In this episode of the Forbes India Cover Story Podcast, Naini Thaker explores how science, technology, and lifestyle innovations are reshaping ageing in India—focusing on vitality, wellness, and extending healthy years rather than chasing immortality.

In this episode of Forbes India cover story podcast, Naini Thaker maps the journey of Urban Company in the run up to their IPO and how the company changed the perception of informal blue collar work in India and opened up the gig economy to them.

In this episode of Forbes India cover story podcast, Naini Thaker decodes how quick commerce player Zepto is able to execute the 10-minute delivery promise by optimising its technology across layers of search, back end, inventory, supply chain and dark store level

In this episode of Forbes India cover story podcast, Samar Srivastava talks about the demand for luxury real estate and how select developers are catering to the demand for exclusive projects and creating homes for the ultra-rich in urban markets to be passed down generations

In this episode of Forbes India cover story podcast, Payal Ganguly talks about how the Indian IT sector is redrawing its workforce requirements in view of largescale AI adoption within the organisation. The roles of entry level and middle management in the sector will undergo a shift, with upskilling becoming critical for survival.

In this episode of the Forbes India cover story podcast, Naini Thaker talks about how Indian startups have had to build the infrastructure along with their businesses to succeed in the geography. The number of Indian startups has grown over the years in the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list and is likely to continue climbing with new companies in the frontier tech areas of deep tech, space tech, and others picking pace 

In this episode of the Forbes India cover story podcast, Naini Thaker discusses how startups are leveraging technology to overcome long-standing challenges like access and affordability in a healthcare market projected to double in the next few years. The conversation explores real-world examples, including innovative solutions for remote critical care, AI-driven diagnostics for faster results, and a path for Indian innovators that diverges from the high-spending American model

Bharat Forge, long known for its auto components, is fast emerging as a formidable force in India’s defence sector. Under Baba Kalyani’s leadership, the company has invested heavily in R&D, building capabilities in artillery, UAVs, and aerospace, while benefiting from supportive government policies. With exports beginning and new verticals taking shape, Bharat Forge is poised to transform into a defence-first enterprise in the coming years

In the latest Inside Forbes India podcast, Naini Thaker puts the spotlight on startups building for Bharat—India’s rural, small-town, and value-conscious consumers. From e-grocers mapping villages off Google Maps to CureBay’s hybrid e-clinics, SolarSquare’s tier-3 solar push, and CityMall’s micro-entrepreneur-led deliveries, these ventures tackle access, trust, language, and culture gaps. The episode shows why Bharat is the next big growth story for Indian entrepreneurship.

Ride-hailing apps are abandoning the controversial commission model in favor of a subscription model that prioritises drivers. How will the Ola vs Rapido vs Uber war play out? Naini Thaker, who authored this fortnight's cover story, gives us the details 

For the latest episode of Inside Forbes India podcast, Manu Balachandran discusses how a global shortage of rare earth magnets that are critical to EVs and electronics is threatening India’s auto industry. With China dominating supply, geopolitical tensions, and Trump tariffs disrupting imports, automakers face short-term uncertainty and long-term questions about self-reliance.