A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India
Centre may change track after four years of uneven growth and low inflation
IMF pegs India's growth at 6.1 percent, while lowering global forecast from 3.6 to 3 percent
Far from preparing for 5G, telcos are fighting for survival
Although NPAs will improve, lenders will focus on improving their own financial health rather than aggressively extend credit
With food prices predicted to taper off, the RBI is expected to continue with rate cuts instead of increasing them
Investors will have to recalibrate expectations downwards, say experts
Growth will take precedence and investors are likely to back market leaders despite red in their books
It is unlikely that household savings will dramatically rise
The Essar Steel case has built confidence, but uncertainties remain
The concept will gain ground, as issues related to public health, transport and education get more attention and citizens become more aware
Globally, the decade began with the hope of a new dawn in the East and a new equilibrium of power, with the Western sun seen as setting, but it ends with persistent concerns about a global geopolitical disequilibrium and economic slowdown
India's potential growth rate may have dipped, but the broader market supports the new narrative, says Morgan Stanley India's managing director
The next decade will see financialisation of savings and formalisation of the economy, retail and distribution, writes Saurabh Mukherjea, founder, Marcellus Investment Managers
They shaped the decade in fields like politics, technology and business, changing the course of the world in many ways
They could be the defining faces of this next decade
Wealth creation is aspirational for Indians today. Our $5-trillion GDP aspiration will be tough to achieve without enabling business-creation opportunities: CRED's Kunal Shah
India has demonstrated early scale-up successes, depth of founder abilities, and has returned VC money in multiples, say Accel partners
In this decade, ecommerce will be powered by first-time internet users and small kirana shops
Using convenience, ease of access and digitisation, they have fought the onslaught of supermarkets and ecommerce
Wanderlust experiences that were unthinkable previously are now possible because of personalisation and use of technology, writes Booking.com's Ritu Mehrotra
As millennials opt for quality experiences at affordable prices, the hospitality sector must leverage technology to stay ahead of the curve
The gig economy has reduced entry barriers for the informal workforce into the formalised workforce
Millennials prefer experiences over assets, and believe that sharing makes for a compelling proposition, writes Awfis founder and CEO Amit Ramani
The world of advertising, marketing and media turned more human stories into brand stories, writes Josy Paul
Shortened attention spans will pave the way for snippety visuals as the most successful means of communication
A combination of convenience, choice and customer-centricity will make ecommerce a mass market business in India in this decade, writes MakeMyTrip founder and group CEO Deep Kalra
From the days of despondency, there are now signs of positivity and scale, writes Ashish Kashyap, founder and CEO, Indwealth
The fintech industry has grown exponentially on adoption inthe last decade but business models are still evolving, writes Mobikwik CEO Bipin Preet Singh
A new kind of financial institution, powered by technology, will have far reaching implications for the overall economy, write the co-founders of Capital Float
The device has been the focus of radical innovation and become the ultimate connector, writes Vivo India's CEO
The Internet of Things must leverage AI and ML, and take the concept of smart connected devices to the masses
The auto industry will see new mobility trends with the emergence of a highly connected and mobile Gen Z, says Hyundai Motors India MD and CEO
Manufacturers launched upgrades at shorter intervals, car sales moved beyond bigger cities to rural areas driven by easy availablity of finance, says the Maruti Suzuki chairman
Millennials have turned fads and trends into a way of life that has shaped the F&B industry
Good food will be gloriously unpredictable and restaurants and menus will be dynamic plays, writes Jaydeep Barman, founder of Rebel Foods
Writers-directors-producers Raj Nidimoru And Krishna DK say India is leapfrogging to catch up with technologies that are changing the way we approach or invest in stories, and this will fundamentally alter the entertainment experience
Looking back on the past decade, the film industry has become more professional, inclusive and accountable, while OTT and social media have changed the nature of stardom, the actor says
India's sporting glory is not limited to cricket anymore; its growth story lies in the success of its boxers, shooters, wrestlers and shuttlers who are now role models for youngsters
Rising acceptance among family business and professionals has helped the industry mature and drawn global funds to India
Private equity is now an established asset class in India, and entrepreneurs will increasingly experience its benefits
The past years have seen certain kinds of skills, official hierarchies and old-school leadership become redundant
As technology influences the way we work, companies will have to work to upskill employees to succeed in this decade
Mobile health, telemedicine, and Internet of Medical Things have triggered customer-centric innovations, writes Shah, promoter of Metropolis Healthcare
The integration of technology started with improving classroom experiences and reached adaptive learning platforms that students can personalise, says Toppr's Zishaan Hayath
The role of educators has to be reimagined to prepare students for jobs that don't exist today
The founder and CEO of MapMyGenome says that in India's consumer-centric health care market, technologies that save on costs will be adopted faster
India's economic ride over the past decade underlines the importance of raising the potential growth rate, writes CRISIL's Dharmakirti Joshi
While the economy will grow at 7 percent and see a savings-led consumption boom, policy-making and reforms will remain painful
From #MeToo and Sabarimala to disability rights and safer workplaces, women are reclaiming their right to an equal society, a movement that gained traction in the past decade
Reddy, who identifies as transgender and is the national general secretary, All India Mahila Congress, says the next decade has a lot to catch up with in terms of gender justice
If in the coming 10 years we are not able to limit the warming of the Earth to 1.5 0C the effects will be permanent and devastating, writes Ridhima Pandey
The big picture can only be that of hope and aspirations. The road, though, is long
Years from now, this period will be remembered as a time when our advancements—fuelled by accelerated trends in consumerism and technology—were countered by an increasing concern for our degrading planet brought about by the consequences of these very advancements