Business Today Mindrush
Friday, 13 Dec 2019, Taj Lands End, Mumbai
The Business Today MindRush was introduced in 2013 to bring the
Indian business community in closer contact with global thought
leadership. It was conceived a platform for young CEOs and
senior executives, where they can come together and interact
with global management gurus, top Indian thought leaders,
executive icon, and spiritual gurus. MindRush is a platform for
the leaders of tomorrow to hone their management thinking,
business strategies, and spiritual and emotional happiness to
make for a happy and successful leadership of tomorrow’s
corporate India.
Raj Chengappa, Group Editorial Director, Publishing, India Today Group opened the conclave. He spoke about the challenges to businesses in today's competitive world
Author Ashwin Sanghi draws lessons and parallels from mythology and modern business at Business Today Mindrush event in Mumbai
Holistic fitness trainer and accomplished pilates teacher Vesna Pericevic Jacob says you don't have to slot a special hour in a day for exercise; take out time for small pockets of movement through the course of the day and you'll be good
"Automation is happening but India does not know how to embrace it," said Sharma, the author of 'Automated: How the Fourth Industrial Revolution is Transforming India' and 'Kranti Nation: India and The Fourth Industrial Revolution.'
Technology companies will always push the envelope on regulation but the government must listen, say experts at BT Mindrush event
Disruptive innovation is the need of the hour and family businesses should try to integrate new technologies to find fresh opportunities, as every disruption brings new opportunities, says Ramachandran
Smartphones have become windows to the outside world for accumulation of information, entertainment, health, travel and sports, besides consumption, he said. According to Mardikar, a billion consumers migrated to the digital world in the last 3-4 years
Younger employees give importance to the culture and the environment they work in, which is forcing companies to align to their needs
Mental health in India is a huge stigma. People openly share with their friends and colleagues if they suffer from lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, but they refrain from sharing that they are feeling symptoms of depression or anxiety
The market is witnessing two dichotomies right now - one, the economy is showing signs of slowdown while markets are rising; and within markets, while top 15 companies are driving the Sensex and the Nifty, mid-caps and small-caps are being battered
He said leaders should also keep inspecting or reporting their own work to learn and stay updated as continuous study ensures a trained intellect that can do practical applications
Ashima Goyal, a member of the PMEAC, said this is the time of healing, listening and getting feedback
Despite the automobile sector being the worst impacted in the current economic slowdown, Maruti Suzuki India, CEO, Kenichi Ayukawa, said that he looks at India as the most progressive market in the world. "We are investing and preparing for the future."
Aroon Purie, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, India Today Group, stressed on the criticality of the job of a CEO. He explained how businesses were coping with blistering changes
The Indian industry is going through disruptions but that does not mean that you will die if you don't disrupt, said Pradhan, noting that data is the new oil and the government is formulating a new data policy
Recognised as one of the most coveted industry awards, BT Best CEO Awards are evaluated on several business parameters including the company's growth in revenue and profit, innovation and transformational changes, impactful strategies and contribution to the nation's growth
Disruptive innovation is the need of the hour and family businesses should try to integrate new technologies to find fresh opportunities.
Kavil Ramachandran, Executive Director, Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise, ISB If it is acceptable to go out for a coffee or cigarette break, why should an exercise break be looked down upon? Vesna Pericevic Jacob, Pilates teacher You cannot separate psychological and emotional health from physical health. You only have to replace objectionable ingredients from healthy ones and you are good to go Nawaz Modi Singhania, fitness and wellness expert We should have a new exchange where unprofitable companies can list and raise money Tej Kapoor, MD, Fosun RZ Capital India Over the last two decades, India's GDP has grown at a faster clip. The rising economic tide lifted people's disposable incomes. That created demand Rehan Yar Khan, Managing Partner of Orios Venture Partners How businesses can become future ready in these challenging times Author Ashwin Sanghi compares mythology and modern business Disruption is an opportunity, says Aroon Purie of India Today Group Fitness experts stress on small exercise breaks Experts on how to have more unicorns in India Bringing in professionalism in family businesses Indian businesses must give importance to mental health, says Neerja Birla Why is India's co-working industry growing this fast? How automation will impact lives and jobs Experts discuss ways to disrupt the downturn Business Today announces Best CEOs 2019 Management guru Radhakrishna Pillai's tips for corporates India will become a developed nation in coming years, says Dharmendra Pradhan Business Today awards Best CEOs Bringing in professionalism in family businesses Bringing in professionalism in family businesses India growth story is alive, say India Inc CEOs
