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In this issue

OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD beginning April 2020 till March 2025,
businesses were forced to navigate a landscape shaped by a once-in-acentury
pandemic, supply chain disruptions, inflationary spikes and
persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Yet, the more compelling question is
not how companies survived — but how many managed to scale despite
it all. The answer lies in a blend of strategic recalibration, disciplined
execution and an ability to convert disruption into opportunity. What
has unfolded is less a story of recovery and more of one of reinvention.
Across sectors, companies reworked operating models, strengthened
balance sheets and aligned themselves with structural shifts instead of
waiting for cyclical tailwinds.

The Rupee-Dollar Conundrum

ON 14 APRIL the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook, titled Global Economy in the Shadow of War, predicting a slide in global growth to 3.1 per cent.

1 mins

West Asian Storm Clouds Rain on India's Trade Data

IF MARCH HAD A MOOD, it would be sulky. India’s trade engine, usually noisy and optimistic, suddenly decided to sulk—thanks largely to geopolitical drama and a dash of economic déjà vu.

1 mins

So, Who's Watching?

META HAS ANNOUNCED that it is pulling end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs starting 8 May 2026, the digital equivalent of removing the lock from your diary, especially for the youth.

1 mins

Is India building its Tech Future?

INDIA'S AI SPACE is gaining momentum, but it is following a distinct blueprint from Silicon Valley.

1 mins

THE MIDDLE-CLASS SQUEEZE NOBODY MEASURES

INDIA MEASURES poverty with precision and wealth with fascination.

3 mins

FROM GRIDLOCK TO MOBILITY: Rethinking Gurugram's Traffic Solutions

GURUGRAM, which was once a satellite town of Delhi has now transformed into a hub of multinational corporations, technology companies and global capability centres, seeking to benefit from the shared talent pools, existing supply chains and diverse networks.

4 mins

Context Turns Information into Meaningful Understanding

WE LIVE IN an age where content is abundant, celebrated, and relentlessly produced.

3 mins

LUXURY: What is it & Does it Have any Limits?

HAVING RECENTLY read 'luxury issues' of several magazines, I am confused as to 'what is luxury'? Even though most stories are naturally focused on promotion of different brands, I think it is a personal matter and everyone has their own definition.

3 mins

When Authority, Clarity, and Meaning Redefine Work

THERE IS A QUIET restlessness in today's workplace — one that cannot be dismissed as impatience, nor explained away as generational entitlement.

3 mins

WHAT IT TAKES TO BRING BRAND IDENTITY TO LIFE

SOMETIME IN 1860, a bunch of settlers established a new community in North Carolina.

3 mins

The Power of Words to Upend a War

SELDOM IN THE HISTORY of mankind has a single word caused more upheaval than Donald Trump's post of April 7, 2026 on Truth Social: \"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again...\" Words can be impactful.

4 mins

At The Helm Of India's Growth – 20 Years Of Building Bold

The journey of design, innovation and gracious living has only just begun

2 mins

The Quiet Reordering of India's Startup Capital

After a volatile start to 2026 with $4.3 billion deployed across 209 deals in just two months, investors are staying cautious, funnelling capital into high-conviction bets

3 mins

India's Consumer Internet is Going to Surprise

India has 950 million active internet users, with 230 million of them shopping online regularly.

3 mins

Lessons from America's AI-driven Cancer Care Model

ASH TEWARI, a globally respected urologist and a pioneer in robotic prostate surgery, traces his journey from India to leading the urology department at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital, offering insights on innovation, precision medicine and Al in cancer care, in a chat with BW Businessworld's Ruhail Amin. Excerpts

6 mins

"UP IS NO LONGER A PERIPHERAL ECONOMY"

ALOK KUMAR, Principal Secretary for Planning, Programme Implementation and Nodal Officer for the One Trillion Dollar Economy initiative, on what will power UP’s next phase of growth

3 mins

"TRANSMISSION IS THE BACKBONE OF GROWTH"

MAYUR MAHESHWARI, Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation (UPPTCL), outlines how infrastructure, technology, and green energy integration are shaping the future of power transmission in India's largest state

3 mins

"OEM DEMAND TO OUTPACE AFTERMARKET ON EV, PREMIUMISATION PUSH"

ANSHUMAN SINGHANIA, Managing Director of JK Tyre Industries, talks about how demand across OEM and aftermarket segments remains robust, with OEM growth set to accelerate on the back of premiumisation, EV adoption and sustained automotive momentum

3 mins

LEADERS - AT THE HELM OF INDIA'S GROWTH

At the helm of India's growth are visionary leaders who are redefining the nation's economic and social trajectory with bold ambition and strategic foresight. They are not just navigating change, they are shaping it, investing in future-ready sectors such as technology, infrastructure, healthcare, and sustainability. As India positions itself as a key global powerhouse, these trailblazers continue to inspire confidence and lay the foundation for a robust, self-reliant, and forward-looking economy.

6 mins

BACK ON GROWTH PATH

BW Businessworld brings back a curated list of some of India's Fastest Growing Companies based on intelligent number crunching from the financials of listed companies over the past three fiscal years. Research, data-crunching was executed by our knowledge partner Astrum

3 mins

MOMENTUM SHIFT

A transformation spanning past few years of deleveraging, EV bets and sharper execution has repositioned Tata Motors as a resilient automaker

2 mins

ENERGY PIVOT

Over the past few years, BPCL has transformed itself into a future-ready energy major through sharp focus on refining strength, diversification and clean energy bets

2 mins

DIGITAL SURGE

Staying strong amidst challenges has been the hallmark of Bharti Airtel that has transformed the company into a telecom powerhouse

2 mins

MANUFACTURING SURGE

Over the past few years, scale expansion, backward integration and global partnerships have positioned Dixon as a manufacturing powerhouse

2 mins

PIPING HOT

Welspun Corp has emerged as a resilient pipes major riding high on capacity expansion, global positioning and diversification

2 mins

HEALING MOMENTUM

In recent years, Lupin has strengthened its position as a resilient pharma player through innovation, global expansion and a sharper portfolio focus

2 mins

TRAVEL RESILIENCE

A steady pivot in recent years towards diversification, digitalisation and disciplined execution has strengthened Thomas Cook India's growth trajectory

2 mins

RAIL MOMENTUM

Texmaco Rail has been on a growth path thanks to capacity expansion, diversification and execution discipline

2 mins

HIGHWAY GROWTH

IRB Infrastructure has shown sustained momentum in recent years riding on strategic asset monetisation, traffic growth and execution discipline

2 mins

WATER MOMENTUM

Riding on its asset-light strategy, global expansion and execution discipline, VA Tech Wabag has seen sustained growth trajectory

2 mins

INFRA SURGE

Skipper has quietly built momentum—scaling up operations, deepening exports and sharpening execution to drive a stronger growth trajectory

2 mins

WHEELING GROWTH

In recent years, Jupiter Wagons has witnessed capacity expansion, deeper integration and sharper execution, driving a sustained growth trajectory

2 mins

GLOBAL DRIVE

Powered by diversification, global scale and execution discipline, Motherson has sustained a strong multi-year growth trajectory

1 mins

INCUBATION ENGINE

Powered by incubation-led growth, capital discipline and scale expansion, Adani Enterprises has built a strong multi-year growth trajectory

1 mins

COOLING GROWTH

Riding a powerful mix of product innovation, distribution depth and surging consumer demand, Voltas has accelerated its growth journey

1 mins

REALTY SURGE

Powered by strong demand, disciplined execution and premium positioning, Macrotech Developers has delivered a sharp and sustained growth trajectory

1 mins

STEEL REVIVAL

Powered by deleveraging, capacity optimisation and disciplined execution, Jai Balaji Industries has engineered a sharp turnaround in recent years

1 mins

MOBILITY MOMENTUM

A sustained pivot spanning product expansion, export growth and tighter operational discipline has reinforced Force Motors' growth trajectory

1 mins

PHARMA PIVOT

Driven by niche focus, global expansion and product- led innovation, NATCO Pharma has strengthened its growth trajectory in recent years

1 mins

AUTO ACCELERATION

Blending innovation, diversification and sharp execution, Lumax Auto Technologies is rapidly accelerating into a new phase of sustained growth

1 mins

CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE

An imperative for building resilient corporate reputation

3 mins

“Real Estate Can Absorb Short-term Shocks”

BW Businessworld's Rohit Chintapali caught up with ASHISH PURAVANKARA, MD & Director on the board of Puravankara, to discuss the potential impact of the West Asia conflict on the real estate sector, real estate as an asset class, rising construction costs, the company's expansion plans to northern markets and more. Excerpts of the interview

4 mins

"India's $40-44 Bn Space Ambition Is Ambitious But Achievable"

The first three stages of the rocket with the propulsion stages are already at the launch site as we speak.

3 mins

BW Masterpiece Awards Edition Two Honours Emerging Voices In Indian Art

The second edition of Masterpiece 40 Under 40 and Art Excellence Awards spotlight emerging artists shaping India's art landscape

4 mins

Our revenue grew by 138 per cent between FY24 to FY26

Last April, AstaGuru sold Tyeb Mehta's Untitled (Diagonal) for Rs 57,96,79,642 at the Masters Legacy auction, making it one of the most expensive artworks to be sold at the auction house.

3 mins

"Double-engine Growth is Real, You Can See It on the Ground"

VISHVAS KAILASH SARANG, Minister, Cooperation, Sports & Youth Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, speaks to BW Businessworld's Ruhail Amin about grassroots politics, policy innovation, sports transformation in the state, and more. Excerpts

3 mins

Building Institutions to Nurture Art and Culture

Sunil Kant Munjal on the need for structured support systems to preserve heritage, promote accessibility, and foster innovation in thearts

2 mins

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BW Businessworld Magazine Description:

Publisher: BW-Businessworld-Media-Private-Limited

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Fortnightly

BW Businessworld is a fortnightly magazine that has been published since 1975. It is one of the most popular business magazines in India, and it is known for its in-depth reporting and analysis of the Indian business world. It also features interviews with leading business leaders and entrepreneurs. It's a guide to the ever-changing business landscape.

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