From Mamaearth’s Cold Debut to Anxiety as a Leadership Tool, Here Are Our Most Read Stories of the Week – Forbes India

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1) Cold feet for the first time

Prior to the IPO, experts were unconvinced by the value proposition presented by Honasa Consumer, the parent company of beauty brand Mamaearth. When the company hit the bourses, it turned out that investors were also not convinced by the promises of its potential. The price started at Rs330 on NSE, relatively flat. Was it high valuations, inconsistent financial performance, high ad spend or something else that kept critics away from the popularity of digital- first brand? Here’s a look at the red flags and potential future of Honasa in the stock market.

2) Piggyback riding

Auto industry experts and analysts believe that Tata Motors’ acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover in 2008 was one of the group’s most notable achievements. All the while, Tata Motors is letting the original products grow with minimal interference. There has never been much of a relationship between Tata’s premium cars and JLR’s luxury offerings, not in terms of cost or production methods. But now times are changing. Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) has signed an MoU with JLR to license their latest electric vehicle designs. They will also share presentation skills. Simply put, this partnership will bring EVs together. How does it work for Tata Motors and its front end? Here is a quick explanation of the policy.

3) Motivational depression

In the end, it gets us all. Burnout is no longer just a term associated with an overworked population. Mothers hear it in the house, men hear it in the field, children hear it in schools. Business owners are always waiting for a solution. And now your favorite designers are feeling the heat. In an effort to keep up with trends, to keep up with the speed of changing algorithms, to understand the changing taste of the audience, and to constantly come up with ideas, designers fall into content fatigue. Experienced artists are still finding balance, but newcomers are blazing hot as a game due to constant demand. How do they handle changes to deliver the best? Read more

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1) Shamsheer Vayalil: Back to ‘The List’

Shamsheer Vayalil was the last in the list of 100 richest people in India in 2019. In 2023, he returned with a net worth of $ 3.7 billion – and position – 57 – thanks to the list social success of his health company. The founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings is rewriting the rules of the game, with his hospital chain attracting top doctors from around the world and a clientele that includes film stars, sports legends and leading entrepreneurs from around the world. But he is also described as the well-known heir of billionaire MA Yusuff Ali, among the richest and most powerful men in the Middle East. So, how does Vayalil stay out of his father-in-law’s shadow to make room for himself? Read more

2) To strengthen athletes

Megha Gambhir left her corporate career and founded Stupa Sports Analytics to help players and coaches improve the game through performance analytics. Currently, he has the ITTF and many international organizations on his client list. Here’s how he uses data to improve games, one game at a time. Listen here

3) Lehengas in the living room

The media often report enthusiastically on the movements of the Western fashion industry. Be it the growing empire of Bernard Arnault’s Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Francois Pinault’s Kering, the Swiss-based Richemont Group, Leonardo Del Vecchio’s Luxottica Group or Capri Holdings. Their integration with acquisitions, talent hunts, sales reports, and marketing strategies is discussed beyond fashion magazines. Now, let’s say you look a little closer to home. Indian fashion brands have moved beyond the confines of luxury weddings and are entering boardrooms, seeking significant investment and developing jobs to become global. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd and Reliance Brands Ltd are investing heavily in brands that cater to the Indian ethnic wear market. Let’s find out what it means to the designers behind the products. Read more

4) Is Anxiety a weapon?

It is always assumed that a leader needs to have a calm head. They need to make important decisions that will change the course of organizations, they are responsible for the lives of many. This requires a brain that is analysed, organized and calm. But author Morra Aarons-Mele argues that although anxiety is painful, sometimes all-consuming, it also drives some leaders forward. In his book ‘The Anxious Achiever’, he describes the need to rethink anxiety about leadership and organization. That is why he believes that anxiety can be turned into leadership power. Read more