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Rajiv Memani, Chairman & CEO, EY India; Chair, EY Global Growth Markets Council

Updated : Jul 31, 2026

“Future-ready executives must integrate AI into daily operations," says Rajiv Memani of EY India

When AI is permeating every part of our lives, corporate leaders are building empowered teams and fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.

Vineet Nayar, Founder-Chairman, Sampark Foundation and Former CEO, HCL Technologies

Updated : Jul 17, 2026

Entrepreneur Vineet Nayar’s advice to mid-level managers

Great leaders focus on creating an environment where people can think, decide, and act with confidence. They simplify systems, push decisions closer to the front line, and build trust so people are not afraid to take ownership.

G. VENKATESH, DIRECTOR, SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, DHIRUBHAI AMBANI UNIVERSITY, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT, AND FELLOW AND DIRECTOR, SASKEN TECHNOLOGIES

Updated : Jul 4, 2026

Technologist and academician G. Venkatesh on how tech companies should adapt AI amid dynamism

G. Venkatesh, Director, School of Technology, Dhirubhai Ambani University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and Fellow and Director, Sasken Technologies.

R. Gopalakrishnan, Author and Corporate Advisor, Former Director, Tata Sons and Former Vice Chairman, Hindustan Unilever Ltd

Updated : Jun 25, 2026

Corporate Advisor R. Gopalakrishnan's advice on how to adopt, adapt, and learn

"That should be the mantra for all: adopt, adapt, and learn," said R. Gopalakrishnan, Author and Corporate Advisor, Former Director, Tata Sons and Former Vice Chairman, Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

MANOJ KOHLI, GLOBAL GROWTH ADVISOR, FORMER COUNTRY HEAD, SOFTBANK GROUP; FORMER MD & CEO, BHARTI AIRTEL

Updated : Jun 7, 2026

“Start Solving Problems That Matter to Business”: Business Leader Manoj Kohli’s advice in times on uncertainties

Manoj Kohli’s, Global Growth Advisor, Former Country Head, Softbank Group; Former MD & CEO, Bharti Airtel.

Naina Lal Kidwai, Chairperson, Rothschild and Company India, Former Chairperson, HSBC India, and Former Executive Director, Board of HSBC Asia Pacific.

Updated : May 22, 2026

Naina Lal Kidwai's C-suite advice to young professionals

"Use the nay-sayers’ negative energy to fire up yourself," says Naina Lal Kidwai.

Updated : May 7, 2026

“Be a cultural chameleon without losing core values”: C-suite advice by Ipsita Dasgupta, Senior VP & MD, HP India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh

Be a cultural Chameleon without losing core values

Nirmalya Kumar, Visiting Professor, Indian School of Business

Updated : Apr 23, 2026

Counter-cyclical marketing to boost success during recession, says Visiting Professor at Indian School of Business Nirmalya Kumar

The future for retailers like Walmart lies in enhancing their in-store experience while aggressively adopting omnichannel through expanded e-commerce operations.

Vijay Govindarajan, author, Coxe Distinguished Professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College

Updated : Apr 10, 2026

Author and Professor Vijay Govindarajan’s tips for Indian CEOs

Future belongs to those who fuse physical with the digital... Fusion Leadership means integrating hardware, software, and intelligence into a single strategy.

Updated : Mar 27, 2026

"Design Thinking has great value in strategy," says Deepa Prahalad, Speaker, Design Strategist, Author

Deepa Prahalad, speaker, design strategist and author, shares valuable insights on why design thinking has become an essential capability for today’s managers.

Ajay Vij, Senior Country Managing Director, Accenture in India

Updated : Feb 27, 2026

Human skills will truly differentiate talent in the age of AI: Accenture in India's Ajay Vij

Ajay Vij, Senior Country Managing Director, Accenture in India, shares the best management advice in the age of AI.

Updated : Feb 11, 2026

“Good wages will change customer experience,” says Jagdish N. Sheth, Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Business

Abhijit Bhaduri, Talent & Leadership Advisor; Former Microsoft Global Head of Learning and Development.

Updated : Feb 3, 2026

Leadership advisor Abhijit Bhaduri on why Gen Z values kind leaders

"Gen Z values kind leaders who prioritise teaching, training," says Abhijit Bhaduri, Talent & Leadership Advisor; Former Microsoft Global Head of Learning and Development.

Updated : Jan 19, 2026

“Leadership should be assessed at the individual level”: Shilputsi Consultants MD Purvi Sheth

Family businesses in India have, in some cases, made notable progress, with certain families actively encouraging participation of daughters—and even daughters-in-law—in business operations.

Updated : Jan 7, 2026

“What matters is to lead people responsibly”: Ravi Venkatesan

Social Entrepreneur, former chairman, Cummins India, Microsoft India, and Bank of Baroda

Updated : Dec 29, 2025

Be disciplined with savings: HDFC Life MD & CEO Vibha Padalkar's advice to women

"Women should be disciplined with their savings," says HDFC Life's Vibha Padalkar.

Updated : Dec 12, 2025

“One must always reskill in a dynamic world”, says Ramesh Bhat, Vice Chancellor, NMIMS University

One must always reskill in a dynamic world.

Dipak C. Jain, President (Emeritus), Professor of Marketing, CEIBS, Shanghai; Vice Chancellor, Jio Institute

Updated : Dec 10, 2025

Dipak C. Jain of Jio Institute on how to run a business in the age of AI and shifting geopolitical equations

In today’s geoeconomic world, the Indian government is emphasising on “swadeshi” products and services.

Kavil Ramachandran, Professor of Entrepreneurship (Practice) and Senior Advisor, Indian School of Business (ISB).

Updated : Nov 11, 2025

AI is a welcome facilitator, not a dictator: Prof. Kavil Ramachandran

Kavil Ramachandran, Professor of Entrepreneurship (Practice) and Senior Advisor, Indian School of Business (ISB) on the Best Management Advice.

Priyavrata Mafatlal, Vice Chairman, Arvind Mafatlal Group; MD, Mafatlal Industries Ltd; Director, NOCIL Ltd; Founder, Get Set Learn; Co-Chair, Indivar Foundation

Updated : Oct 16, 2025

“Do not let yesterday’s pride compromise tomorrow’s potential”: Priyavrata Mafatlal, Vice Chairman, Arvind Mafatlal Group

The Arvind Mafatlal Group is a conglomerate with businesses spanning a broad spectrum of industries including textiles, information technology, specialty rubber chemicals, health & hygiene and education.

Updated : Oct 7, 2025

"Manage your time well, keep people first": Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, DS Group

Dharampal Satyapal (DS) Group is a diversified conglomerate with a growing FMCG portfolio in India.