Business
Fortune India
A Race To Check-In India's Deal Makers
Marriott International, which acquired Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide in 2016, is the world’s largest hotel operator. In March, it opened its 100th hotel in India—in Bengaluru. Fortune India spoke to Arne Sorenson, president and CEO of Marriott International, to understand what about India attracts the company.
3 min |
May 2018
Fortune India
Make My Trip Sticks To Its Guns
Amid widening losses, the online travel agency is determined to continue its focus on the hotels and holiday packages business and foresees profitability in three years.
6 min |
May 2018
Fortune India
A Bigger Bite
Indore-based Prataap Snacks has grown to become India’s sixth-largest packaged snack maker thanks to its smart pricing that appeals to customers.
8 min |
June 15, 2018
Fortune India
Candy Crush
The 100-year-old dry cell batteries firm, which also sells household appliances, is in diversifying mode; it has launched a fruitbased jelly-textured candy called Jollies.
7 min |
June 15, 2018
Fortune India
​​​​​​​Putting The Fun Back In Prints
Fujifilm plans to tap India’s thriving wedding photo album market and capitalise on the popularity of instant cameras.
4 min |
June 15, 2018
Fortune India
New Age Design
U.S. design software company Autodesk sees opportunity for India to solve its problems through better design.
4 min |
June 15, 2018
Fortune India
Data Centres Go Exotic
Some companies are getting creative with their server farms in an effort to cut energy costs and enhance security.
2 min |
May 2017
Fortune India
Boards In Crisis
Can the fragile balance between promoters, boards, and management survive in the face of culture clashes and rampant ego?
10+ min |
October 2017
Fortune India
The Tide That Sinks All Boats
The rise of nationalism and protectionism has turned free trade into an international political villain. The future of the global economy will hinge on its rehabilitation.
3 min |
December 2016
Fortune India
Are Bigger Companies Losing Their Relevance?
Are bigger companies losing their relevance in the economy? A look at the performance of the Fortune India 500 this year compared with past years and relative to the overall economy shows that bigger companies still matter.
9 min |
December 2016
Fortune India
PWC's Big Move Away From Audit
Setting up PwC India as a cutting-edge technology company is the legacy chairman Deepak Kapoor wants to leave.
10+ min |
December 2016
Fortune India
‘WE ARE IN A MARKET THAT IS ON STEROIDS'
From being the exclusive privilege of a few, American Express wants to reposition itself in India as a credit card for the aspiring affluent and tap into the country’s growing consumerism.
4 min |
March 2019
Fortune India
Can Swiggy Take More Orders?
Swiggy, which started doorstep delivery of home essentials recently, has the advantage of an existing network. But it will take more than that for Swiggy to find its niche in a space led by BigBasket and Grofers.
2 min |
March 2019
Fortune India
Nine Years And Counting
Global PE major TA Associates, which completed nine years in India, is focussed on making more investments here, particularly in the areas of technology, and consumer and financial services.
5 min |
March 2019
Fortune India
A Fresh Shot In The Arm
Policy issues and a lack of attention from the central government are plaguing Tamil Nadu’s growth. However, the second edition of the Global Investors Meet sees promises of investments of over `3 lakh crore.
4 min |
March 2019
Fortune India
Eyes On The Prize
It was a perfect election year Budget by interim finance minister Piyush Goyal. While the first part of the Budget 2019-20 was all about the NDA’s achievements and successes, the second was all about its vision for the next 10 years, a fervent appeal to the electorate for a return to power.
4 min |
February 15, 2019 - August 14, 2019 - BIANNUAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Fortune India
The Evolution Of Celebrity Endorsements
From plain endorsement deals, the market is now evolving to full-fledged partnerships through innovative structures such as equity deals, royalty arrangements, JVs, and strategic merchandising partnerships.
5 min |
February 15, 2019 - August 14, 2019 - BIANNUAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Fortune India
The Tale Of Three Aces
A few years after the 2008 financial crisis, three Wall Street bankers began thinking of starting something on their own. That’s how digital entertainment company Pocket Aces was born in 2013. Turns out it wasn’t a bad bet after all.
7 min |
February 15, 2019 - August 14, 2019 - BIANNUAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Fortune India
Nostalgia In A Box
Some years ago, Saregama India was staring at a ‘Kodak moment’. Then Carvaan happened. The company tapped into its treasure trove of classic songs to come up with a portable digital radio—a success story which turned around its fortunes.
6 min |
February 15, 2019 - August 14, 2019 - BIANNUAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Fortune India
Singh Is The New King
He Is Fast Turning Into The New Hit Machine And Is The First Choice For Endorsements For A Variety Of Mega Brands. Ranveer Singh Is An Idea Whose Time Has Come.
10+ min |
February 15, 2019 - August 14, 2019 - BIANNUAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION
Fortune India
Nursing Fortis Back To Health
Malaysian healthcare major IHH won the race for India’s second-largest hospital chain after a fierce bidding war, but its real challenge has just begun.
4 min |
August 2018
Fortune India
The Battle Of The Bourses
With the shadow of the algo-trading scam hanging over the NSE and a recent change of guard at India’s largest exchange, the BSE is looking to turn its younger rival’s setback into an opportunity to claw back market share.
6 min |
May 2019
Fortune India
The Giant Slayer
The Shenzen-based smartphone maker has edged out bigger rivals to claim the top spot in India’s premium smartphone market and is looking to use this experience overseas.
9 min |
May 2019
Fortune India
Will Shashi Kiran Shetty's New Business Bets Pay Off?
By helping connect the different stakeholders of global trade, Shashi Kiran Shetty has built a decent logistics business. But as his company, Allcargo, faces challenges, will new business bets pay off?
9 min |
May 2019
Fortune India
Oil Is Not Enough
The No. 1 company on the Fortune India 500 list for the ninth time running, IOC, led by chairman Sanjiv Singh, is transforming itself into a ‘complete energy’ firm by investing heavily in alternative fuels as challenges from e-vehicles and tighter emission norms grow.
7 min |
15 December 2018 - 14 March 2019
Fortune India
Striking A Healthy Balance
For years, Narayana Hrudayalaya was synonymous with cardiac care. Over the years, it has added cancer care, neurology, orthopaedics, and nephrology to its services. But one thing remains the same: It still provides high quality, affordable healthcare to the masses.
8 min |
15 December 2018 - 14 March 2019
Fortune India
Looking To Hit A Birdie
Tech Mahindra, which successfully merged the scam-hit Satyam Computer Services with itself in 2013, has not been able to leapfrog into the league of its larger peers despite a steady rise in revenue. Here’s what it is doing to spur growth in these changing times.
9 min |
15 December 2018 - 14 March 2019
Fortune India
The Pay Cheque Is Growing
India Inc’s top executives and directors are getting paid higher than ever. In 2017-18, remunerations of the highest paid 50 executives on the Fortune India 500 list grew 50%.
2 min |
15 December 2018 - 14 March 2019
Fortune India
Forget Pie In The Sky, Drones Are Saving Lives
Drones may one day make your life easier by delivering pizza, but today—in Rwanda—they are already playing a vital role in emergency medical services.
3 min |
January 2019
Fortune India
Target: The New Indian Shopper
Walmart paid a staggering $16 billion to take control of India’s largest e-commerce company, Flipkart, as it bet on the country’s growing consumption boom and estimates that consumer spending could grow to $6 trillion by 2030.
10 min |