Leadership
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Not fair to say Indian entrepreneurs are copycats: K Ganesh
Serial entrepreneur K Ganesh discusses his latest book, why the longevity of companies is reducing, and how markets have become more circumspect with new-age business IPOs
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It is tough to make money in quick commerce, but impossible to make too much money: Hari Menon
The co-founder and CEO of BigBasket, on playing the game carefully, why profitability is tough in the business, managing valuations, and more
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Zomato has rebranded to Eternal but it faces old challenges, questions
A look at the report card for Eternal and its businesses from food and snack delivery to quick commerce, and why Deepinder Goyal believes he has the answers and a game plan
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India will be one of our top five markets within three years: NTT Data's Abhijit Dubey
The CEO of NTT Data Inc, talks about investing in India's AI infrastructure, agentic AI and the significance of long-term perspectives
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Rekha and Rizwan Koita: Valuing knowledge sharing and time over writing cheques
The Koitas left their corporate careers for philanthropy. Through the Koita Foundation, they use technology to strengthen outcomes in health care and non-profits
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Indra Water: Creating a circular economy for India's wastewater
Indra Water's decentralised wastewater treatment solution is helping industries and hotels treat and recycle their water, mitigating pollution and securing freshwater for the common man
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Forbes India Regional Goliath: How 100-year-old MTR keeps its legacy going
Karnataka's heritage foods brand MTR changed hands in 2007, but Norwegian owner Orkla ensured it stayed rooted in its Kannadiga identity. The strategy helped the 100-year-old company stay as a big fish in a small pond
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Minimalist: Winning trust through transparency
In the four years and counting since Minimalist was founded, sales reached a run rate of Rs 500 crore a year, making them the winner in the promising startup category at the Forbes India Leadership Awards
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FILA 2025: How India can battle the global economic challenges
US President Donald Trump's tariff threats have sparked global debate. If these tariffs take effect in April, they could reshape global trade posing challenges for India and other economies. Coupled with geopolitical tensions and a weakening rupee, India's growth story faces new uncertainties and challenges. At the recently concluded Forbes India Leadership Awards 2025, KVS Manian, MD & CEO, Federal Bank; Rajesh Jejurikar, ED & CEO, (Auto & Farm sector), Mahindra & Mahindra; and Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist, Bank of Baroda, offered insights to solve this issue
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We want to ensure that there is no energy poverty in the country: Dr Praveer Sinha at FILA 2025
In a conversation at Forbes India LeadershipAwards, Dr Praveer Sinha, CEO and MD of Tata Power, shared insights from his leadership journey, vision for the energy sector, and fundamentals of shaping the future of EV infrastructure in India. The conversation provided valuable perspectives on navigating challenges, driving innovation, and fostering sustainable growth. "I don't think we should get bogged down by being the best. I think it is important if you are available to your people," said Sinha while discussing work-life balance. Watch the Forbes India CEO of the Year 2024 dis
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FILA 2025: Katrina Kaif on developing Kay Beauty as an accepting, celebrating community for all
Katrina Kaif has made an incredible contribution to Indian cinema with her performances in films such as Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Dhoom 3, and Merry Christmas. But she's also led an inspirational entrepreneurial journey of building and growing her beauty brand, Kay Beauty. At Forbes India Leadership Awards 2025, the winner of Icon of Excellence opened up about the ethos behind establishing her business, her approach with the team and what it takes to build a brand from the ground up