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Forbes India Magazine - August 08, 2025

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In this issue

When you have been
in journalism for
as long as this
writer has been,
you tend to forget how blessed you
are. The romance of the low pay and
endless hours—to name just two of
journalism’s great gifts—begins to look
mundane. Until something happens
to remind you why you came into
this profession in the first place.

Recovery Route

Tax breaks, falling inflation and rising FMCG sales will boost urban consumption, but concerns over low incomes and job creation remain

5 mins

A Tighter Control

Experts say the Jane Street saga may trigger wider surveillance regulations without curbing innovation

6 mins

The Big Challenge

New HUL CEO and MD Priya Nair has her task cut out—getting growth back without sacrificing on profitability

2 mins

Self-drive or Gear Shifts?

As the world seemingly moves on from Tesla, it remains to be seen if the US carmaker's India strategy pays off

3 mins

Bonus Boost

With growing revenues but sluggish margin growth in QI, HDFC Bank announces first ever bonus to spur investor confidence

3 mins

Weak Link

The June-ended quarter has been sluggish with banks reporting poor margins and low demand for loans

4 mins

Trouble in Paradise

Maruti Suzuki and its rivals are at loggerheads over enforcing CAFE norms. The former wants a different regulation for its small cars

2 mins

Monsoon Moderates, Kharif Rice Sowing Advances

Rainfall was below normal for the first time this season, but deficits in the southern states have reduced

1 mins

Mystery Deepens

Reports have hinted at a possible pilot error for the Air India crash on June 12. India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau says it's too early to reach a conclusion

3 mins

What's In A Name?

Celebs increasingly claim legal ownership over fan-given nicknames to protect their commercial interests

3 mins

Out of Favour

Even as there is emphasis by the government on manufacturing and defence in India, investors are losing interest in mutual fund schemes themed on those

6 mins

Research Ready

Can India's $12 billion R&D fund kickstart a revolution? Experts say what matters most is how the money is spent

10+ mins

Long Story Short

Startups with VC money are scripting a dramatic rise in micro dramas. Will the climax have joy or heartbreak?

9 mins

The Great Diamond Divide

Lab-grown diamonds are on the rise due to their affordability. Will they outshine the rarer, natural gems?

10+ mins

Going Stealth, Staying Safe

More companies are confidentially filing DRHPs as they prefer gauging investor interest and market conditions before going all in with their IPOs

6 mins

Name Game

New Balance chief marketing officer Chris Davis hopes to redefine the 119-year-old sneaker and apparel brand's place in the sports hierarchy

6 mins

Toy Story

From a maniacal following to a demonic linkage, Labubu dolls have become the talk of town in a short time

4 mins

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Forbes India Magazine Description:

Publisher: Network18-Media-&-Investments-Limited

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Fortnightly

Forbes is the world’s leading business magazine and since its inception in 1917, Forbes has stood, unwavering, for one overriding principle: the unshakable belief in the power of free enterprise.

Forbes mission has always been clear and unchanging: to provide insights and information that ensure the success of the world’s most influential. Faithfully fulfilling that promise is what draws today's most influential business leaders to Forbes. These high-powered decision-makers represent a community of like-minded individuals bound by their unshakable belief in the spirit of free enterprise. They contribute to it, profit from it and their lives are better for it. For them, Forbes is the quintessential Capitalist Tool.

True to its pedigree, Forbes India has donned on the role of the drama critic to Indian business. Since its launch in 2009, the magazine has helped readers connect the dots, form patterns and see beyond the obvious, giving them a perspective beyond the obvious.