CII Podcasts
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -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.
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How Can Fintech Shape a New India ft Yashish Dahiya
April 22, 2022 06:05 - 58 minutes - 80 MBYahish Dahiya, Founder & Group CEO, Policy Bazaar outlines the roadmap to build an inclusive & vibrant fintech sector in India. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies. Can a robust digital infrastructure help insurance firms in establishing a sustainable and connected insurance ecosystem in India? How is India’s fast-evolving payment infrastructure changing the face of country’s fintech sect...
India@75 & Beyond ft Suhel Seth
April 15, 2022 05:32 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBSuhel Seth, Founder & Managing Director, Counselage India talks about Brand India and how to amplify it on a global level. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies. What is the way forward for the country as we look at our contribution to globalization, not just through the lens of commerce, but also our ability to sow the seeds of hope, ideas and inspiration. What do the next 25 years hold fo...
The Growth Story of upGrad ft Phalgun Kompalli & Arjun Mohan
April 08, 2022 05:25 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBPhalgun Kompalli, Co-Founder, upGrad and Arjun Mohan, CEO-India, upGrad share their entrepreneurial journey and the lessons learnt to help budding entrepreneurs make it to the unicorn club. Phalgun and Arjun are in conversation with Manoj Kohli, Chairman, CII Future Business Group and Country Head - Softbank India, SoftBank Group International. What are the things that an early stage start-up must not compromise on to emerge as a winner in the long run? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
New India: Affordable Healthcare for All ft Dr Devi Prasad Shetty
March 31, 2022 12:17 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBDr Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman & Executive Director, Narayana Health talks about equitable healthcare, easy access to medical services and fast-evolving healthcare ecosystem of India. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies. As India looks to develop a world class healthcare system, what role can healthcare organizations play to ensure affordable medical services for all? How can technolog...
The Growth Story of GlobalBees ft Nitin Agarwal
March 25, 2022 05:05 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBNitin Agarwal, CEO, GlobalBees, shares his entrepreneurial journey to encourage the spirit of start-ups and guides them to become unicorns. Nitin is in conversation with Manoj Kohli, Chairman, CII Future Business Group and Country Head - Softbank India, SoftBank Group International. How can building a robust brand image help a start-up in creating a measurable impact in the long run? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Infrastructure for a New India ft Vinayak Chatterjee
March 17, 2022 11:35 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBVinayak Chatterjee, Chairman, CII 's National Council on Infrastructure and Infrastructure Sector Expert shares his thoughts on India's infrastructure priorities, gaps & solutions and his wishlist for the India of the future. He is in conversation with Rajan Navani Chairman, CII India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies. As India completes its 75th year of Independence and embarks on the journey towards India@100, what role does infrastructure play i...
Smart Manufacturing in India ft Dilip Sawhney
March 10, 2022 14:28 - 39 minutes - 72.2 MBDilip Sawhney, Co-Chairman, CII Smart Manufacturing Council and Managing Director, Rockwell Automation, India talks about the role of smart manufacturing or ‘Industry 4.0’ in revolutionizing the manufacturing sector. Dilip is in conversation with Pranjal Sharma, Author and Columnist. How can the adoption of smart manufacturing practices help increase the competitive edge of businesses? What are the opportunities and challenges posed today as businesses, big and small, move towards Indust...
Grassroots Women Leaders : महिला सशक्तिकरण
March 08, 2022 08:51 - 20 minutes - 38.6 MBListen to a heart-warming conversation with three exceptional women leaders at the grassroots as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2022. मिलिए तीन ऐसी महिलाओं से जिन्होंने चुनौतियों का सामना किया और ना केवल अपनी, परन्तु कई अन्य महिलाओं की ज़िन्दगी बदल डाली. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women Empowerment: Shaping an Equal Future ft Kaveree Bamzai
March 04, 2022 07:50 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MBKaveree Bamzai, Member, Steering Committee of CII Foundation Woman Exemplar Program and Former Editor, India Today talks about the exemplary women working at the grassroots, who have, against all odds, excelled and contributed significantly to drive change across India. She is in conversation with Vivian Fernandes, Senior Journalist. As women continue to rise and carve their own paths, what can be done to enable and amplify women change makers in India? What are the opportunities, as well a...
New Opportunities in Electronics ft Vinod Sharma
February 25, 2022 04:58 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBVinod Sharma, Chairman, CII National Committee on Information Communication Technology & Electronics and Managing Director, Deki Electronics Ltd. talks about the steps to be taken to hasten our quest of emerging as a hub of global manufacturing, technology and innovation. Can the flourishing electronics industry contribute significantly to bringing dynamism to our development journey? How can the right policies contribute to the growth of large companies and SMEs in the sector? Hosted on ...
New Opportunities in Electronics ft Vinod Sharma
February 25, 2022 04:58 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBVinod Sharma, Chairman, CII National Committee on Information Communication Technology & Electronics and Managing Director, Deki Electronics Ltd. talks about the steps to be taken to hasten our quest of emerging as a hub of global manufacturing, technology and innovation. Can the flourishing electronics industry contribute significantly to bringing dynamism to our development journey? How can the right policies contribute to the growth of large companies and SMEs in the sector? See acast....
Tracking India’s Labour Reforms ft Pradeep Bhargava
February 18, 2022 06:43 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBPradeep Bhargava, Co-Chairman of the CII National Committee on Industrial Relations and Chairman, Automotive Stampings and Assemblies Ltd. talks about the paradigm change being witnessed by India’s labour regulatory environment. He is in conversation with Vivian Fernandes, Senior Journalist. How will the initiative of placing 29 central labour laws into 4 codes improve India’s Ease of Doing Business, ensure increased regulatory compliance by businesses and help workers in organized and unor...
Governance in Financial Institutions ft K V Kamath
February 10, 2022 16:19 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBK V Kamath, Past President, CII, Chairman, National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development, discusses the changing trends and concerning issues in corporate governance in the context of financial institutions. He is in conversation with Sanjiv Bajaj, President-Designate, CII and Chairman & Managing Director, Bajaj Finserv Ltd. As governance, ethics, integrity, transparency and equity continue to gain relevance globally, what steps need to be taken to foster a culture of good gove...
Creative Industries - Keeping India Entertained ft Biren Ghose
February 03, 2022 14:51 - 29 minutes - 41 MBBiren Ghose, Vice Chairman, CII National Committee on Media & Entertainment; Chair, CII Sub Committee for AVGC & Immersive Media and Country Head, Technicolor India talks about the way ahead for the Media and Entertainment industry as digital content consumption intensifies in India. Biren is in conversation with Vivian Fernandes, Senior Journalist. As sectors like cinema and television chart their way back to pre-COVID levels and the demand for regional content and OTT adoption continue to...
Budget for Economic Rebound ft Rajiv Memani
January 27, 2022 15:31 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBRajiv Memani, Chairman, CII National Committee on Taxation and Chairman & CEO, EY India shares recommendations for reforms in the taxation structure ahead of Union Budget 2022-23. Rajiv is in conversation with Pranjal Sharma, Author and Columnist. As the countdown to the Union Budget 2022-23 begins, what are the broad areas that should take the center stage? How can the upcoming Budget provide relief to all economic stakeholders from the impact of pandemic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
International Taxation ft Neeru Ahuja
January 20, 2022 08:43 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MBNeeru Ahuja, Chairperson, CII Core Group on BEPS and Partner, Deloitte talks about BEPS, its importance for the global economy and impact on multinationals. Neeru is in conversation with Vivian Fernandes, Senior Journalist. What measures must be taken to improve the coherence of international tax rules and ensure a more transparent tax environment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Quality Management for Scaling up MSME ft Yogesh Munjal
January 13, 2022 15:42 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBYogesh Munjal, Chairman, CII Clusters for Competitiveness and Managing Director, Munjal Showa Ltd talks about how strong focus on quality management can help MSMEs in scaling up & addressing global markets. Munjal is in conversation with Vivian Fernandes, Senior Journalist. Can enhanced product quality help India emerge as a major export player in the world market and take Indian MSMEs to new heights? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
World Leadership & Global Cooperation for Economic Rebound ft Kevin Rudd
January 06, 2022 12:39 - 43 minutes - 80 MBKevin Rudd, President & CEO, Asia Society and President, Asia Society Policy Institute and former Prime Minister of Australia talks about the role of world leadership and global cooperation as the world grapples with economic crisis in the times of pandemic. Rudd is in conversation with Dr Naushad Forbes, Past President CII & Co-Chairman, Forbes Marshall Ltd. How can India leverage the evolving international relations, foreign policy dynamics and trade equations to its benefit? Hosted on Ac...
The Recalibration of World Trade in the Pandemic Era ft Borge Brende
December 30, 2021 10:14 - 30 minutes - 56.1 MBBorge Brende, President, World Economic Forum talks about the recalibration of trade equations between nations to make world trade more sustainable and equitable. Borge is in conversation with Hari S Bhartia, Past President, CII and Co-Chairman & Managing Director, Jubilant Pharmova Ltd. How are the pandemic, climate change and geopolitical factors impacting world trade? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
India's Emergence as a Global Vaccine Manufacturer ft Adar Poonawalla
December 24, 2021 07:47 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBAdar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India, shares his experiences in manufacturing the COVID vaccines for India and the world. Adar is in conversation with Rajan Navani, Chairman, CII’s India@75 Council and Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Jetline Group of Companies. As India recently scripted history by reaching past the 1 billion vaccination milestone, how will it affect the behaviour of the Omicron variant in India? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Startup Lessons from Zomato ft Deepinder Goyal
December 17, 2021 10:34 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBDeepinder Goyal, Founder & CEO, Zomato, shares learnings from his entrepreneurial journey for aspiring entrepreneurs. Deepinder is in conversation with Manoj Kohli, Chairman, CII Future Business Group and Country Head, Softbank India. While many early-stage start-ups are in a race to define their identity in the market, what can they do to ensure a big win? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leveraging Technology in Farming ft S Sivakumar
December 10, 2021 12:31 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBS Sivakumar talks about how technology is accelerating the transformation of the agriculture sector and increasing farm productivity. Chairman of CII Core Group on AgTech and Group Head - Agri & IT Businesses, ITC Limited is in conversation with Vivian Fernandes, Senior Journalist. Can blockchain technology define the future of the sector? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Atmanirbhar Financial Services for Atmanirbhar India ft Sanjiv Bajaj
December 02, 2021 13:11 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBSanjiv Bajaj talks about the roadmap to build Atmanirbhar financial services in India. President Designate, CII and Chairman & Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv Limited is in conversation with Vivian Fernandes, Senior Journalist. What is the need of the hour to accelerate financial inclusion in the country and how does the ongoing digital revolution impact India's financial system? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reimagining Growth- Ideas for School Education ft Kris Gopalakrishnan & Dr Karthik Muralidharan
November 25, 2021 17:22 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBDr Karthik Muralidharan talks about the ways to revive the education sector as the world recovers from the impact of the pandemic. Tata Chancellor's Professor of Economics, University of California, San Diego is in conversation with Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman of CII Digital Council, Chairman of CII CoE for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Start-ups and Past President, CII. What steps need to be taken to lay the foundations for a better, more resilient and equitable education system? Hoste...
Powering India’s Future Growth ft Anil Sardana
November 19, 2021 04:31 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBAnil Sardana talks about the steps to expand India’s power capacity. Co-Chair of CII’s National Infrastructure Council and Managing Director & CEO of Adani Transmission is in conversation with Renuka Singh, Senior Consultant, CII. As the country grows, what are the opportunities in India’s power sector? How are Indian businesses preparing to reduce their carbon footprint amid the disruption in the power space arising from the climate change imperative? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
India’s New Infrastructure Strategy ft Vinayak Chatterjee
November 11, 2021 16:53 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBVinayak Chatterjee discusses the way to revolutionise the next generation of multimodal infrastructure development in the country. Chairman of CII's National Council on Infrastructure and Infrastructure Sector Expert is in conversation with Pranjal Sharma, Author and Columnist. What is the new deal for India’s infrastructure sector? What can be done to really make infrastructure the engine of growth for the Indian economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COP26 and Climate Action ft T V Narendran
November 05, 2021 04:03 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBT V Narendran discusses the ways to address the global climate emergency. President, CII and Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Tata Steel is in conversation with Pranjal Sharma, Author and Columnist.Why should climate action be the top priority for India? What role can the Indian Industry play in mainstreaming climate action and building a climate-resilient future? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Industry Partnership for Nutrition Outcomes ft Vinita Bali
October 28, 2021 16:06 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBVinita Bali discusses healthy, sustainable and nutritious foods to improve public health outcomes. How can the private sector, development agencies, NGOs, bilateral & multilateral agencies, and local, state and central governments work together to ensure better nutrition for all? The Chairman of the CII National Nutrition Committee and Independent Director & Strategy Adviser is in conversation with Pranjal Sharma, Author and Columnist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Next Steps for Manufacturing ft Vikram S Kirloskar
October 21, 2021 12:26 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBVikram S Kirloskar talks about the ways to revive India’s manufacturing sector as lockdown restrictions ease across the country. Chairman of CII National Manufacturing Council and Chairman & Managing Director of Kirloskar Systems Ltd. and the Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd is in conversation with Vivian Fernandes, Senior Journalist. What are the steps to be taken to expedite the recovery of the manufacturing sector? How shall we move forward with the goal of $5 Trillion econ...
Climate Change Imperative: Opportunities for Businesses ft Jamshyd N Godrej
October 07, 2021 14:34 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBJamshyd N Godrej talks about meeting the country’s sustainable development goals by reducing carbon emissions and adopting green practices. Chairman of CII Climate Change Council and Chairman & Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Ltd, is in conversation with Vivian Fernandes, Senior Journalist & Columnist. How is climate change affecting businesses, and how can we turn these challenges into opportunities for businesses? #Sustainability #Climate change #Environment Host...
MSME Competitiveness Boosters ft Shreekant Somany
October 01, 2021 03:49 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBShreekant Somany sheds light on the ways to restore the MSME sector in India and make it more competitive. The Chairman of CII National MSME Council and CMD, Somany Ceramics Ltd, is in conversation with Vivian Fernandes, Senior Journalist & Columnist. Can MSMEs play a significant role in enhancing productivity and reducing dependency on imports? #Business #Small Business #Industry #Leadership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Future of Digital Transformation ft Kris Gopalakrishnan
September 23, 2021 15:50 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBKris Gopalakrishnan deconstructs the digital revolution and what it offers for India. The Chairman of CII Digital Council, Chairman of CII CoE for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Start-ups and Past President, CII, is in conversation with Pranjal Sharma, author & columnist, to unpack how emerging technologies are unveiling new opportunities for India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Road Ahead for Contact-Intensive Sectors ft Puneet Chhatwal
September 16, 2021 16:32 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBPuneet Chhatwal, Chairman, CII National Committee on Tourism and Hospitality and MD and CEO of the Indian Hotels Company Limited, talks about the future of the Indian travel and hospitality industry amid the challenges imposed by the pandemic, in conversation with Vivian Fernandes. Is there a tough road ahead for revival of this sector? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
India@75 and Beyond ft T V Narendran & Rajan Navani
September 09, 2021 17:19 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBCII President TV Narendran highlights the role of Indian businesses in building trust with the communities they are a part of, in a candid conversation with Rajan Navani, Chair of CII India@75 Council. How did India@75: The People's Agenda evolve and what is Indian industry's contribution in building a new India? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introducing the CII Podcasts
September 07, 2021 16:13 - 24 seconds - 599 KBIndia’s premier industry organisation, Confederation of Indian Industry, announces the CII Podcast. We will explore topics and share ideas from top industry leaders on economy, sustainability, technology, community, international affairs, and much more. Subscribe to the CII Podcast for deep insights. The first podcast is coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.