First Principles
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Why the Kapurs of Steelbird believe family businesses are like helmets
Started in 1964, Steelbird survived a bumpy ride and emerged as one of the top helmet makers in India with a wide global footprint. Now the Kapurs have buckled up for a bigger and diversified play
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Shree Maruti Courier never aspired to be number 1. It became its secret sauce to success
With its focus on high speed delivery and steady growth, Shree Maruti Courier has survived competition from biggies, startups and countless clones to emerge as one of the top logistics players in India
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How Prasad Chalavadi's 'saree with software' business has gone the extra yard
Chalavadi has built Sai Silks (Kalamandir) into a formidable brand across South India, with 46 showrooms in four states: Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Now his love for the six yards is taking him to the IPO market
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Morbi's Varmora Granito was in a cluttered market. Its next-gen maverick Bhavesh Varmora changed the game
"There is no such thing as a calculated risk...there are no half measures," the second-generation entrepreneur who dropped out of school to join the family business tried and failed multiple times before hitting the jackpot. Today, Morbi's family outfit is one of top five tiles and bathware makers in India
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How letting go brought 40-year-old family biz Yash Pakka back from the brink
Ved Krishna took over the reins of his father's business in 1999 and took years to realise how he may be standing in the way of his company's success. Becoming his own man and letting go of his stronghold on Yash Pakka's operations was the best move he's made
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From Ayodhya to Morbi, India's family businesses are thriving
We chronicle 10 contrasting tales of business families from different regions, diverse backgrounds and distinct segments. What unites them is their unparalleled grit to adapt, transform and flourish with changing times
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Decoding the DNA of families that mean business
The latest issue of Forbes India is dedicated to families who have survived and thrived in the brutal world of business. These families come from diverse backgrounds, and operate in different segments but adapting, transforming, and keeping up with times are the common traits they all share. Rajiv Singh takes us through what went into making the issue and how these businesses have been scripting blockbusters year after year
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Budget 2022: Government steers clear of favouring poll-bound states but is it still an election budget?
No specific project or initiative favouring any of the five poll-bound states was announced. But multiple initiatives indirectly benefiting the voters have come into play
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Budget 2022: Much more beyond the capex push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the right steps, now the focus will be to deliver. The thrust towards domestic manufacturing, green bond issuance and, hopefully more cheer on disinvestment, could boost investor confidence further
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Budget 2022 brings little cheer for auto and aviation
While announcements for the auto sector were largely limited to electric vehicles, the aviation sector is once again pinning its hopes on post-Budget redressal
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Budget 2022: A few hits, but mostly misses for healthcare
While National Tele Mental Health Programme is a step in the right direction, Covid-19 vaccinations and relief, supporting the workforce, and strengthening primary health care are missing, say experts