Innovation and Insights brings different startups, entrepreneurs, athletes, and authors to help us innovate. We will learn how to develop a strategy for our goals. One section of our playlist will focus on engineering careers and what students and early career tech professionals must do to advance in their roles.
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Top Indian Industry leaders and experts share ideas and insights that matter to businesses, large and small, across sectors. Listen to perspectives on economic growth, global economy, technology and innovation, sustainability, community and much more. Brought to you by Confederation of Indian Industry, India’s premier industry organisation, partnering Industry, Government and civil society for India’s development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Promoting Workplace Wellness: The Transformative Role of Yoga ft Mr P N Ranjit Kumar, Joint Secretary (OSD-IDY), Ministry of AYUSH
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29:53P 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 …
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Building Emotional Connections in the Age of AI ft Inderpreet Singh
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23:37In 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 e…
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Building Trust: Responsible Capitalism ft Sunil Bharti Mittal
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24:31Listen 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.co…
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Courageous Leadership: Formula for Inclusive Success ft Tarun N P Varma
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50:45The 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. …
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The Future of Indian Mining & Construction Equipment Sector ft Vivek Bhatia
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22:48Vivek 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.
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Strengthening Maternal & Newborn Health Through Community Participation ft Dr Hemang Shah
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19:06On 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 beginning…
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Advancing Maternal & Neonatal Health Through Innovation ft Dr Deepshikha Batheja
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21:24As 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 …
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India's Evolving Renewable Energy Landscape ft Simarpreet Singh
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25:33Simarpreet 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 enterin…
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs via Mentorship & Support ft Sucheta Acharya & Dr Neelima T
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29:12Sucheta 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…
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The Evolving Role of Women in India’s Workforce ft Megha Chopra
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13:51On 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 …
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Women-Led Development: Shaping the India Growth Story ft Rumjhum Chatterjee
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18:29On International Women's Day 2025, Rumjhum Chatterjee, Chair, CII Centre for Women’s Leadership and Co-Founder & Managing Trustee, The Infravision Foundation highlights how women in India are breaking barriers across industries, driving innovation and economic growth. What does 'women-led development' mean, and how can we further support and amplif…
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Beyond Compliance: CEV Stage V Norms Reshaping the Logistics Industry ft Anil Lingayat
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33:39Anil Lingayat, Executive Vice President and Business Head of Material Handling Equipment business, a part of Godrej Enterprises Group talks about the transformative shift that India's material handling sector is undergoing with the implementation of CEV Stage V emission norms. How do the CEV Stage V norms compare with CEV Stage III in terms of envi…
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Accelerating Industry-Academia Partnership for Viksit Bharat ft Vipin Sondhi
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17:44Vipin Sondhi, Chairperson, CII Council for Green Mobility and Former MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland & JCB India discusses how a robust industry-academia partnership in India can foster innovation, drive technological advancements, enhance skill development, accelerate knowledge transfer, boost economic growth and help achieve our collective vision of a 'V…
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Redefining FMCG One Sachet at a Time ft CK Ranganathan
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47:30As a part of the series ‘Inspirational Entrepreneurs – The Legacy and Recipes’ by the CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startups, CK Ranganathan, Co-Chairman, CII National Startup Council and CMD, Cavinkare India Pvt Ltd talks about his journey, learnings and factors behind achieving success in the the dynamic world of Fas…
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Unlocking the Potential of Space Applications for Business & National Growth ft Rajeev Jyoti & Air Vice Marshal DV Khot
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34:19Rajeev Jyoti, Distinguished Scientist, ISRO & Director-Technical Directorate (TD), IN-SPACe, Department of Space, Government of India and Air Vice Marshal DV Khot, Principal Consultant, Implementation of Decadal Vision & Strategy, IN-SPACe, Department of Space, Government of India discuss how space applications can be leveraged to drive innovation,…
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From a Village Dream to Global Chemistry ft M Ponnuswami
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49:14As a part of the series ‘Inspirational Entrepreneurs – The Legacy and Recipes’ by the CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startups, M Ponnuswami, Chairman and Managing Director, Pon Pure Chemicals Group talks about hisentrepreneurial journey, inspirations, challenges and the valuable lessons learnt over the years, while shed…
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Volunteerism - A Force Multiplier for a Developed India ft TV Narendran
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30:46To celebrate the 12th edition of National Volunteering Week, T V Narendran, Past President CII and Chairman, CII Mission on Net Zero, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Steel Ltd discusses what can be done to scale up volunteerism across industry and society in India and how it can act as a transformative force in envisioning India@100. He is in discuss…
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Rise of India as a Global Innovation Powerhouse ft Kris Gopalakrishnan
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9:52On National Startup Day, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, Advisory Board, CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startups and Co-founder, Infosys and Founder, Pratiksha Trust throws light on the journey of the Indian startup sector and the rise of India as a global innovation powerhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Cracking Open Global Markets With Value ft Shree Shivkumar
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38:56As a part of the series ‘Inspirational Entrepreneurs – The Legacy and Recipes’ by the CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Shree Shivkumar, MD, SKM Egg Products highlights how traditional poultry farming has evolved over the past few years and what are the new opportunities that are driving the sector ahead. Hosted …
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Shaping Futures Through Innovation and Sustainability ft Abhay S Meganathan
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34:10As a part of the series ‘Inspirational Entrepreneurs – The Legacy and Recipes’ by the CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startups, Abhay S Meganathan, Vice Chairman, Rajalakshmi Institutions emphasizes the importance of incorporating sustainability into education and nurturing entrepreneurial skills among Indian youth via h…
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Building India’s Human Capital: Decadal Priorities for School Education & Healthcare ft Dr Karthik Muralidharan
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27:42Dr Karthik Muralidharan, Tata Chancellor's Professor of Economics, University of California, San Diego highlights how prioritizing quality education and accessible healthcare can build a robust foundation for the India’s future at the Global Economic Policy Summit 2024, organized in New Delhi on 11-12 December. Watch the full session at https://you…
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Geopolitical Churn: The Impact on Global Growth and India ft Prof David Bach
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16:00Professor David Bach, President, International Institute for Management and Development (IMD) and Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy (Switzerland) sheds light on the impact of geopolitical developments on global growth, while highlighting threats and opportunities presented by the current geopolitical environment, at the Global Econ…
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Economic Benefits of Clean Air Investments ft Ashwath Ram
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13:37In the fifth episode of Dialogues on Sustainable Development, Ashwath Ram, Vice President-Global Supply Chain, Cummins explores the economic benefits of clean air investments and highlights critical initiatives for cleaner air and sustainable development. What steps need to be taken by the Government, industry and civil society to help India achiev…
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Impact of Air Pollution on Women's Health ft Rhea Mazumdar Singhal
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10:44In the fourth episode of Dialogues on Sustainable Development, Rhea Mazumdar Singhal, Founder, Ecoware discusses the impact of air pollution on women’s health and highlights how can innovative solutions help in managing this problem effectively. What is the role of women in driving environmental change and addressing the issue of air pollution? How…
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Indian Space Sector: Exploring Growth, Innovation & Future Prospects ft Rohan M Ganapathy
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19:55Rohan M Ganapathy, Co-chairman, CII National Committee on Space, CEO & CTO, Bellatrix Aerospace explores the potential of the Indian space sector and highlights how can it drive economic growth and increase global competitiveness. What factors are contributing to the growth of Indian space industry? How are Indian startups playing a pivotal role in…
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Energy Transition for Cleaner Air ft Tejpreet Singh Chopra
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11:39In the third episode of Dialogues on Sustainable Development, Tejpreet Singh Chopra, Past Co-Chairperson & Founding Member, CII National Initiative: 'Cleaner Air Better Life' and CEO & President, Bharat Light & Power Private Limited highlights how can we counter the issue of air pollution by building a robust renewable energy landscape in the count…
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Air Quality Management Better for Productivity ft Manas Human
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13:14In the second episode of Dialogues on Sustainable Development, Manas Human, Co-founder and CEO, Nagarro highlights how hazardous air quality impacts employee health and productivity. How does air quality affect the productivity of a workplace as a collective entity? What measures need to be undertaken to improve air quality in offices? Hosted on Ac…
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Combating Air Pollution for Better Health ft Shashi Shekhar
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13:16In the first episode of Dialogues on Sustainable Development, Shashi Shekhar, Managing Director, Camfil India talks about the need to combat air pollution to promote better health and raise awareness around the same to mitigate its impact. How is air pollution impacting human health and what are the key problems that are associated with exposure to…
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AI at the Helm: Understanding Marketing's Next Frontier ft Nitin Saini
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34:09In the first episode of the series State of Marketing, Nitin Saini, Vice President-Marketing, Mondelez talks about the way AI is revolutionizing marketing and consumer experiences, enabling businesses to personalize interactions, optimize campaigns and analyze consumer behaviour more effectively. He is in conversation with Digvijay Ghosh, Partner-E…
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Climate-Smart Farming Practices Transforming the Agriculture Landscape ft Ashish Dobhal
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28:42Ashish Dobhal, CEO, UPL SAS emphasizes how climate-smart farming practices and new innovative solutions are revolutionizing the agriculture sector by helping farmers mitigate risks, improve resilience and enhance productivity in the face of environmental challenges. How are climate-smart farming practices such as precision farming, use of AI and dr…
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The Future of India’s Power Transmission Sector ft Pratik Agarwal
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28:05Pratik Agarwal, Chairman, CII Committee on Power Transmission and MD, Sterlite Power; Chairman, Serentica Renewables highlights the key factors that are driving the rapid growth of India's power transmission sector. How has the development of power transmission infrastructure impacted the Indian economy? How are new innovative technologies and solu…
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The Rise of Eco-Conscious Living in India ft Anup Mathew
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22:57Anup Mathew, Executive Vice President and Business Head, Construction Business of Godrej & Boyce, highlights how the shift in consumer preferences towards sustainable housing solutions is reshaping the real estate landscape in India. What are the main reasons for the increased demand for green homes? How will new innovations in this space transform…
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The Role of the External Sector in Financing India’s Growth Aspirations
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30:28Dr Michael D Patra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) discusses how external finance can play a critical role in driving economic growth and prosperity in India at the CII Financing 3.0 Summit on 3rd September in Mumbai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unleashing Africa's Agricultural Potential for Global Food Security
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1:15:38Experts and senior officials from India and Africa discuss how can Africa leverage its vast arable lands and water resources to fortify its food security systems and serve as the breadbasket to the world at the India Africa Business Conclave organized on 21-23 August in New Delhi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Empowering Africa with Affordable & Sustainable Mobility Solutions
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47:28Thought leaders and experts from India and Africa discuss how the two sides can collaborate to develop solutions for clean mobility in the African continent at the India Africa Business Conclave organized on 21-23 August in New Delhi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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India Goes Green with LNG and EVs: The Future of Trucking ft Anand Mimani
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16:44Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine Logistics highlights how Liquid Natural Gas and EVs are offering complementary pathways to achieve a more sustainable and resilient energy future. How is India’s shift towards LNG and EVs supporting global efforts to combat climate change? What factors are driving the growth of the LNG-powered trucking industry in India…
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Sustainable Strategies for Combatting India's Water Crisis ft Ramnath Vaidyanathan
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23:58Ramnath Vaidyanathan, AVP and Head of Environmental Sustainability– Good & Green, Godrej Industries Group discusses India's current water situation and highlights some key strategies to combat the growing water crisis in the country. What are the main factors contributing to India's growing water crisis? How are new innovative technologies helping …
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Crafting Spaces - The Art of Interior Architecture & Design ft Jabeen Zacharias
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1:00:18n the sixth episode of the Design Talk Series, Jabeen Zacharias, Principal Architect, Jabeen Zacharia and Past President, Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) highlights the importance of integrating interior design practices and design thinking processes for greater impact in the society. She is in conversation with Prof Preetha Ravi Sree…
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Future of Globalisation: Challenges for Indian Industry ft Amitabh Kant
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30:41Amitabh Kant, G20 India Sherpa highlights why Indian businesses must focus on gaining a competitive edge in the international market by embracing latest technologies, fostering innovation and adopting sustainable practices to meet global standards at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on 17-18 May. What role can Indian industrie…
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Designing for Tomorrow : How is AI shaping the future of Design? ft Prof Suresh Sethi
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39:06In the fifth episode of the Design Talk Series, Prof Suresh Sethi, Professor of Industrial Design, School of Art & Design, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign highlights how emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, are transforming the design landscape. He is in conversation with Prof Venkatesh Varala, Assistant Professor, Depar…
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Charting a Course for India@100 ft Ajay Piramal
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26:06Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Enterprises Limited discusses how a holistic model aimed at sustainable and inclusive growth accelerate India’s journey towards a developed India@100 at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on 17-18 May. What role can private enterprise play in driving India's growth and development over the next 25…
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Co-Creating the Future Responsibly: The Role of Business ft Dr V Anantha Nageswaran
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30:30Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India highlights the role of businesses in driving advancements in technology, efficiency & innovation, while steering the economy towards more sustainable and equitable outcomes at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on 17-18 May. What are the key strategies business…
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Building Trust Between Businesses & Society ft Azim Premji
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15:57Azim Premji, Founder Chairman, Wipro Ltd highlights the role of businesses in uplifting society at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on 17-18 May. Why are ethics and integrity important for businesses and how do they impact the society as a whole? What can businesses do to build a more just, sustainable and equitable society? H…
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To Grow You Must Read - Innovation and Insights Podcast with Aniket Rai
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45:25Reading as a habit is relevant today for both professional and personal development. In the attention war amid other distractions, it can lose out. This is a conversation with Aniket Rai on reading and cultivating it as a habit. Here are the highlights of this podcast episode ➡️How we lose touch with reading as professionals ➡️We are competing agai…
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Blending Creativity and Tech for Future-Proofing Design Careers ft Prof Vijay Kumar
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40:10In the fourth episode of the Design Talk Series, Prof Vijay Kumar, Professor - IIT Institute of Design, Chicago shares insights on how integrating design and design thinking process create greater impact in the society. He is in conversation with Manas Ranjan Mishra, Professor, School of Design, UPES. How can the integration of design and emerging …
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Fostering Innovation- Spotlight on India's Thriving Tech Ecosystem ft Sacha Wunsch-Vincent
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22:04Sacha Wunsch-Vincent, Co-Editor, Global Innovation Index & Head, Section, Economics and Statistics Division, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) talks about the evolving innovation landscape in India and across the world, while highlighting the emerging trends and cutting-edge technologies that are propelling it. What are India’s streng…
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Combatting Noncommunicable Diseases : Prevention & Management ft Shobana Kamineni
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27:07Shobana Kamineni, Past President, CII and Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals elaborates on the significance of addressing the rising prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in India, especially considering their impact on both individual health and the nation's economic growth. What is the collective impact of noncommunicable diseas…
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Deep Dive into Innovation with Robyn Bolton
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38:19Sharing a conversation on Innovation with Robyn M. Bolton. She has collaborated with Prof Clayton Christensen and has transformed numerous industries. In this conversation, Robyn Bolton, Founder and Chief Navigator at MileZero, shares insights on innovation. We talk about the following: How to navigate ambiguous problems for innovation How creativi…
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The Role of Health in National Development & Global Progress ft Dilip Jose
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18:55On the occasion of World Health Day, Dilip Jose, Co-Chairman, CII National Council on Healthcare and MD & CEO, Manipal Hospitals discusses the multifaceted role of health in promoting national development and fostering progress on a global scale. What are some key areas where improvements in healthcare can lead to significant advancements in societ…
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Winning Through Innovation ft Dr Devi Prasad Shetty & Prof Vijay Govindarajan
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55:17Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman and Executive Director, Narayana Health and Prof Vijay Govindarajan, Coxe Distinguished Professor, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College discuss how innovation is reshaping businesses and presenting vast opportunities across various sectors in India. How will artificial intelligence transform healthcare in the c…
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