In this issue

This year’s Independence Day special issue of Forbes India dwells on the aspect of bootstrapping and celebrates entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses despite staying away from the lure of external equity. We joined hands with analytics and ratings major Crisil, our Knowledge Partner for this package, and selected 13 exciting bootstrapped ventures from diverse sectors. This edition also features an exclusive interview with new NSE chief Vikram Limaye and also looks at the cryptocurrency bubble.

JioPhone: How Free Handsets Will Change The Telecom Game

After initiating a data revolution among smartphone users, Mukesh Ambani wants to give digital freedom to those at the bottom of the pyramid with JioPhone

3 mins

The Problem Solver

It is déjà vu for veteran banker Vikram Limaye, who will have to draw from his experience of  navigating IDFC out of troubled waters to face uncannily similar challenges as NSE’s new boss:  An organisation beset with top management exits and, yet, preparing to go public

10 mins

Masters Of Their Own Destiny

These bootstrapped businesses have focussed on their core products and geographical markets and have grown with the economy since liberalisation

3 mins

Getting Under The Shell Of It

By focusing on the US market, and exporting value-added shrimps directly to large retail clients, Devi Sea Foods has carved a lucrative niche for itself

8 mins

From A Yarn

How SCM’s TK Chandiran found success in the ready-mades market

4 mins

Built To Last

By growing in a gradual and measured manner, SP Singla has managed to retain full ownership of his eponymous specialist bridge-building company

4 mins

Stitching Success

By focusing on efficiency and using technology, Kolkata-based Vedant Fashions’ Ravi Modi has built a pan-India ethnic wear brand in Manyavar

6 mins

Avenging MySpace

A decade ago, Chris DeWolfe ran the world’s most successful website, one that Facebook turned into a punch line. Now he’s back, seeking permanence in the ephemeral sphere of mobile games

4 mins

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