India's Deep-Tech Disruptors

Hundreds of indigenous start-ups are creating new business models, unlocking billion-dollar markets and opportunities. How can the country leverage deep-tech?

Uber Rich Fancy The Chandeliers

Provence-based Régis Mathieu is keeping the savoir-faire of chandelier-making alive, counting India as one of his most preferred markets.

Movie-Inspired Set-Jetting Catches On

The affluent are seeking holiday inspiration from films, soaps or sitcoms, boosting tourism across the globe.

Bibhu Mohapatra Stylises Global Crème De La Crème

The New York-based international fashion designer, who has dressed the likes of Michelle Obama and JLo, is known for his chic evening gowns. For him, luxury is the story of Indian craft.”

Kapurthala's Regal Consultant

Prince Suryajit Singh is building on his family's luxury heritage in the consultancy business and venturing into private aviation.

Hotels Tap Heritage For Millennial Connect

Hospitality players create Insta-friendly moments and personalised experiences rooted in culture to woo the young.

Kannauj's Attar Reinvention

From crafting the most fragrant attars to creating signature fine fragrances for the rich and famous, the new-gen perfumers of Kannauj are competing on the world stage.

A Sumptuous Food Trail

Froma top woman chef looking for more sustainable produce, an Indian making an impact in Paris with childhood favourites, to a master from Bangkok changing the way Indians eat Thai food, a sneak peek into some epicurean journeys.

Indians Cruise Along In Style

Luxury cruises catch on with experimental Indians craving offbeat and customised experiences.

The Age Of 'Quiet' Opulence

Flashy, over-the-top logos and monograms are out. Craftsmanship, heritage and responsible sourcing now matter alot more to uber luxury consumers.

THE BRIEF

Can TechM 'Scale At Speed'? New CEO Mohit Joshi has an uphill battle to achieve the three-year turnaround plan.

The Conversation - STEFANO CANALI, CEO AND PRESIDENT, CANALI

FROM INTRICATELY WOVEN BANARASI SAREES AND SUCCULENT TANDOORI CHICKEN TO THEIR FAMED HOSPITALITY, LUXURY COMES NATURALLY TO INDIANS, SAYS STEFANO CANALI, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF ITALY'S FINE-SUITING BRAND CANALI. THE OWNER, WHO WAS IN INDIA RECENTLY FOR LAUNCH OF CANALI'S SEVENTH STORE IN THE COUNTRY, TOUCHES UPON CHANGING ASPIRATIONS OF NEW-AGE LUXURY CONSUMERS AND NEED FOR LEGACY LUXURY BRANDS TO KEEP REINVENTING THEMSELVES.

Deep-Tech Opportunity

Great nations rarely lead the world until they learn to push the frontiers of technology. Until their entrepreneurs radiate the confidence of industry disruptors. And until their companies execute the dreams of these entrepreneurs.

SUPERCARS FOR THE RICH & FAMOUS

From the world’s most luxurious electric coupé and a hypercar designed with Formula 1 experts toa marriage between a motorcycle and a powerful tourer, car enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to.

India Takes Centrestage In Luxury Giants' Growth Plans

From LVMH, Christian Dior and Canali to Tiffany, Cartier and Bulgari, luxury marketers are no longer ignoring the India opportunity.

Why Bulgari Exited And Re-entered India

The iconic Italian fashion brand is willing to play for the long haul to succeed in Asia’s third-largest luxury market.

Pre-Loved Luxury Biz Gains Momentum

Offering a gateway to indulgence without a hefty price tag. India's pre-owned luxury market is catching the fancy of youth.

Young India Checks Into High Street

A desire for higher-end, customised products among younger consumers and changing cultural paradigms are pushing the domestic luxury market.

THE ASCENT OF DIGI YATRA

Even as the recently introduced biometricsbased service at India's airports sees some teething troubles, adopters are growing like few government services have.

AMUL'S AMERICAN DREAM

India's largest dairy brand, Amul, now produces in the U.S. Can it make a dent in a market where milk consumption is shrinking 2-3% every year?

The 100-Day Agenda Of Modi 3.0

PMO, Niti Aayog And Key Ministries Are Working On Policy Action If The Bjp Government Takes Charge At The Centre. Here Are The Broad Contours Of What Is In The Works.

THE [FOREVER] FOUNDER

Michael Dell turned his dorm-room PC company into the go-to hardware provider for 99% of the Fortune 500. Now the longest-standing founder-CEO in tech has a chance to cash in on the AI boom—and make himself and his company bigger than ever.

40 UNDER 40

Brightest young leaders who changed the course of  businesses in India

HOW BOEING BROKE DOWN

Boeing’s strategy sent the stock soaring more than 1,000% over 20 years. But it contained dangerous flaws that are only now coming into view amid a drumbeat of terrible news.

What's Behind Gold's New Peak?

Central banks shore up gold reserves to prepare for turbulent times, pushing up prices across the globe. The trend is here to stay.

EXPORTS: BREAKING INTO TOP FIVE

India is now among top five exporters in a large number of categories. The lessons from these successes can be used to dominate in other sectors.

VEDANTA'S $13 BILLION DEBT WOES

Anil Agarwal-led group is exploring expansions, new businesses and a structural overhaul amid debt worries.

Wipro's Bet On Srini Pallia Also A Test For Rishad Premji

Growth pangs cut short Thierry Delaporte’s Wipro run. Can Pallia take stock and get the company back on track?

Recalibration Of Tata

Tata Group attempts mergers and demergers in companies to bring sharper focus on businesses.

The Conversation

WITH BULK OF SPENDING POWER SHIFTING TO MILLENNIAL AND GEN-Z POPULATION IN LESS THAN A DECADE FROM NOW, BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS AND LEADERS NEED TO UNLEARN PREVALENT PRACTICES, SAYS MARCELLA WARTENBERGH, GLOBAL GROUP CEO, AWWG (PEPE JEANS LONDON, HACKETT LONDON, FACONNABLE). THE CEO OF THE FASHION COMPANY ADDRESSES THE CHANGING CONSUMER MINDSETS, BUILDING FUTURE-READY ORGANISATIONS AND INCORPORATING SUSTAINABILITY INTO BUSINESS MODELS.