How Green Is My Fertiliser

An Indo-Australian collaborative effort is using nano-biotechnology to make fertilisers that improve crop yields, while reducing carbon footprints

THE BIG LEAP

How Rambo Circus turned to digital streaming to stay afloat during the Covid-19 crisis

‘IF YOU STRONGLY BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU ARE DOING, YOU DON'T GO WRONG'

Cricketer Suresh Raina talks of his second innings with his new business venture Maat

RISE OF THE CHALLENGER

Hyderabad’s Biological e has forged multiple deals to co-develop and manufacture covid-19 vaccines, and is prepared to take on the biggest in the business

THEATRE EXPERIENCE GETS EXCLUSIVE

Cinema operators are offering private screenings and opting for innovations like drive-ins and circular pods for families to lure audiences back to the theatres

GLOBETROTTING FROM HOME

As people remain wary about travelling long distances, companies are relying on online tours with luxury add-ons and once-in-a-lifetime experiences to earn revenue

LEARNING CURVE

Entrepreneurs, innovators and non-profits are coming up with newer methods of teaching so that students across all socio-economic strata have an equitable access to education

TECH PILL

Health care startups and other companies are making the most of the pandemic-induced opportunities in the sector by developing innovative products and technologies

FARMER'S DAY OUT

Innovative agritech startups are helping farmers make more informed decisions, while connecting various players in the ecosystem

EYE IN THE SKY

Bengaluru-based Digantara is building a one-of-a-kind in-orbit device to track debris that dangerously hurtle around in space

‘Japan's Dynamic Climate Escalates Whisky Maturation'

Shinji Fukuyo, chief blender of Beam Suntory, talks about the natural and traditional elements that lend Japanese whiskies their uniqueness

Is The H-1B Finished?

Immigration experts say the H-1B visa, long ‘misused’ and ‘abused’, has fallen out of favour with both the Republican and Democrat administrations for decades. Even with Joe Biden as Us president, it is unlikely to become easier

VIRTUOUS CAPITAL

Modern philanthropy has its share of charitable billionaires, but professionals are rewriting the gospels of giving by thinking differently about how wealth and expertise can solve social problems

THE OTHER FALLOUT

With tourism funds drying up, wildlife conservation, and the people who depend on it, are facing a crisis

The AIF Dilemma

While some fund managers believe the new sebi regulations about investment committees increase accountability, others say the rules will scare away experts

STANDING OUT IN THE CROWD

The culture of giving is picking up in India as crowdfunding platforms flourish and commoners turn philanthropists to help those in need

Tale of Revival

After being on the verge of shutting down in 2017 following a failed merger with Flipkart, Gurugram-headquartered Snapdeal has seen revenue surge and unique customers grow with its focus on value ecommerce

Credit, When It's Due

MoneyTap, a digital consumer lending startup, has grown exponentially by offering flexible credit options over the last five years. Can it maintain its pace?

Locks of Luxury

Why Brooklyn-based Prose is betting millions that Americans will fork over $25 for customised shampoo. Then rinse and repeat

BILLIONAIRES FOR GOOD

Although a handful of Indian billionaire families have stepped up to help mitigate the pandemic’s fallout, India is yet to inculcate a culture of philanthropy

Relax Weathered The Covid-19 Crisis Better Than Its Peers

Utility footwear giant Relaxo’s sensibly priced, customer-relevant footwear flew off the shelves during the pandemic, helping the company weather the Covid-19 crisis better than its peers

Ambani Cashes In

The market rewarded Reliance Industries for bringing in partners and deleveraging

Rupee Rides Out The Covid Storm

The pandemic-induced slowdown is the first time the Indian currency has not depreciated in a crisis

The Broking Stars

Powered by Zerodha, brothers Nithin and Nikhil Kamath are the Rich List’s youngest new entrants

Shot At Success

Adar Poonawalla is betting big that his family’s Serum Institute of India will be among the first to produce Covid-19 vaccines

Pivot Play

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma is leading a concerted effort to build on the success of his payments platform and create a large digital financial services growth engine for his venture. But competition is fierce and success is not assured

Moneyball

Online fantasy sports platforms have seen user engagement and revenues grow, especially since the start of the IPL. But as questions are raised over their legality, can they survive in the long run?

Jet's Mysterious Suitor

Not much is known of Murari Lal Jalan, who leads the consortium that has won the bid for Jet Airways. Will he be able to turn around the company in a pandemic-ravaged sector?

Driving Force

How Jay Vijayan—a politician’s son, geology student and former Tesla techie—built Tekion, a billion-dollar company that will make its india foray next year

Class Act

Pandemic lockdowns have boosted India’s edtech startups, and the wealth of their founders. But can they keep up the momentum once the crisis ebbs?