CII Podcasts

Tune in as Neena Gupta, Ambassador for the CII Committee on Senior Care & renowned actor, shares how societal attitudes and expectations around ageing impact seniors’ dignity, autonomy, and emotional wellbeing, while focusing on the shifts needed to support them better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dmitry Trubitsyn, Founder, Airvoice and Ashwini K Channan, CEO, Airvoice explore how scalable technology, cross-sector partnerships and a clear vision can turn clean air from an aspiration into a reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Group Vice Chancellor, Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, share insights on how industry–academia partnerships can power India’s R&D ecosystem, driving innovation, building a future-ready workforce, and strengthening the country’s position as a global research and innovation hub. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Listen to Amit Saharia, Group President–Strategy at Hinduja Group, share insights on India’s green ambitions, the future of mobility, renewable energy, and the role of integrated low-carbon ecosystems in driving sustainable growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ms Smriti Irani, Founder and Chairperson, The Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity & Equality & Advisor, Women’s Collective Forum and Dr Randeep Guleria, Chairman, Governing Council, CII Centre for Health, Chairman – Internal Medicine, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Medanta – The Medicity share insights on how gender inequality affects women’s health and the need to address issues like...

Anisfatima Jafar Shaikh, known as Salma, shares her journey from starting out as a street vendor to emerging as a transformational leader who has mobilized, protected, and uplifted thousands of Mumbai’s street vendors, turning a historically vulnerable community into a recognized and financially secure workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vivek Shah, Vice Chairman of the CII National Committee on Intellectual Property and CEO of Meril Life Sciences, shares insights on India’s growing innovation landscape, the power of intellectual property and the role of cutting-edge medical technologies in shaping the future of healthcare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, Sunita Madan, Principal of Salwan Public School (Ghaziabad, UP), shares valuable insights on the timeless and transformative role of teachers in shaping students' lives. She highlights how teachers serve as guiding lights, nurturing potential, inspiring growth and instilling values that stay with students throughout their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Masood Mallick, Chairman, CII National Committee on Waste to Worth 2025 and MD & CEO, Re Sustainability Limited decodes India’s sustainable shift from transforming waste to driving circular economy solutions that turn waste into valuable resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine Mobility Solutions Limited discusses the future of green freight in India, from decarbonising heavy trucking to building sustainable supply chains and shaping a resilient logistics ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Paul Abraham, President, Hinduja Foundation as he explores the key drivers of India’s learning-to-livelihood ecosystem, focusing on empowering rural and underserved youth through education, skills and opportunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Pankaj Kalra, CEO-Essar Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Ltd., discuss the pivotal role of Coal Bed Methane (CBM) in shaping India’s cleaner, more sustainable, and self-reliant energy future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Sanjay Nekkanti, CEO, Dhruva Space, as he discusses NewSpace innovation, private sector growth and highlights what’s next for India’s space economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sanjaya Mariwala, Executive Chairman & MD of OmniActive Health Technologies shares his perspective on India's transformation from a manufacturing base to a global industrial powerhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of CII Podcasts, Sudheer Kumar N, Former Director, Capacity Building & Public Outreach, ISRO HQ, Department of Space, Government of India, delves into the commercialization of research and innovation in space and its critical role in empowering the startup ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

P N Ranjit Kumar, Joint Secretary (OSD–IDY), Ministry of AYUSH, discusses the importance of promoting workplace wellness through Yoga and shares insights into the theme of International Yoga Day, ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health,’ while outlining the key signature events being planned across India to mark the occasion. He is in conversation with Dr Shubnam, Principal Advisor – Healthcare, CII. Host...

In the second episode of the State of Marketing series, Inderpreet Singh, Head of Marketing, Birla Opus, shares how AI is deepening emotional connections by enabling more personalized and intuitive brand interactions. He highlights how this evolution is redefining traditional marketing strategies and transforming the way campaigns are crafted and executed today. He is in discussion with Digvijay G...

Listen to Sunil Bharti Mittal, Past President, CII and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises as he share insights on how businesses can foster lasting trust with stakeholders to build credibility, ensure long-term success, and contribute to inclusive growth at the CII Annual Business Summit 2025, held on 29-30 May in New Delhi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first episode of Diversitea, an initiative by the CII Suresh Neotia Centre of Excellence for leadership and Avtar Group, Tarun N P Varma, Global Chief Human Resources & Sustainability Officer, Tata Consumer Products highlights how value-driven leadership that prioritizes equity and embraces diversity can build truly inclusive work environment. He is in discussion with Dr Saundarya Rajesh,...

Vivek Bhatia, Managing Director & CEO, TKIL Industries Pvt Ltd talks about the current mining and construction equipment landscape in India and highlights the upcoming trends that will shape the future of the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On World health Day 2025, Hemang Shah, Director ‑ Child Health and Development, Children's Investment Fund Foundation highlights how can we work together to create inclusive, sustainable healthcare models that empower communities and ensure that every mother and newborn has a healthy start in life, aligning with this year’s theme ‘Healthy beginnings, hopeful...

As we celebrate World Health Day 2025, on the theme ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,’ Dr Deepshikha Batheja, Principal Research Scientist at the Max Institute of Healthcare Management, Indian School of Business and a Visiting Fellow at One Health Trust discusses how new innovations are transforming maternal and neonatal healthcare and in what way the integration of cutting-edge solutions with...

Simarpreet Singh, Group Executive Director & CEO, Hartek Group discusses what are the new innovations & trends that are shaping the future of renewables in the country. How are new technological advancements fast-tracking the adoption of clean energy solutions? What key factors should young entrepreneurs and professionals keep in mind while entering the energy sector? Hosted on Acast. See...

Sucheta Acharya, Vice Chairperson, Hyderabad Mentor Chapter, BYST and Dr Neelima T Founder, COCOTANG talk about their entrepreneurial journeys, challenges and learnings.   How can the Indian startup ecosystem be reshaped to encourage more women-led businesses? What are the biggest hurdles women entrepreneurs face today and what can be done to resolve these issues? Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

On the occasion of International Women's Day 2025, Megha Chopra, Immediate Past Chair, Delhi Chapter of CII Indian Women Network and Director, RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd shares insights on the evolving role of Indian women in the workforce and its impact on the country’s economic growth. What can the Government, businesses and the society do to foster a more inclusive and equitable workforce...