How a young dream from Palakkayam travelled across continents, found its expression in Indian cuisine, survived a global crisis and evolved into a larger vision for entrepreneurship Some dreams begin with a business plan. Others begin with a childhood belief that one day, somehow, something bigger is possible. For Jijin Jimmichan, it began in a […]
With extraordinary foresight, relentless drive and an instinctive understanding of consumer aspirations, Gopu Nandilath has transformed a modest 3,000 sq ft electronics store into an expansive retail empire. Today, Gopu Nandilath G-Mart commands a formidable presence with 66 outlets across Kerala, redefining the way the state shops for consumer durables while earning an
Baiju Gopalan, Managing Director of Sree Gokulam Group of Companies, was honoured with the 22nd edition of the Manappuram Unique Times Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award at a grand ceremony held at Le Méridien Kochi on August 9, 2026. The prestigious award was presented by Shri V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Manappuram […]
Some careers evolve with the times. Others help shape them. James Mathew belongs firmly to the latter category. When he arrived in Dubai in 1992 as a young auditor, the city was only beginning to emerge as a regional commercial centre. Three decades later, today, Dubai has established itself as one of the world’s leading […]
The prestigious Manappuram VPN IBE Awards 2026 was held on June 23, 2026, at the Gokulam Park Hotel & Convention Centre, Kochi, honouring distinguished personalities who have made remarkable contributions to business, technology, retail, innovation, and cinema. The awards were presented by Shri V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman & Managing Director of Manappuram Finance
Some careers evolve in a straight line. Others expand outward layer by layer absorbing experiences, disciplines, and responsibilities along with the trajectory. Dr. Varghese Moolan’s expedition belongs to the latter, shaped not by a single ambition but by a constant pursuit of scale, meaning, impact and spiritual gracefulness. At a glance, he is a global […]
Some entrepreneurs build companies. Others build systems. Anish K. Joy’s business journey is best understood as the latter—a structured expansion across industries that, at first glance, appears unrelated, but on closer examination reveals a consistent blueprint. Electronics, food manufacturing, interiors, hospitality, and now beauty—each venture is less of an isolated
In the pursuit of fostering innovation for a sustainable future, the CEO of Ryoto Electrix, Sandeep Ralhan, is leaving no avenue unexplored. Embracing a strong commitment to environmental consciousness, Ralhan has played a pivotal role in steering the company from its inception to its current standing as a frontrunner in eco-friendly mobility and renewable energy […]
Elon Musk has stated that he refused Kyiv’s request for access to his Starlink communications network over Crimea to avoid being complicit in what he viewed as a significant act of war. Kyiv had urgently requested to activate Starlink in Sevastopol, a major Russian naval port. This decision came to light following claims in a […]








