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In this issue

THE SAGA OF INDIA’S ENERGY transition is unfolding at an
unprecedented speed. At one end are the global headlines with Reliance
Industries and the Adani Group announcing mega investments and
gigascale projects that anchor India’s ambition of becoming a clean
energy powerhouse. On the other, is the complex balancing act of
ensuring reliable and affordable power in a nation where demand is
growing faster than in any other major economy. Reports underline this
duality of record renewable capacity additions alongside a resurgence in
investments in thermal power to provide the baseload power that keeps
industry and households running.
It is in this race, between speed and scale, sustainability and security,
that a new generation of leaders are quietly penning their own chapter.
At BW Businessworld, we endeavour to chronicle not only the giants
who dominate this conversation but also the emerging forces that will
shape India’s future for decades to come. This issue’s cover story is a
reminder that ambition is no longer limited to the traditional big names.

Promises and Policies

EVERY FEW MONTHS, Washington reminds New Delhi how “important” India is. President Donald Trump has often referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a friend.

1 mins

Has President Trump Just Hobbled a US Innovation Engine?

THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S sudden proclamation slapping a $100,000 entry fee on new H-1B visas is less of a policy tweak than a shock. For India, which supplies over 70 per cent of these workers, the decision feels like a toll gate hastily erected on the road to opportunity. For the United States, it’s a gamble with its own innovation engine.

1 mins

Toll Treasure

THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYS Authority of India (NHAI) is getting ready to make its roads work overtime - not by building more of them, but by selling their future toll collections.

1 mins

The Capex Conundrum

INDIA’S GROWTH STORY has found new legs - some say borrowed from public investment, others say fuelled by a recovering appetite for consumption. Either way, the numbers look juicy.

1 mins

THE CONSUMPTION CATALYST: WHY GST IS INDIA'S ECONOMIC MOONSHOT

INDIA’S REFORM AGENDA is stuck in a loop of promise and postponement.

4 mins

THE UNEMPLOYMENT MYSTERY

UNEMPLOYMENT figures in the country always make news and are a stick for the Opposition to beat the government with.

4 mins

Why So Many Mentors Disappoint

A YOUNG BUSINESS leader recently told me about the mentor she had idolised for years.

3 mins

The Rise of the Outsider CEO

How the succession game is changing

4 mins

India's Hardest Marketing Brief: Rethinking & Reframing China

Recasting China in the Indian mind: From border flashpoints to pragmatic partnerships, reframing a fraught relationship demands clarity and confidence

3 mins

Crafting a New Diamond Narrative for India's Modern Woman

SHWETA HARIT, Global SVP of De Beers & CEO of Forevermark, tells BW Businessworld's Reema Bhaduri how emotional storytelling, cultural rituals and digital expansion will drive Forevermark's $100-million India goal by 2030. Excerpts

3 mins

India's Rs 37,700 Crore Fitness Boom Flexes Growth, Misses The Bigger Lift

With gyms mushrooming across cities, India's fitness market is on track to double by 2030, but with most Indians still outside the fold, is this the moment for startups to seize?

6 mins

“We Are Well On Our Way To Add 100,000 Vehicles This Year”

CHETAN MAINI, Co-founder and Chairman, SUN Mobility, the Bengaluru-based battery-swapping player, outlines the company's roadmap, the levers driving global EV adoption and how India can steer the transition to battery-as-a-service, in an interview with BW Businessworld's Resham Suhail. Excerpts

3 mins

The SaaS Revolution: India's Journey To $60 Bn Market

INDIA'S Software-as-a-Service sector stands at an inflection point. What initially began as a $15 billion industry has transformed into a $60 billion opportunity, fundamentally reshaping how global enterprises think about technology procurement and innovation.

3 mins

HUL Fast Tracks Net Zero To 2039

BP BIDDAPPA, Executive Director and Chief People, Transformation and Sustainability Officer at Hindustan Unilever, details how the company embeds sustainability into operations, innovation, and communities

3 mins

“India is Our Second Largest Source of Visitors”

ABDULAZIZ ALI AL-MAWLAWI, CEO of Visit Qatar, in conversation with BW Businessworld’s Group Editorial Director Noor Fathima Warsia, explains how the NMACC partnership is designed to spark cultural curiosity and attract more Indian travellers

3 mins

Why Alternative Investment Funds Could Outpace All Other Asset Classes

FOR 2024, the global gross domestic product (GDP) was about $114 trillion.

3 mins

AFFORDABLE HOUSING HURDLES

India's affordable housing crisis persists despite policy nudges, with supply bottlenecks, rising input costs, and funding gaps threatening delivery. Can reforms unlock scale?

5 mins

THE GREEN LEAP

India's green energy surge is impressive, but can it balance renewables with reliable thermal power for consistent growth?

4 mins

The Third Front In India's Clean Energy Play

In five years, InoxGFL has grown from an Rs 8,000 crore ($1 billion) business to Rs 1.5 lakh crore (over $18 billion) business anchored in fluorochemicals, revived wind operations and early bets on battery materials, positioning itself as India's third force in energy transition. The group now plans to build on this base with an integrated clean-energy platform across wind, solar, storage and battery chemicals, aiming to rank among India's top business houses in the coming decade

7 mins

"WE WILL EXCEED OUR TARGET OF QUADRUPLING PROFITABILITY"

DEVANSH JAIN, Executive Director, InoxGFL, in conversation with Noor Fathima Warsia, Group Editorial Director, BW Businessworld, discusses scale, discipline, and why the energy transition is both a professional and personal mission

6 mins

GCC Boom Finds a Home in Co-working Spaces

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are driving a huge shift in India's office market, turning co-working spaces from startup hubs into launchpads for multinational expansion

4 mins

“AI is Now Table Stakes for Enterprises”

Wipro CTO SANDHYA ARUN outlines why the IT giant is betting on agentic Al, embodied Al, blockchain, quantum computing and cyber resilience, and why outcome-based pricing will increasingly shape client engagements in Al, in an interaction with BW Businessworld's Rohit Chintapali. Excerpts

3 mins

“AI is Restructuring the Energy Enterprise”

ANISH DE, Global Head of Energy, Natural Resources & Chemicals (ENRC) at KPMG International on AI-driven transformation, energy security, and the path to sustainable growth. Excerpts of a chat with Noor Fathima Warsia

3 mins

“Plans Include Entering Electric Two-wheeler Segment”

ZUPERIA AUTO, formerly Lohia Auto, recently launched its mass-market Youdha brand while retaining Lohia as a premium line. CEO Ayush Lohia revealed plans to enter the electric two-wheeler market under a new sub-brand within the next two-three years, backed by Rs 200 crore investment in facilities and capacity expansion, in a chat with BW Businessworld's Utkarsh Agarwal. Excerpts

3 mins

Future Of Design Awards 2025 Celebrates Innovation

The sixth edition of BW Future of Design Summit and Awards 2025, held in Mumbai on 18 August, brought together pioneers, creative thinkers and industry leaders to deliberate on the evolving landscape of design

3 mins

Why Should You Care About DESIGN?

The sixth edition of BW Businessworld's Future of Design event, held in Mumbai on 18 August 2025, focused on designing a better tomorrow. The conference highlighted the role of design in changing human behaviour, problem-solving, and driving sustainability in a resource-constrained world

8 mins

WHEN DIGITAL BECOMES THE PAIN POINT: WHAT BFSI LEADERS EXPECT FROM AGENTIC AI

The financial services industry has digitised at speed, but not always with clarity. Systems multiply, processes overlap, and customers still face friction. In this backdrop, BFSI leaders gathered at a BW Businessworld roundtable and debated on whether agentic AI would finally unclog the pipes of financial services, or become yet another patch on an overburdened framework. Read on for a meaningful debate on the subject

5 mins

APPLE'S BIGGEST LEAP

If you are a gadget aficionado, you are bound to feel like a kid in a candy store. The iPhone Air lures you with its elegance and daily performance, while the iPhone 17 offers more balanced value. If you create, game or push hardware, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has the right specifications for you. If you want the horsepower of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but love the size of the iPhone 17, you won't be able to resist the iPhone 17 Pro says Sahil Mohan Gupta

8 mins

HOMEBOUND, 'A SPECIAL FILM': ISHAAN KHATTER

In a conversation with BW Businessworld, actor ISHAAN KHATTER speaks about some of his recent work

2 mins

IN SEARCH OF THE SOUL WITHIN

Author Leena Gupta performs the role of a deeply personal yet universal guide in her book Anchor Within. The transformational life coach calls on readers to embark on perhaps, the most significant journey of all - the one in search of the soul within. As the title of her book suggests, she offers 'Life Lessons and Techniques for Inner Confidence, Resilience and Happiness'

3 mins

Emerging Bharat Boom

RAAJA KANWAR on how India's smaller cities are rewriting the growth story, backed by digital power, clusters, and local ambition

2 mins

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BW Businessworld Magazine Description:

Publisher: BW-Businessworld-Media-Private-Limited

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Fortnightly

BW Businessworld is a fortnightly magazine that has been published since 1975. It is one of the most popular business magazines in India, and it is known for its in-depth reporting and analysis of the Indian business world. It also features interviews with leading business leaders and entrepreneurs. It's a guide to the ever-changing business landscape.

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