CII Podcasts

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar lays down his vision and charts the path to India@100. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.    What can we do, as citizens of India, to unlock the true potential of the country in order to realize the dream of a new India@100? What role does India’s rich...

Venkataraman S V, Co-Chairman, CII-IBDN and Managing Director, ANZ Bengaluru Service Centre discusses how empowering persons with disabilities can help build an inclusive India. What has led the Indian Industry to undertake measures towards inclusion and what are they doing to mainstream Persons with Disability in the workplace? What are the policy measures being undertaken to create an enabling e...

BK Sister Shivani, Teacher, Brahma Kumaris Spiritual Movement discusses the role of spirituality in building a new India. She is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.    What are the things that a society must prioritize in order to stay on the path to progress? In today’s pe...

Piruz Khambatta, Chairman, CII National Task Force on Affirmative Action and Group Chairman, Rasna Pvt Ltd discusses how India’s affirmative action framework has evolved over the years and where is it headed. He is in conversation with Pranjal Sharma, Author and Columnist.  How has the affirmative action journey of the Indian Industry been so far and what are the steps being taken t...

Tarun Das, Former Director General, CII shares his views on developing a cadre of young leaders for building an inclusively developed India@100. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.  What role will the Indian youth’s energy, enthusiasm and instinctive affinity with technology play in help...

Dilip Sawhney, Managing Director, Rockwell Automation India discusses how organizations should transform themselves to become more adaptive to change, in conversation with Dr Srini Srinivasan, Managing Director, South Asia, Project Management Institute. What role does a leader play in driving tangible results for an organization undergoing transformation? What should businesses do to deliver bette...

Vinita Gera, Senior Director IT Infrastructure, Dell Technologies talks about leadership imperatives for reinventing businesses for a new normal, in conversation with Dr Srini Srinivasan, Managing Director, South Asia, Project Management Institute.   What are some of the most crucial aspects of transformation in an organization? How should organizations strike the right balance between custom...

Kiran Manohar Deshmukh, Group CTO, Sona Comstar discusses the way to improve capabilities and productivity in the fast-evolving business environment, in conversation with Dr Srini Srinivasan, Managing Director, South Asia, Project Management Institute.   What are the disruptions or the changes that have taken place in the industry over the last few years? As businesses shift focus from contin...

Dr Ganesh Natarajan, Board Chair - 5F World I Lighthouse Communities Foundation I Honeywell Automation India ltd discusses the way to build a new work ecosystem to stay relevant, agile and resilient in this ever changing business environment, in conversation with Dr Srini Srinivasan, Managing Director, South Asia, Project Management Institute.   What is a project economy? How can India levera...

Ankur Warikoo, Author and Internet Entrepreneur discusses the way to motivate the youth of India and help them emerge as successful leaders of tomorrow. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.    How are the youth of today different than the earlier generations? How can the right educat...

Dr Arunabha Ghosh, CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water highlights how an increased focus on sustainability can help us achieve the dream of a new India@100. He is in conversation with Bhairavi Jani, Co-Chair, CII India@75 Council and Executive Director, SCA Group. How can technology drive India's sustainability agenda? What are some of the successful climate change and sustainability ini...

Sanjiv Bajaj, President, CII and Chairman & Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv Ltd, on the completion of 75 years of Independent India, lays down India’s future roadmap to a new India@100. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.  As we set the vision for India@100, what should be done to f...

Shekhar Kapur, Filmmaker and Chairman, Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) highlights how India can increase its global footprint in the media and entertainment sector. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.  What are some of the global benchmarks that the Indian art, literature,...

Shaheen Mistry, CEO, Teach For India assesses the current Indian education landscape and highlights how education can be used as a powerful instrument for national transformation and development. She is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.    How can India build the largest skilled workfor...

Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras assesses the current innovation landscape of India and highlights the role of latest technologies in shaping a New India@100. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.    What are the policy interventions that are required to build an environment that...

Padma Bhushan Dr MB Athreya, Leading Management Consultant discusses how addressing India’s governance and management challenges can help us transition into a golden age, towards a Swarnim Bharat 2047. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.  How can embracing new technologies, fosterin...

Bipin Sapra, Partner, Ernst & Young India, on the completion of 5 years of GST, talks about how the introduction of the comprehensive multistage value-added tax on goods and services overhauled India’s indirect tax system. How did the Indian Industry ensure a smooth and seamless transition to the new tax regime? How did the introduction of GST simplify compliance across sectors and facilitate...

DD Goyal, Member, CII National Committee on Taxation and Executive Advisor Finance, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, on the completion of 5 years of GST, recounts how the introduction of the new tax regime led to the revamp of the entire indirect tax structure of India. How did the introduction of a simplified tax regime, automation of tax compliances and the introduction of e-invoicing/e-way facility...

Saahil Goel, CEO and Co-Founder, Shiprocket discusses how digital commerce platforms are empowering the micro enterprises and driving transformation across the Indian MSME sector on the occasion of International MSME day. How can a well-integrated and connected digital ecosystem help the Indian MSME sector scale new heights? How can MSMEs leverage digital platforms to drive bus...

Prof Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIM Bangalore assesses the current research landscape of India and discusses the way to build a strong R&D culture in the country. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.  Can India's digital transformation be leveraged to create an environment condu...

Shradha Sharma, Founder & CEO, YourStory shares her aspirations for India@100 and highlights how young entrepreneurs, builders and creators are shaping a new India. She is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.  How can we leverage the potential of digital media to develop a roadmap towards a...

Eric Falt, Director and UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives & Sri Lanka discusses what India brings to the table in a rapidly changing world. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.  How can new creative opportunities maximize India's soft power and in...

Dr Pawan Munjal, President Designate, CII and Chairman & CEO, Hero MotoCorp Ltd shares the Hero growth story and highlights what helped it emerge as the biggest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world. He is in conversation with Suhel Seth, Founder & Managing Director, Counselage India. How is the two-wheeler industry calibrating to meet the evolving consumer needs? Does an unwavering, consi...

Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies LinkedIn discusses the role of philanthropy in making a meaningful difference in the society and shaping a new India. She is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies.  India has a deep rooted culture of charity and giving back to the commu...

Ashutosh Gupta, India Country Manager, LinkedIn talks about the way social media has transformed the business landscape. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies. As digital penetration continues to rise across the globe, what are the positive changes that social media has brought about in the busi...