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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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