With operations in more than 60 countries, India’s leading personal and healthcare brand Emami is more than just a domestic brand. In our November – December 2016 issue, read about the unusual friendship and business acumen of its partners R S Agarwal and R S Goenka, who have taken Emami to a 2600 crore turnover company. Philanthropy, like business, is an essential part of the Marwari ethos. The November –December 2016 issue highlights some of the Kolkata-based institutions and companies who have earned kudos for their efforts in this area. Ghanshyam Das Birla, the doyen of Indian enterprise, needs no introduction to the world of Indian business. In a tribute story, read about the many achievements of the legendary man, to whom the rise of the Birla business empire is largely credited. The Dhoots of the Videocon Group are a name to reckon with in India’s electronic appliances space. As the company gains further ground, read about Young Turk Akshay Dhoot, who among others look poised to take over as the next generation of the huge business conglomerate. Designer Nivedita Saboo’s growth trajectory has ever been on the rise. In a first-person account, the designer will take readers through the years, starting with her inception to her latest show at the London Fashion Week, which admirably has a philanthropic side to it as well. The Tainwala Group, have earned renown with their presence in chemicals, personal care, luggage, industrial goods and agro businesses. The next issue of Marwar will bring you their story as well. With all these and more, the November – December 2016 issue promises to be yet another great issue.