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India’s luxury market is undergoing a structural transformation. From a booming hospitality sector expanding into Tier II & III cities to bespoke homes redefining modern living, and conglomerates like Reliance, Tata & Birla making bold bets, the luxury story goes far beyond five-star suites. Over 20,000 new luxury hotel rooms will be added by 2030, $1 billion is flowing into the sector, and a new generation of wealthy Indians is driving demand for premium experiences. Homes are turning into hospitality-grade spaces, while brands are reshaping India’s global luxury image. Is this just a boom or the beginning of a long-term shift in how India experiences luxury? Find out in the Luxury Special Issue of Business Today Magazine — On Stands and Online!

Business Today’s latest issue dissects one of the most significant economic moves of the year—the rationalisation of GST rates. Positioned as the government’s third major tax reform in recent years, this decision is not just about reducing levies but about testing whether lower prices can ignite consumption and, in turn, accelerate investment and growth. The cover story delves into the broader implications of this bold bet: will households loosen their purse strings, or will the benefits of lower indirect taxes be muted by entrenched saving behaviour? With perspectives from policymakers, economists, and industry leaders, unpack the economic risks, fiscal trade-offs, and political calculations underlying this move. From evaluating the limited success of earlier corporate and personal income tax cuts to exploring how GST reforms may reshape household demand and corporate strategies, this edition examines whether the government’s gamble can create a virtuous cycle of spending and investment or if it risks constraining fiscal flexibility in the long run.

Business Today Magazine's annual BT500 Special Issue redefines the contours of corporate performance and in this year' rankings, it is moving beyond size to position profitability as the definitive marker of resilience and long-term value. Amid policy realignments, geopolitical volatility, and heightened investor scrutiny, this profitability-centric framework offers a more credible benchmark of enterprise strength. A key inflection point is the resurgence of PSUs, long discounted as inefficient, now repositioned through capital efficiency, governance reforms, and portfolio diversification. Five PSUs in the top ten testify to this structural transformation. Their upward trajectory complements the dominance of private sector champions, generating a dual narrative of India’s growth arc. Across energy, finance, technology, and infrastructure, the unifying themes are operational discipline, technological adaptation, and scale-driven strategies. Collectively, BT500 2025 captures this new reality, where profitability, strategy, and governance coherence dictate corporate longevity. All this and more in this special issue of BT Magazine. Out on stands now.

The latest issue of Business Today captures the fragile equilibrium shaping India’s economic narrative, as the BT-C Fore Business Confidence Index inches up to 50.2 in Q1 FY26, reflecting a cautious optimism tempered by structural headwinds. While any number above 50 indicates positive sentiment, the recovery remains tepid. Good rains, RBI rate cuts, and easing inflation have offered some relief but slowing domestic growth, weak private investment, and the shadow of steep US tariffs continue to unsettle boardrooms. Business Today unpacks the paradox of robust macroeconomic resilience juxtaposed with muted boardroom sentiment, exploring how income tax cuts, resilient consumption, and global trade pacts like the India-UK FTA may shape the road ahead. Offering sharp analysis on the interplay of policy, demand, and external shocks, the issue provides a clear-eyed view of the choices and challenges that will define India’s growth trajectory in the months to come. All this and more in the latest issue of Business Today Magazine. Out on stands now!

Business Today Magazine’s special India@100 issue presents a bold and timely vision for India’s next phase of economic transformation. At a time when global dynamics are shifting and domestic priorities are intensifying, this special edition serves as a strategic guide to navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. With the nation aiming to become a $30-trillion economy by 2047, the focus is on the structural reforms, policy shifts, and institutional realignments needed to unlock long-term growth. The issue reflects on the lessons of the past three decades while sharply framing the imperatives of the next two. At the heart of this special edition is the 100 Reform Ideas list—an ambitious, multidisciplinary blueprint developed through expert insights, rigorous analysis, and real-world applicability. From governance and climate policy to infrastructure, digital innovation, and social equity, the reforms are designed to catalyse inclusive development and position India as a global powerhouse. This special edition is a call to action - a roadmap for policymakers, industry leaders, and citizens to co-create the India@100 story. All this and more in this special issue of BT Magazine. Out on stands now.