A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India
In times when tech founders are romanticised, valuations are tom-tommed and starting up is par for the course, it's easy to fall prey to the notion that entrepreneurship is new-age creed that began in the era of the internet, smartphones and rapid technological advances. Not quite
Wang dropped out of college to build an AI startup. Six years later, he's the world's youngest self-made billionaire
We chronicle 10 contrasting tales of business families from different regions, diverse backgrounds and distinct segments. What unites them is their unparalleled grit to adapt, transform and flourish with changing times
Ved Krishna took over the reins of his father's business in 1999 and took years to realise how he may be standing in the way of his company's success. Becoming his own man and letting go of his stronghold on Yash Pakka's operations was the best move he's made
"There is no such thing as a calculated risk...there are no half measures," the second-generation entrepreneur who dropped out of school to join the family business tried and failed multiple times before hitting the jackpot. Today, Morbi's family outfit is one of top five tiles and bathware makers in India
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
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
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
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
Starting as a grocery shop in Rajasthan, the third generation of the Agarwals is now doing its bit to modernise the brand
In three decades, Lotus Herbals, the bootstrapped natural beauty care warrior has kept its turf safe from big MNC rivals
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