CII Podcasts

Professor David Bach, President, International Institute for Management and Development (IMD) and Nestlé Professor of Strategy and Political Economy (Switzerland) sheds light on the impact of geopolitical developments on global growth, while highlighting threats and opportunities presented by the current geopolitical environment, at the Global Economic Policy Forum 2024, organized in New Delhi on 11-12 December.

In the fifth episode of Dialogues on Sustainable Development, Ashwath Ram, Vice President-Global Supply Chain, Cummins explores the economic benefits of clean air investments and highlights critical initiatives for cleaner air and sustainable development.What steps need to be taken by the Government, industry and civil society to help India achieve the goal of Net Zero emissions by 2070? How can clear air reap economic benefits for businesses and the nation as a whole?

In the fourth episode of Dialogues on Sustainable Development, Rhea Mazumdar Singhal, Founder, Ecoware discusses the impact of air pollution on women’s health and highlights how can innovative solutions help in managing this problem effectively.What is the role of women in driving environmental change and addressing the issue of air pollution? How does air pollution impact women & children, and what is being done to ensure a better future for them?

Rohan M Ganapathy, Co-chairman, CII National Committee on Space, CEO & CTO, Bellatrix Aerospace explores the potential of the Indian space sector and highlights how can it drive economic growth and increase global competitiveness. What factors are contributing to the growth of Indian space industry? How are Indian startups playing a pivotal role in overcoming challenges and leveraging new opportunities to help the sector reach new heights?

In the third episode of Dialogues on Sustainable Development, Tejpreet Singh Chopra, Past Co-Chairperson & Founding Member, CII National Initiative: 'Cleaner Air Better Life' and CEO & President, Bharat Light & Power Private Limited highlights how can we counter the issue of air pollution by building a robust renewable energy landscape in the country. What are some of the new innovative technologies coming up in the clear air space that India can look up to? How are initiatives like ‘Cleaner Air, Better Life’ helping the Indian industry?

In the second episode of Dialogues on Sustainable Development, Manas Human, Co-founder and CEO, Nagarro highlights how hazardous air quality impacts employee health and productivity. How does air quality affect the productivity of a workplace as a collective entity? What measures need to be undertaken to improve air quality in offices?

In the first episode of the series State of Marketing, Nitin Saini, Vice President-Marketing, Mondelez talks about the way AI is revolutionizing marketing and consumer experiences, enabling businesses to personalize interactions, optimize campaigns and analyze consumer behaviour more effectively. He is in conversation with Digvijay Ghosh, Partner-EY Parthenon.

Ashish Dobhal, CEO, UPL SAS emphasizes how climate-smart farming practices and new innovative solutions are revolutionizing the agriculture sector by helping farmers mitigate risks, improve resilience and enhance productivity in the face of environmental challenges.How are climate-smart farming practices such as precision farming, use of AI and drones etc. curbing CO2 and other emissions in farming, while improving farming efficiency and output?