In this issue

Forbes India undertakes an annual ‘Hidden Gems’ exercise to find unlisted companies that have prospects for sustained growth. Eight such entities—from Manjushree Technopack to Dodla Dairy—have been put together in this issue. Our cover story though is on a potential gem that’s less hidden: Etechaces, the parent of PolicyBazaar that is foraying into health care. Also, don’t miss our feature on MakeMyTrip (MMT) that has emerged as India’s largest online travel aggregator.

Health Care's The Best Policy

With investment from SoftBank, India’s biggest online insurance aggregator PolicyBazaar is ready for its next big foray: Health care on tap

9 mins

MMT's Amazon Trip

How India’s biggest online travel aggregator is opting for scale in a trade-off with the bottom line. But can it replicate the success of the US ecommerce giant?

10 mins

Big Ambitions, Bold Ideas

Forbes India’s Hidden Gems features eight companies that have shunned the limelight despite an impressive show and strong fundamentals

3 mins

Engineering Excellence

Ajit Prabhu’s engineering services firm helps industry stalwarts like Airbus, General Electric and BMW shore up their R&D

4 mins

Greener Grass On The Udder Side

After trying to grow mushrooms and export mangoes, Sunil Reddy’s quest for fresh pastures led him to a sector with minimal private sector presence: Dairy

5 mins

Beating The Staffing Blues

T Raghunandana’s company addresses the shortage of blue-collar workers in Indian firms by providing skilled personnel

5 mins

Packing A Punch

Vimal Kedia’s company has grown to become a trusted supplier of packaging solutions to major FMCG players

5 mins

A Dose Of Nutrition

On the back of a vertically integrated supply chain, and world-class R&D and manufacturing facilities, the firm is on its way to becoming a global leader in nutraceutical ingredients.

4 mins

Road Paved With Success

From building roads in villages, the Udaipur-based firm has become one of India’s largest infrastructure companies

4 mins

The Desi Spirit

Desmond Nazareth set up a craft distillery when he couldn’t find tequila in India. Now, he’s managed to distil traditional mahua to international standards

6 mins

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