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Around 70 per cent of its revenues come from outside India, the US topping the list of foreign clients with 29 per cent, followed by West Asia at 28 per cent.Demand from China helps Everest Flavours post stupendous growth
Everest Flavours exports 95-99% of its products, with demand from China - driven by the country's focus on food crops since 2008 - acting as a driving force.San Engineering and Locomotive has done well in difficult environment
In the past four years, its revenues have grown by 250 per cent and were $30 million in 2014/15, says Narayanan Ramanathan, Chief Executive of San Engineering and Locomotive.Cigniti Technologies aims to increase revenue to $300 million in 2017/18
Cigniti Technologies' revenue in 2014/15 stood at $63 million. The odds are in its founder CV Subramanyam's favour. The company has expanded at a rapid pace over the past few years.Rossell India's net profit has risen 20.4% in 3 years
Rossell India, which has the lion's share of its revenues coming from tea, has dealt with the twin blows at its plantations in Assam, but still says it will not stop acquisitions in the state.NFPIL plans to become a billion-dollar company by 2020
Nitin Fire Protection Industries plans to achieve the target by growing organically and also by acquiring companies in the Gulf, Europe and Africa.Jullundur Motor Agency has grown at a decent pace despite a slowdown
Despite the challenges, the 88-year-old company has expanded revenue by 10.5 per cent a year, on an average, for the past three years, helped by its diverse portfolio and pan-India reach.Forace Polymers drives revenue growth through in-house innovations
A fourth of Forace's revenues come from its innovations, which are propelled by a specialised R&D team. It has developed a solid resin technology for use in the shell process in foundries, which is more efficient than the traditional liquid resin technology used in India.Rajesh Batra has turned Cravatex into a Rs 100 crore company
The major chunk of Cravatex's business comes from Fila, the 1911-founded Italian sportswear brand that is now owned by Yoon-Soo Yoon, who was once its Korean licensee.Control Print aims to garner 25 per cent market in next five years
Established in 1991, Control Print has made admirable strides in the coding and marking industry. The company has a wide range of customers, including Holcim, ACC, UltraTech Cement, Unilever, Emami, and Tata Steel.Ajeet Seeds aspires to be a Rs 1,000-cr company in the next 3 years
One of the largest producers of cotton seeds, including hybrid variants, the firm caters to 15 Indian states. And, innovation has been key to its success.Symphony Ltd has managed to script a dream turnaround
Symphony has a 50 per cent share (40 per cent in volume terms) of the domestic organised market, followed by Kenstar (35 per cent), Bajaj Electricals (15 per cent) and Usha.Change Manager: PM Relocations
Nearly 55 per cent of PMR's business comes from global operations. The tenure of a typical contract varies from one year to 10 years. However, some engagements are for the long term. The relationship with Bharti Airtel, for instance, is 21 years old.Health Care's Hidden Jewel: HSCC
State-run HSCC has managed to successfully crack a sector primarily dominated by private players.India's best SMEs: Braving the Odds
Small businesses rise up to the challenges of stiffening competition, increasing costs and slowing export markets.
Several new gadgets are lined up for launches in the coming months
Several new gadgets, including Apple iPhones, are lined up for launches in the coming months.
Government seems ill-prepared for this year's drought
The distinguishing feature of this year's drought is the extent to which rainfall has varied across states. The IMD's data between June 1 and September 9 this year shows the rainfall has so far been 15 per cent below the LPA in the country.The banking platform for MFIs is aimed at achieving financial inclusion but there are challenges ahead.
Experts debate on challenges faced by small companies
Undoubtedly, talent acquisition, development and retention ranks amongst the biggest activities as well as concerns of all organisations. But small companies certainly have a harder time.
Book review: The Real-Life MBA by Jack and Suzy Welch
The book goes to great lengths to elucidate the real life principles and practices of what doing an MBA is all about.
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