Big bets rarely look obvious at the beginning. In ET Corner Office Conversations, Cheryl Lim, Partner, McKinsey, reflects on what the Jio story reveals about ambition, conviction and building for an impact that goes beyond immediate returns. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. #ETWorldLeadersForum #ETWLF @McKinsey @EconomicTimes

Do Indians really need clothes delivered in 8 minutes? On The Quest, Nykaa's Adwaita Nayar discusses quick commerce, shifting consumer habits and what faster delivery means for the future of fashion retail. Watch the full episode: piped.video/watch?v=yeQBz7Ai… @TheSanjayNayar @MyNykaa @sruthijith

How is Prime Video adapting to the changing streaming landscape? In this episode of The Brand Equity Show, Prime Video executives, Gaurav Gandhi and Nikhil Madhok, discuss advertising, theatrical releases and emerging revenue models shaping the future of OTT in India. Watch the full episode: piped.video/watch?v=dTjGDnIU… @iamgauravgandhi @madhoknikhil @PrimeVideoIN @sonalikrishna

Why can founders make more money than private equity investors? In this episode of The Quest, Sanjay Nayar explores wealth creation, entrepreneurship and the economics of private equity. Watch the full episode: piped.video/watch?v=yeQBz7Ai… @TheSanjayNayar @MyNykaa @sruthijith

From ₹800 to ₹2,000, India’s beauty shopping basket reflects a shift in consumer spending. In this Nykaa feature on The Quest, discover how premiumisation, skincare trends and social media are reshaping beauty consumption and driving industry growth. Watch the full episode: piped.video/watch?v=yeQBz7Ai… @TheSanjayNayar @MyNykaa @sruthijith

Why is Prime Video bringing advertising to streaming? Gaurav Gandhi and Nikhil Madhok decode Prime Video’s evolving business strategy, the growing role of ads in funding content and the future of the streaming experience. Watch the full episode: piped.video/watch?v=dTjGDnIU… @iamgauravgandhi @madhoknikhil @PrimeVideoIN @sonalikrishna

From bold bets to rethinking jobs for an AI-led future, Cheryl Lim, Partner, McKinsey, examines what is setting Asia’s strongest leaders apart. In ET Corner Office Conversations, she brings together lessons on ambition, execution and the leadership behaviours behind outsized value creation across the region. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. #ETWorldLeadersForum #ETWLF @McKinsey @EconomicTimes

From the rise of midnight shopping and evolving beauty preferences to major shifts in the global advertising business, today's Brand Equity brings together the trends, insights and industry voices shaping the marketing landscape. Read the full stories in today's Brand Equity. Make this the opportunity for your brand to be seen, heard and remembered. Connect with your Times Response Associate for special packages! #PowerOfPrint #TimesOfIndia #TOI #Marketinglnsights #AdvertisingTrends #MarketingLandscape #BrandStrategy #ConsumerTrends #BeautyTrends #DigitalAdvertising #MediaAndMarketing #BrandBuilding #Marketinglnnovation

Kevin D. Strain, President & CEO, Sun Life, sees a growing opportunity for alternative investments in India. In ET Corner Office Conversations, he discusses why areas like real estate, infrastructure and private credit could play a bigger role, and why strong local partnerships remain important. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. #ETWorldLeadersForum #ETWLF @SunLife @EconomicTimes

The ET Startup Awards 2026 celebrated India’s finest entrepreneurial achievements. But the spotlight wasn’t just on today’s winners. It was also on those who could be next. We asked leading founders and VCs: What advice would you give the next generation of aspiring ET Startup Award winners? India’s next big startup story is waiting to be written. Until next year! #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem [ET Startup Awards 2026, Indian startups, founders, venture capital, entrepreneurship, startup success, founder advice] @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Congratulations to Pallavi Shrivastava on winning the title of ‘Woman Ahead’ at the ET Startup Awards 2026. Access to credit remains a major challenge for India’s small businesses. Pallavi Shrivastava is working to change that. After 15 years in SME financing, she co-founded Progcap to help underserved retailers access the funding they need to grow. Today, its data-driven lending platform serves businesses across supply chains nationwide, making finance more accessible. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #WomanAhead #Progcap #WomenEntrepreneurs #IndianStartups @pallavi_s @progcap @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Some investors follow the market. Others have a knack for spotting winners early. Manu Chandra, founder of Sauce, has built his investment strategy around backing promising consumer brands before they become household names. His early bets on The Whole Truth, Mokobara and Innovist reflect the conviction behind that approach. The successful exit from Innovist to L’Oréal has further strengthened his track record, earning him the ‘Midas Touch’ award at the ET Startup Awards 2026. Congratulations to Manu Chandra on this well-deserved win! #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #MidasTouch #ManuChandra #VentureCapital #IndianStartups @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Success isn’t built overnight. It is engineered through a clear vision and a relentless pursuit of excellence. The ET Startup Awards 2026 celebrate the ambition, innovation and determination that turn bold ideas into extraordinary achievements and create a lasting impact. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #EngineeredForSuccess #Entrepreneurship #IndianStartups @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Building one successful brand is an achievement. Building another takes a whole new level of ambition. After founding Karagiri, which was acquired by Mensa Brands in 2021, Pallavi Mohadikar turned her attention to everyday jewellery. With Palmonas, she has helped make demi-fine jewellery more accessible to Indian consumers, building a brand around pieces designed to be worn every day. Her entrepreneurial journey has earned her the ‘Woman Ahead’ award at the ET Startup Awards 2026. Congratulations to Pallavi Mohadikar on this win and here’s to the next chapter of her journey! #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #WomanAhead #Palmonas #WomenEntrepreneurs #IndianStartups @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Scale in insurance depends on being present wherever customers choose to engage. ET Corner Office Conversations features Kevin D. Strain, President & CEO, Sun Life, as he explains why a multi-channel distribution strategy matters, and why the right banking partners can be just as important as the channels themselves. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music. #ETWorldLeadersForum #ETWLF @SunLife @EconomicTimes

What’s in a name? Quite a story, in Varaha’s case. At the ET Startup Awards 2026, the founder reveals the inspiration behind its mythological roots. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Varaha #IndianStartups #StartupStories @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Mukund Jha knows that the entrepreneurial journey rarely follows a straight line. After the highs and setbacks of building startups, the former Dunzo cofounder is making waves with Emergent, the AI-powered platform he launched with his twin brother Madhav in 2024. With over 5 million users across 190 countries and $50 million in annual recurring revenue within seven months of its public launch, this is a comeback worth celebrating. Congratulations, Mukund, a fitting winner of the ‘Comeback Kid’ award at the ET Startup Awards 2026. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #ComebackKid #Emergent #ArtificialIntelligence #IndianStartups @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

India’s fintech success stories are plenty. But is there a secret formula behind them? At the ET Startup Awards 2026, Pallavi Shrivastava of Progcap weighs in on what it really takes to make it in fintech. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #PallaviShrivastava #Progcap #Fintech #IndianStartups @pallavi_s @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes

Born out of IISc Bengaluru, Theranautilus is developing magnetically guided nanorobots to tackle stubborn infections, starting with root canal treatments. Its work at the intersection of physics and healthcare has earned Theranautilus the ‘Top Innovator’ award at the ET Startup Awards 2026. Congratulations to founders Ambarish Ghosh, Peddi Shanmukh Srinivas and Debayan Dasgupta on their pioneering work, where nano technology meets modern medicine. #ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Theranautilus #DeepTech #HealthcareInnovation #IndianStartups @IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes