Business
MARWAR India
CARVING A NICHE
Technocraft Industries epitomizes the spirit of entrepreneurship and brotherhood of siblings Sharad Kumar and Sudarshan Kumar Saraf, whose goal to take their company from strength to strength has stood the tests of time.
5 min |
November - December 2019
MARWAR India
INDIA'S OLIVE OIL CRUSADER
As the son of industrialist Ramkrishna Dalmia, Vidyanidhi Dalmia needs no introduction to India's corporate firmament, but his pioneering efforts to introduce and popularise olive oil in India makes for a story that can be told and retold.
4 min |
November - December 2019
MARWAR India
AIMING FOR THE TOP
As part of the team behind Responsive Industries’ extraordinary growth during his early years in the business, Rishabh Agarwal has all the experience that it takes to lead the company from the front, as he is now doing.
4 min |
November - December 2019
MARWAR India
Ritesh Agarwal - The Self-Made Billionaire
First-generation entrepreneur Ritesh Agarwal’s feat of turning his start-up into the world’s third-largest network of hotels, accommodation options and managed living and work spaces is truly amazing. What’s more amazing is that the college dropout, who is just 25 now, has achieved all this from scratch and in six years flat! We bring the story of his incredible journey of building OYO Hotels & Homes.
7 min |
September - October 2019
MARWAR India
Reaching New Heights Of Success
The Ideal Group, which has presence in real estate, logistics, automotive dealership and alloys and minerals, keeps its chairman Srawan Kumar Himatsingka busy full-time. In between managing his ₹1,500+ crore business group, he lets MARWAR in on how he built it, starting in Kolkata more than three decades ago.
4 min |
September - October 2019
MARWAR India
Innovative Steel Maker
Be it brand image-building, setting up new ventures, taking the family steelmaking legacy forward, or innovating, Anurag Rathi has done it all during his three-decade career to outshine many a contemporary in the construction steel industry.
5 min |
September - October 2019
MARWAR India
Living The High Life
Luxury comes in many forms. No longer hemmed in by fully booked flights, inordinate delays or inadequate facilities and services, the country’s wealthy, aspirational and status-conscious have taken to the private jet industry, which now is their hottest playground.
5 min |
September - October 2019
MARWAR India
Shades Of An Artist
After his trilogy of Buddha-inspired paintings, artist Charan Sharma is back with his new body of works titled ‘Aksharaa’ which will be showcased at an upcoming exhibition this October. In the run up to the show, MARWAR catches up with the eminent artist to learn more about his new collection and his journey thus far.
4 min |
September - October 2019
MARWAR India
One Watch, Five Styles
The contemporary and dynamic new steel model by Blancpain comes with a set of five interchangeable straps designed to fulfill every wish.
1 min |
September - October 2019
MARWAR India
Keeping Pace With Changing Times
Over the decades, luxury watch brands have slowly but firmly entrenched themselves into India’s watch industry and today there is thriving market for brands which once upon a time were the preserve of a select, jet setting few. Luxury watch stores have sprung up as a consequence in most metros, which offer almost all the premium brands that the world has to offer, including some of the most sought-after Swiss brands. As the demand for these brands grow, we bring you viewpoints of few top retailers and their offerings to India’s luxury watch market.
4 min |
September - October 2019
MARWAR India
Back To The Roots
Stories abound of Marwaris leaving their homes in Rajasthan and settling in distant lands in their quest for greener pastures. A spirited few, however, have reversed the trend by returning home to make the most of the rich legacies they once left behind. One among them is Sunil Rampuria.
5 min |
September - October 2019
MARWAR India
Conjuring Up The City Of Joy
Kalkatta Chronicles—Rear-View Reflections is an endearing throwback to Calcutta of the ’60s and ’70s. The book’s author Supriya Newar takes a walk down memory lane as she revisits experiences, central characters, objects, activities and places that shaped her childhood.
3 min |
September - October 2019
MARWAR India
An Eye For Vintage Treasures
One of the most frustrating things in life is to find yourself caught in a job that you are not really passionate about. But that is not the case with Dr Anurag Kanoria, the founder of Mumbai-based lifestyle store The Great Eastern Home, who has successfully turned his passion for vintage art into a full-time career.
5 min |
September - October 2019
MARWAR India
Family & Work : The Right Combo
While Marwari men are known for their business acumen, Marwari women have been known to be homemakers. But with changing times, the role of Marwari women is rapidly changing, with many young ladies taking to entrepreneurship or taking over existing family businesses, alongside their fathers and brothers. And working mothers! How does the community view this shift? MARWAR finds out from members of the community.
4 min |
September - October 2016
MARWAR India
Changing The Rules Of The Game
In an age where one can enter the riveting world of games at the touch of a button, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes. Nitish Mittersain, Managing Director, Nazara Technologies, has weathered all stages of the online gaming revolution to stand tall with 30 million users worldwide. MARWAR meets the 37-year-old to learn more about his journey, both in the virtual and the real world.
5 min |
September - October 2016
MARWAR India
Smooth As Silk
It has been a memorable journey of 47 years and Indian Silk House Agencies still grabs centre stage in every home where silk is the indispensable attire. We interacted with Pratibha Dudhoria, the executive director of Indian Silk House Agencies, to get an insight into the brand’s remarkable journey.
5 min |
May - June 2018
MARWAR India
Beauty In A Box
Devina Singhania’s packaging brand, le JAHAN, doesn’t simply wrap gifts or box up products. She creates an entire world of love, excitement and joy that redefines the process of unravelling a gift.
5 min |
May - June 2018
MARWAR India
Angel Of Growth
Meet Sandeep Bardia, the chairman of JITO Angel Network Investment Committee, who has embarked upon a two-pronged mission to nurture Jain and Marwari start-ups and also popularise them among traditional Jain and Marwari businessmen as the next big investment opportunity.
4 min |
May - June 2018
MARWAR India
The Man With The Midas Touch
From moneylending to corporate executive to entrepreneurism, life’s twists and bends have been a rewarding journey of self-discovery for Pankaj Bhandari of Smart Creations. MARWAR speaks to the man who mastered the art of gold plating, only to find that his true calling lay in giving a golden touch to the divine.
4 min |
November-December 2017
MARWAR India
The Man Who Brought Hyatt To India
Radhe Shyam Saraf, the man who has given India’s hospitality industry a new perspective by bringing in the distinguished service and international class of the Hyatt brand of hotels, epitomises both hospitality and entrepreneurism. Sanguine, outgoing and cheerful, we bring you the inspiring story of the octogenarian who is credited with taking Hyatt to every major city in India, starting with a single property in 1982.
7 min |
November-December 2017
MARWAR India
Determined To Win
Back in 1938, it was a long way from Dhulian to Kolkata, and so was it for any aspiring Marwari to be a man of letters given the apathy towards education among Marwaris in those days. Having embarked upon both these journeys at the tender age of 12, Kashi Nath Memani exhibited rare mettle that was to put him in the driver’s seat of Ernst & Young in India one day and script its huge success story, while, of course, exemplifying the perfect art of balancing a stellar career with equal passion for arts, literature and service to humanity.
9 min |
November-December 2017
MARWAR India
Redefining Affordable Housing
Driven by a desire to build world-class homes at affordable prices, the Siddha Group’s focus on creating demand through integration of high-end design, construction excellence and timely delivery has helped it reap rich returns. Managing Director, Sanjay Jain takes MARWAR through the group’s three-decade journey to name, fame and prosperity.
6 min |
November-December 2017
MARWAR India
Transforming Spaces
Greenlam Industries Limited, which boasts a consolidated net revenue of R1030 crore from operations in FY16, was formed when Greenply Industries demerged in 2014. MARWAR talks to Saurabh Mittal, Managing Director and CEO, Greenlam, and son of Shiv Prakash Mittal, founder and executive chairman of Greenply, to understand the growth trajectory of the company, which is now Asia’s largest laminate producer.
9 min |
July-August 2016
MARWAR India
Defining Deft Strokes
Preeti Garg, the co-founder of Gallery Veda, Chennai,believes that the prerequisite to run an art gallery is the ability to read into the message depicted by the artist. Be it painting,sculpture, wood work, video installations, photography or murals, she says it’s all about appreciating every little detail, as she takes us around to show her unique collection.
5 min |
July-August 2016
MARWAR India
Unique, Brilliant And Beautiful
In the world of bling, the Tongyas are a hallowed name, whose single minded dedication to craft impossibly beautiful jewels has given them name and fame across the world. From a humble lapidary unit a century ago to a brand synonymous with undying passion for excellence, theirs has been a truly remarkable journey.
6 min |
January - February 2018
MARWAR India
Weaving A Success Story
For a brand that dates back to a time when tailored clothing was de rigueur for fashion conscious men, Donear has ridden the winds of change to emerge stronger and better prepared for the future. With the recent acquisition of Grasim Bhiwani Textiles Ltd and OCM Woollen Mills, the brand looks poised to take on the men’s fashion firmament by storm under its dynamic managing director, Rajendra Agarwal.
5 min |
January - February 2018
MARWAR India
Kolkata Kaleidoscope
Rather than make monetary gains, Alka Jalan has chosen to use her sprawling bungalow to promote art and culture. MARWAR talks to the spirited lady, now nearly 70, who has given Kolkata one of its largest upcoming performing art and multidisciplinary cultural venues that is better known as Alka Jalan Foundation.
4 min |
January - February 2018
MARWAR India
The Intrepid Innovator
There are few inheritors who decide to forsake family legacy and create independent wealth through innovation and enterprise. Such is the case with Vinay Kalantri, the founder and managing director of The Mobile Wallet Private Limited.
4 min |
January - February 2018
MARWAR India
A Glittering Legacy
The House of MBj successfully completes 120 years in the business of jewellery making. To mark this glittering success, we interacted with Mayank Soni, the managing director and one of the four brothers who run the century-old family business.
5 min |
January - February 2018
MARWAR India
Nirav Modi Launches Second Boutique In NCR
Nirav Modi Launches Second Boutique In NCR
1 min |