Stimulus

SHOP TALK

A Second Inning, For Social Impact

After 14 years of ‘selling cigarettes’, Jairam Shetgaonkar founded Smilepad Hygiene that makes wood pulp-core sanitary pads. The zero-debt company made over Rs.14 crores last year, taking both organic and acquisition routes.

PURPOSE

The Hero Trap: Purpose is done. And what's next.

Q&A with author Thomas Kolster, who is urging companies not to fall into an overcrowded ‘purpose’ space.

THRESHOLD

'What has changed is permanent'

The shift to remote monitoring and consulting augurs well for companies like Helyxon, which is playing a pivotal role with its healthcare solutions in the Covid-19 pandemic.

SHE STOKED

Lady Entrepreneurs Who Make Words Count

Two working women, how they discovered entrepreneurship along the way, and what we can learn from their journeys. By Sandhya Menon.

SANCTUARY

Connoisseur's Corner: Indian Brands Geared For The Global Luxe Game

Luxury commentator Mitrajit Bhattacharya picks five Indian brands that can truly go global and explains why

PERSPECTIVE

#BLACKLIVESSTILLMATTER

As protests against racism rage around the world, we revisit the words of two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Martin Luter King Jr. and Nelson Mandela.

PERSPECTIVE

From The Editor: Sage Counsel In The Crisis Pit Stop

A pit stop is where you check the vitals for the road ahead. Start-ups or business, they need to look back, look within, and listen.