Brands and public personalities 'walk on eggshells' as social media boycotts trendIf boycotts are a form of legitimate protest, then social media users seem to have taken that to another level these days. Anything and any...
26 Sep, 2022, 07.41 AM IST
From kathal quinoa biryani to beetroot idlis, Fabindia’s F&B chain is dishing out healthy foodReplacing day-to-day ingredients of flour, wheat, refined oil and dairy with healthier options like mixed grains, jaggery and desi ghee, Fa...
24 Aug, 2022, 04.35 PM IST
Billionaire-backed FabIndia seeking $500 mn in IPOThe Delhi-based company, whose backers include PremjiInvest, the family office of Wipro Ltd. founder Azim Premji, aims to submit its so-cal...
07 Dec, 2021, 04.57 PM IST
From potted herbs to dips and sauces: How Wingreens became a Rs 100 cr entityWingreens' future looks bright. In FY2020, it claims it was able to double its FY2019 revenue of Rs 50.32 crore. Almost 45% of the company’...
26 Sep, 2020, 11.00 PM IST
India Inc gradually finds a purpose beyond profitCorporates such as Tata Steel, M&M see community as key stakeholder in enterprises; more cos taking interest in fulfilling societal obligat...
09 Sep, 2019, 10.50 AM IST
- India Inc gradually finds a purpose beyond profit
Firms are now trying to marry the two objectives of purpose and profit.
09 Sep, 2019, 08.39 AM IST
A prayer for the dyeing: Struggles of Chhipa community in RajasthanToday, Shanti, who is almost 60, has retired, and her son not only carries on the family’s traditional craft-based business but has also ex...
01 Dec, 2018, 06.49 AM IST
Khadi makeover: The second struggle of the nation's fabricActors Sonam Kapoor, Salman Khan and Chitrangada Singh have all walked the ramp clad in khadi. Designers, too, have taken up the mission of...
04 Jun, 2016, 02.58 AM IST
Khadi may become Friday dressing in government officesFriday dressing may have a new meaning for government employees - wearing khadi to work.
09 Mar, 2016, 11.01 AM IST
Offbeat travel: Jagriti Express, Unreasonable-at-Sea encouraging entrepreneurship across the globeIn India, Jagriti Express is one such travel platform which claims to have inspired 300 people to startup in its past five journeys.
19 Jan, 2015, 10.19 PM IST
Foradian Technologies: How 6 childhood friends are making big bucks from the educational ventureForadian Technologies is a Rs 5-crore firm providing enterprise resource planning solutions to educational institutions.
30 Jun, 2014, 09.30 AM IST
Snapdeal on a roll, raises $100 million from five investors including Premji InvestPremji Invest was joined in the deal by Temasek, BlackRock, Hong Kong based asset management co Myriad and Tybourne.
21 May, 2014, 07.03 AM IST
Fabindia MD William Bissell turns angel investorBissell has invested $2 million in his personal capacity in the firm that provides cloud-based enterprise resource planning solutions for e...
30 Apr, 2014, 12.15 PM IST
William Bissell, Fabindia: Once each citizen has a unique ID, it's simple to track welfare measuresGovets usually make a mistake by trying to alleviate poverty through welfare programmes while ignoring the transformative powers of the mar...
02 Mar, 2012, 10.16 AM IST
- Small community-owned firms give rural artisans a stake in projects
Small community-owned firms, promoted by a Fabindia company, give rural artisans a stake in projects in their regions and bring them into t...
12 Oct, 2010, 01.49 AM IST
- Fabindia launches its first-ever jewellery line
Fabindia, the country's largest retail platform for handcrafted and natural products, has added a new item to its accessories portfolio, cr...
12 Aug, 2008, 07.35 PM IST
- Business with a Heart
The first week of December saw the launch of a great initiative that HSBC is delighted to be associated with - the Manndeshi Udyogini Busin...
08 Mar, 2007, 02.15 AM IST