Return of The FMCG Giants

How legacy FMCG companies staged a comeback in their battle with new-age brands by investing in data-led strategies, acquisitions and premium product portfolio.

The New Auto Champions

As industry enters a new growth phase, emerging ancillary players are shaking up the status quo.

Textile: An Industry Of Spins And Turns

The sector has a strong presence in The Next 500 list, but its cyclical nature is showing.

Panacea Biotec: Making The Vaccine Shift

The company divested its pharma portfolio in India to fund a new thrust in vaccines against pandemic outbreaks.

GMM Pfaudler: Betting On 'Green' Glass

The 61-year-old anti-corrosion equipment manufacturer eyes global dominance through technology solutions and a multi-product approach.

CA Grameen: A Resilient Ecosystem

Business efficiency and prudent lending practices have kept the Dutch-owned micro lender on top of the MFI pyramid.

Prince Pipes Taps Demand For Growth

Rising demand from housing and real estate on the back of enhanced production capacity and distribution network have added to the balance sheet of India's largest piping solutions company.

Next-gen Fertilisers Drive Meghmani's Boom

The agrochemicals major added new-age products to its chemicals portfolio and raised capacity, boosting its bottomline and emerging as a top global player.

When The Going Gets Good

Fortune India's The Next 500 companies create new records with cumulative topline and profits hitting decadal highs.

"We are moving away from a protectionist to an open mind"

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INDIA INC.MEANS BUSINESS IN SPACE

WITH ISRO AS MENTOR, PRIVATE SECTOR INTEREST IN SATELLITE-LINKED OPPORTUNITIES SOARS. CAN INDIA GRAB A BIGGER SLICE OF THE GLOBAL SPACE ECONOMY?

The $130 Bn Battle For India's Defence Pie

India is making a break from the past to power its defence and attack capabilities completely indigenously, giving its firms-old and new-a shot at the $2.5 trillion global defence and aerospace market.

Race On To Meet Vande Bharat Targets

The government has set a target of 475 Vande Bharat trains within the next four years. But how will railways ensure operational issues do not jeopardise passenger interest?

How Russian Oil Bulked Up India's Exports

Import of petroleum-related products from Russia accounted for $27.7 billion in April-December 2022, a 700% increase from $3.4 billion a year ago.

The Conversation ADOLFO ORIVE, PRESIDENT AND CEO, TETRA PAK

TETRA PAK IS SYNONYMOUS WITH PACKAGING IN INDIA. THE €11.1 BILLION SWEDISH CONGLOMERATE ALSO HAS A ROBUST FOOD PROCESSING AND A PROCESSING EQUIPMENT BUSINESS IN 161 COUNTRIES. COMPANY PRESIDENT AND CEO ADOLFO ORIVE TALKS TO FORTUNE INDIA ABOUT DEALING WITH EVOLVING FOOD HABITS OF CONSUMERS, SWITCHING TO SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING AND MANAGING COSTS IN AN INFLATIONARY ENVIRONMENT.

Where Is The Indian Market Headed?

The Domestic Market Was Among The Few That Generated Positive Returns In 2022. But The Recent Fall In Stock Prices Seems To Have Shaken Investor Confidence. Will It Get Its Mojo Back?

How To Save More Under New Tax Regime!

Finance minister has proposed major tax reforms in a push to the new tax regime. Here's how much you can save.

Is PLI The Magic Pill?

The government's ambitious manufacturing scheme has set the private capex in motion but economic outcomes will take their time coming.

Budget 2023 - Long Vision Budget

In spite of Lok Sabha elections next year, government steers clear of short-term populist measures and focuses on strengthening the economy.

Is Declining Debt Enough?

Government meets fiscal deficit target but falling GDP growth puts a question mark over finances.

Spotlight On Jobs

The Budget puts the focus on job creation, but experts say schools and colleges need to integrate skill development in curricula first.

Motown's Moment Of Aatmanirbharta

A smooth transition to green mobility takes centrestage in the Budget as India prepares to take on the mantle of the world's manufacturer in the new global order.

MSMEs Seek Succour In Public Markets

Despite the Budget's booster dose, equity market is likely to remain the go-to option for small and medium units.

The Consumption Dilemma

While Budget 2023 promises more disposable income, private consumption is unlikely to increase in a hurry.

Agri Takes The Digital Driveway

Accelerator fund for agri start-ups, digital public infrastructure for the farm sector, higher agri credit allocation - digitisation is the way to go.

Budget Takes Green Road To Growth

FM bets ₹35,000 crore towards India's global net zero commitment.

The Infra Multiplier

The steep Budget allocation for FY24 capex is intnded to keep the GDP growth ticking. But has capex succeeded in creating the multiplier effect in the economy?

Interpreting Budget Dynamics

THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE formula adopted with such vigour in all Union Budgets since Covid year 2020 grabs the biggest outlay yet again in finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's fifth Union Budget, hitting 10 lakh crore for the first time ever.

Surprises In Store For The Indian Economy?

2023 promises to be far from predictable and may hold surprises for countries and households, says Survey.

HOW ZERODHA WENT FROM ZERO TO HERO

The Kamath brothers' broking venture is a case study of how new-age tech businesses can achieve scale-profitably.