Burger King's Big Bite

India has a taste for burgers, and Burger King is getting ready to deliver what the customers want with a menu tailored for local taste buds and an efficiency-led expansion plan.

The Conversation ALBERT BOURLA

As the pandemic took hold last spring, scientists at Pfizer set out to, in the words of CEO Albert Bourla, “make the impossible possible”. Now, on the heels of achieving just that—developing the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine with breakneck speed—the leader of the 172-year-old drugmaker talks about the clash of science and politics, drug prices, and his next impossible task.

MEDHAJ GROUP: GLOBAL IN VISION, LOCAL IN ACTION

The revolutionary transformation brought about in the power sector and the society of India’s most populated state, Uttar Pradesh, by flagship venturesMedhaj Techno Concept Private Limited, Medhaj News Private Limited and MedhajlTes Solutions Private Limited, owes its incredible success to the diligence of their visionary Founder & Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Dr. Samir Tripathi. He is committed to serve the needs of every client while aiming to make a mark as a leading global consultancy firm.

POWERED BY TEXT

Route Mobile, a cloud communications platform for enterprises, has had a dream run on the bourses since its listing last year. At the core of this success is the humble text message.

Transforming People, Process and Technology… a long-term marathon, not a sprint!

Surena Gupta spoke to Bill Gates and Rakesh Rathi on their vision for the Next Wave of Innovation under Fortune India Exchange.

On a Premium High

A regular listee on the Fortune India Next 500 since 2015, Radico Khaitan’s double-digit growth, backed by premium product offerings, has propelled the liquor manufacturer into the big league of the Fortune India 500 companies.

A Passage to India

The visit of U.K. trade secretary Elizabeth Truss to India paves the way for an eventual Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.

Godrej's Hot Bet on Cold Storage

The Covid-19 pandemic has amplified the importance of cold-chain infrastructure, and Godrej Appliances’ medical refrigeration business is making the most of the opportunity.

BUILDING HER BRAND WITH LUXURY AND SPIRITUAL CHARM

In a conversation with Fortune India Exchange, Philanthropist and rising entrepreneur ZARINE MANCHANDA shares her remarkable life story and unique branding concept in her quest to help India’s poorest as the Mother of Millions

A FULLY BAKED IDEA

How did a Ludhiana-based company go from being an experimental home kitchen to the bourses? The success story of Mrs. Bectors Food is rooted in its visionary leader Rajni Bector and her genetically-blessed taste buds.

India-U.S.: The Ultra-Long Haul Challenge

India’s air bubble agreement with the U.S. has given a fillip to 16-hour non-stop flights, bypassing the need to halt in hubs such as Dubai, Frankfurt, and Singapore. Air India has taken a lead, but questions remain about its continuity.

Rebooting Indo-U.S. Tech Ties

With Biden as President, India’s eyes will be on the way the new administration deals with H-1B visa rules.

Business With Biden: The Big Indo-U.S. Tax Conundrum

India has much to gain if U.S. President Joe Biden focusses more on expanding bilateral free trade and investment, rather than go ahead with his tax proposals. But it won’t be easy. The economic climate in America has moved towards protectionism, something that even enjoys bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress. The pandemic has upended the U.S. economy, and Biden has a tightrope walk ahead.

The Conversation KRIS GOPALAKRISHNAN

Infosys co-founder Senapathy ‘Kris’ Gopalakrishnan is a very private person behind a public face. The 65-year-old billionaire entrepreneur, who has channelled his passion for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship by backing projects at academic institutions and funding startups, says his investments are not just for returns, but to create an innovation-led economy.

VACCINE: Ready, Set, Roll-out

With two vaccines having received emergency use authorisation, India is prepared to meet the logistical challenge. For now, the deployment has begun with the vaccination of frontline healthcare workers.

STREAM ON

IN THE FIVE YEARS THAT NETFLIX HAS BEEN IN INDIA, IT HAS GROWN EVERY YEAR, AND WON PRAISE FOR ITS LOCALLY-PRODUCED SHOWS. BUT WITH ITS PREMIUM PRICING, AND INCREASED COMPETITION, THE GLOBAL STREAMING GIANT WILL HAVE TO WORK EVEN HARDER TO STEAL THE SHOW.

Piramal Wins the DHFL Battle

The home finance company is key to his future plans in the financial sector, but the billionaire entrepreneur may have to wait longer to actually take over the troubled lender.

Nerves of Steel

The Tata group has a history of grit and is no stranger to big-ticket acquisitions. But its bid for loss-making airline Air India could be its litmus test.

DRIVE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE

SAFETY AND AFFORDABILITY CONCERNS AMONG COMMUTERS HAVE GIVEN A FILLIP TO SHARED MOBILITY, WITH SUBSCRIPTION-BASED MODELS GAINING TRACTION. WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR THE INDUSTRY TO REALISE ITS TRUE POTENTIAL?

BUSINESS OF BIKES: AMERICAN AUTO'S INDIA ROADBLOCK

Harley-Davidson’s exit from India is the latest in a series of unsuccessful forays by American cult automobile companies in the country. India is seen by the United States as a tough market to crack, and multiple trade irritants mar the relationship between the two countries. However, under the new Joe Biden presidency there is renewed hope that these trade issues would be taken up. But concerns also exist that the U.S. might not fully dismantle the trade nationalism and protectionism that characterised the Donald Trump administration.

How May I Help You?

Rajeev Karwal-led Milagrow has seen a surge in demand during Covid-19 and aims to be among the world’s top robotics firms.

Does Banking Need A More Humane Touch?

The only silver lining from Covid-19 is the chance for all of us to reset our lives, our social structures, and our businesses.

Spoilt For Choice

India was never a market for luxury cars. Not anymore. Now affluence is fuelling the demand for these gorgeous machines.

The Fast and the Furious

German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has gotten attention with a new assembly line in Pune to put together its premier AMG line-up. Will it manage to rope in more buyers as well?

The Conversation RONOJOY DUTTA

United Airlines, Air Canada, US Airways, and Air Sahara were Ronojoy Dutta’s stamping grounds, before taking over as chief executive officer of InterGlobe Aviation, which owns IndiGo, in January 2019. Since then, it hasn’t been clear blue skies for the 68-year-old: the airline’s promoters fought and Covid-19 stalled air travel. But Dutta now sees tailwinds emerging.

THE FIRST LADY OF WALL STREET

HOW DID JANE FRASER, POISED TO TAKE OVER AS CEO OF CITI IN FEBRUARY, BREAK BANKING’S HIGHEST, HARDEST GLASS CEILING?

FACE - OFF

Paytm is rallying Indian developers for its mini app store in a bid to challenge Google’s dominance in the market. It also fits squarely into its plans of being a super app or a one-stop-shop for consumers. Will it succeed?

EAR TO THE GROUND

Beginning its life as a microfinance company, Bandhan has made its name as a commercial bank to watch out for. It now wants to leapfrog into the future. Will it be able to work its magic again?

DABUR'S NEW NORMAL

The pandemic has seen the 136-year-old company reboot by fast-tracking product launches, embracing automation, upping the emphasis on e-commerce, and focussing on its health portfolio.

Biden-Harris: The Reset And India

The real message of a Biden presidency will be more political than either strategic or economic.