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A Brave New World
Soon after independence, Mumbai and Kolkata housed the headquarters of most big business houses, both Indian and MNCs. But 60 years hence, Delhi & B'lore are trumping the old favourites, says Krishna Kant   more...
Here Come The Myth Busters
There's more to Bangalore than IT companies. Delhi, and not Pune, may soon be crowned the capital of the auto industry. Bakul Chugan goes beyond the hype to discover that India's six biggest cities are growing beyond clichés   more...
 
We're Like This Only
Contrary to popular belief, FIIs and domestic funds have different ideas about where the money lies. While FIIs prefer banks & IT stocks, MFs are more upbeat about capital goods & auto ancillaries. Pallavi Mulay takes a closer look to unravel the mystery   more...
Apna Sapna Money Money
While the old economy continues to rake in big bucks, new economy companies score in terms of net profit margins. Kewal Thakkar takes a look at how they stack up…   more...
 
Build To Profit
The core sector has seen growth like never before and given India's woeful infrastructure, it may continue to be one of the fastest growing sectors in the years to come, says Ashish Agrawal   more...
Big Boys Get Bigger
When it comes to size, nothing can beat the old guard. It may be some time before the young turks can break into the big league of India's biggest business groups, says Supriya Verma   more...
 
Too Fast Too Furious
Several companies have grown at breakneck pace in a very short time to make it big in India Inc. Most of the players in this list are relatively new, which may explain their rapid growth, says Ravi Parwan   more...
Sarkar Rules
Love them or hate them, you can't ignore them. PSUs are an inseparable part of India Inc. Though they may not be getting their fair share of the limelight, PSUs deserve a far bigger space in India's corporate landscape. Krishna Kant sizes up the mechanics of govt-owned companies   more...
 
The World Is Not Enough
India Inc's pushing its boundaries like never before. Companies are on a buying spree to satisfy their soaring global ambitions, says Johan Mundat   more...
Here Come The Iconoclasts
Several companies have shifted focus from their core businesses and moved on to excel in uncharted territories. Supriya Verma salutes some of India's chameleon companies…   more...
 
The Indian Tiger Is On A Global Prowl
Ravi Parwan takes a look at those companies which have made it big outside India, while staying quintessentially Indian in nature   more...
Want To Break Free
India Inc's no longer wary of standing on its own feet. Independent firms are growing in number and rank among the country's most valuable & profitable companies. Krishna Kant does a freedom check...   more...
 
The New New Economy
What is old must give way to the new, goes the age-old saying. In fact, new new economy sectors attract better valuations on the bourses. But things are not that simple, says Ranjit Shinde   more...
Ancient Youth
India Inc has a kaleidoscopic array of the old and the new. While post-1991 companies enjoy better valuations on the bourses, their sales are lower vis-à-vis pre-independence giants. Ranjit Shinde takes a trip down memory lane   more...
 
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