A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India
Wealth of top 100 up only 3% from a year ago
Software and pharma were the biggest wealth creators for 2013
Ups and downs are part and parcel of wealth creation. This list reflects just that. Here are the biggest gainers and losers over the last year, ranked in terms of percentage change in net worth
Inspiring stories which made it to the list for the first time
The list of India’s richest says more than just how wealthy they are
Those whose net worth eroded due to factors such as economic uncertainty, policy changes and, in some cases, sheer bad luck
Fevicol is a household name in India, thanks largely to the vision of Balvant Parekh, former chairman of Pidilite Industries
With his consistent focus on new ideas, K Anji Reddy encouraged several of his colleagues to start their own businesses
At 75, Rahul Bajaj is a force of nature. Much like the company he has spearheaded for decades
Qimat Rai Gupta’s management style may look simplistic and old-fashioned but it has not stymied Havells’ meteoric rise. Instead, it has spurred its growth into a Rs 8,000-crore company
Venugopal Dhoot’s Videocon is trying to offset its struggle in the appliances and telecom business with the gains from its oil interests
When the Bangurs of Shree Cement decided against selling their plant a decade ago, they took a risk that has since been well-rewarded
India’s richest have beaten the slow economy, the flat equity markets and their competitors fair and square
A keen understanding of the commercial real estate market in Bangalore has defined Jitu Virwani as a developer
Having built an IT behemoth, Shiv Nadar is now focussed on creating an education empire as part of his philanthropic vision
After last year’s dip, Sunil Mittal’s Bharti Airtel has gained in strength and numbers, thanks mainly to an improved industry environment
Ask Ravi Pillai who has scripted his rise from a farming family in Kerala to the ranks of the wealthy
Like many struggling Indians, young BR Shetty went looking for a payday in the Emirates. Drawing on people like himself, he surely found one
Tara Singh Vachani breaks new ground with her debut venture: A community for the elderly in Dehradun
For Parth Jindal, managing his company’s sports business is a training ground for bigger things
The scions are taking on new challenges and leaving a mark on their family businesses
The Lupin founder’s offspring are building a global generics powerhouse while sitting 8,000 miles apart
For Vikas Oberoi, there’s only one thing constant in the changing world of business: His workout schedule
How to style yourself to lead a billionaire life
The first look inside the new face of one of London’s largest, most opulent homes, Carlton House Terrace
A walk down memory lane with the doyens of business