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Forbes India in association with TheIndicast.com bring you conversations with the people behind the Forbes India Magazine. Listen to what went in developing the cover story and special reports in the latest issue of the Forbes India Magazine along with expert insights on the top news from one of the most vibrant world economies

  • 9 minutes 53 seconds
    Anish Shah: Taskmaster delivering for Mahindra Group

    Family businesses in India have thrived across generations, with leadership often staying within the bloodline. But there are notable exceptions where family businesses have turned to seasoned professionals for day to day operations. Gracing Forbes India's cover for the latest issue, Anish Shah is one such leader. He is the first non-family CEO of the Mahindra Group. Anand Mahindra has given Shah a free rein to run the group, and his focus on efficiency is already yielding results. In this podcast, Samar Srivastav looks at Shah's results-oriented leadership style and pinpoints some challenges the CEO of Mahindra Group needs to overcome.

    1 April 2025, 4:25 am
  • 11 minutes 52 seconds
    Deepinder Goyal's game plan to live up to Zomato's new name

    Zomato's latest rebranding to "Eternal" made headlines and generated curiosity about founder Deepinder Goyal's future plans. In this podcast, Rajiv Singh highlights Zomato's journey from 90-minute to 10-minute delivery post-pandemic, Goyal's long-term vision for profitability in quick commerce, and challenges like falling average order values and high order frequency. The conversation about Zomato and Eternal underscores the evolving consumer behaviour, the competitive landscape in the quick commerce space, and Zomato's survival.

    18 March 2025, 6:16 am
  • 12 minutes 13 seconds
    Forbes India Leadership Awards 2025: Winners despite the challenges

    Forbes India's flagship Leadership Awards celebrate leadership, entrepreneurship, value creation, and philanthropy. For our 14th edition, FILA jury members chose Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director and CEO (Auto & Farm Sector) of Mahindra & Mahindra, as the CEO of the Year. Our cover star was chosen for encouraging strong innovation, his risk-taking abilities, and launching new electric-origin SUVs as the company strategically shifts towards premiumisation. In this podcast, Salil Panchal discusses Jejurikar's approach and other winners.

    3 March 2025, 5:32 am
  • 13 minutes 20 seconds
    Ajay Singh and SpiceJet: A story of survivors

    Ajay Singh, chairman and MD of SpiceJet, calls himself a survivor. He bought ModiLuft in 2005 and turned it into SpiceJet. The budget airline faced turbulent times in January 2015, and once again, it was Singh who revived the outfit. A decade later, SpiceJet is at a similar crossroads again. Singh's resilience remains unchanged, but now the odds are stacked against him too. The cover story of Forbes India's latest issue looks into the depth of these challenges and Singh's survival strategies.

    19 February 2025, 4:44 am
  • 12 minutes 27 seconds
    Forbes India 30 Under 30 2025: Meet the disruptors

    Another year, another class full of winners who have launched disruptive businesses or made a mark for themselves in their organisations as professionals, all under the age of 30. Some are driving social change through their ventures. Others are winning medals and putting India on the global map, and more. Dive into the podcast with Anubhuti Matta who discusses how the list is made, the criteria, and the biggest question—how much do the winners pay to get a spot on the Forbes India 30 Under 30 list? Here's all you should know about those who dare to dream and believe in the power of possibilities.

    10 February 2025, 6:18 am
  • 13 minutes 42 seconds
    Investment Special 2025: How to brace for a roller coaster ride

    Investment experts speculate that geopolitics—the Russia-Ukraine war, Donald Trump's second presidency—stock market corrections, a decline in corporate earnings, and consumer demand will be crucial to how investors could rebalance their portfolios in 2025. In this podcast, Salil Panchal discusses the year's investment landscape and why investors must be nimble and opt for a multi-asset strategy while navigating the uncertainties.

    20 January 2025, 5:01 am
  • 15 minutes 29 seconds
    Showstoppers 2024-25: Celebrating outperformers

    One of Forbes India's most glamorous editions--Showstoppers 2024-25--is out now. This special edition is about stars from cinema, OTT, music, and sports who made headlines with their extraordinary performances during the year. In this issue, you can read about the secrets behind Jasprit Bumrah's scorching pace, Rajkummar Rao's balancing act, the rise of Tripti Dimri and Hanumankind, and the transformation of Ananya Panday. In this podcast, Divya Shekhar and Kunal Purandare detail the process of selecting these performers and stories you cannot miss

    31 December 2024, 4:58 am
  • 13 minutes 39 seconds
    Evolution of India, through beauty industry filter

    Forbes India's latest issue highlights that the Indian beauty market is evolving beyond traditional products like soaps and lipsticks, driven by a shift towards self-care and investment in small luxuries. The industry is seeing significant demand even in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, influenced by social media and quick commerce. In this cover story podcast, Neha Bothra discusses the rapid growth and transformation of India's beauty and personal care industry.

    24 December 2024, 5:58 am
  • 12 minutes 30 seconds
    Founder or Manager mode: The Indian context

    0-100 could be a founder's journey but beyond, say from 100-1000, you need a seasoned manager who has been there and do that to take the company to the next level. Founder/Manager Mode issue anchor Rajiv Singh explains that it's not a battle between the two but a beautiful melting pot that may bring the best results to the brim 

    13 December 2024, 11:40 am
  • 11 minutes 59 seconds
    Forbes India's 100 Richest 2024: Stories of spectacular returns

    The annual Forbes India's 100 Richest issue is live now. The special package chronicles the journey of India's 100 richest billionaires and how did they get there over time. In this podcast, Manu Balachandran discusses how TS Kalyanaraman of Kalyan Jewellers beat the odds and how GM Rao of GMR Group took full advantage of the infrastructure boom in India to stage their return to this prestigious list

    6 December 2024, 5:19 am
  • 15 minutes 25 seconds
    Hidden Gems 2024: TEAL's precision engineering, from India to the World

    Forbes India's annual Hidden Gems issue is out now. The aim is to shine light on companies that have remained under the radar but have been doing phenomenally well in terms of innovation and market performance and also hold a lot of potential to grow. In this podcast, Harichandan Arakali gets into the workings of one such company--Tata Engineering and Automation Limited

    21 November 2024, 6:04 am
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