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UNEASE IN THE CORNER ROOM
REGULATOR RBI’S GOVERNANCE CIRCULAR HAS PRIVATE BANKS AND THEIR CEOS IN A SPIN. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS?
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August 2021
Fortune India
The Future Is Here. And It's Autonomous
After 37 years, honeywell is looking to shed the ‘industrial’ tag as it enters the age of autonomous systems, with india’s manufacturing firms finally adopting industry 4.0. This could be the decade of honeywell, but there are some road bumps.
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July 2021
Fortune India
Inside The Ad, Ad, Ad, Ad World Of Youtube
Alphabet’s online video service has grown from tween pastime to one of the world’s largest sellers of digital advertising. Now it’s poised to overtake the TV ad market—if it can maintain control of the wild universe of content it created.
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July 2021
Fortune India
Iconic Business Leaders Build Rich Economies
Every era comes with its own set of iconic entrepreneurs from across diverse industries. Some names have gone down the history pages in golden letters for their spectacular contribution to the world population with innovative enterprise. Industry leaders are visionary individuals, who follow their dream with fierce passion backed by knowledge, integrity, courage to adapt, learn, unlearn and relearn in an evolving market that celebrates the bold. Most importantly, these idea-makers ensure that their concepts transform, benefit and enhance quality of millions of lives worldwide.
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July 2021
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A WINNING FORMULA
SYNGENE INTERNATIONAL WAS STARTED BY BIOCON LIMITED IN 1993 TO PROVIDE CONTRACT RESEARCH SERVICES FOR GLOBAL PHARMA COMPANIES. NEARLY THREE DECADES LATER, THE LISTED ENTITY HARBOURS AMBITIONS TO BECOME A GLOBAL SCIENCE COMPANY IN ITS OWN RIGHT.
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July 2021
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BUSINESS PARADIGM
CRAFTING TECH SMART, AGILE AND CUSTOMER SAVVY
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July 2021
Fortune India
SONATA'S MELODY FOR SUCCESS
SONATA SOFTWARE, WHICH HAS BEEN AROUND FOR OVER 30 YEARS, IS PLANNING FOR THE NEXT LEVEL OF GROWTH IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, POWERED BY ITS ‘PLATFORMATION’ STRATEGY.
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July 2021
Fortune India
A SEA OF OPPORTUNITY
IN A COUNTRY THAT FEASTS ON POULTRY, ALLURI INDRA KUMAR HAS DOGGEDLY FOCUSSED ON SHRIMP FARMING AND PRODUCTION. NOW HIS FIRM AVANTI FEEDS, A FORTUNE INDIA 500 COMPANY, IS SET TO REAP THE BENEFITS FROM THE GOVERNMENT’S FOCUS ON THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY.
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July 2021
Fortune India
The Negotiator You Hope You'll Never Need
An alarming surge in ransomware attacks has spawned a mini-industry of specialists who handle the dirty work of bargaining with hackers on behalf of corporate clients.
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July 2021
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The Conversation RITESH AGARWAL
SoftBank-backed hotels aggregator OYO, currently valued at over $9 billion, was hit hard by the pandemic last year. Since then, it has managed to focus on improvements in technology and user experience and get back on the road to recovery. Founder and group CEO Ritesh Agarwal, 27, at the forefront of reimagining OYO for a post-pandemic future, explains how he has been crafting this strategy.
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July 2021
Fortune India
TRUST AND CONSEQUENCES TECH: Facebook's Complicated Cleanup
The company’s promise that artificial intelligence would effectively police its social network is still far from fulfilled.
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July 2021
Fortune India
40 Under 40 2021
Fortune India’s 40 under 40 list is an annual listing highlighting the inspirational work done by some of the country’s best and sharpest young entrepreneurs, fund managers, and corporate executives. But choosing a handful from hundreds of names is a tough ask, and we sought the inputs of an expert panel who helped us in the process of selecting the final 40. Let’s hear it for the unflinching spirit of our young achievers in these difficult times.
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June 2021
Fortune India
INDIA'S LARGEST VERTICALLY INTEGRATED TEXTILE MANUFACTURER
Ms Suchita Oswal Jain, the Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Vardhman Textiles is a third-generation entrepreneur and an able custodian of the family business.
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June 2021
Fortune India
That Dark Summer Again
After a stellar earnings season in Q4 of FY21, India’s growth engine seems to have lost its steam in the June quarter because of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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June 2021
Fortune India
FOCUSED DIGITAL-SAVVY MOVES
In an exclusive interview, Arjun Jain, Business Head, Varroc Electricals & Electronics, shares his views on the influences of the pandemic and changing trends on the automotive component industry and the role of SAP as a digital enabler in his businesses
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June 2021
Fortune India
The Shopkeeper's Best Friend
BharatPe has the shopkeeper at the centre of its fintech universe. This has paid rich dividends, with more than 6 million merchant partners and loans worth ₹1,600 crore in less than three years. All thanks to QR codes.
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June 2021
Fortune India
Meesho Must Go On
Meesho pioneered the social commerce trend in India six years ago, providing a source of income for millions of homemakers. Its future is riddled with competition from fellow startups and e-commerce behemoths. The good news is the market is vast.
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June 2021
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The Conversation RONNIE SCREWVALA
Ronnie Screwvala, 64, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author, has commissioned a telling new report titled ‘Non-linear Thinking’, 1 which he puts forward as an alternative line of thought to propel India to its true potential. Non-linear thinking assumes a higher level of risk than normal, where past experiences do not define future ones. Screwvala, who co-founded upGrad, South Asia’s largest higher edtech company, explains the report’s thesis in detail.
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June 2021
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Fashion Forward
FabAlley was quick to adapt to the ‘keyboard up’ dressing trends last year as work-from-home became the norm. It is now doubling down on its online presence and partnerships with major online retailers abroad, setting it up to be the go-to destination for millennial women everywhere.
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June 2021
Fortune India
McFamily Feud
FORMER McDONALD’S CEO STEVE EASTERBROOK SUPERSIZED THE COMPANY’S PERFORMANCE—UNTIL HE WAS FIRED AMID A SCANDAL. NOW HIS SUCCESSOR, CHRIS KEMPCZINSKI, MUST PERSUADE THE COMPANY’S MANY STAKEHOLDERS TO REUNITE.
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June 2021
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Asset Light, People Right
Healthcare startup Pristyn Care’s OYO-like business model and impeccable service have attracted both investors and patients alike. But the model and the promise will be tested as the number of surgeries increase.
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June 2021
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Big Hospitals Vs. Big Pharma
As talk of healthcare reform grows, the two titans are gearing up for an epic clash over wh ’s most to blame for soaring costs. Will it lead to truly radical change?
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May 2021
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Cool Outfits For A Hot Summer
While fashion took a back seat in 2020, with the world slowly opening up, fashion is back. We look at five trends for the summer.
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May 2021
Fortune India
COMMUNITY, CONTENT, AND COMMERCE
FACEBOOK EARNED ITS CHOPS BY CONNECTING PEOPLE, SOMETHING THAT ONCE AGAIN CAME TO THE FORE DURING THE PANDEMIC. ITS NEXT BIG BETS ARE ON CONTENT CREATORS AND SMALL BUSINESSES. AIDING IT IN THIS MISSION ARE INSTAGRAM AND WHATSAPP.
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May 2021
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ARADHANA GALGOTIA
The Galgotias Charming Scion
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May 2021
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Exiting the Terminal
The Airports Authority of India’s planned exit from four metro airports and its privatisation drive has raised concerns about ‘private monopoly’. But the government is clear: monetise operating public infrastructure assets to finance new ones.
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May 2021
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The Art of Building a Sports Car Portfolio
Angel Broking founder Dinesh Thakkar explains why track record matters when buying exotics.
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May 2021
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The Conversation - AKSHAY NAHETA
U.A.E.-based Akshay Naheta, 39, is the youngest executive 1 to report directly to SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son (“Masa”). As CEO of SB Management and senior vice president, investments, SoftBank, he leads the conglomerate’s investments into publicly traded stocks and other securities. Naheta, an equestrian buff, 2 decodes his stint at the investment giant.
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May 2021
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THE DOCTOR COMES CALLING
WITH MANIPAL HOSPITALS WRAPPING UP A DEAL TO BUY COLUMBIA ASIA HOSPITALS, RANJAN PAI HAS CHALKED OFF A MAJOR ITEM ON HIS BUCKET LIST: BUILDING A PAN-INDIA HOSPITAL CHAIN. BUT THE SAVVY ENTREPRENEUR IS FAR FROM DONE AND IS GUNNING FOR THE NO.1 POSITION.
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May 2021
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THE SOUND OF STREAMING
Two years after its entry into the Indian market, streaming giant Spotify is already among the top three players in the growing audio OTT industry. Key to its success has been its localisation and diversified offer strategy.
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