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Inside Forbes IndiaInside India’s Longevity RevolutionIn this episode of the Forbes India Cover Story Podcast, Naini Thaker explores how science, technology, and lifestyle innovations are reshaping ageing in India—focusing on vitality, wellness, and extending healthy years rather than chasing immortality.
2025-11-2121 minInside Forbes IndiaHow Urban Company and others have created an opportunity for India's blue collar workforceIn this episode of Forbes India cover story podcast, Naini Thaker maps the journey of Urban Company in the run up to their IPO and how the company changed the perception of informal blue collar work in India and opened up the gig economy to them.
2025-11-1914 minInside Forbes IndiaFrom China’s Grip to Made in India: The rare earth magnet dilemmaFor the latest episode of Inside Forbes India podcast, Manu Balachandran discusses how a global shortage of rare earth magnets that are critical to EVs and electronics is threatening India’s auto industry. With China dominating supply, geopolitical tensions, and Trump tariffs disrupting imports, automakers face short-term uncertainty and long-term questions about self-reliance.
2025-07-0809 minInside Forbes IndiaFrom Consumer Tech to Deep Tech: India’s startup evolutionIn the latest episode of the Inside Forbes India podcast, Naini Thaker talks about the new special, which explores India’s evolving startup landscape. While consumer tech thrives, deep tech is emerging, driven by founders tackling unique Indian challenges. From InMobi’s AI pivot to EV tractors by Moonrider and rapid-charging batteries by Exponent Energy, Indian startups are innovating for scale. The podcast discusses how optimism and patient capital are fueling a new wave of ambitious entrepreneurs.
2025-06-2014 minInside Forbes India16 Essays, One Future: Forbes India's anniversary special on disruptionIn this special edition of the Inside Forbes India Podcast, Kunal Purandare discusses the magazine's 16th anniversary issue, themed around disruption. The episode explores essays on India's resilience to global shocks, the rise of longevity science, AI's evolving role in work, why sport matters beyond medals and much more. The edition takes stock of India's present and future potential with insights from leaders like Abhinav Bindra, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, and Rohan Murty.
2025-05-2908 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Leadership Awards 2025: Winners despite the challengesForbes India's flagship Leadership Awards celebrate leadership, entrepreneurship, value creation, and philanthropy. For our 14th edition, FILA jury members chose Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director and CEO (Auto & Farm Sector) of Mahindra & Mahindra, as the CEO of the Year. Our cover star was chosen for encouraging strong innovation, his risk-taking abilities, and launching new electric-origin SUVs as the company strategically shifts towards premiumisation. In this podcast, Salil Panchal discusses Jejurikar's approach and other winners.
2025-03-0312 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India 30 Under 30 2025: Meet the disruptorsAnother year, another class full of winners who have launched disruptive businesses or made a mark for themselves in their organisations as professionals, all under the age of 30. Some are driving social change through their ventures. Others are winning medals and putting India on the global map, and more. Dive into the podcast with Anubhuti Matta who discusses how the list is made, the criteria, and the biggest question—how much do the winners pay to get a spot on the Forbes India 30 Under 30 list? Here's all you should know about those who dare to dream and believe in th...
2025-02-1012 minInside Forbes IndiaEvolution of India, through beauty industry filterForbes India's latest issue highlights that the Indian beauty market is evolving beyond traditional products like soaps and lipsticks, driven by a shift towards self-care and investment in small luxuries. The industry is seeing significant demand even in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, influenced by social media and quick commerce. In this cover story podcast, Neha Bothra discusses the rapid growth and transformation of India's beauty and personal care industry.
2024-12-2413 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India's 100 Richest 2024: Stories of spectacular returnsThe annual Forbes India's 100 Richest issue is live now. The special package chronicles the journey of India's 100 richest billionaires and how did they get there over time. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran discusses how TS Kalyanaraman of Kalyan Jewellers beat the odds and how GM Rao of GMR Group took full advantage of the infrastructure boom in India to stage their return to this prestigious list
2024-12-0611 minInside Forbes IndiaIndia's Top 100 Digital Stars 2024: Behind the effortsAnnual India's Top 100 Digital Stars issue looks at the influencers who are not only fan favourites but also have managed to woo marketers. They stand out because of their constant efforts to create something new and engaging despite the challenge of social media trolling. Once again anchoring this Forbes India-Goat effort, Naini Thaker takes us through the current status of the influencer industry, what it takes to become a digital star, and the selection process for this coveted list
2024-10-1513 minInside Forbes IndiaCelebrating Forbes India's 15th anniversaryForbes India is today not what it was 15 years ago—not at least in form, as digital storytelling takes precedence over printed words. Yet, the essence of Forbes India remains the same, as the team stays faithful to the pillars on which the product is founded: Leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and wealth. In this podcast, learn about Forbes India's trajectory as we celebrate the achievements and reflect upon the lessons.
2024-06-0916 minInside Forbes IndiaInside Novartis' outsized play in IndiaForbes India's Manu Balachandran talks about Vasant 'Vas' Narasimhan, CEO, Novartis, the youngest amongst his pharma peers at 47, a trained doctor who has come up the ranks from R&D. Balachandran delves into our latest cover story which dissects Novartis' play in India
2024-04-1812 min
From the bookshelves of Forbes IndiaHas India resisted timely financial sector reforms? Rajrishi Singhal weighs inIn his book 'Slip, Stitch and Stumble', senior journalist Rajrishi Singhal takes a broad-scope look into the evolution of financial sector reforms in India. From Manmohan Singh's landmark July 1991 Union Budget speech to the current complicated relationship between fintech companies and regulations, the book takes stock of the various events, stakeholders and motivations that propelled financial sector reforms in India at different stages, as well as the roadblocks along the way. Also joining Divya Shekhar in this episode is Forbes India journalist Nasrin Sultana.
2024-04-0426 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Leadership Awards 2024: Inside the special editionThe Forbes India Leadership Awards celebrate trailblazing individuals and organisations shaping India's future across diverse sectors. This flagship issue recognises innovation, resilience, and the vision of exemplary leadership that drives economic growth and societal progress. Forbes India's Naini Thaker flips the pages of this special edition to talk about must-read stories—from Sunil Vachani's global ambition to Zarina Screwvala's crusade against mental poverty.
2024-03-1310 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Rich List: Success stories of entrepreneurs, with wealth as the cherry on topThe Forbes India Rich List special is a flagship issue and it has some fascinating stories of those who have built large enterprises over the course of a few decades and are now reaping the fruits. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran talks about the billionaires on the cover of this special edition and the stories you cannot miss while flipping the pages.
2023-12-0810 minInside Forbes IndiaIndia's Top 100 Digital Stars | Inside the 2023 editionThe digital creator economy in India is close to Rs1200 crore, growing by a CAGR of 25 percent. Does this explain why creating digital content is no longer a hobby but a well-strategised business? Anchoring the second edition of Forbes India and Goat India's Top 100 Digital Stars list for 2023, Naini Thaker gets into the details of the creator economy and the stories you can't miss on this issue.
2023-10-2617 minInside Forbes IndiaWhat's next for India's edtech sector?The windfall of the Covid-19 crisis happened in the backyard of edtech companies in India. The startup ecosystem saw many edtech companies mushroom, and some even reached unicorn status. As the world adjusts to the new normal, this edtech special issue of Forbes India looks at the canvas of the sector caught in the funding winter, course correcting to a hybrid model, and searching for what's next—for students, parents, and founders. In this podcast, Rajiv Singh takes you to the depths of the stories in this issue.
2023-07-3118 minInside Forbes IndiaInside the 14th anniversary special of Forbes IndiaThis year, we are celebrating our 14th anniversary. And Brian Carvalho, editor of Forbes India, gets into the details of this special edition that has invited leaders from business, sports, and entertainment—from TV Narendran of Tata Steel to Kamal Haasan and Viswanathan Anand—to reflect on the journey the world has been on since then.
2023-06-1313 minInside Forbes IndiaInside the Forbes India Leadership Awards 2023Forbes India's Salil Panchal takes you through what you can expect from the 12th edition of the Forbes India Leadership Awards—new formidable leaders, new categories and awardees, and more
2023-03-2910 minInside Forbes IndiaIndia's 100 Richest: India's billionaires in numbersForbes India's annual India's 100 Richest billionaires list is out. In the podcast, Rucha Sharma shares some fascinating numbers that emerged after analysing the data about the net worths of Indian billionaires. Tune in to know more about the youngest and oldest billionaires, the debutantes, returnees, and dropouts, and also the must-read stories from the issue
2022-11-2909 minInside Forbes IndiaLuxe Populi: Inside Forbes India's luxury special issueAt the onset of Diwali, Forbes India brings you a special luxury issue that dives into the world of private jets, yacht shows, expensive art collections, exclusive designers, and even gastronomy made with the luxury focal points. Issue anchor Darielle Britto flips the pages and gives an overview
2022-10-2511 minInside Forbes IndiaFIFA World Cup 2022: Inside Forbes India's football special collector's editionFIFA World Cup 2022 will kick off on November 20 in Qatar. The world is already abuzz and Forbes India was not going to watch from the fences. Divya J Shekhar and Kathakali Chanda take you inside the collector's edition that features beautiful stories of Indian football from around the country, the history of the world cup, and also the players you need to keep an eye on
2022-10-1012 minInside Forbes IndiaInside the first-ever Forbes India-INCA Top 100 Digital Stars issueThis is the world of social media stars and we are just living in it. They have gathered millions of followers by producing genuine content, telling engaging stories, and starting conversations about important and pressing issues as well. But these 'careers' are fickle. It takes creativity, consistency, and hard work to become a brand that marketers want to be associated with. Forbes India's special correspondent Naini Thaker, who anchored the issue, delves deep into the making of the special issue that acknowledges the efforts put in by these bright stars
2022-07-2112 min
Inside Forbes IndiaInside Forbes India Leadership Awards 2022The 11th edition of Forbes India Leadership Awards is here. FILA 2022 is honouring the best entrepreneurs and business leaders from India who navigated the gradual opening of the economy, reshaped their ventures, and innovated along the way. From the burgeoning Indian startup ecosystem to the traditional behemoths of legacy or private businesses, FILA picked the best. How did the jury take on this daunting task? What went into putting this flagship issue together? Salil Panchal takes you behind the scenes
2022-03-1409 minInside Forbes IndiaInside Forbes India Best Employer 2022 in association with KincentricIn the third annual Best Employer issue of Forbes India, the spotlight was put on how companies are engaging with their employees after the Covid-19 pandemic changed the 'normal' ways of working. Monica Bathija talks about how the best were picked from the Kincentric survey, how the featured organisations are different from the rest and the process of putting the issue together
2022-02-2809 min
Inside Forbes IndiaForbes India Rich List: Key numbers you should knowThe annual Forbes India Rich List 2021 issue is on stands now, and Ruchika Shah, who dissects the rich list data every year to bring you insights and trends from the 100 richest Indians' net worth, takes you through the key numbers that you must know. Like, which sector surprisingly didn't do too well this year; and which is the up & coming sector that could go neck and neck with IT and pharma by the next decade. Who's the richest (no surprises there!), and who are the youngest billionaires (one of them is a woman), and lots of other trivia
2021-11-1009 minInside Forbes IndiaInside Brookfield Asset Management: Deploying $11 billion in India in a pandemic yearPooja Sarkar joins this fortnight's Inside Forbes India podcast to give you a sneak peek into the cover story that encapsulates the journey of the India business of Canada-based Brookfield Asset Management from its founding in the post 26/11 Mumbai to deploying $20 billion here since then. Here's the kicker—over 50 percent of it, or $11.3 billion— was invested into the pandemic-ravaged economy
2021-06-2210 minInside Forbes IndiaInside Forbes India Best Employer 2021 in association with KincentricIn the second annual Best Employer issue of Forbes India, the focus was on how the companies navigated the Covid-19 pandemic, making the well being of their employees a priority. Monica Bathija walks you through the process of choosing the best from the Kincentric survey and putting the issue together
2021-03-1512 minInside Forbes IndiaInside Forbes India Leadership Awards 2021After the crucial year that was, the 10th edition of Forbes India Leadership Awards 2021 (FILA 2020) commemorates the leaders that stood out for taking the lead on tackling the Covid-19 challenge, steering with grit and vision and looking after their people and businesses. Salil Panchal takes you through what went on behind the scenes in putting our annual flagship issue together
2021-03-0212 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India 30 Under 30 2021: How we found our under 30 achievers in an unforgiving yearLike every year, our nomination forms were brimming with the stories of India's young professionals and entrepreneurs, and made it as challenging for the team to debate and decide on 30 winners that will be called the Forbes India 30 Under 30, Class of 2021. Forbes India's Ruchika Shah gives you a glimpse into putting the list together, while Kathakali Chanda talks about India's rising star Shubman Gill, our cover man for the fortnight and also the youngest on the list
2021-02-0211 minInside Forbes IndiaInside 'unicorn hunters' Accel India's VC play, and our PE/VC specialHow Accel India sniffs out good opportunities early, invests in entrepreneurs' passion, and leads them to unicorn status. Cover story author Rajiv Singh calls Accel India 'unicorn hunters', where the founding partners bring their entrepreneurial experience to investing. Forbes India's Pooja Sarkar speaks about Apollo Global's big play in distressed assets in India and why it will eye big PE deals going forward
2021-01-1815 minInside Forbes IndiaPodcast: Why Hyderabad's Biological E could be the dark horse in India's vaccine raceForbes India's Manu Balachandran and Divya Shekhar take a jab at why this southern company, which may be a few laps behind the bigwigs in vaccine trials, could make up for lost time in its ability to scale. Will it play a big role in vaccinating India? Find out on this episode
2020-12-0710 min
Inside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 258: Can WFH fix the work at home imbalanceUntil now, the discourse around gender equality has largely been limited to the workplace. As both men and women are now working from home, this is a great opportunity for household chores and childcare to be more equally divided. In this cover story, Forbes India meets several power couples who are renegotiating gender stereotypes and finding new balance of labour during the lockdown, hoping to make a lasting change. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2020-08-0409 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 254: The race to make a covid 19 vaccine in IndiaIt typically takes five years and about Rs 15 crore for just the first of many phases to introduce a viable vaccine to market. Companies across India such as Zydus Cadila, Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech are working against the clock to shrink this period down to a few months. In this episode Forbes Indias Divya Shekhar takes a deep dive into what this rush looks like on the ground and gives us a glimpse into the path ahead. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2020-07-1110 minInside Forbes IndiaPodcast: The race to make a Covid-19 vaccine in IndiaIt typically takes five years and about Rs 15 crore for just the first of many phases to introduce a viable vaccine to market. Companies across India such as Zydus Cadila, Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech are working against the clock to shrink this period down to a few months. Forbes India's Divya Shekhar takes a deep dive into what this rush looks like on the ground and gives us a glimpse into the path ahead in this episode
2020-05-2210 minFrom the bookshelves of Forbes IndiaExclusive: Thomas Piketty discusses his new book, Capital and Ideology, with Forbes IndiaThe superstar French economist dissects the ideas of prosperity, poverty and equality in a candic conversation about his latest book, which takes off from his 2013 bestseller, Capital in the Twenty-First Century. Forbes India and Harper Collins India present the #Reset podcast series, kickstarting with this episode
2020-04-2248 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 245: Forbes India 30 under 30The youngest is just 17 years old. The Forbes India 30 Under 30 list is more relevant than ever, at a time when students are leading movements across the country, taking on an active charge in shaping its future. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2020-04-0913 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 246: A dive into the fascinating world of edtech in IndiaMany efforts have been made to digitise education, but it has not been a breakout sector—until now. Forbes Indias Sayan Chakraborty explains why. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2020-04-0911 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 248: Investing in the time of coronavirusEverything that could go wrong with the global economy has, says Forbes Indias Salil Panchal. This could be the best time to think about how to park your money. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2020-04-0909 minFrom the bookshelves of Forbes IndiaPodcast: How India can reclaim its lost economic gloryForbes India's Pooja Sarkar speaks with author and economist Arvind Panagariya on key reforms needed, and his new book, India Unlimited: Reclaiming the Lost Glory
2020-03-2524 minInside Forbes IndiaPodcast: Forbes India 30 Under 30, 2020: Inspiring, spirited, disruptiveThe youngest is just 17 years old. The Forbes India 30 Under 30 list is more relevant than ever, at a time when students are leading movements across the country, taking on an active charge in shaping its future
2020-02-0513 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 240: How India got glued to NetflixIndia is not a cakewalk for Netflix. As it battles with competitors like Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, even YouTube, a look at its Originals and long term fight for eyeballs, and how its affordable mobile plan helped kick things off. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2019-12-3008 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 239: Forbes India Leadership AwardsForbes India celebrates Indias best business leaders, who steered their companies through resilience and innovation in a year of slowdown. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2019-12-3010 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 238: The 100 Richest Indians of 2019Forbes Indias Samar Srivastava elucidates how the Forbes India Rich List tycoons saw their wealth change over the difficult year, and why some big names dropped off the list. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2019-12-3009 minInside Forbes IndiaPodcast: Who won the Forbes India Leadership Awards 2019?Forbes India celebrates Indiaâ™s best business leaders, who steered their companies through resilience and innovation in a year of slowdown
2019-11-2510 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 235: The high tech life. Inside Forbes Indias luxury specialThe luxury sector has been slow to adopt technology, but is quickly making amends in India, using artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality to wow a new generation of consumers. Forbes Indias Pankti Mehta Kadakia explores the markets evolution.. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2019-10-1209 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 232: A big bite into Indias food and beverage industryForbes Indias first ever food special peels through the various layers of the red hot food business ecosystem, food tech and deep discounting, the impact of private equity, food security, how social media and technology are changing the way we eat, and much more to chew on. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2019-09-3014 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 227: What to expect in Budget 2019Forbes India editor Brian Carvalho assesses what the July Budget session will have in store for industries big and small, farmers and rural India, the public sector and startup ecosystem. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2019-08-0315 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 226: Blackstones big bet in IndiaCover story author Pooja Sarkar speaks about her deep dive into how the firm magnified its India operations, deploying deployed roughly 10.4 billion USD across private equity, real estate and tactical opportunities. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2019-08-0309 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 225: Inside out first-ever sports specialWith many important sporting events coming up, including the Olympic qualifiers, Forbes Indias first ever sports edition delves into the business of the industry. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2019-08-0311 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 223: Tenth Anniversary SpecialIf this decade was about voice control, will the next be about gestures. What will the role of data be. As Forbes India turns 10, we take a deep look at how India has transformed in this time, and what lies ahead. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2019-05-1211 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 218: The daring women who are changing India, one field at a timeThe Forbes India W-Power Trailblazers list for 2019 features a mix of prominent and quiet women who have fought stereotypes beyond the boardroom.
2019-03-0113 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 217: Family business: Third-gen and beyondThe Forbes India W-Power Trailblazers list for 2019 features a mix of prominent and quiet women who have fought stereotypes beyond the boardroom.
2019-02-1513 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 212: Making of 2018 Celeb 100Know about the methodology and the meticulous process that went into compiling Forbes India's 2018 Celebrity 100 list.
2018-12-1011 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 211: Leader's banquetWelcome to Forbes India's Leaders Banquet 2018
2018-11-2314 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 210: The 100 Richest Indians 2018Dissecting the Forbes India Rich List, to go behind the wealth of the 100 richest Indians this year
2018-11-0610 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 207:Tycoons of TomorrowForbes India Tycoons of Tomorrow is a selection of those who will define the future of India
2018-09-2410 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 206: The road ahead for Bajaj AutoBajaj Auto is today the worlds third largest motorcycle company, but what will it take for Rajiv Bajaj to get closer to Indias largest, asks Rajiv Singh of Forbes India. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2018-09-2308 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 184: Forbes India Leadership Awards 2017Industry stalwarts that are shaping India and embracing the challenge of change. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.
2017-12-0212 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 178: Prime for India. A strategic market for AmazonAmazon India wants Prime to be a habit for its customers, who should think about the ecommerce major for all their needs. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com.
2017-09-2811 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 165: 30 reasons for hopeForbes India 30 Under 30s class of 2017 in three words Disruptive, innovative and confident. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2017-03-0110 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 159: The best things money can buyHave money, will spend. Forbes India Executive Editor, Abhilasha Khaitan on fast cars, Wagner operas, expensive hotels, niche watches and other ways of spoiling yourself. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2016-11-2712 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 158: Forbes India Leadership Awards 2016Forbes India editor, Sourav Majumdar talks about leaders who have braved challenges and made an enduring impact. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2016-11-1516 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 156: 100 Richest Indians 2016As the country seeks to free itself from the shackles of red tape and stakes claim in the ease of business sweepstakes, the unleashing of entrepreneurial energies is evident in the 2016 Forbes India Rich List. Podcast produced in association with theindicast.com
2016-10-2210 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 118: Twitters rise in IndiaTwo years after it set up shop here, the social media giant has bought into the local opportunity. The reason is that India is its fastest growing market globally.
2015-01-1211 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 117: Forbes India Philanthropy AwardsNot only is India Inc giving more, it is also doing it with sharper focus.
2015-01-1215 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 91: Forbes India Philanthropy awardsIndian Philanthropy is gradually coming of age and scaling up to make difference. Mitu Jayshankar and Deepak Ajwani talk about the Forbes India Philanthropy Awards.
2013-11-2915 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 88: Leaders for all seasonsIn this cover story, Forbes India lauds the best leaders in the world of business. Anand Mahindra takes home the honour of Entrepreneur for the year.
2013-10-2311 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 67: Forbes India Philanthropy AwardsFinancial success that does not come at the cost of society, that seeks to grow by helping those less fortunate to improve their lives as well. Associate editor, Mitu Jayashankar and Indrajit Gupta, Editor in chief joins us to talk about the Forbes India Philanthropy Awards.
2012-11-2315 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 62: Seeing whats nextForbes India unveils the Forbes India Leadership Awards. Senior editor, Cuckoo Paul and Editor in Chief Indrajit Gupta give a run down of the event.
2012-11-1615 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 65: Striking it richIn Forbes Indias flagship issue, Prince Thomas gives us a glimpse of the richest businessmen and women in India.
2012-11-1615 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 64: Twelve hidden gemsShishir Prasad, deputy editor tells us why Forbes India has picked 12 unlisted companies that have it in them to go places.
2012-11-1615 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 51: Be Good Or Be StupidIn the episode Charles DAssisi and Shishir Prasad talk about why virture makes solid business sense. Also, this episode marks the 2nd anniversary of the Inside Forbes India podcast. We hope that you keep supporting us by tuning in every fortnight.
2012-05-1120 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 46: Cutting Edge Science Coming Back to IndiaGovernment policy, academia, research institutions and the industry are all coming together to create an eco-system for cutting-edge scientific research in India
2012-02-1717 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 34: India faces Hacking ThreatIndia would possibly make a very bad advertisement for cyber security. In this podcast, Shishir Prasad, the Deputy Editor and Rohin Dharmakumar, the Senior Asst. Editor talk about different kinds of attacks that plague both the government agencies and the corporate world and what basic steps can we take to act wisely, starting with not having passwords which are either our last names or the name of the locality we live in.
2011-09-1024 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 33: Wake up Mr Rahul GandhiIn the midst of the turmoil in the ruling party, Anna Hazare invoked a nationwide protest in the name of the Lokpal Bill. In this podcast, Udit Misra, the Special Correspondent at Forbes India joins us to talk about what role Rahul Gandhi has played until now and why buying time to eventually fill the top post is not such a good idea.
2011-09-0419 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 30: The Second Boom of eCommerceEcommerce in India has risen from the dead. The moneymen are back and entrepreneurs are thinking big once more. So what has changed? There are some fundamental reasons why e-commerce is set to take off in India. This podcast presents the highlights.
2011-08-0719 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 31: Terror Has a Business PlanCombating its menace will be one of the biggest challenges of this decade. And for most part, nations like India have failed to stifle the growth of terrorism. Perhaps we still have not developed a robust understanding of its root causes and also an effective tool kit to deal with it. That is why we requested Sundeep Waslekar, president of Strategic Foresight Group, a leading think tank which advises governments around the world, to focus on that question. He and his team have studied every major terrorist group across the world and their practices over several decades.India is at...
2011-08-0723 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 28: The Best Kept Secret of India IncDanish Sheikh, a former employee with Google India declared to his coworkers that he was gay. Danish along with Anuj Chopra, the Contributing Editor talk about the Lesbian Gay BiSexual Transgender community and their standing in Indian business.
2011-06-1820 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 26: Anniversary SpecialForbes India celebrates its second birthday and the second anniversary special issue includes essays from prominent personalities across different domains who have written on topics of national importance. For instance, in his essay, Raghuram Rajan debates on the amount of regulation that should be allowed in a country to ensure fair competitive spirit. Shashi Tharoor writes on the battle of war for peace. In this podcast, Dinesh Narayan, the Associate Editor at Forbes India joins us to give us a glimpse on what to expect in the coming issue.
2011-05-2014 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 25: The Last Founder at InfosysAfter turning around and sustaining the success at ICICI, KV Kamath has been asked to steer Infosys. With Shibulal as the new CEO and Kris Gopalakrishnan as his team mate, Infy steps into an era sans Murthy. Mitu Jayashankar, the Associate Editor at Forbes India joins us to talk about her cover story on the new man and what it means to Infy.
2011-05-0712 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 24: The Tablet has ArrivedThe iPad launch rejuvenated the tablet market across the world. Shishir Prasad, the Deputy Editor of Forbes India explains us why the story is important in a country where the PC penetration and broadband connectivity are not something to boast about.
2011-04-2220 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 23: Analjit Singh: Ranbaxy Wont Happen AgainAnaljit Singh is the relatively lesser known brother from the Singh parivaar which sold off Ranbaxy to Daichii Sankyo back in 2008. Prince Thomas, the Assistant Editor at Forbes India joins us to talk about the cover story on Analjit Singh, the serial entrepreneur who has learned some lessons from his family feud and is taking adequate care towards relevant corporate governance in his ventures by taking certain interesting steps including induction of independent directors and discouraging his sons and daughters from entering into operations.
2011-04-1820 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 22: The Middle East Crisis - Wake up Call for IndiaThe world has had to find new emotions to comprehend the magnitude of the crisis in the Middle East. What does it mean to India. In this Forbes India Cover Story podcast series in association with theindicast.com, Editor-in-Chief, Indrajit Gupta and Senior Features Writer, Abhishek Raghunath talk about why India is not decoupled from what's happening in countries like Egypt, Syria, Bharain, Turkey, etc.
2011-03-1620 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 19: Tata Telecom's Sinking FeelingIs Ratan Tata rearranging the deckchairs on his Titanic-like telecom venture? After investing Rs. 37,000 crores in the telecom business and writing off Rs. 7,000 crore in losses, the telecom wing of the 80 billion USD conglomerate is creaking. In this episode, T Surendar, the Associate Editor at Forbes India takes us through the interesting times faced by the Tatas and what they intend to do to bail themselves out.
2011-01-2916 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 18: 9 Major Conflicts shaping your lifeIn this Forbes India Cover Story Podcast, Shishir Prasad, the Deputy Editor of Forbes India discusses 9 conflicts that will determine the progress of India in 2011. Shishir talks about the dilemma faced by our Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee who has to ensure that the 9 per cent per annum growth rate is maintained while the inflation is kept in check. In Telecom, Kapil Sibal faces a mountain to climb in building a robust policy structure for our telecom industry. Listen to know more.
2011-01-2114 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 17: Where to invest in 2011?In this Forbes India Cover Story Podcast series, S Srinivasan, the Senior Editor joins us to talk about the options that 2011 will provide for the smart investors inspite of the uncertainties faced by most developed nations. An optimist Srini takes us through his thoughts on why he feels that the uncertainty brings in lot of opportunities for the discerning investor.
2011-01-0721 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 16: The Forbes Person of the YearShishir Prasad and Peter Griffin take us through the year end issue of Forbes India which announces the Person of the year. The authors explain why Nitish Kumar deserved the honour. The issue is also peppered with unusually light business stories of which we get a preview in this short podcast.
2010-12-3115 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 15: The Business Case of Cloud ComputingIn this Forbes India Cover Story podcast, senior editors Rohin, Seema and Shishir give us an overview of what cloud computing is about, what is its application and what are the laws governing it.
2010-12-0211 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 13: Small Car, Big Plans from ToyotaToyota has been a paragon of quality, at least until recently. In the midst of the 8 million car recall crisis, Toyota chose to introduce its first small car in India, Etios. In this Forbes India Cover Story podcast in association with theindicast.com, Ashish Mishra and T Surendar talk about their experience of watching the car industry in India closely for years together and how will Toyota's move affect its competitors.
2010-11-1018 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 12: The Era Changeth at InfosysMitu Jayashankar, the Associate Editor at Forbes India joins us to talk about the challenges of covering one of the most read companies from the Indian corporate world Infosys. While Infosys reported healthy quarter results yet again, this story talks about what is in store for the company post the Narayan Murthy era when he retires after Aug 2011. Apart from succession planning, Forbes India also examines the business model of the company in the context of the current environment. Also, will Kamath be the new man to replace Murthy.
2010-10-2318 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 11: The Forbes India Rich List SpecialThe best selling Forbes Issue each year is the one which lists the richest businessmen in India. Cuckoo Paul, the Associate Editor shares her thoughts on the men who are on the list as well as the industries that they represent.
2010-10-0318 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 10: Gordon Gekko's Shadow on the Real Wall StreetThe spirit of Gordon Gekko lives on. Oliver Stones Money Never Sleeps releases today and so does the Forbes India Cover Story on how greed is consuming the Wall Street all over again. In this podcast, senior editors S Srinivasan and Shishir Prasad bring their perspective on why they think that the Wall Street has not learnt too many lessons after the 2008 crash.
2010-09-2518 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 8: The Fall and Rise of Kishore BiyaniSamar Srivastava talks about one of the most unusual entrepreneurs from India called Kishore Biyani. This 20 min talk is takes us through the eventful ride that Biyani has experienced so far. He has lived through the downturn and managed to hold his own. Samar brings us his first hand experience of the traditional Biyani who is known as the face of organised retail in India.
2010-08-2721 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 7: How India can Win Friends and Influence nationsSenior Editors Dinesh Narayan, Cuckoo Paul and Udit Misra talk about the Independence Special which takes a look at India's current position and what will it be a decade later vis a vis the world stretching across diverse topics such as foreign policy, bilateral trade relations, terrorism, petroleum, water, etc.
2010-08-1617 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Feature # 2: Executive EducationNeelima Mahajan Bansal from Forbes India joins us to talk about her special report on Executive Education. This podcast answers a few basic questions on why companies sponsor their employees on pocket burning programs which may not have immediate tangible results. Neelima also helps us with how differently are B Schools approaching such programs which go beyond class room exercises like case studies, etc.
2010-07-0608 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 4: Making Sense of the Stock MarketsIn 2009, Forbes India recommended 20 stocks to its readers which a year later have reaped a handsome 54 per cent. This cover story is a sequel. In this podcast, Pravin Palande and T Surendar, the Associate Editors at Forbes India give us a run down of how the markets have behaved over the past year. They also attempt to do an encore by recommending 20 stocks for us readers to invest in.
2010-07-0419 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 3: The Untold Story of ITCIndrajit Gupta, the editor at Forbes India and T Surendar, the Associate Editor succeed in unveiling the inside story of ITC and its chairman. Indrajit and Surendar talk about the immediate challenges facing ITC especially during a time which has the future of Mr Deveshwar in question. His term is slated to end in 2012, but the man intends to stay. British American Tobacco which owns a 32 per cent stake in ITC and has two people on the board have other plans.
2010-06-2319 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 2: How the Mightly have FallenRohin Dharmakumar, the Assistant Editor and Shishir Prasad, the Deputy Editor at Forbes India bring us the interesting and eventful tale of the Indian mobile phone service providers. They make some perceptive observations on how the service providers who are parched for spectrum might just end up using this additional hard earned bounty to provide voice relief rather than launch 3G services at least in the near future. Go listen to the 20 minute conversation which is nontechnical and user friendly!
2010-06-0720 minInside Forbes IndiaForbes India Cover Story # 1: Anniversary SpecialForbes celebrates the completion of a very eventful first year in India. In the pilot episode of the Forbes India Cover Story Podcast in association with Indicast, Indrajit Gupta, the editor at Forbes India and Charles Assisi, the executive editor talk about their anniversary issue. In this issue, Forbes India chose to engage some of the worlds finest minds to answer a simple yet thought provoking question, What is the one idea on your mind that you think will change the world
2010-05-1319 min