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For Madhav Sheth, CEO of HTech, business trips are also a way to convert work into leisure
Madhav Sheth, CEO of smartphone maker HTech, often goes on business trips. But he makes it a point to travel for leisure as the demands of work are balanced by the rejuvenation it offers

2023-10-15

The retail lending burden: Behind the surge in unsecured loans

Retail loan demand has boomed after Covid-19, thanks to fintech firms that can serve consumers remotely. Banks and NBFCs haven't been far behind in the digital shift. However, the surge in unsecured loans poses the risk of over-leveraging, and pressure is mounting

Interview

'Elon Musk is a control freak,' says author Walter Isaacson

The eagerly anticipated biography of Elon Musk is finally here. Author Walter Isaacson talks about what he learnt shadowing Musk and more

'India business is not about milestones’: Uber India boss Prabhjeet Singh on the ride-hailing giant's profitability push

Prabhjeet Singh, President of Uber India and South Asia, talks about how the ride-hailing giant is moving towards profitability, helping drivers earn more, while focussing on its primary concern, the passengers

Best Advice

Best Advice: 'Believe in your instincts and vision,' says Modi Enterprises' MD Samir K. Modi

Modi Enterprises' MD Samir K. Modi on the best advice he ever received and how it changed his life

Deep Dive

Uday Kotak's storied legacy: How he leaves behind an organisation that will stand the test of time

Uday Kotak leaves behind a rich legacy at the organisation he founded, which seems set to stand the test of time

How Indian start-ups came to dominate the wearables space

While the Indian smartphone industry is dominated by Chinese companies with no Indian brand in the Top 5, Indian start-ups in the wearables space have turned the tables, acquiring a combined market share of more than 70 per cent

The new Kotak Mahindra Bank: How the financial services giant is transitioning to new leadership after Uday Kotak

As Uday Kotak hangs up his boots, Kotak Mahindra Bank is transitioning to a new leadership and an 'Amazonisation' strategy that the Founder put in place. But the path ahead could have speed bumps

The ISRO model: How India's space agency is slowly becoming a global favourite

Fifty-four-year-old Isro is not only the world's most cost-effective agency but it is also fast proving to be one of the most successful incubators of private space firms

Technology

Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk review: The many lives of the Tesla founder

Walter Isaacson's highly anticipated biography of Elon Musk successfully deconstructs the life of the Tesla founder, from his violence-ridden childhood in apartheid-torn South Africa, to his rise to fame as one of the world's most famous tech entrepreneurs

Cricket World Cup 2023: Gadgets that can enhance your match-viewing experience

Looking forward to the upcoming cricket World Cup and want nothing to come in your way? Check out these gadgets that will add a shine to your match-viewing experience

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FESTIVE FERVOUR

THE UPCOMING FESTIVE SEASON, WHICH COINCIDES WITH THE ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2023, IS EXPECTED TO KEEP INDIA INC. BUSY IN THE THIRD QUARTER, OFFERING GOOD BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Editor's Note

Isro's Chandrayaan-3 effect: India Inc.'s big space ambitions

The Chandrayaan mission’s success has also rubbed off positively on around 400 private sector firms that have, over the years, formed part of the vendor ecosystem for the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), the agency that forms the core of India’s space programmes.

The Buzz

What's happening with Bima Sugam, the digital insurance aggregation platform?

Bima Sugam, the digital insurance aggregation platform, has missed another launch date. But industry insiders say it is vital to get the product right

Why India is a growth market for Apple despite slump in sales of ultra-premium smartphones

Amid a global slump in the ultra-premium smartphone market, Apple has found the ideal growth market in India

Brand Shah Rukh Khan: How the megastar upended the way Bollywood does business

With two blockbusters so far this year—and a third one probably coming in December—actor Shah Rukh Khan’s brand equity is on the rise again

How the India-Saudi Arabia energy agreement can alter the global paradigm of energy demand and supply

The India-Saudi Arabia energy agreement could potentially change the entire paradigm of global energy demand and supply

Here's why senior executives and business heads are saying goodbye to start-up unicorns

Several senior executives and business heads bid adieu to start-up unicorns in the first half of 2023

India-Canada tensions: As the diplomatic row escalates, what impact can it have on bilateral trade?

Amidst the diplomatic row between India and Canada, trade talks between the two countries have been put on hold, but bilateral business and economic relations are expected to continue