In this issue

The upheaval in the Indian stock market has been the talk of town of late. Improved performance has not translated into higher multiples for future growth—a classic sign that signals the advent of a bear market. This edition of Forbes India deciphers how a depreciating rupee, rising oil prices and the fear of a liquidity crisis around non-banking finance companies have conspired to spook the bulls. There’s also an interesting look at the battle between Dabur and Patanjali Ayurved.

Baiting The Bull

Investors brace themselves as India's markets head towards bear territory.

8 mins

Dabur Vs Patanjali: Veda Wars

After surviving the Patanjali storm in the cities, Dabur dons an aggressive avatar to defend its rural turf. It’s a battle between ayurveda based on science versus healing hinged on faith.

10+ mins

Tale Of Two Strategies

Going deep versus going wide: Which will trump the other as online grocers BigBasket and Grofers battle to corner market share?

6 mins

Interiors - The Digital Decorators

A slew of startups offering digitised interior design options has hit the market in the past few years, hoping to bring order, efficiency and predictability to the legacy industry.

8 mins

Crisil: Beyond Ratings

India’s largest credit rating agency has continuously upped its innovation game and transformed itself into a global analytical powerhouse.

8 mins

Breaking Hearts

Heart Flow has raised $467 million for a test to detect heart disease. Problem: It might not make patients better off.

4 mins

A Really Big Score

Andy Dinh made his bones as the Derek Jeter of esports. Now the 26-year-old gaming legend owns one of the world’s most successful teams. But can he continue to dominate as billionaire moguls enter the arena?

5 mins

Hair On Fire

Inspired by personal tragedy and her family’s homemade beauty concoctions, Nancy Twine went from trading commodities on Wall Street to building a fast-growing luxury hair care brand.

5 mins

Seats, Then Services

Like WeWork, its big Chinese rivals don’t make a profit from work-share space. Kr Space founder Liu Chengcheng says growth has to come first.

4 mins

Growing A Rainbow

Farming the paua of New Zealand, a pearl-like no other, is a work of patience and skill.

6 mins

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