Sabyasachi Used Bollywood to Build Fame. Now He Wants Indian Luxury to Outgrow It.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee is returning to New York Fashion Week while pushing back against celebrity customisation and overexposure. The contradiction reveals his larger ambition for Indian luxury.
BMW Chose Ranveer Singh. What It Really Wants Is Young India.
BMW's choice of Ranveer Singh says more than a celebrity endorsement ever could. India's luxury buyer is getting younger, first time buyers are entering faster, and the meaning of status itself is changing.
India’s Beauty Market Is Booming. So Why Did SUGAR’s Valuation Crash?
SUGAR Cosmetics has raised fresh capital at a sharply lower valuation even as India’s beauty market races ahead. The reset shows how investor expectations around India’s beauty brands have changed.
How the 80s Photo Trend Became a Free Product Demo for ChatGPT
The 80s photo trend was fun, nostalgic and remarkably effective at showing what ChatGPT could do. Here is how it spread, why it worked like free marketing, and what the privacy, energy and water questions actually mean.
The World Came to Delhi. India Is Becoming the Centre of the New Global Order
The BRICS Summit brought Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and leaders from across the emerging world to New Delhi. The summit itself mattered, but so did what it revealed: India is growing rapidly, becoming easier to build and do business in, and gaining the economic and diplomatic gravity to sit closer to the centre of world affairs.
10 Powerful Women Shaping India's Future
This Independence Day, People Who Matter looks at ten women, from Ananya Birla to Roshni Nadar Malhotra, whose current work continues to shape India's business and cultural landscape.
10 Sports Personalities Redefining India's Sporting Story
This Independence Day, People Who Matter looks at ten sports personalities, from Jasprit Bumrah to Virat Kohli, whose current seasons and business ventures continue to define Indian sport.
From Vaccines to Ventures: The Expanding World of Adar Poonawalla
The COVID-19 pandemic turned Adar Poonawalla into a global name as Serum Institute’s vaccines reached millions across continents. But his story goes beyond the crisis, tracing the journey of a businessman who expanded a family legacy into a diversified and globally recognised enterprise.
Sudha Murty: A Legacy Built On Compassion & Conviction
She questioned gender bias when few dared to. She helped shape one of India’s most influential technology companies, transformed corporate philanthropy, and inspired millions through her writing. Sudha Murty’s journey is a testament to the power of purpose-driven leadership.
How the Kamath Brothers Kept Building Even After Zerodha
The Kamath brothers built one of India's most successful bootstrapped companies. Their greater contribution, however, may lie in how they have used that success to inspire founders, shape conversations and strengthen India's innovation ecosystem.
Titan: The Timeless Masterpiece By The Tata Group
From a factory in Hosur to the acquisition of a 300-year-old Swiss watchmaker, Titan's journey reflects the power of conviction, innovation and an unwavering belief that India could build brands the world would admire.
What Truly Makes Amul The Taste of India?
From Gujarat’s milk cooperatives to becoming one of India’s most trusted household names, Amul’s success story is a story of rural empowerment, economic inclusion and a revolution that reshaped the nation’s dairy industry.
Gig Work, Food Delivery, Q-Commerce, Ambulance: How Zomato Built An Ecosystem
What started as a restaurant menu website eventually transformed into one of India’s biggest consumer-tech companies. From food delivery and Blinkit to gig employment and quick commerce, Zomato reshaped how urban India eats, shops, works, and experiences convenience.
Why Microsoft's AI Bet On India Goes Beyond Technology
Microsoft's AI skilling initiative seeks to bridge opportunity gaps by bringing AI education to underserved regions and equipping millions of Indians for the future of work.
How Neeraj Chopra’s Golden Throw Rewrote India’s Olympic Dream
In a cricket-loving country, Neeraj Chopra turned javelin into a mainstream sport and became one of India’s most influential sporting icons.
How Lenskart Changed The Way India Buys Eyewear
What started as a risky ecommerce idea evolved into one of India’s biggest consumer-tech success stories. Lenskart not only modernised eyewear retail but also changed how India perceived spectacles.
Maruti: How A Government Experiment Continued To Lead The Market
From a modest 1981 government venture to 42% market share today, Maruti's journey mirrors India's own story of growth and aspiration.
Info Edge: The Internet Pioneer That Built India's Digital Marketplace Economy
From finding jobs to finding homes and matrimonial matches, Info Edge created an entire ecosystem of internet-driven businesses. What began as an effort to digitise newspaper job listings eventually grew into a company that connected millions of Indians to information.
How Nuvoco's Swasth Bharat Initiative Is Bringing Healthcare To India's Last Mile
In many villages, reaching a doctor can mean travelling long distances and losing a day's wages. Nuvoco is attempting to change that through mobile healthcare services and investments in healthcare infrastructure around its manufacturing locations.
Infosys & India’s IT Boom: The Company That Defined An Industry
As India’s IT industry expanded, Infosys stood at the centre of the transformation, bridging global demand with Indian talent and reshaping how the country works and earns.
How Harmanpreet Kaur Rewrote The History Of Indian Cricket
From leading India to its first Women's Cricket World Cup title to becoming one of the most recognisable faces in sport, Harmanpreet Kaur's journey mirrors the rise of women's cricket in India. Her impact extends far beyond records and trophies, reshaping how the country views women in the Indian sports fraternity.
Bridging the Employability Gap: How NASSCOM’s ASCEND Is Building India's Future Workforce
As India's demand for digital talent continues to grow, access to industry-relevant skills remains uneven. Through ASCEND, NASSCOM Foundation and nine technology SMEs have come together to equip marginalised youth with emerging technology skills, demonstrating how collaborative CSR can create pathways to employment and inclusion.
Khadi India: Inspired By Swadeshi Movement, Embraced By Youth, Livelihood For Many
From the Swadeshi movement to ecommerce platforms, the journey of Khadi India reflects how rural employment, sustainability, and indigenous craftsmanship became central to modern consumerism.
Tata Steel: The Company That Turned Industrialisation Into Social Change
From supporting India’s industrial self-reliance movement to building communities around workers, Tata Steel evolved into far more than a business enterprise. It teaches how industrial growth and social welfare can work well, decades before independence.
Bajaj Auto: How A Company Put The Middle Class In The Driving Seat
From enabling affordable mobility for millions to building one of India’s strongest automotive export businesses, Bajaj Auto has played a defining role in the country’s growth story. Today, it stands at the intersection of legacy, automation, and the transformation of electric mobility.
Mysore Sandal: From Karnataka’s Hidden Forest Treasure To A Heritage Soap Brand
Born out of a crisis during World War I, Mysore Sandal evolved from a regional industrial experiment into a Rs. 2,000 Cr heritage brand. The soap not only shaped Karnataka’s sandalwood economy but also became an emotional part of Indian households across generations.
From A Single Terrace To Global Kitchens: Lijjat Papad Legacy Lives On
Having begun with a Rs. 80 loan in 1959, today the monthly global export target of Lijjat Papad stands close to Rs.10 Cr. From empowering women to offering scholarships to their children, Lijjat, as a cooperative, seems louder than boardroom discussions on inclusion.
Mission4Million: Axis Bank Foundation's Initiative To Transform 4 Million Rural Lives By 2030
For millions of rural families, economic security remains a distant goal. Through Mission4Million, Axis Bank Foundation hopes to change that by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.
No Safe Bets: Why R. Madhavan’s Relevance Is Built On Risk-Taking
Beyond the charm of 'Maddy,' R. Madhavan’s Padma Shri honours a rare stardom built on quiet reinvention, curiosity, and mentorship.
Gaur Gopal Das: The Monk Who Redefined How India Consumes Wisdom
Gaur Gopal Das’s rise signals a cultural shift where spiritual storytelling intersects with corporate wellness, offering emotional tools for navigating high-pressure professional life.
How Herbalife Is Empowering Women, Driving Change, Breaking Stereotypes
Public transport doesn’t just drive people. Sometimes it also drives change. On this principle, Herbalife has put women of Bengaluru and Mysuru in the driving seats of e-autos and helped them increase their monthly income.
Caring For The People Who Build India: The Story Of Godrej SAHYOG
Construction workers build dreams. Yet their well-being often goes unnoticed. To change the picture, Godrej Properties has extended support to 30,000 workers across the country.
Mumbai Dabbawalas: India’s ‘OG’ Food Delivery Network
Long before food delivery apps transformed urban convenience, the Mumbai Dabbawala built a human-powered network that carried home-cooked meals, livelihoods and trust across the city. More than a delivery system, they became a symbol of discipline, dignity and Mumbai’s relentless spirit.
From Migrant Relief To Student Support: The Many Lives Touched By Sonu Sood
At a time when people felt disconnected from systems and authorities, Sonu Sood made himself reachable. From migrant relief and medical aid to scholarships and education support, his impact today extends far beyond cinema.
Deepika Padukone
In an industry built on visibility, Deepika Padukone mastered the art of relevance. From mental health advocacy to global luxury branding, her evolution reflects the changing face of celebrity itself.
10 Entertainment Icons Shaping India's Cultural Landscape
This Independence Day, People Who Matter looks at ten entertainment icons, from A.R. Rahman to Shah Rukh Khan, whose work and business ventures continue to shape India's cultural story.