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Uber IPO: Going public

Uber chases profit amid bad IPO

Dreams on wheels for food delivery partners

They are vital cogs to the success of food tech companies

A watchdog inside Yes Bank

Experts say the appointment of an additional director on its board is RBI's way of having its eyes and ears in the bank

Elections are a reason for volatility: Franklin Templeton-India head

Sanjay Sapre, president, Franklin Templeton—India, on market performance and if there is a debt crisis on hand

Moneyball: Bang for the buck

Different sports and their stars are attracting big money in India

What should be on the new government's priority list?

Incentivising investments, boosting exports and reviving consumption will be the regime's key challenges

Daikin: Keeping cool and carrying on (growing)

Within a decade, Kanwaljeet Jawa has taken Daikin to a dominant position among India's air conditioner brands

Sporting nation: On the ball

If cricket lies at the heart of Indian sport, kabaddi may well be its soul. A sport that has now got billionaire backers and millions of viewers

Mayanti Langer: On the right pitch

How Mayanti Langer found her footing in the male-dominated world of Indian sports broadcasting

Hit. Superhit. Rohit Sharma

Basking in the afterglow of yet another IPL win for the Mumbai Indians, the vice captain of the Indian team sets himself up for a bigger challenge in the ICC World Cup

Abhishek Bachchan's big bet

Abhishek Bachchan's innate passion for sports has transformed the Bollywood actor into an entrepreneur

Women's hockey: On a stronger turf

Women hockey players, who have overcome personal trials to come together as a competitive unit, are now eyeing a podium finish at the Olympics

Anand Mahindra, Vijay Mallya and broken promises of a rebel football league

Mahindra shares his grand sports investment plans, and how Mallya reneged on his commitment without warning

JSW Sports: Nurturing sporting dreams

Inside Parth Jindal's multi-faceted plan to make JSW Sports India's first listed sports entity

Raid alert: Kabaddi gets a glamorous makeover

How kabaddi in its modern avatar has caught the fancy of the nation

Second innings: Why SG is looking beyond cricket

India's premier sports goods manufacturing company is looking to cash in on the country's love for fitness

'Kookaburra isn't in India to force out other players'

Shannon Gill, head of communications for the Australian cricket goods manufacturer, speaks on the company's foray in India and the innovations it is bringing to the game

Sports leagues: Games that they play

The rise of leagues has caught the fancy of the nation and taken various sporting disciplines beyond their niche appeal. Forbes India breaks them down into numbers

Why doesn't India promote its rich cricket history?

In a country where the sport is considered religion, cricket libraries are crying for attention, paid ground tours like the ones organised at Lord's in England are non-existent, and an immersive experience for spectators is yet to be conceptualised

Sportspersons are now staying ahead of the game with MBAs

Professional sportspeople are taking the business management route to pick up skills beyond the field, participate in the larger sports ecosystem and prepare for life beyond their careers

Barefoot running: How Nike and other shoe companies are taking it on

A small but growing group of Indians is ditching shoes to follow a global movement. How is the billion-dollar sneakers industry reacting to this crusade?

Para athletes: Different, and very able

Their recent success shines the spotlight on a new legion of sports stars in India

Why foreign leagues are invested in Indian football

The growing popularity of football in India has prompted foreign leagues to engage Indian enthusiasts through customised grassroots training and outreach

Behind the quest for an Olympic gold

How aspiring Olympians are sweating it out to go where only a few Indians have gone before

Esports: Making new stars

Thanks to professional video gamers, esports are increasingly resembling regular sports

Forbes India Editor Brian Carvalho talks about the making of the first ever sports special issue

Forbes India Editor Brian Carvalho talks about what went behind the making of Forbes India's first-ever sports special issue, and gives you a glimpse into the stories you will find in there!

Urban commute: Hail the (shared) ride

A new breed of carpooling and bike commute startups is enjoying customer euphoria and investor attention

A commentator must never have an agenda: Sanjay Manjrekar

The former India cricketer on language holding the key to good commentary and why more non-cricketers must find a place in the box

Thoughts on winning

The miniature four-wheeler super models

Want a vintage Bugatti, a classic Ferrari or a modern McLaren supercar at a fraction of the cost? Amalgam Collection will build one—at a fraction of the size