UpFront
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Digital Data Protection Rules 2025: Here's what needs to change
Despite the sixteen-and-a-half-month wait for these rules, experts have criticised the rules for being vague and lacking clarity
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Mankind Pharma's formula for success
Ramesh and Rajeev Juneja of Mankind Pharma fought popular perceptions and made large acquisitions, focussed on specialty products and a segregated OTC business to emerge as the fourth largest pharma player in the country
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Navigating the hushed territory of egg freezing in India
Despite the increased uptake and social acceptance in metros, challenges remain in smaller cities and towns
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India is a key market for us: Sanjay Sharma on Nars Cosmetics' arrival in the country
The country head of Shiseido India on why global luxury beauty brand Nars Cosmetics is betting on the country to drive growth in the next decade
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M&A in India: Deals see a resurgence in 2024
Deal values have touched $36.14 billion from $25.24 billion in 2023—marking a 43.2 percent increase; volumes too saw a 24.4 percent increase in 2024. Manufacturing saw 18 deals, followed by pharma and health care with 15 deals
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Uncharted waters: Getting a grip on India's cyber crisis in 2025
This year has proven that what was once considered a secure network now must leverage cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence to remain safe
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Showstoppers 2024-25: Forbes India's top 75 picks in cinema, OTT, music and sports
Actors, filmmakers, sportspersons... yes, it's that time of the year for our Showstoppers list, of 75 outperformers from the world of cinema, its domesticated counterpart streaming, sports, and music. They have competed with the best in the world and with themselves
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Higher capital inflows for Indian tech in 2025
2024 saw renewed confidence in India's tech ecosystem as many investors took a leap of faith. This momentum is expected to continue in the coming year
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Meet Mr ChaKaaChak: MT, Pittie & branded Kart
Commoditised segments, value-for-money products, and a 30x jump in revenue in five years... Aditya Pittie has churned out a battery of fascinating consumer brands from the shelves of supermarkets. Can the 'diya' to 'broom' man now scale up his distinctive play beyond the modern trade?
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'There are areas where India will lead AI innovation': Christopher Young, Microsoft
AI capabilities are rapidly evolving, and no CEO today doubts the potential, but rather is asking what's the best way forward, says Christopher Young, executive VP at Microsoft
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Tech, social media, quick commerce are reimagining the beauty business
A rash of D2C brands along with tech-driven recommendations—think personalisation, courtesy of artificial intelligence-are finding their way not just into the snobby salons of South Mumbai and South Delhi, but also the dusty markets of smaller towns and cities