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Charting a Course for India@100 ft Ajay Piramal

Season 1, Ep. 109
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Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Enterprises Limited discusses how a holistic model aimed at sustainable and inclusive growth accelerate India’s journey towards a developed India@100 at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on 17-18 May.

What role can private enterprise play in driving India's growth and development over the next 25 years? What are the key areas that Indian businesses should focus on to ensure sustainable growth in the long term? How can India unlock and strengthen its socioeconomic potential?

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