SUBHRAKANT PANDA

ONE OF THE YOUNGEST INCOMING PRESIDENTS OF FICCI AND THE FIRST FROM ODISHA TO HOLD SUCH A POSITION IN AN APEX CHAMBER, THE INDUSTRIALIST SHARES HIS GRAND VISION FOR THE STATE AND THE VALUES THAT GUIDED HIM TO THE TOP OF THE GAME

- NEEVA JAIN

You hail small from the of and at command Y Bhubaneswar present, a powerful narrative in Delhi as one of FICCI's youngest presidents. You've come a long way indeed! Please share your musings of success. I've very fond memories of growing up in Bhubaneswar, replete with a small circle of friends and a simple lifestyle. At the core, I'm still the same happier spending time with family and close friends, and focussing on my work at Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (IMFA) and now at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). I believe I got to where I am today by doing the right things and not choosing the easier path. I also believe in transparency and, most importantly, delivering on what I commit. Success to me means not just reaching the pinnacle but also being described as someone who was a reliable partner during the journey to the top.

Tell us how your early years in Bhubaneswar shaped you into the fine human of today. Growing up in a small city and, of course, my family values helped me remain grounded. That's my strength today - I don't easily get carried away and am conscious about not just what I say but also how I say it, as I believe it's important to be sensitive to what's going on in the lives of the people around I'm hard-nosed about getting things you. done, but believe in doing so with a light touch.