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Ajay Singh and SpiceJet: A story of survivors
Ajay Singh, chairman and MD of SpiceJet, calls himself a survivor. He bought ModiLuft in 2005 and turned it into SpiceJet. The budget airline faced turbulent times in January 2015, and once again, it was Singh who revived the outfit. A decade later, SpiceJet is at a similar crossroads again. Singh's resilience remains unchanged, but now the odds are stacked against him too. The cover story of Forbes India's latest issue looks into the depth of these challenges and Singh's survival strategies
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Forbes India 30 Under 30 2025: Meet the disruptors
Another year, another class full of winners who have launched disruptive businesses or made a mark for themselves in their organisations as professionals, all under the age of 30. Some are driving social change through their ventures. Others are winning medals and putting India on the global map, and more. Dive into the podcast with Anubhuti Matta who discusses how the list is made, and the biggest question -- how much do the winners pay to get a spot on the Forbes India 30 Under 30 list? Here's all you should know about those who dare to dream and believe in the power of possibilities
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India's Global Influence: Driving change, inspiring the world - The Changemakers Episode 4
Culture, storytelling and innovation — three powerful ingredients shaping India's global influence.
Join us in our final episode of #TheChangemakers as we explore how visionary leaders are harnessing sustainable innovation and cultural storytelling to amplify India's presence on the world stage -
Leaders of Tomorrow: Building impact, creating legacies - The Changemakers episode 3
What does it take to thrive as a leader in an era of rapid change? Episode 3 brings you powerful stories of resilience, bold creativity and purpose-driven leadership shaping India's future
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Investment Special 2025: How to brace for a roller coaster ride
Investment experts speculate that geopolitics—the Russia-Ukraine war, Donald Trump's second presidency—stock market corrections, a decline in corporate earnings, and consumer demand will be crucial to how investors could rebalance their portfolios in 2025. In this podcast, Salil Panchal discusses the year's investment landscape and why investors must be nimble and opt for a multi-asset strategy while navigating the uncertainties
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Showstoppers 2024-25: Celebrating outperformers
One of Forbes India's most glamorous editions--Showstoppers 2024-25--is out now. This special edition is about stars from cinema, OTT, music, and sports who made headlines with their extraordinary performances during the year. In this issue, you can read about the secrets behind Jasprit Bumrah's scorching pace, Rajkummar Rao's balancing act, the rise of Tripti Dimri and Hanumankind, and the transformation of Ananya Panday. In this podcast, Divya Shekhar and Kunal Purandare detail the process of selecting these performers and stories you cannot miss
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Evolution of India, through beauty industry filter
Forbes India's latest issue highlights that the Indian beauty market is evolving beyond traditional products like soaps and lipsticks, driven by a shift towards self-care and investment in small luxuries. The industry is seeing significant demand even in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, influenced by social media and quick commerce. In this cover story podcast, Neha Bothra discusses the rapid growth and transformation of India's beauty and personal care industry
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Pioneering a new era of luxury: The Changemakers - Episode 2
Join Shantanu Mehra, Nikhil Mehra, and Pooja Makhija as they explore how storytelling, heritage, and personalization are redefining modern luxury
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Founder or Manager mode: The Indian context
0-100 could be a founder's journey but beyond, say from 100-1000, you need a seasoned manager who has been there and do that to take the company to the next level. Founder/Manager Mode issue anchor Rajiv Singh explains that it's not a battle between the two but a beautiful melting pot that may bring the best results to the brim
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India's Economic Transformation: The Role of Changemakers - The Changemakers:Â Episode 1
Join Ankur Warikoo, Shruti Shruti, and Ahana Gautam as they unpack the bold moves, big ideas, and breakthroughs redefining leadership in India today
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Forbes India's 100 Richest 2024: Stories of spectacular returns
The annual Forbes India's 100 Richest issue is live now. The special package chronicles the journey of India's 100 richest billionaires and how did they get there over time. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran discusses how TS Kalyanaraman of Kalyan Jewellers beat the odds and how GM Rao of GMR Group took full advantage of the infrastructure boom in India to stage their return to this prestigious list