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Appetite, food and hunger: Is there more to Veeba's secret sauce?
A failed restaurant business, a disastrous comeback debut and an unenviable task of punching above his weight, Viraj Bahl fought many odds to make Veeba India's biggest homegrown sauce and condiments' brand. Can he now make it a consumer goods company?
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We are working on guidelines for 'greenwashing', says Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary, DoCA
Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), said increasing instances of misleading statements about products' eco-friendliness are a matter of concern
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From SBI MF's bet on alternatives, to RIL's next growth phase, Adani stocks, and more: Our top-read stories of the week
This week was a busy one for news gatherers and newsreaders. Catch up on the most important deep dives researched and written by the good writers at Forbes India
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What drove Adani group stocks into a tailspin again?
The new documents obtained by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) reveal for the first time the details of an undisclosed and complex offshore operation in Mauritius. How will stocks face the storm?
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Network18 and DistroTV announce partnership to stream channels live and free in India
In its initial phase, the partnership has seen the launch of Network18's key channels such as CNN-News18, News18 India, CNBC TV18 and CNBC Awaaz on the platform
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SBI MF: Betting big with AIFs
India's largest fund house continues to gain in AUM and market share, finding interest in the unlisted marketplace. As it focuses on AIFs to drive growth, it now needs to set the rules as a leader to leapfrog to the next level
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Azim Premji Foundation CEO Anurag Behar on education and stories from the ground
Anurag Behar is CEO of Azim Premji Foundation that works in the space of education and health care. In his book, 'A Matter of the Heart: Education in India', he shares a collection of essays that takes us to schools in some of the remotest villages in India. Behar leads thousands of people working across districts in India. He tells Divya Shekhar that his book is about stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary work. It also throws light on the struggles and infrastructure challenges at these schools, but at its core, the book is about voices that are inspirational and insightful
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Enterprising Comeback: Smartworks and its office play
Timely pivot, sticky enterprises, waning pandemic and a more-than-strong resurgence in demand for office space have helped Smartworks post a heady growth. Can India's biggest managed office space provider keep up with its furious pace?
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Why the rural economy isn't out of the woods yet
Rural spending fell to 2.8 percent in the previous quarter but most corporate honchos expect demand to pick up ahead of the festive season even as some caution that there are no visible green shoots of a meaningful recovery in rural markets yet
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Stagnation, losses: Why the economics of startups need a fundamental reset
With investor sentiment turning sour, startups are being forced to cut costs, find new revenue streams and focus on profitability
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InMobi's Glance launches in Japan, aims for 40 percent of Android market
The smart lock screen product offers users personalised content, without the need to unlock their phones or download an app. But to conquer Japan is a tall order