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Mindrush-2026

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.

India Inc. needs to make AI-centric culture a C-suite imperative
Updated : Apr 9, 2026

India Inc. needs to make AI-centric culture a C-suite imperative

India Inc. needs to make AI-centric culture a C-suite imperative.

Sustainability is a team sport: PepsiCo Chief Sustainability Officer Jim
Updated : Apr 13, 2026

Sustainability is a team sport: PepsiCo Chief Sustainability Officer Jim Andrew

Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo, on regenerative agriculture, water security, and more.

Manoj Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, BEL, was honoured as the 'Bharat PSU Icon' at BT-PWC India’s Best CEOs Awards 2026.
Updated : Apr 8, 2026

How BEL became India's most admired defence PSU under Manoj Jain

How Bharat Electronics became India's most admired defence PSU under the leadership of Chairman & Managing Director Manoj Jain.

Shishir Shrivastava, Non-Executive VC, The Phoenix Mills was named BT India's Best CEO 2026 (Urban Visionary—Real Estate)
Updated : Apr 8, 2026

Under Shishir Shrivastava, Phoenix has developed a business model

Under Shishir Shrivastava, Phoenix has developed a business model that cuts across retail, residential, commercial, and hospitality.

Sudhir Singh, CEO & ED of Coforge, was honoured as the Tech Titan at BT India's Best CEOs 2026.
Updated : Apr 8, 2026

How Coforge’s Sudhir Singh has doubled down on building deep engineering expertise

Coforge's Sudhir Singh has doubled down on building deep engineering expertise

Gurdeep Singh, CMD of NTPC, was honoured as the Urban Visionary (Power) at BT India's Best CEOs 2026.
Updated : Apr 8, 2026

How NTPC, under CMD Gurdeep Singh, is diversifying energy supplies

NTPC, under CMD Gurdeep Singh, is diversifying energy supplies with an emphasis on renewable energy.

Vipul Mathur, MD & CEO, Welspun Corp was named BT India's Best CEO 2026 (Urban Visionary—Metals & Mining)
Updated : Apr 7, 2026

Vipul Mathur aims to reinvent Welspun Corp by entering new geographies and segments

Vipul Mathur reinvented Welspun Corp by entering new geographies and segments. The B2C foray via the Sintex acquisition could be a game changer.

G Krishnakumar, former CMD of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, was honoured as the Urban Visionary (Oil and Gas) at BT India's Best CEOs 2026.
Updated : Apr 8, 2026

Under former CMD G. Krishnakumar, BPCL has diversified its crude basket

Under G. Krishnakumar, who was the CMD between 2022-25, Bharat Petroleum Corporation increased exposure to the spot oil market and diversified its crude basket to mitigate geopolitical risks.

S.N. Subrahmanyan, Chairman & Managing Director, says L&T is best described as a “tech company.”
Updated : Apr 6, 2026

How S. N. Subrahmanyan has transformed L&T by focusing on new technologies

S. N. Subrahmanyan has transformed L&T by focusing on new technologies, long-term planning and early moves in areas such as semiconductors and green energy.

Sanjeev Sharma, MD, ABB India, was named BT India's Best CEO 2026 Urban Visionary (Capital Goods)
Updated : Apr 5, 2026

How Sanjeev Sharma and ABB India are riding the long industrial capex wave

With localisation, service and technology at the core, Sanjeev Sharma is positioning ABB to capitalise on India's next industrial capex wave.

Jinal Mehta, Vice Chairman & MD, Torrent Power was named BT India's Best CEO 2026 (Urban Visionary—Overall)
Updated : Apr 5, 2026

Under Jinal Mehta, Torrent Power is hitting refresh as it turns its focus to consumers

Jinal Mehta's focus on consumer connect and M&A skills sets Torrent Power on path to industry dominance.

Jury Members (from left): Abhijit Roy, Berger Paints; Kaku Nakhate, BofA Securities; Sanjeev Krishan, PwC India; Shanti Ekambaram, Kotak Mahindra Bank; Harsh Mariwala, Marico Ltd; Vibha Padalkar, HDFC Life; Sanjiv Mehta, L. Catterton; Amish Mehta, CRISIL.
Updated : Apr 3, 2026

BT PwC India's Best CEOs: Methodology used to select the winners

The BT-PwC list of India's top CEOs blends quantitative metrics with qualitative insights to identify the standout leaders.

Karan Bhagat, MD & CEO, 360 ONE WAM was recognised in the BT India’s Best CEOs in the Wealth Makers category
Updated : Apr 3, 2026

For Karan Bhagat of 360 ONE WAM it’s all about industry dominance

Karan Bhagat has anchored 360 ONE WAM's growth through a strategic shift from product distribution to advisory and annuity-based income.

Dr Sharvil Patel, MD, Zydus Lifesciences, was named 'Services Vanguard - Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare' at BT India's Best CEOs 2026.
Updated : Apr 3, 2026

For Sharvil Patel of Zydus Lifesciences it's all about investing in scientific innovation

Under Sharvil Patel, Zydus Lifesciences' pipeline reflects a strategy built on sustained innovation.

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

'Every Year We See Something New Coming' In Changing World

Madhavkrishna Singhania, Jt. MD & CEO, JK Cement, while receiving recognition from Business Today and the India Today Group, credited his team for the company’s success, saying, “Without them this wouldn’t have happened… this recognition is something we all deserve together.” Reflecting on today’s business environment, he noted that uncertainty has become a constant since COVID. He highlighted three priorities for leaders: sustaining growth momentum, maintaining a strong and clean balance sheet, and building agile teams capable of navigating ongoing uncertainty.

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

Arundhati Bhattacharya Says This Is The New Normal And We Need To Sort Of Get Used To It

Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO at Salesforce, South Asia and senior business leader who has led the country's largest bank and Salesforce South Asia, received a lifetime achievement award from the India Today Group. Speaking about the recognition, Bhattacharya said it was “great to receive validation” but also noted that such awards make one “wonder whether it's time that you lay down your roles.” On artificial intelligence, Bhattacharya expressed optimism for India, stating that “AI is going to be an advantage” because “there is no way that we are going to get them the quality of service that they need and deserve in the brick-and-mortar way. ”She further highlighted that “India is all about scale and scale is all about technology,” adding that the AI Impact Summit reflected “so much of excitement,” with noticeably less concern around job losses compared to other global forums.

Updated : Apr 2, 2026

Arun Alagappan 'Diversified Supply Chains' Help Coromandel Navigate Global Crisis

Arun Alagappan, Executive Chairman, Coromandel International, speaking after receiving a business award, said the recognition was “more for the organisation than personal.” Addressing the fertilizer sector crisis, he expressed confidence that the company is well-prepared for the upcoming sowing season and that the situation will stabilise. He also highlighted Coromandel’s diversified supply chain across multiple geographies, ensuring resilience and optimism for at least the first quarter despite global uncertainties.

Updated : Apr 2, 2026

Karan Bhagat Says 'Every Opportunity Is An Adversity' That 'Makes You Modest'

Karan Bhagat, MD & CEO, 360 One Wam, at a business awards event, highlighted that recognition from a credible jury holds special value amid the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. On navigating uncertainty, he shared three key strategies: staying humble and open to opportunities, exercising patience with disciplined financial management, and regularly reassessing business models to cut inefficiencies and remain prudent.

Updated : Apr 2, 2026

Vellayan Subbiah: 'So Much Opportunity For Us To Grow'

Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Chairman, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company; Vice Chairman, Tube Investments of India; Chairman, CG Power and Industrial Solutions, received a prestigious award at a Business Today event, where he spoke about South India’s growth potential. He noted that “India has so much opportunity today” and feels the country is still at the beginning of its journey. Emphasizing regional growth, he said such recognition helps elevate the image of South Indian businesses. Subbiah also appreciated being featured on the cover in a Vashti, calling it “very appropriate,” and added that more businesses from the South stepping up and expanding will be “good for the country.”

Sunil Vachani, Founder and Executive Chairman of Dixon, was named BT India's Best CEO 2026 (FMCG and Consumer Durables)
Updated : Apr 2, 2026

How Sunil Vachani has made Dixon Technologies a force to reckon with

Dixon is betting big on backward integration by forming joint ventures to make key electronics components locally