Speed and Control Through Integration and Innovation
At a time of volatility, speed, and hyper-competition, Tesla, Amazon, and Uniqlo have become experts at helping agility and control in operations. The secret behind this is an exclusive combination of vertical integration, digital innovation, and customer-centric design. Although each of the companies is in a vastly different industry, namely, automotive, e-commerce, and apparel, they…
Scimplify: Revolutionising Speciality Chemicals from Lab to Market
Scimplify is reinventing the sourcing, production, and delivery of speciality chemicals through special R&D competence, digital technology, and a worldwide, quality manufacturing network. Since its inception in mid-2023, the startup has become a full-stack, B2B player in the speciality chemicals industry, seeking to simplify all aspects of the product lifecycle. A Scale‑driven Science‑First Platform Scimplify…
 10 Best CFOs from Asia 2025
10 Best CFOs from Asia 2025 In 2025, Asia’s Finance Leaders, particularly CFOs, are driving transformative change with unparalleled expertise in risk management, financial strategy, and innovation. According to a 2024 PwC Global CFO Survey, 68% of CFOs in Asia prioritise digital transformation, with 73% focusing on sustainable growth strategies to navigate economic uncertainties. These…
Lenskart to Launch IPO at a Valuation of About $8 Billion
India’s largest eyeglasses retailer, Lenskart, is seeking a valuation of nearly 695 billion rupees to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company has fixed a price band of 382-402 rupees ($4.35 to $4.57) per share for its IPO, a public filing showed. The IPO is forecast to increase about 72.78 billion rupees at the…
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Hiimaanshu Pant-Leaders from Real Estate Industry in India
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Naveen Kulkarni – 10 Best Leaders from Finance in India 2025
Architect of Intelligent Investments Naveen Kulkarni Chief Investment Officer & EVP Axis Securities Limited Architect of Intelligent Investments Naveen Kulkarni Chief Investment Officer & EVP Axis Securities Limited In a market where Indian equity investors face unprecedented volatility and complex growth opportunities, the challenge is not just preserving capital but consistently generating sustainable returns. At…
India Greenlights $9B for Indigenous Defence Purchases
In a major move to modernise its armed forces, India’s Ministry of Defence cleared defence acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹79,000 crore (about $9 billion) on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The approvals were granted by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The sanctioned purchases are aimed at enhancing the capabilities of…
Mahabaleshwar Hegde – 10 Best Leaders from Finance in India 2025
Driving Transformation With Strategy, Curiosity, Discipline, And Impact Mahabaleshwar Hegde Chief Financial Officer Prashasync Driving Transformation With Strategy, Curiosity, Discipline, And Impact Mahabaleshwar Hegde Chief Financial Officer Prashasync Two thousand crore raised. Cash burn slashed from 30 crore to 3 crore. A negative 20% EBITDA clawed back to break-even. While these numbers would be career-defining…
Erwantho Siregar-10 Best CFOs from Asia 2025
Leader in Digital and Financial Excellence Erwantho Siregar Finance Director, PT Duta Intidaya Tbk (Watsons Indonesia) Leader in Digital and Financial Excellence Erwantho Siregar Finance Director PT Duta Intidaya Tbk (Watsons Indonesia) In a retail landscape where operational costs and margins are under constant pressure, one finance strategy turned losses into profitability, reshaping the business…