THE DAIRY DISRUPTORS

New-age dairy firms are promising the discerning Indian consumer not just high-quality milk, but also an array of value-added products such as yogurts, desserts, probiotic milk and much more. But can they outsmart India’s famed milk cooperatives?

The Educator at Byju's

From being a hands-on teacher to spearheading content curation post Byju’s online foray, and now heading all its departments, co-founder Divya Gokulnath has been instrumental in shaping India’s mostvaluable edtech start-up.

The Conversation - STEPHEN LUSSIER

THE GEMS AND JEWELLERY INDUSTRY WAS AMONG THE EARLIEST TO OVERCOME THE DISRUPTIONS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN. WHEN THE BIG FAT WEDDINGS WERE CURTAILED, AND PEOPLE COULDN’T GO ON EXPENSIVE HOLIDAYS OR BUY EXPENSIVE CLOTHES, THEY INDULGED IN JEWELLERY. AS A RESULT, 2021 WAS THE BEST YEAR FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST DIAMOND MANUFACTURER, THE $5.6 BILLION DE BEERS GROUP, WITH BUSINESS GROWING OVER 25%. STEPHEN LUSSIER, CHAIRMAN OF NATURAL DIAMOND COUNCIL, GLOBAL CEO OF DE BEERS’ RETAIL BRAND FOREVERMARK AND STRATEGIC ADVISOR TO THE DE BEERS GROUP, TALKS ABOUT THE BOUNCE-BACK, ADOPTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES. INTERVIEW BY AJITA SHASHIDHAR.

Quick Commerce: E-tail's Great Disruptor

New players like Zepto along with biggies such as Blinkit, Swiggy and Dunzo are ramping up operations with micro warehouses and under 30-minute deliveries. Will their gamble work?

Why Mutual Funds Love The Next 500

A Lowdown On The Emerging Companies That Are The Absolute Favourite Of Equity Mutual Funds.

India's Biggest Landlord

Brick-By-Brick, How Blackstone Built A 125 Million Square Feet Realty Portfolio And An Enviable Pe Empire.

EXPORT RECOVERY IN SIGHT

India’s impressive export growth is led by petroleum products, but remains broad-based, raising hopes of a sustained rally.

How Bharat Deals With Talent Challenge

COMPANIES IN TIER-II AND III CITIES ARE LOOKING FOR GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND TR ADITIONAL GEOGRAPHIES. HERE’S HOW THEY ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT.

AgroLife Creates a New Niche

THE COMPANY BANKED ON CHEMISTRY-LED PRODUCTS TO DOMINATE NEWER SEGMENTS.

Small Biz Takes Digital Highway

THERE HAS BEEN A SURGE IN SMALL AND MEDIUM FIRMS TURNING DIGITAL DURING THE PANDEMIC. A BOOMING ECOSYSTEM OF ENABLERS HAS BEEN A BIG HELP.

Bet On Emissions Drives Growth For Sharda Motor

THE STRATEGY TO DEVELOP IN-HOUSE TECHNOLOGY FOR EMISSIONS HAS HELPED THE DELHI-BASED COMPANY MITIGATE THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN DURING THE PANDEMIC AND SHIELD ITS CORE BUSINESS FROM EV DISRUPTION.

Marketer's Digital Dilemma

The million-dollar question before marketers is whether they are allocating the right investment on various platforms in the absence of a uniform measurement tool.

Solar Turns Revenue Booster For Shakti Pumps

THE COMPANY HAS BEEN EXPERIMENTING WITH NEW PRODUCTS, WITH A FOCUS ON FINDING SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX ENGINEERING CHALLENGES. AND THERE’S MORE IN STORE TO HELP TRANSITION THE PUMP BUSINESS.

Vaccines, Biologics: Indian Pharma's New Temptations

API, diagnostics, New Chemical Entity — Covid has thrown up new opportunities, and domestic pharma biggies are charging in with renewed focus.

The Gold Rush For India's Superapp

One ring to rule them all. More accurately, one app to serve them all. For the country’s largest conglomerates, blue-chip banks and e-commerce majors, the SuperApp is the next battleground.

Why Wall Street Loves The Metaverse

Until Recently, The Idea Of A 3d Immersive Internet Was More Fantasy Than Fact. Now Big Tech Is Going All In, And Goldman Sachs Thinks It’s An $8 Trillion Opportunity. Here’s Why Early Investors Believe The Metaverse Could Be Business’s Next Big Thing.

Budget's Reset 2.O

Finance minister doubles down on Building India theme while using buoyant tax revenues and extra borrrowings to push growth. Will it pay off?

Is Crypto Legal Now?

Centre takes the first step towards legalising crypto by taxing gains at 30%. Here's what it means for investors.

A Quick Guide To Tax Saving

Tax planning should be a year-round activity, but if you haven’t started yet, here’s the low-down on options for maximising tax savings at the last minute.

THE BIG PUBLIC INFRA BET

Infra sectors, including highways and railways, have received the largest share of the ₹7.5 lakh crore pie with an expectation that the capital expenditure will create the desired multiplier effect on the economy. Will the strategy work?

Resurrecting SpiceJet

The strategy to launch the cargo business has paid off, but Ajay Singh has to ensure adequate capital for the airline, while battling rising costs and stiffcompetition.

More Than Just An Angel

Early stage individual investors are cutting cheques beyond seed funding and moving onto late-stage deals.

DECODING BUDGET FINEPRINT

As Indian economy recovers from the 'once in a century' pandemic, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s fourth Union Budget has tried to push growth through ₹7.5 lakh crore capital expenditure, 35% higher than Budget 2021.

What To Do In Budget 2022

Top experts debate how Nirmala Sitharaman can put the economy on a higher growth path.

The Best Crypto Bets In 2022

Despite mouth-watering gains, allocation to meme coins should be minimal.

Gold, Silver Safe Havens Of Investing

Investing in precious metals can hedge your portfolio as world markets go on a roller-coaster ride due to Covid-19.

Why FM Will Score

The success of Nirmala Sitharaman's supply-side measures, robust tax numbers and an upbeat industry mean the finance minister has a lot going for her as she readies Union Budget 2022.

The Conversation JENNIFER SALKE, HEAD, AMAZON STUDIOS

Covid-19 left an indelible mark on the OTT industry as people worldwide were compelled to isolate themselves within the confines of their homes. As more and more got on the binge-watching bandwagon, an onerous task for streaming platforms was to cater to the burgeoning demand for original content. Jennifer Salke, head, Amazon Studios, talks about how the pandemic forced the company to think up new business models and out-of-the-box content.

Where to Invest in 2022

Covid-19 made investors shift to riskier assets for higher returns in 2021. Here’s what to expect from different asset classes in 2022.

Vodafone Idea's Long Road To Recovery

Telco struggles to tide over financial crisis with tariffhike and equity capital.