The India growth opportunity

There is an almost imperceptible shifting in the sands across India’s business landscape, with multiple factors at play. To name but a few, these are the ripple effects of a once-in-a-generation pandemic, the existential threat of climate change, socio-economic and geopolitical strife roiling societies and economies, and severe inflationary pressures in some quarters. Together, these driving forces are reshaping the perspectives of India Inc.’s leaders and rewriting the playbook for corporate success in the 21st century.

And yet, where uncertainty looms large, there are opportunities to be unearthed too. Industries and sectors that might have previously flown under the radar now start to grab the spotlight, offering growth opportunities for savvy leaders and organisations to sow best-laid plans for the future, and reap the rewards of this foresight. Indeed, even as a slowdown has hamstrung economies the world over, the India growth story remains strong, with the country on track to become the world’s third largest economy by 2027, surpassing Japan and Germany.India is already the fastest-growing economy in the world, having clocked 5.5% average GDP growth over the past decade. IN particular, three megatrends—global offshoring, digitalisation, and energy transition—are setting the scene for unprecedented economic growth in the country of more than 1 billion people.

Inevitably, the eyes of industries and organisations the world over then turn to India as a once-in-a-generation opportunity starts to take shape.



Leadership: A critical success ingredient

It goes without saying that charting a course to a higher growth trajectory needs a skilled captain at the helm. One who ensures the tailwinds in play are fully leveraged, while course correcting or adjusting for environmental anomalies, as the case may be. In high-growth or lean periods, the criticality of strong leadership cannot be underestimated or stated strongly enough.

This is where the importance of the C-suite comes to the fore. Modern leaders have a critical role to play in co-creating meaningful value with and for all stakeholders and society, creating a win-win situation that ensures growth is sustainable and inclusive, leaving no one behind. The many hats a modern leader must wear - that of a visionary, a growth architect, a coach, or a catalyst - make them a critical driving force for good.


In this changing milieu, a cross-section of leaders from across India’scorridors of power have stepped up and revised not just their organisational priorities, but also their organisational purpose. In a period of rapid change and glorious uncertainty, the Business Icons of India have provided a sense of direction, as the most influential voices of industry shaping a new wave of growth. Rather than being confined by traditional styles of leadership, these trailblazers have unlocked value by being in service of diverse stakeholders, acting as a strategic, cognitive, and emotional bellwether for their flock.

These are the leaders that embody an altogether new vanguard, demonstrating not just a commitment to growth, but also empathy, compassion, collaboration, innovation, and a holistic self-awareness that has served them well. The achievements of the Business Icons of India are commendable, and fundamental to the accomplishment of greater objectives for the greater good. We believe that their feats will serve as markers for what companies need to do to confidently navigate towards, and conquer, the next frontier of growth.

Speakers

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Amit Chopra

MD India and South Asia

Thermo Fisher Scientific


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Amit Gossain

Managing Director

KONE Elevator India


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Ashok Ramachandran

President & CEO-India & South Asia

Schindler


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Dinesh Aggarwal

CEO

RR Kabel


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Girish Kousgi

Managing Director and CEO

PNB Housing Finance


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Jovita Mascarenhas

Co-founder

Bartisans


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Kanika Tekriwal

CEO & Founder

JetSetGo Aviation


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Lingraju Sawkar

President

Kyndryl India


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Manpreet Singh

Chief Digital Officer

PwC India


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Shivam Puri

CEO

Cipla Health


Shaped by Rigorous Research

This unique initiative has been shaped by insights gleaned from an industry-wide consumer study conducted by LeadCap Ventures, with brands appraised on the following parameters:

Vision & Mission

Adaptability

Innovative Thinking

Peer Network Influence


Employee Engagement

Organisation Performance

Stakeholder Reviews

Leadership Capabilities


Personal Imagery and Perception

Future Outlook


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