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Win Some, Lose Some

Some firms from sectors like shipping, renewables, and railways witnessed remarkable upswings in their one-year average market valuations. But, firms in the gas transmission, power, FMCG, chemicals, diamond and jewellery sectors witnessed a decline

THE NUTS & BOLTS

The BT500 ranking is based on a master sample of around 4,800 listed firms

500 THE SURGING STARS

FIRMS THAT ARE PART OF THE BT500 UNIVERSE HAVE HAD A PRETTY GOOD YEAR. THE CONSOLIDATED MARKET CAP OF THESE COMPANIES JUMPED NEARLY 40% OVER THE PAST YEAR. BUT GOING AHEAD THESE FIRMS WILL HAVE TO NAVIGATE MANY CHALLENGES

Look Before You Leap

In 2025, Investors Will Need To Factor In Volatility Across Asset Classes

"Focus on the challenge of each customer"

SHASHANK KUMAR MD & CO-FOUNDER I RAZORPAY Razorpay is India's first full-stack financial solutions company

PEDAL ON THE FUTURE

THE MG WINDSOR EV, WITH ITS FUTURISTIC AND MINIMALIST DESIGN, COMBINES THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS-COMFORT AND TECHNOLOGY

BREATHE EASY

Whether you're battling allergies, looking to remove pollutants, or simply want to breathe easier, the right air purifier can make a difference

The Taste of India in a Glass

FROM ROYAL LIQUEURS TO DISTILLED MAHUA, INDIAN HERITAGE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE HAVING THEIR DAY IN THE SUN

MISSING ADVISORS

INDIA HAS JUST ONE INVESTMENT ADVISOR FOR NEARLY EVERY 200,000 INVESTORS. AT A TIME WHEN RETAIL PARTICIPATION IN THE STOCK MARKETS IS BOOMING, THIS ASSUMES SIGNIFICANCE

TURNING A CORNER

SHARED ELECTRIC MOBILITY START-UP YULU'S SHIFT TO SERVICING THE QUICK COMMERCE SECTOR IS HELPING IT GROW FAST. IT IS NOW FOCUSSING ON IMPROVING ROAD SAFETY FEATURES AS IT TURNS EBITDA POSITIVE

REALITY CHECK

INDIAN STOCK MARKETS PLUNGED BEGINNING OCTOBER FOR A HOST OF REASONS, INCLUDING A FALL IN FII OWNERSHIP. HOW DEEP WILL THE CORRECTION BE?

TRUMP'S TRADE TANGO

The return of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US has put the global economy on edge. India, too, is unlikely to remain unaffected. How will policymakers meet this latest challenge?

"The essence of the Trump administration will be transactional”

Global investor, analyst, and best-selling author Ruchir Sharma decodes why Donald Trump won the elections, what India should do, the risks, and more

MEDIA Juggernaut

THE JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN RELIANCE INDUSTRIES AND DISNEY CREATES AN ENTITY THAT OWNS MORE THAN 100 TV CHANNELS AND WILL HOLD A MONOPOLY ON CRICKET BROADCASTS, POSITIONING IT TO NEGOTIATE AGGRESSIVELY WITH ADVERTISERS

'Gap between haves and havenots is narrowing"

Tanvee Gupta Jain, Chief India Economist of UBS Securities India, on India's consumption story and the risks to the Indian economy

Rural Hope, Urban Fears

Industry enthused by signs of a revival in rural demand, but fresh concerns emerge over urban consumption

CRASH LANDING

The Supreme Court's order to liquidate Jet Airways, after prolonged insolvency proceedings, brings the focus back on the actual effectiveness of IBC

Indictment and its Aftermath

US prosecutors' decision to press charges against Gautam Adani and others in a case of alleged bribery could hit the group's ambitious expansion plans

"Moving to cloud helped us grow❞

What was the problem you were grappling with?

She's Got Time

MORE WOMEN ARE BECOMING WATCH CONNOISSEURS, SEEKING OUT BOTH JEWELLED AND TECHNICAL WATCHES FOR THEIR STYLE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

RISING STAR

PARUL GULATI IS a name that's been steadily gaining prominence in the Indian entertainment industry after she appeared on season 2 of Shark Tank in 2023. She has become a multifaceted personality who effortlessly transitions between acting and entrepreneurship.

Building on a Legacy

WHEN ZAHABIYA KHORAKIWALA stepped into her role as Managing Director of Wockhardt Hospitals over a decade ago, she confronted formidable challenges that have since turned into achievements.

LEADER IN INNOVATION

AS FEDEX'S PRESIDENT (Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa), Kami Viswanathan has a lot on her plate.

WAITING IN THE WINGS

Here are those who missed out as they have not yet completed a year in office; they'll be strong contenders in 2025

A DECENT PROPOSAL

IN TODAY'S WORLD OF TRYING TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE SPACE, BOTH MEN AND WOMEN CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR HOUSEHOLDS. WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO HAVE THEIR OWN SAVINGS POOL AND INVESTMENT ROUTINE. GIVEN THIS, HOW SHOULD FUTURE BRIDES APPROACH FINANCIAL PLANNING?

Women and the STEM Bias

EMPOWERING WOMEN IN STEM WILL NOT ONLY BENEFIT INDIVIDUALS, BUT ALSO STRENGTHEN THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY, DRIVING INNOVATION AND PROGRESS.

ROCKET WOMEN

WOMEN IN INDIA ARE NOT ONLY VENTURING INTO SPACE BUT ARE ALSO STARTING TO SPEARHEAD THE COUNTRY'S EFFORTS IN THE GLOBAL SPACE RACE.

ONE STEP FORWARD

THE NUMBER OF WOMEN INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS IS GROWING STEADILY, BUT IT'S A LONG WAY FROM GENDER PARITY. MUCH MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE TO BREAK THE GLASS CEILING IN BOARDROOMS.

Inclusivity Still a Challenge

HOWEVER, A GREATER NUMBER OF WOMEN, GLOBALLY AS WELL AS IN INDIA, ARE VENTURING INTO ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUILDING SUCCESSFUL ORGANISATIONS

Women of Mettle

As the core sectors see participation of women across levels, their proportion will only increase. But how quickly will that happen?