Podcast
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Forbes India 13th Anniversary: Rewind of Key Milestones of India's Corporates and Startups
A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India
Column
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Low pay, endless hours, and other great gifts
These are entrepreneurs who have turned their backs on the glamour of the big city hustle and the glory of soaring valuations to solve problems of access in India's small towns and villages
Startups
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Fresh groceries to education and healthcare: The startups catering to Bharat's demands
Not every tech-led startup serves up organic food in eight minutes. Some choose the rough-and-tumble of country roads. And they are raising funds and earning revenues
Take One: Big story of the day
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Can India's $12 billion R&D fund kickstart a revolution?
Experts say what matters most is how the money is spent to build collaborative ecosystems and thriving innovation
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Urban Consumption: Concerns over low income, jobs remain
Tax breaks, falling inflation and rising FMCG sales will boost urban consumption, however, larger concerns over income and jobs remain
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Investors cool on defence and manufacturing funds amid market volatility
Even as there is emphasis by the government on manufacturing and defence in India, investors are losing interest in mutual fund schemes themed on those
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The VC-backed rise of micro dramas in India
Startups like Flick TV, Kuku FM, EloElo, and Quick TV, and even big players like Balaji Telefilms are entering the fray backed by VC money. Will the climax have joy or heartbreak?
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Can lab-grown diamonds' affordability make it outshine rarer, natural gems?
Man-made or lab-grown diamonds are gaining significant traction among Gen Z and millennials, particularly due to their affordability and sustainability
News
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Indian companies spend less than 1% of net sales on R&D
While the automobile and pharma sectors continue to have higher R&D spends, analysis shows that the share of pharma and IT in the total spends on research shrunk, and others like ecommerce and electronics lag further behind
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Banks post poor earnings in Q1 FY26
The June-ended quarter has been sluggish with banks reporting poor margins and low demand for loans
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In defense of small cars: Why Maruti Suzuki is pushing for less stringent fuel efficiency norms
Globally, all major automotive markets, including the US, China, Japan, Korea, and Europe, offer regulatory protection to small cars under CAFE frameworks. In contrast, India's linear weight-based CAFE approach penalises lighter vehicles, Nomura says
Photos
Cross Border
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South Korea's Kakao bets big on OpenAI partnership to win AI race
After two years of stagnant sales, Kakao CEO Shina Chung brokered a deal with OpenAI to get next-gen AI tech to jumpstart growth at the Korean internet giant. But will the new virtual assistants deliver?
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From 'dad shoes' to sports superstars, how New Balance is redefining its game
New Balance chief marketing officer Chris Davis hopes to redefine the 119-year-old sneaker and apparel brand's place in the sports hierarchy
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