First Principles
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How seasoned IAS officer Abhishek Singh is leading India's AI mission
A 1995-batch IAS officer with over two decades of experience, Singh has learnt the ins and outs of governance. Now, he is leading India's AI mission with a focus on foundational models, applications to leapfrog global competitors
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AI unlocks new avenues for creativity, strategy, leadership: Salesforce's Srini Tallapragada
In a rapidly emerging agentic landscape, developers sit at the centre of transformation, and while AI raises valid questions about the future of their work, it isn't completely replacing developers. Rather, it's redefining their role and unlocking new opportunities, the president and chief engineering officer of Salesforce writes
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India is evolving from an AI adopter to AI leader. Here's how
With a focus on sovereign AI, foundational models, and practical applications, Indian companies deploying AI in their products and solutions attracted more than $1 billion in venture capital funding, a 50 percent increase over the previous year
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Bootstrapped Lotus Herbals is not afraid of MNC invasions. Here's why
In three decades, Lotus Herbals, the bootstrapped natural beauty care warrior has kept its turf safe from big MNC rivals
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Ahuja Residences: Slow and steady wins the race
A mother-son duo opted for a 'slow and steady' land over a 'fast and heady' road to build Ahuja Residences into one of the top corporate housing and serviced apartment brands in India
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Pansari: From a humble kirana store to a Rs 1,000-crore brand
Starting as a grocery shop in Rajasthan, the third generation of the Agarwals is now doing its bit to modernise the brand
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From headless chicken to golden goose: How Nandu's came into its own
Naveen and Narendra Pasuparthy have made the six-decade-old Nanda Group a formidable player in the poultry business. The siblings are now betting big on their brand Nandu's
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Pepper Tiger: How Synthite Group hits the right notes with its spices
Respecting the family charter, valuing a risk-and-reward approach and adding a fair share of professionals have made the 40-year-old Synthite Group roar in the world of spices and oleoresins
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Why the Kapurs of Steelbird believe family businesses are like helmets
Started in 1964, Steelbird survived a bumpy ride and emerged as one of the top helmet makers in India with a wide global footprint. Now the Kapurs have buckled up for a bigger and diversified play
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Shree Maruti Courier never aspired to be number 1. It became its secret sauce to success
With its focus on high speed delivery and steady growth, Shree Maruti Courier has survived competition from biggies, startups and countless clones to emerge as one of the top logistics players in India
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How Prasad Chalavadi's 'saree with software' business has gone the extra yard
Chalavadi has built Sai Silks (Kalamandir) into a formidable brand across South India, with 46 showrooms in four states: Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Now his love for the six yards is taking him to the IPO market