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Updated : Sep 28, 2026

52-day Bull

Sanjay Dangi shot into the limelight on the Street when he took a long bet on the futures of Ackruti City. In 52 trading days, by mid-March 2009, the Ackruti stock galloped 250 per cent - during a period when the Sensex fell by 10 per cent.Can Dangi, whose wings have been clipped by the market regulator, come back on Dalal Street?

Her hands-on business style has helped her business thrive. At her DLF-Saket store in Delhi: Mini Yadav <em>Photo: Vivan Mehra/www.indiatodayimages.com</em>
Updated : Sep 17, 2026

Regional retailers are thriving despite a tough economic environment

By staying small and focused, many regional retailers have avoided many of the traps that have pulled down national retailers, such as high rentals, massive stocks and heavy debt.

NFTs are dying, but that has not stopped global fashion brands like Gucci from minting millions. India can learn from this playbook
Updated : Dec 19, 2022

NFT mania is dying, but global fashion brands are still minting millions from tokens; here's why

Even as the NFT mania dies down, global fashion brands like Nike and Gucci continue to mint millions by providing tangible use-cases for the high-end tokens. Their Indian peers may need to take a page out of their playbook to survive beyond the hype

A pair of sneakers is functional and comfortable. Here are some that could also turn heads
Updated : Oct 13, 2022

Got Rs 1.5 lakh to splurge on a pair of sneakers? Here's just the thing for you

A pair of sneakers is functional and comfortable. Here are some that could also turn heads

Whether you want to watch a movie curled up in bed or in seven-star comfort, here are a few options you can check out
Updated : Oct 11, 2022

Want to watch a movie in seven-star comfort? Check out these options

Whether you want to watch a movie curled up in bed or in seven-star comfort, here are a few options you can check out

A look at some of the most exclusive watches launched this year
Updated : Oct 11, 2022

Luxury watches have gone from sombre to sporty. Here's a selection for you to glamourise your wrist

A look at some of the most exclusive watches launched this year

Here are some of the most lavish vacation experiences to bookmark for your post-pandemic adventures
Updated : Oct 8, 2022

What's the ultimate ice holiday experience? Antarctica, duh. Want more luxe vacay options? Check these out

Here are some of the most lavish vacation experiences to bookmark for your post-pandemic adventures

Here's a list of global restaurants worthy of being on your bucket list
Updated : Oct 7, 2022

Luxury restaurants where you need to book a table three months in advance. And pay a fine if you don't turn up

Here's a list of global restaurants worthy of being on your bucket list

Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Founder and CEO, SABYASACHI (Photo: Bandeep Singh)
Updated : Oct 7, 2022

Reliance Brands and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail are buying out top designers, corporatising Indian fashion

With the Aditya Birla Group and Reliance investing heavily in a number of fashion houses, the corporatisation of Indian fashion industry is in full swing

At the country’s top FMCG firms—from Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and ITC to Nestlé India, Dabur and Marico—digital transformation has been at the core of their success. (Illustration: Anirban Ghosh)
Updated : Oct 7, 2022

How ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Nestle, Kellogg and Dabur are using digital tech to serve you better

From gauging your mood to innovating a new product and improving supply chain efficiencies to delivering the product to your doorstep, faster digitalisation is transforming the way FMCG majors do business

Mohanjeet Grewal, who introduced Indian high fashion to Paris in the 1960s and to the world thereafter, is held in high regard among fashion pundits.
Updated : Oct 6, 2022

The incredible story of Mohanjeet Grewal, the 92-year-old pioneer who introduced Indian fashion to Paris

Mohanjeet Grewal, who introduced Indian high fashion to Paris in the 1960s and to the world thereafter, is held in high regard among fashion pundits. Yet, she is largely unknown in her country of origin

The trend of revenge travel combined with health concerns has resulted in an increasing number of Indians opting to fly in the lap of luxury, and demand is soaring.
Updated : Oct 6, 2022

Private jets are going from being an ultra-rich indulgence to a rich man's cab-hailing service. Well, almost

The trend of revenge travel combined with health concerns has resulted in an increasing number of Indians opting to fly in the lap of luxury, and demand is soaring

The Leela Palace Udaipur: The  group has set aside Rs 40 crore to reduce its carbon footprint
Updated : Oct 6, 2022

How Leela, Oberoi, Taj, ITC, Raffles and Six Senses are walking the green path in their luxury hotels

Luxury hotels are increasingly offering sustainable experiences to cater to environment-conscious customers

Gaming has gained immeasurably from the penetration of cheap mobile data, which has lowered entry barriers for people
Updated : Aug 2, 2022

How Casual Gaming Became Serious Business in India

Not just a lockdown phenomenon anymore, online casual gaming has truly gone mainstream in India, with an estimated 450 million users at the end of FY22

Poster of 'The Kashmir Files', one of the biggest grossers of this year
Updated : Jul 31, 2022

Why Bollywood Lost Out to Movies from the South

With few Bollywood movies making an impact at the cash registers in the last few quarters, the Hindi content factory looks seriously ill compared to movies from the South

India is, in every sense, at a very interesting phase of the entertainment story. Big money is flowing across segments and success is now driven by several factors.
Updated : Jul 31, 2022

How the Business of Entertainment is Changing in India

Spoilt for choice of entertainment, the consumer today has cinema, cricket, music, and gaming, among others, to choose from

A unique hub-and-spoke model has created a niche for Applause Entertainment's content factory.
Updated : Jul 19, 2022

The Unique 'Hub-and-Spoke' Model of Applause Entertainment, the Makers of 'Scam 1992'

A unique hub-and-spoke model has created a niche for Applause Entertainment's content factory, led by its biggest hit to date, 'Scam 1992'. Can the Sameer Nair-led content studio keep going?

FASHION FORWARD: Many textile and apparel start-ups in India are exploring ways to make a difference by  adopting sustainable practices and a slower fashion cycle
Updated : Jul 7, 2022

How Apparel Firms are Doing Their Bit for the Environment

Bootstrapped start-ups from India are leading the transformation from environmentally degrading fast fashion to a slower fashion cycle. Here's how they are making it fashionable

Piyush Khaitan, Founder and MD, NeoGrowth (Photograph by Rachit Goswami)
Updated : Mar 6, 2020

Bridging The MSME Credit Gap

With an innovative credit check and flexible repayment model, NeoGrowth has built a profitable business in digital lending to MSMEs

Rahul Agarwal, MD and CEO, Lenevo India
Updated : Mar 4, 2020

Best Advice I Ever Got

"Conquer your fears and go beyond your comfort zone"