Sourav Majumdar

Based in Mumbai, I am the Editor of Forbes India. A first class Economics graduate from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, I have been a journalist for over 20 years and have worked with leading Indian business dailies like Business Standard and The Financial Express, heading editions and leading news and features teams. I have also reported extensively on the Indian financial markets, in particular the Securities & Exchange Board of India and the Reserve Bank of India and have also moderated several panel discussions on various issues both for print and television. As a former Editor-in-Chief of the Indian edition of Entrepreneur magazine, I have also had an inside view of the bustling entrepreneurship ecosystem in India, and the private equity, venture funding and startup space. I am also interested in the world of entertainment, which is fast turning out to be an integral part of India’s business universe.

Blood on the ecommerce floor?

The latest norms governing FDI in marketplace ecommerce models is the latest salvo to hit a sector battling valuation challenges

Business & Strategy May 24, 2014

Hope floats, but Modi's job of reviving the economy won't be easy

Inflation will remain elevated and RBI’s stance will remain hawkish in the immediate context; growth will improve to 6.5% by FY16, says Goldman Sachs

Economy & Policy May 17, 2014

Make no mistake, this is a mandate to fix the economy

Most observers reckon the historic mandate given to the Narendra Modi-led NDA is aimed at a stable government which brings in reform and growth. But don’t expect miracles right away

Economy & Policy May 15, 2014

The New Govt: India Inc yearns for Action, Decisiveness

The New Govt: Corporate India is yearning for action, decisiveness The country’s topmost business leaders want the next Prime Minister to take firm steps to bring the economy back on the growth path

Business & Strategy May 13, 2014

Far from sacking him, Raghuram Rajan is the man the new govt will need the most

Inflation and industrial output trends mean the economy will count on RBI to maintain stability