Best Emerging Companies of India 2015

Updated : Jul 17, 2015

Adani Gas has cut debt despite spending heavily on expansion

Despite the capital intensive nature of the business, the company has lowered its debt by almost Rs 100 crore in three years until 2013/14 to Rs 397.54 crore.

Kamarajar port, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu (Photo: Jaison G)

Updated : Jul 17, 2015

Kamarajar Port aims to become one of the most profitable ports in India

Kamarajar Port, for the record, has been increasing revenue by 54 per cent on an average every year for the last three years.

Alluri Indra Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director, Avanti Seeds (Photo: Vivan Mehra)

Updated : Jul 12, 2015

How Avanti Feeds has leveraged growth in shrimp demand

What sets the company apart from competition? "It is our continuous focus and R&D on feed formulation. We are constantly working on improvements,"  says Alluri Indra Kumar, chairman and managing director of the company.

Adar C. Poonawala CEO, Serum Institute of India

Updated : Jul 8, 2015

Serum Institute reaps the fruit of its decision to double capacity at a time of global demand slump

As part of our Emerging Companies 2015 special, we profile the company that is a perfect example of a venture that had a slow start but over the years managed to build a base for a strong takeoff.

G.V. Bhaskar Rao, CEO & Chairman, Kaveri Seeds (Photo: A. PRABHAKAR RAO)

Updated : Jul 5, 2015

The three hallmarks of Kaveri Seeds' success

Staying close to its farmer-consumer, anticipating demand and taking risks to provide for it, are the hallmarks of G.V. Bhaskar Rao-led company.

Sanjay Dhingra, Chairman and Managing Director, Kwality (Photo: Shekhar Ghosh)

Updated : Jul 5, 2015

Kwality is growing consistently in fragmented dairy sector

"We have been growing at a scorching pace over the last few years. This is a huge market and if you adhere to some basic principles you can sell whatever you produce", says Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Dhingra.

B. Malla Reddy (centre), Managing Director, with employees . (Photo: A. Prabhakar Rao)

Updated : Jul 3, 2015

Astra Microwave aims to earn 1,000 crore revenue in next four years

Until 10 years ago - its revenue then was around Rs 65 crore against Rs 634.34 crore in 2014/15 - a sizeable portion of its business came from the telecom sector, both government and private makers of wireless communication equipment.

Hari Sankaran, Vice Chairman & MD, IL&FS

Updated : Jul 3, 2015

'IL&FS Transportation has Rs 25,000 cr worth of projects under operations'

Hari Sankaran, Vice Chairman & MD, IL&FS, and Karunakaran Ramchand, MD, IL&FS Transportation Networks, speak to Business Today about how the infrastructure company is building challenging roads in Kashmir, and how it will manage challenges and perceptions in its international operations.

Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director and CEO of Eicher Motors. (Photo: Vivan Mehra)

Updated : Jul 2, 2015

Eicher Motors rides Royal Enfield bikes on path of high growth

Eicher Motors owns barely three per cent of India's motorcycles market. But the company almost completely dominates most segments it operates in.

Updated : Jul 1, 2015

India's fastest growing emerging companies 2015

The third edition of Business Today's Emerging Companies survey has found a dazzling array of companies rocketing up the growth curve, in sectors as diverse as hybrid seeds to feed for shrimps.

Sanjay Sagar, Joint MD and Chief Executive, Raj West Power (Photo: Rachit Goswami)

Updated : Jul 1, 2015

Raj West Power is one of India's best operating power producers

Raj West Power, JSW Energy's subsidiary, is one of the best operating power producers in the country.

Pankaj Kumar Pal, CEO, GAIL Gas (Photo: Vivan Mehra)

Updated : Jul 1, 2015

GAIL Gas has ambitious plans

Upbeat after bagging the city gas distribution project in Bangalore, GAIL Gas has ambitious plans.

Abhay V. Udeshi, Chairman, Jayant Agro-Organics (Photo: Rachit Goswami)

Updated : Jun 30, 2015

Market leader in castor oil, Ihsedu Agrochem is not resting on its laurels

Market leader in castor oil, Ihsedu Agrochem is not resting on its laurels.

A Shilpi Cable factory at Bhiwadi, Rajasthan (Photo: Shekhar Ghosh)

Updated : Jun 30, 2015

Shilpi Cable has grown on back of players scaling up

Shilpi Cable has grown on the back of players that are scaling up.

RCM Reddy, CEO and MD, IL&FS Education (Photo: Shekhar Ghosh)

Updated : Jun 30, 2015

How IL&FS Education has cashed in on awareness about computer education, skilling

IL&FS Education is thriving, thanks to growing awareness about the need for computer education and skilling.

Updated : Jun 30, 2015

Fastest Growing Emerging Companies 2015: The Methodology

This is Business Today's third edition of India's best emerging companies. The methodology has undergone a transformation this time, keeping in mind the changing dynamics and sentiment around us, which is focused on growth.

Updated : Jun 30, 2015

The cost-plus-tariff based model makes Raj West Power a risk-free project: Sanjay Sagar

Sanjay Sagar, Joint Managing Director & CEO of JSW Energy, the parent of Raj West Power, explains how the power plant is profitable and clocking immense growth even as other power plants in the country are struggling.

Updated : Jun 29, 2015

'Our growth is driven by the strength of our R&D and our products'

G.V. Bhaskar Rao, CEO & Chairman of Kaveri Seeds, speaks to Business Today about the factors that propelled the growth of the company, and the prospects for hybrid seeds going forward.

Updated : Jun 29, 2015

'We have invested more than Rs 300 crore over the years'

A. Indra Kumar, Chairman & Managing Director, Avanti Feeds, which makes shrimp feed and processed shrimps, speaks to Business Today on the company's growth and future plans.

Updated : Jun 29, 2015

'The biggest game changer for PVR was the acquisition we did in 2012'

Ajay Bijli, Chairman & Managing Director, PVR & Sanjeev Kumar, Joint Managing Director of multiplex theatre operator PVR speak to Business Today on their strategy for growth, including acquisitions.

Updated : Jun 29, 2015

'Radars, Akash missile, electronic warfare systems and offset policy contributed to our growth'

B. Malla Reddy, Managing Director of Hyderabaded-based Astra Microwave Products, explains the growth drivers for his company, and plans for the future.