UpFront
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Don’t Leave the Fate of Power to the States
S.S. Rao, the outgoing CEO of JSW Energy, talks to Forbes India about the problems in the Indian power sector and the opportunities
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Reading the Tea Leaves
Letter from the Executive Editor: Less than 10 years ago, when Mukesh Ambani announced his plans for the mobile telephony space, it shook the business up. Now, he's back with a plan that sounds more intriguing and bolder
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Taxing by Hook or Crook
A minimum tax on gross assets is neither a new idea nor devoid of economic rationale. But the government must be gentle in enforcing it
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The Tap's Running Dry
India needs to work fast to save its rivers; otherwise the Ganga and Yamuna could soon pass into mythology
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The Captive BPO Blowout That Never Happened
Offshore centres of multinationals were considered unviable some years ago. But today they have not just outlived the prediction, but are also thriving
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China is Rocking the Indian Steel Boat
China is flooding the world, especially India, with steel. As long as this lasts, the prices of locally produced steel will stay depressed
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When Investing, Scepticism is Your Best Friend
The most elegant investment ideas may turn to dust if you put them through a reality check
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The Paperback Book Turns 75
The lighter, cheaper version of the published word turns 75 this year, and it remains the lifeline for many writers and publishers
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Don’t Subsidise Suppliers, Subsidise Consumers
When it comes to poverty alleviation and social security, China often cuts out the middleman and takes the benefits directly to the people. Chinese economist Jun Han talks about the lessons it holds for India
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Redeeming The Past
Letter From the Editor: Can diversified conglomerates compete more effectively than focussed rivals in emerging markets like India? This is an issue that sounds almost as old as the hills, but in recent times, it has come into sharp focus
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Tariq Ansari, Mid Day's MD: I Never Closed the Door on Anyone
Mid Day Multimedia's managing director, Tariq Ansari, tells Forbes India why he sold off the print business and what the future of newspapers will be