Inside Forbes India

Forbes 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.

0-100 could be a founder's journey but beyond, say from 100-1000, you need a seasoned manager who has been there and do that to take the company to the next level. Founder/Manager Mode issue anchor Rajiv Singh explains that it's not a battle between the two but a beautiful melting pot that may bring the best results to the brim 

The 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

Forbes India's annual Hidden Gems issue is out now. The aim is to shine light on companies that have remained under the radar but have been doing phenomenally well in terms of innovation and market performance and also hold a lot of potential to grow. In this podcast, Harichandan Arakali gets into the workings of one such company--Tata Engineering and Automation Limited

Companies in Asia are always eager to grab a spot on the coveted Forbes Asia 100 to watch list because it's a stamp of approval for the innovation and positive disruption they are bringing about. This year, 20 Indian companies have featured on the list. In this podcast, Nasrin Sultana talks about the process of selection, these innovative companies, and other stories readers should expect from this issue

Forbes India's latest issue pays a rich homage to legendary business leader Ratan Tata who was also crucial in changing the future of India's automobile industry. The auto special would have been incomplete without mentioning his vision for Indian families as Tata Motors launched Nano and Indica. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran talks about Tata's impact, the current status of the Indian auto industry, and Mahindra and Mahindra's bet with Thar Roxx.

Annual 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

The latest edition of Forbes India is dedicated to understanding the efforts of Indian tech startups to build an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure accessible to everyone. But what is AI infrastructure? What is its importance? Which are the startups dedicated to this cause? What are other Indian startups breaking barriers in AI development? To answer all these questions and more, Harichandan Arakali dives deep into the stories of our AI issue.

 The Indian government's push for capex and the overhaul of railways have been under the spotlight for quite some time. One of the beneficiaries of these efforts is Jupiter Wagons. Vivek Lohia, managing director of Jupiter Wagons, has kept up with the changing times, which has helped the company become the third-largest wagon maker in India. After reading the trends, the company is now gearing up to make containers that house data centres, wheelsets, and brakes for metro and Vande Bharat coaches. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran gives detailed insight into this side of the manufacturing industry and the role of Jupiter Wagons.

Forbes India's newest issue chronicles family businesses that have stood the test of time, sometimes over a century. It also focuses on how the next generations of these families are taking forward this legacy on their terms. One such gen-next member is Nyrika Holkar of Godrej & Boyce MFG Co Ltd. In this podcast, Jasodhara Banerjee discusses one of the cover stories featuring Holkar and her approach to combining startup learnings with legacy lessons.