M P Ramachandran - the founder, chairman and Managing Director of Jyothy Laboratories - no ordinary man. With a business that he began in his kitchen, to one that has, three decades down the line, become the cornerstone of every Indian household – Ujala. We had the opportunity to sit down face to face with the ‘Man in White’ and get to know the secrets of his brand’s success story. This month’s edition of FWD Business focuses on Real Estate sector with a detailed focus on the city of Kochi in ‘What’s the Real Deal’. There is also a special feature on the growing trend of curating spaces with an article penned by a seasoned interior designer sharing her views on the matter in ‘The Inside Stories’. The month of May will witness a new milestone in the history of the city of Kochi and that of the state as well as the wheels of the Kochi Metro Rail project are set in motion. To commemorate the occasion we have a special photo story of the Kochi Metro with highlights of its unique features.