CII Podcasts

Nyrika Holkar, Executive Director of Godrej Enterprises Group, shares insights on responsible leadership and sustainable growth, highlighting how long-term value creation, resilient enterprise building, and alignment with national priorities are shaping a future-ready and inclusive pathway for India’s progress toward its centenary.

Arun Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of Resonia Ltd., shares insights on India’s power transmission and energy sector, highlighting how evolving project complexities, strategic investments, and strong risk management practices are shaping a resilient, efficient, and future-ready energy ecosystem.

Deepak Thakur, Managing Director & CEO of Hinduja Renewables Energy Private Limited, shares insights on strengthening India’s renewable energy system and highlights how innovations in energy storage, hybrid models, and supportive policies are enabling a more resilient, reliable and industry-ready clean energy future.

Pirojsha Godrej, Executive Vice Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group, shares insights on driving sustainable urban growth, advancing green development and fostering collaboration across sectors to build resilient, future-ready cities.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we share the inspiring story of Varsha Patil, a grassroots woman leader and a CII Woman Exemplar. A visionary educator from Abdullat village in Maharashtra, she is transforming the rural education landscape through experiential STEM learning, particularly for children of migrant workers and underserved communities. Growing up in a resource-constrained environment, she personally experienced the limitations of prioritizing theoretical learning over practical and saw how it stifled curiosity and problem-solving skills.

Akshay Hiranandani, Chief Executive Officer, Serentica Renewables, shares insights on India’s clean energy transition and how renewable power is helping industries meet their energy needs through supportive policies and innovative models.

Prof Robin Clark, Pro Dean (International), WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group), University of Warwick shares his valuable insights and take us through the evolving landscape of education, future of work and emerging opportunities.

Radhika Rao, Senior Economist and Executive Director, DBS Bank, shares insights on India’s growth momentum and economic resilience, highlighting the role of consumption, inflation trends, policy measures, and investments in strengthening India’s macroeconomic outlook.

Ipsita Dasgupta, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka at HP Inc., shares insights on driving go-to-market strategy, business growth priorities, and managing operations across commercial, consumer, and public sector markets.