventful ride that Biyani has experienced so far. He has lived through the downturn and managed to hold his own. Samar brings us his first hand experience of the traditional Biyani[...]

Senior Editors Dinesh Narayan, Cuckoo Paul and Udit Misra talk about the Independence Special which takes a look at India's current position and what will it be a decade later vis a vis the world stretching across diverse topics such as foreign policy, bilateral trade relations, terrorism, petroleum, water, etc.

Authors Rohin Dharmakumar and Shishir Prasad take us through the interesting world of private equity. This podcast is more about how industry veterans are quitting PE firms and starting off on their own.

Shloka Nath makes the rather complex subject of 'law' interesting to the ears by taking us through her detailed report on Indias largest law firm, Amarchand Mangaldas. Boasting an enviable set of clients which include P Chaidambaram, Mukesh Ambani, K V Kamath and the likes, the family run business is being handled by two brothers,[...]

authors Ashish and Srinivas talk about their one of a kind story which features World Champion and Grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand on the cover page. This podcast gives us a glimpse of Anands personal life, his preparation regime, his carefully selected team and his lighter side as well. And listen closely. Anand has a few words[...]

In this episode, Associate Editor, Mitu Jayshankar takes us through the exciting times that Titan and Tanishq has seen over the past decade. She explains how the watches and jewellry maker Titan industries is battling with its two prominent businesses.

Neelima Mahajan Bansal from Forbes India joins us to talk about her special report on Executive Education. This podcast answers a few basic questions on why companies sponsor their employees on pocket burning programs which may not have immediate tangible results. Neelima also helps us with how differently are B Schools approaching such programs which[...]

In 2009, Forbes India recommended 20 stocks to its readers which a year later have reaped a handsome 54 per cent. This cover story is a sequel. In this podcast, Pravin Palande and T Surendar, the Associate Editors at Forbes India give us a run down of how the markets have behaved over the past[...]

What will be the immediate and long term impact of Government's move on decontrolling petrol price? Our Associate Editor Cuckoo Paul explains it all.

Indrajit Gupta, the editor at Forbes India and T Surendar, the Associate Editor succeed in unveiling the inside story of ITC and its chairman. Indrajit and Surendar talk about the immediate challenges facing ITC especially during a time which has the future of Mr Deveshwar in question. His term is slated to end in 2012,[...]

Rohin Dharmakumar, the Assistant Editor and Shishir Prasad, the Deputy Editor at Forbes India bring us the interesting and eventful tale of the Indian mobile phone service providers. They make some perceptive observations on how the service providers who are parched for spectrum might just end up using this additional hard earned bounty to provide[...]

Forbes celebrates the completion of a very eventful first year in India. In the pilot episode of the Forbes India Cover Story Podcast in association with Indicast, Indrajit Gupta, the editor at Forbes India and Charles Assisi, the executive editor talk about their anniversary issue. In this issue, Forbes India chose to engage some of[...]