Inside Forbes India

Rasesh Desai, Managing Director of Wagh Tea Group, is the same age as independent India. Born in 1947, the third-generation entrepreneur has built Wagh Bakri into India’s third largest packaged tea brand. Rajiv Singh takes us behind the scenes of how this cover story came to be and how the brand story played out with the chronicle of independent India

The latest issue of Forbes India is dedicated to families who have survived and thrived in the brutal world of business. These families come from diverse backgrounds, and operate in different segments but adapting, transforming, and keeping up with times are the common traits they all share. Rajiv Singh takes us through what went into making the issue and how these businesses have been scripting blockbusters year after year.

This 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

You may not have heard of Dixon Technologies but it manufactures electronics including consumer electronics, home appliances, and more, for some of the largest companies in India and around the world, including Xiaomi, Panasonic, Motorola, Philips, and so on. Cover story author Naini Thaker gives you a glimpse into Vachani's and Dixon's journey, and his travails and triumphs with entrepreneurship in pre-liberalised India and post it

If you are into fantasy sports or if you simply follow the action of the Indian Premier League, you are no stranger to the name Dream11. Co-founders Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth launched the gaming company in 2008. Come 2022, parent company Dream Sports has become a fantasy sports juggernaut. In this podcast, Naini Thaker talks about what makes the company tick

India has set the goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2070 with interim checkpoints. Policy measures from the government and heavy investments from the corporate sector will play a crucial role. In this podcast, detailing the climate special, Technology Editor Harichandan Arakali takes a 360-degree view of the climate crisis—from manufacturers like General Electric (GE) that are adapting to the need for a decarbonised world, to startups working on tech innovations, and investors and philanthropists backing for-profit and not-for-profit models.

India's tech sector is going through exciting times. There are around 1,500 companies in the SaaS sector, clocking over $2 billion in annual revenues. The SaaS industry has done exceedingly well owing to the world's increasing reliance on technology to deal with everyday tasks. "If Indian SaaS entrepreneurs choose to go far, not just fast, they will likely eclipse the IT services industry and much more," says Harichandan Arakali as he unpacks the issue that looks at the Indian SaaS ecosystem after the emergence of Zoho Corporation.

From a small family-run business in Kolkata to starting up on his own and transforming the wedding attire market, Modi, the latest entrant on the billionaires list has built Manyavar into a brand to be reckoned with. Cover story author Manu Balachandran gives you a peek into how and where it all started

This D2C special issue takes a look at a clutch of digital-first consumer brands that not only have a differentiated product and have clocked furious growth, but also have a firm eye on the bottom line. Rajiv Singh gets into the details of what makes 'Noise' and what's making 'Country Delight'

The second innings in the corporate world are celebrated, especially if the individual has had a stellar track record in the first run. One such success is Francisco D'Souza, who after the successful stint of over 25 years with Cognizant, has already moved on to yet another challenge. Harichandan Arakali talks about this cover story.