Take One: Big story of the day
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How quant investing is helping investors beat the market
The total AUM of domestic quant funds rose nearly 180 times in five years. Can eliminating human emotions of greed and fear help fund managers consistently outperform the market?
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The road less taken: Roadcast and its logistics gambit
Bootstrapped for seven years, backed by Domino's India master franchisee Jubilant Foodworks last year, and with operations in seven countries, Roadcast has had a sedate growth so far. But can the SaaS-based logistics automation platform now run at a scorching pace to keep up with its well-heeled rivals?
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A Boltt vs Boult battle is underway in India's booming wearable and audio market
Two young brands, Fire Boltt and Boult Audio, are locked in a high-pitched battle for dominance. Do they have enough firepower to outpace market leaders boAt and Noise?
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India's 'pharmacy of the world' moniker is under threat. Here's why
Despite regulatory issues and pricing pressures, can India continue being the world's generic capital?
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We have one of the world's best balance sheets: Anil Agarwal
The founder and chairman of Vedanta speaks to Forbes India on diversifying into semiconductors, making the company debt-free, and his succession plans
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Great expectations: Are greed, overconfidence getting the better of HNI stock calls?
In the January to March period, HNIs increased their stakes in 812 companies, which on average depreciated 12.56 percent. In contrast, institutional investors like DIIs upped their stake in 529 stocks and FIIs raised their stake in 609 stocks in the period
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Some philanthropists are supporting mental health causes. More should follow the lead
India is at the starting point of understanding mental health and making services accessible to people. While the government has a huge role to play, we need more philanthropists in this space, and they need to do better
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Can the experiential learning of Masters' Union be the Indian MBA alternative?
A new-age university gets students to build startups in class. Without a syllabus and textbooks, can experiential learning be the Indian MBA alternative?
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Inside Vedanta's gigantic semiconductor ambitions
The company is betting big on a novel ecosystem to develop around India's semiconductor and glass manufacturing industries. The entire project is estimated to cost Rs1.54 lakh crore and will involve a bunch of risk takers and entrepreneurs
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Chip(s) Thrills: How TagZ is cracking the snacks market
A unique product proposition—popped potato chips with 50 percent less fat—a set of differentiated offerings, and aggressive scale-up has helped TagZ grow 230 times in four years. Can the challenger brand now take on the big boys?
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Will El Nino further heat up Indian macro and markets?
Depleting water levels, combined with an erratic monsoon and high heat may aggravate the economic situation, which is already grappling with inflation and growth slowdown concerns