M P Ramachandran - the founder, chairman and Managing Director of Jyothy Laboratories - no ordinary man. With a business that he began in his kitchen, to one that has, three decades down the line, become the cornerstone of every Indian household – Ujala. We had the opportunity to sit down face to face with the ‘Man in White’ and get to know the secrets of his brand’s success story. This month’s edition of FWD Business focuses on Real Estate sector with a detailed focus on the city of Kochi in ‘What’s the Real Deal?’. There is also a special feature on the growing trend of curating spaces with an article penned by a seasoned interior designer sharing her views on the matter in ‘The Inside Stories’. The month of May will witness a new milestone in the history of the city of Kochi and that of the state as well as the wheels of the Kochi Metro Rail project are set in motion. To commemorate the occasion we have a special photo story of the Kochi Metro with highlights of its unique features.

The months of March is celebrated the world over as the month to celebrate all thing 'Woman' so commemorating International Women's Day and the strong women all over the world this issue of FWD Business celebrates all thing Woman from our inspiring lead story of the first woman captain of the Indian Merchant Navy and the first women  to be awarded by the IMO for her exceptional bravery in the dramatic rescue of seven fishermen from a sinking fishing boat in tumultuous Bay of Bengal waters.Captain Menon was kind enough to spend a bit of her precious time with us and share her amazing story that we've narrated in full detail in 'O Captain! My Captain!'. 

Commandeering a ship is an exceptionally hard job, but as the saying goes, the hardest job in the world is without a doubt, that of a parent. We've all thought about raising our children and nurturing them, but have we ever stopped to think about how much it would actually cost to raise our child from conception to independence? Granted, that it is also the most rewarding job in the world, but we were still curious and decided to crunch a few numbers. Read all about it in our cover story: The Cost of Parenthood. 

This issue also deals with features on women entrepreneur and a duo who have made it their mission to make even the gender gap in the world of IT. Don't forget to take a look at our photo story on the third gender.

Come February and you are bombarded by all things love. Open your phone and you have tiny virtual hearts falling across your screen announcing sales and special offers, there are advertisements celebrating the 'Festival of Love' and every store has a special 'Valentine's Day Offer' or at least a very brightly decorated window commemorating the occasion. It's the month of love, and we decided to mark the occasion by taking a look at how much people were willing to shell out on their 'Big Day' when they decide to commit to Eternal Love. 

Simplicity and brevity were once the heart of the 'typical' Malayali wedding. A nonchalant ceremony that gets over almost as quickly as it began. Where receptions usually involved everyone merely being escorted from the ceremony - much to their great delight - straight to the dining hall. But over the past decade weddings have gone from being a simple ceremony to an event and to fire and fuel it all we've created a booming industry filled with event managers, florists, photographers, makeup artists, designers and the like, all of whom come together to turn a wedding into the greatest show on earth. We explore the kind of money that goes into a wedding and the booming industry thriving from it in our cover story - Matri'money'

The new catchword on everybody's lips recently has been 'Bitcoin' and more importantly 'to invest or not to invest in it'. We let the experts tell you what to do in our lead story - Crypto Conundrum. 

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of Fort Kochi, you will find a quaint little plot that's almost always filled with the melodious tunes of MGR or the hit songs from a Rajnikanth movie melded with the beating of clothes to a washing stone. The Vannan community of dhobis have been a part of Kochi's history and heritage for centuries, and they continue to carry out their tasks in a world full of washer dryers. Take a peek into the world of Kochi's one and only Dhobi Khana in this month's photo story. 

With a year come and gone, yet another chapter has been flipped over in the pages of history. And while it is important to look towards the future and aim for it, it is also important to remember the past that has shaped us. This was the theme behind our cover story exploring the ‘oldest’ and the ‘youngest’ sectors that have shaped and laid the building blocks of our state.

This issues of FWD Business brings with it a sense of nostalgia as we look back into the years gone by. From exploring our roots - rich with history and wrought by the spice trade – in Part One of our cover story, to an in-depth look at the life and times of the Gulf Malayali in the lead story titled ‘The Exodus’. 

Kerala has long been associated with many iconic imageries, from elephants and the Nehru Trophy snake boat race in Alappuzha to the tea pickers in Munnar. Yet one image that is much closer to our hearts is that of the Chaayakada. They say that you could find a 'Chetan‘s Chaayakada’ in any part of the world. Jokes apart, the tea drinking culture of Kerala is a strongly rooted one, but have we ever stopped to think of the economics in every cup? Take a glance through our photostory to know more.

Don’t forget to explore new ‘Business Lounge’ section where we meld together the best of both worlds – Business and Lifestyle.

On July 1 the government of India adopted a new regime in the hopes of lightening the burden of the taxpayer and unifying the system. As is always the case with the Indian government, little thought went into policy and program before they are implemented and today, the lowly craftsman and artisan is left struggling for his livelihood. We explore the effects of the GST on the Handicrafts industry in the state in our cover story.

If there's one thing that Kerala has been associated with, apart from the Gulf Malayali, it's our affinity for all that glitters. Gold is not only the centre of attraction at every wedding, it is also a very big part of our culture. There isn't a single woman in Kerala who isn't in possession of at least a few pieces of jewellery, and for most the 'pavans' in the cupboard amount to quite a bit. This issue's Infocus delves into the alamarah and unveils the extent of this obsession and what it means for our economy.  

Frequent flyers rejoice! The new aviation policy promises to come as a breath of a fresh air to the ailing sector and will probably help put wind beneath its wings. Apart from capping fares, the UDAN policy will also introduce new routes in remote locales. Everything and more on the matter in our Lead Story. 

As the year draws to a close and the holiday season beckons, we await the coming of a new year, filled with new possibilities, new discoveries and new hope for every entrepreneur out there.  On behalf of FWD Business, I'd like to wish all of our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The biggest conundrum plaguing the country at the moment is that of the safety and security of linking Aadhaar cards to almost everything. What about the issue of privacy? How fail-safe is the Government's 'vault', filled with the information and biometric data of almost 88.2% of the population? And who can access this data? We delve into the matter in our cover story on 'Schrodinger's Aadhaar'. 

We also take a look at what has now become one of the most valued cryptocurrencies that has been dubbed as the 'first decentralized digital currency'. The lead story is a compilation of everything you need to know about the Bitcoin, its origins and whether you should be investing in it. 

Our magazine is based out of God's Own Country and for this month's Infocus we decided to take a look at one of Kerala's biggest sources of income. No, we're not talking about the Gulf Malayali or the Rubber plantations but rather about alcohol. The 'wettest state' in the country has been through a rollercoaster ride over the last five years in terms of whether or not to implement prohibition. With the current government's decision to keep pouring out the pegs, we take a look at what led to this change of heart halfway through partial prohibition.

Power and Politics are a heady mix and nobody understands this better than Jaya Prada. Shattering the norms of tradition and bending societal norms this woman conquered the world of politics and cinema with poise. FWD Business had the privilege of sitting down with the legendary Jaya for a heartfelt one on one which is the focal point of this issue.

In this issue, you will also come across an exclusive feature on one of the most well-known civil servants in the state, 'Collector Bro' Prasanth Nair as well as a feature on Anil Radhakrishnan of the Adani Group who tells us about the secrets of success and good leadership.

This issue features an exclusive interview with Elias George the MD of Kochi Metro Rail Limited, the revenue model of the metro project and the social impact of the project is comprehensively covered in this month's magazine. The metro project has been welcomed by all and the city and the state is looking forward to the completion of the entire project 
Keeping in line with our flair for showcasing the evolving dynamics of the business world refer to the coverage of Marketing & Brand Conclave, organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). It focused on how customers can be retained in the present, disruptive world of social media. Read more about a personal favourite spot in the city captained by Anand Ganesan, the General Manager of Marriott as well as ace shuttler Sai Praneeth. This month’s edition of FWD Business also features a photo feature on the fisheries sector and the people who bring in the bounty for the state.

The March-April issue of our Business Magazine is focussed on art and empowering women. The trinity of the Biennale, Bose Krishnamachari, Riyas Komu and Sudarshan Shetty not only grace the cover but also tell us the story of how they curate and create the Biennale every year. The magazine is also peppered with women-centric write-ups commemorating International Women's Day on March 8, including interviews with a few inspiring young Malayali women who’ve taken the entrepreneurial world by storm in our ‘Women Circle’ feature, a few words of wisdom and encouragement from female businesswomen as a part of ‘FWD Insight’ and a feature of how a few good men have decided to break stereotypes and make life more comfortable for their female counterparts in ‘FWD Product’.

The February issue of our Business Magazine has been divided into three parts, the Union Budget 2017 & analysis done by the best of the Industry heads., the special photo essay and watch out 2017 section. The photo story on Willingdon Island is our effort to draw attention to once a bustling Island which saw a slow downfall, and now trying to get back its lost sheen from being the busiest port in Kerala to a touristy one.

This 13th edition we take a look back to all our 'Change Maker' stories capturing the Top business tycoons and professionals who had been the faces of FWD Business Cover. Read about the man dreaming big on football and much more.

In this November issue of FWD Business learn how one of the India's largest Gold retailers grabbed a 1200cr equity deal! Get to know more about the latest disruption in the telecom sector brought in by Jio. Read how creativity and innovation is the mantra for success in the start-up world.

The Sept – Oct issue of FWD Business features Dr MG Vaidyan, Deputy MD SBI and Mrs Alice G Vaidyan, Chairman and MD GIC on the cover. You can also get to know the master brains behind the brilliant ads that revolutionized the ad industry. Get to know much more on business…

The August issue of FWD Business features,  Shri Loknath Behera Kerala State Police Chief and DGP (law and order ) on the cover. The story of trust, technology and transformation with GS Raghavan, CEO and Global President of TVS and Sons..

The June issue of FWD Business features Dr. Viju Jacob, the Deputy Managing Director of Synthite Industries Ltd.on the cover, With its consistent quality Cremica foods Industries Limited has established itself as a premium food products company in India...

S D Shibulal and Kumari Shibulal take social commitment to the next level through their educational outreach and startup incubator programs, Pay near facilitating easy payment solutions, throwing caution to the wind...

Saying Classic, Going old  School, Stepping into the virtual World, Justride on a Joyride, Beyond the corridors of power and more...

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FWD Business is the newest member of FWD Media. Committed to bringing the best of the business world, FWD Business is your ticket to a successful career. With us, you get to listen to leaders of the industry, the most advanced tips, latest technologies and success stories to feed the winner in you. Join us for a successful career. FWD Business, on  its October 2015 issue with Humayoon Kalliyath and Pahalisha Kalliyath  (Directors, Kairali Ventures), on its cover, brings an exclusive interview with the brothers, and much more!


FWD Business is the newest member of FWD Media. Committed to bringing the best of the business world, FWD Business is your ticket to a successful career. With us, you get to listen to leaders of the industry, the most advanced tips, latest technologies and success stories to feed the winner in you. Join us for a successful career. FWD Business, on  its September 2015 issue with Dr. Ravi Pillai (Chairman, RP Group), on its cover, brings an exclusive interview with Dr. Pillai, and much more!

FWD Business is the newest member of FWD Media. Committed to bringing the best of the business world, FWD Business is you ticket to a successful career. With us, you get to listen to leaders of the industry, the most advanced tips, latest technologies and success stories to feed the winner in you. Join us for a successful career.

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