Pavan Lall

Talking about philanthropy

Challenging the status quo, A New Era of Giving argues that giving without impactful, sweeping change risks rendering it meaningless for both giver and receiver

Doctor on call: Meet Swati Piramal, vice-chairperson of Piramal Group

A Padma Shri awardee, Piramal talks to Pavan Lall about succession, sustainability and why the only way to overhaul India's systemic latencies is collaboration

CNG cars could account for 25% of industry by end of decade: Tata Motors MD

It is a 'decade of transition' for the industry and companies will have adapt to changes quickly: Shailesh Chandra

Will India be an all-electric or a hybrid market for Toyota Motor?

Green mobility drives Toyota's India plans: With 10 pure electric cars planned by 2026 in its global portfolio, the world's largest car maker hopes to move beyond its SUV mainstays in the country

Hilton Garden Inn is going to be really powerful in India: Kevin Jacobs

'We run a 116 per cent RevPAR index globally, which means we drive a 16 per cent premium to our competitors'

Lock, stock and barrel: Meet Jamshyd N Godrej, chairman and MD, G&B

Godrej speaks with Pavan Lall about future-proofing, why his companies are private and the reason he's a hands-off manager

Indian art boom inspires bigger canvas for galleries

Their numbers are growing slowly, even as India lags in private museums

We hope to capture 5% of the market by 2025: Skoda's Piyush Arora

We project an automotive growth of 6-7 per cent a year in the next decade and electrification growing between 15 and 25 per cent in that time

SUVs may rule but premium hatches, small cars drive volumes in India

While almost all cars that fell into that category cost less than larger sedans or even mid-size SUVs, the underlying truism led to two realities

Superbikes revv up as Indian market matures for high-powered rides

Ducati plans nine new bikes, 2 new showrooms; BMW Motorrad looks to 500 cc models

Framed for growth: Titan's Titan Eye+ has set sights on booming market

Company has the advantage of Titan's network but it needs to scale up its online presence

At 100 in 3 years, IHCL arm eyes 500 luxury homestays by FY 2026

Of the 61 operational properties which are all managed assets, around 21 properties are Tata company homes or bungalows

A portrait of Gautambhai

The emergence of the house of Adani is both unusual and remarkable. A new biography of the business tycoon attempts to lay bare the secrets behind his stupendous trajectory, but leaves many questions

Cash to cloud: Meet Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO of Salesforce India

Former SBI chief, Bhattacharya talks to Pavan Lall about her transformation to leading a software firm, work-life balance and why genius often borders on insanity

The health operator: Meet Sangita Reddy, Joint MD of Apollo Hospitals

Reddy talks to Pavan Lall about collective thinking, the power of the family constitution and why private healthcare is often misunderstood

Designer homes, immune to pandemic blues, are inviting new interest

Curated properties high on amenities catch fancy of a younger, moneyed India

Merc's new EQS stays focused on luxury and comfort, EV or not

Globally, this car is priced at around $150,000 or Rs 1.2 crore; there's little surprise then that its price doubles to Rs 2.4 crore in India given the outlandish duties that CBU cars attract

BMW's Z4 convertible has little competition, offers freedom on tap

The Z4 is really the next generation of a convertible after the Z3, and represents a vast range of improvements that include engine performance, drive and handling, tech as well as the way it looks.

With new hotel brands, ITC checks in with 'house of brands' model

ITC has launched two brands - Storii, in the boutique premium segment, offering immersive experiences, and Mementos, a collection of unique luxury properties across destinations

As James Bond movies turn 60, his memorabilia is going under the hammer

007's watches, his Aston Martin among Christie's auction in September