On the grapevine: When a once-leading corporate name went MIA

This corporate boss shows that you can’t bank on past laurels — one day you are the toast of India Inc, and the next, an outsider. With rumours of conflict of interest, this once-leading name had to step away and make room for some internal inquiries.

A month has passed since, and word is that the honcho, often spotted at high-powered dos, has withdrawn from the public eye. No more interviews, interactions, or even evening walks at the club — probably hoping for a drop in interest rate.