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Oct 17, 2009
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Cover Story
They have built industrial empires in an unlikely place: small-town India.The stories of these self-made entrepreneurs are unique. So are the challenges they face.
Economy & Policy
Hot Seat
India contributes just $2.6 billion to GE’s overall revenue of $170 billion. But it’s still a high-priority region for Stephan R Bolze, President and CEO of GE’s Power & Water division. On a recent visit, he spoke to Ashish Gupta about GE’s plans for India. Excerpts:
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Thank you for the overwhelming response to the essay competition. The winning entry is featured below. - Editor
In the heady days, big builders scoffed at budget housing. Now, it’s their only road to redemption, but it won’t be easy.
A rule change makes it even more difficult for small- and mid-sized fund houses to build a profitable business. Quite a few will exit—soon.
Renewable energy is beginning to gain importance in India. And that’s triggering more deals in the fledgling industry.
TVS
TVS Motors has cracked the women’s two-wheeler mark et—but not before finding out what clicks with them.
Global universities are keen on India. They are hoping the Foreign Educational Institutions Bill will let them in.
NetBooks
It’s sleek, it’s light, it’s cheap. That’s why millions across the globe are buying the netbook.
Dwarf coconut trees are easy to climb and produce far more nuts than tall ones. That’s why farmers love them.
They made billboards out of the desktops in cyber cafes. And now, the three founders are raking it in.
Media & Entertainment
Book
Rajni Bakshi traces the evolution of pioneering economic models that have been challenging a market system driven by greed and fear.
Naren Karunakaran on Bazaars, conversations and freedom for a market culture beyond greed and fear by By Rajni Bakshi
Life
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Though he had to give up football for a career, Sunanda Das, Cable & Wireless, Managing Director, India & South Asia, is still very much in love with the game. Nandita Datta finds out how strategies on field help him off it.
Force India is on the move, talking points and podiums. But Formula 1’s recent past shows breaking in is one thing, staying there is another.
Wellness begins with the heart. Everything that’s good for your heart, is good for your body, and ultimately, good for your mind.
Take One
First
How Bharti and MTN could overcome last minute hurdles.
Private Equity
Warburg Pincus’ plans to sell its stake in WNS have hit a roadblock.
Auto
With the GM India tie-up, electric carmaker Reva can finally take its technology applications into the mainstream auto market.
Nutrition
Greenpeace is forcing Indian companies to make their stand on genetically modified food very clear.
Outsourcing of payments for utility services is picking up.
Cricket
Advertisers see more value for money in Indian Premier League tournaments.
Crisis
One year after Lehman’s fall: The A to Z of the crisis.
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