Greetings!

We are delighted to present the latest issue of Family Enterprise Quarterly (FEQ), featuring inspiring leaders from prominent family businesses, including C K Ranganathan (CavinKare Pvt. Ltd.), Lakshmi Venu (Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd.), Radhika Bharat Ram (The Shri Ram Schools), and Raajitha Rao Jupally (My Home Constructions). Their stories reflect the strength and vision that drive successful family enterprises.

The issue also includes a case summary on Zandu Pharmaceutical Works: The Takeover Bid (A) and Flavours of Heritage: The Cookme Story under the Vintage Regional Icon section. Additionally, it features article summaries focusing on family business succession and Bidding Adieu to the Icon, Ratan Tata in the In Remembrance section. The issue also covers summaries of the books Adapt: To Thrive, Not Just Survive and The House of Beretta: A Legacy of Excellence in Firearms under the Global Story section.

We are pleased to announce the 9th Asian Invitational Conference on Family Business, scheduled for February 01-02, 2025, at the ISB Hyderabad Campus. The theme of this year’s conference is “Revitalising the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Business Families.” This flagship event will bring together globally renowned family business leaders, academicians, and practitioners to share their invaluable insights with delegates. We encourage members of the family business community to attend and take advantage of this exceptional opportunity for learning and networking.
For registration details, please visit: 9th Asian Invitational Conference on Family Business.

Hopefully, you would find the FEQ contents stimulating. We look forward to your feedback and continued support!

Best Regards,

Professor Sougata Ray
Executive Director
Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise