This video features an interview with Mr. Naval Bir Kumar, President & CEO of IDFC Mutual Fund India. Mr. Kumar shares his personal and professional journey, including his education and career path into asset management. He emphasizes the importance of starting to save early due to the power of compounding, illustrating this with an example of potential savings growth over a 35-year career through different investment avenues.

This video features an interview with Mr. O.P. Bhatt, former Chairman of the State Bank of India. The discussion highlights societal challenges, particularly the disconnect between consumption and sustainability, questioning the effectiveness of current societal models. It touches upon economic dynamics, noting the large youth population and fast-growing economies in certain countries, but also points out the imbalance between demand and supply and insufficient resources.

This video features an interview with Mr. Pradeep Gupta, Chairman of CyberMedia. Mr. Gupta explains that while it was harder to convince people to become entrepreneurs in the past, today's environment has more role models, making it easier. He emphasizes the importance of passion for an idea and having good mentors. He shares his personal story of how CyberMedia and Dataquest started from a casual conversation, highlighting that ideas are "in the ether" and can be found by ideating with peers, reading, and looking within oneself.

This video features an interview with Pramod Bhasin, the founder of Genpact. Bhasin discusses his childhood in India, his decision to study accountancy in London, and his return to India in the mid-1990s. He reflects on the qualities and circumstances from his childhood that contributed to his success, including learning values from his father, interacting with diverse people, and developing a strong sense of justice and hard work. He also mentions being inspired by role models and leaders.

This video features an interview with Mr. R.A. Mashelkar, a chemical engineer and research scientist who previously served as the Director-General of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) for 11 years. He is currently the Chairman of the National Innovation Foundation. The interview highlights the importance of intellectual property (IP) in creating wealth, citing examples of companies that have successfully leveraged IP. He explains that new ideas capable of commercial exploitation can be protected by law for 20 years through patents.

This video features an interview with Mr. Subhash Dhar, Senior VP and Head of Innovations at Infosys. He discusses his upbringing in Mumbai and how his schooling instilled a strong work ethic, which he believes is still prevalent in India. This work ethic, emphasizing "work is worship," has been a guiding principle in his life, keeping him grounded and focused on continuous effort. Having been with Infosys for over 14 years, Mr. Dhar highlights the company's fundamental commitment to ethical and legal business practices as a key takeaway for professionals.

This video features an interview with Mr. Ravi Kastia, President and Global Head of Aditya Birla Group. He emphasizes the importance of having a sense of purpose, working hard, maintaining honesty, and being a good human being. Mr. Kastia highlights the significance of Indian culture and religion, advocating for principles like non-violence (ahimsa), forgiveness (kshama), and respecting diverse viewpoints (anekantavada). He also stresses the importance of teamwork, being a participative manager, and not being overly focused on personal gain.

This video features an interview with Mr. S.D. Shibulal, CEO of Infosys. He shares his educational background in engineering and physics, crediting a teacher for his interest in computer science. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and execution for a great career, stressing the significance of understanding the "why" behind actions and making an effort to understand the business model and value proposition. Mr. Shibulal also talks about the importance of leadership and the need for incentives and policies that encourage education and prosperity.

This video features an interview with Mr. S. Ramadorai, the former CEO of TCS. He shares insights into his upbringing, highlighting the significant influence of his parents and teachers, and the development of his reading habits. He emphasizes the importance of hard work, reading habits, and the confidence gained from practical experience. He also discusses the significance of setting personal goals and the importance of continuous learning and adaptation. Mr.

This video features an interview with Mr. Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the Executive Vice Chairman of Naukri.com. He emphasizes that Naukri.com's growth was largely market-driven, taking off due to being in the "right place, right time." After a significant revenue increase in its second year, they realized it was a "big idea" and focused solely on it. Raising venture capital created external pressure for rapid growth. A crucial factor in their growth was hiring "good people" and offering significant stock and ESOPs, viewing them as partners.