Wealth, Purpose and the Foundations of a Great Nation
There appears to be a critical shortage of doggedness in Indian start-up founders today. Some leave when the road becomes hard. Some choose angel investing. Others appear content to hang up their boots. If founders don't play the long game, India's rockstar start-ups can't become generational companies.
Money, Glamour and the Death of Hunger: The Great Indian Founder Exit
India’s start-up founders are cashing out, stepping aside and starting over rather than staying put to build generational companies
When You Start with the Intention of Exiting, You're a Trader, Not an Entrepreneur: Vaitheeswaran K
Veteran founder Vaitheeswaran K talks to Shashank Bhatt about founder burnout, financial freedom and India's missing appetite for legacy-building
Vacancy: Humble, Ruthlessly-Focused and Less Flashy Founders Required
Shiv Shivakumar, operating partner, Advent International, explains why India needs start-up founders who are humble, grounded and relentlessly focused on building companies that create jobs
The Real Risk is Celebrating Liquidity Over Longevity: Aditya Singh
Aditya Singh, co-founder and partner, All In Capital, explains why great founders are remembered for building companies that thrive independently, not for staying forever
Stewardship, Control and the Secret Sauce of Blitzscaling Start-Ups
IIM Ahmedabad professor Vishal Gupta explains why founders who embrace stewardship over control build more scalable, resilient and enduring businesses
How States are Driving India's Electric Future with Distinct EV Strategies
India's EV transition is being driven by diverse state policies from manufacturing incentives to purchase subsidies and mandates
CM Rekha Gupta on Delhi’s EV Roadmap: Cleaner Air, New Industries and Inclusive Mobility
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta speaks to Neeraj Thakur and Himanshu Ojha on how new Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy will improve the air quality and create a new supply-chain ecosystem. Edited excerpts
Why Incentives Alone Can't Drive Mass EV Adoption
Amit Bhatt, managing director for India at The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), talks to Himanshu Ojha about electric-vehicle (EV) policies, barriers to mass adoption and importance of regulations
States Have Become Labs and Engines of Growth in India's Electric Mobility Push
Aarti Khosla, founder and director, Climate Trends, says states' efforts to compete towards a common national objective is accelerating India’s EV transition to a more resilient mobility market
Support for Start-ups and GCCs Can Go Hand in Hand, Says Niti Aayog Member Abhay Karandikar
Abhay Karandikar, member, NITI Aayog, talks to Parth Singh about the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) scheme, which aims to bring top Indian-origin researchers and scientists back to India.
Premium Products, Tech and Disciplined Execution: JK Tyre on the Reinvention Road
JK Tyre already makes more tyres than most of its rivals. Its bigger challenge is making more money from them. The company is now chasing bets that can narrow the profitability gap
Trump Tariffs, Capabilities Hunt and More: What's Driving India Inc's Global Shopping Spree
Indian companies are increasingly using overseas acquisitions to build capabilities, expand markets and compete in a rapidly changing global economy
Political Economy Needs to be at the Centre of Tax Discussions, Says Study
A new research paper argues that successful tax reform depends not only on sound economics but also on political consensus, institutional capacity and effective implementation
How a Century-Old Ayurvedic Practice Became a Modern Wellness Company
A four-generation Ayurvedic family transformed a centuries-old medical tradition into a global wellness business through innovation, adaptation and reinvention
Deficient Monsoon, Wider Risks: Why India Should Be Concerned
Nearly half of India is experiencing deficient rainfall this monsoon, raising concerns over agriculture, inflation, rural demand, water security and economic growth
Father, Sons and Their Ice-Cream Dream: Meet FruBon, the Jaipur Start-Up That's Breaking Out
A banker, an engineer and a dairy technologist transformed a family business into FruBon, a fast-growing dairy and ice cream brand with ambitions to reach ₹300cr in revenue









































































































































































































































