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HOW INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE SHAPING THE PATH TO 'VIKSIT BHARAT 2047'?

As India strives to achieve its ambitious goals under the Viksit Bharat 2047 initiatives, the vision and guidance of industry leaders are essential in navigating the path to economic growth, social progress, and sustainable development. Bringing you industry leaders who are playing a transformative role in shaping the path to Viksit Bharat by 2047.

ACHIEVING VIKSIT BHARAT 2047: ASM GROUP'S ROLE IN EDUCATIONAL TRANSFORMATION

India's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 aims to position the nation as a global powerhouse of knowledge, innovation, and economic prosperity.

UNITEDWORLD GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS: SHAPING YOUTH FOR FUTURE SUCCESS

Dr. Himanshu Sharma, the Founder-Director of Unitedworld Group of Institutions, stands as one of the most influential leaders in India's educational landscape. Under his leadership, Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) has risen to the forefront of academic excellence, defining the future of education by integrating research, innovation, and experiential learning. His vision is simple yet profound: to shape India's youth in a way that enables them to thrive in a rapidly changing global world.

FROM MILITARY TO AN EDUCATOR: THE INSPIRING JOURNEY OF DR. CDR KARTIKAY SAINI

Dr. Cdr Kartikay Saini isn't just a leader; he's a catalyst for change, a visionary who transforms dreams into reality. With over three decades of diverse experience in the military, corporate world, and education, Dr. Saini has left an indelible mark on numerous fields.

How to Remove the Gender Gap

With an impressive tally of 1.59 lakh start-ups, India currently has the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem.

ATHARVA GROUP OF INSTITUTES: EMPOWERING INDIA'S FUTURE THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION

In the vibrant landscape of Mumbai's educational ecosystem, Atharva Group founded in 1998 by Mr. Sunil Rane, a visionary educationist, stands as a 'perfect epitome' of transformative learning.

Electric Take-off

Automakers are sharpening their competitive edge to take each other on in a contest that will shape the electric car market in the country

AI as an Ally to Women at Work

When I embarked on my Microsoft journey 24 years ago, technology was already a game changer, bringing more women into the workforce and leadership roles, especially in India.

A Return to Stability

Union expenditure secretary Manoj Govil speaks to Parth Singh about the modest capex increase in this year's Budget and the role private players now must play. Edited excerpts:

Shop Floor Gets a Makeover

Growing automation and ESG guidelines are two reasons why more women are offered jobs in manufacturing that were earlier strictly male

We are Indirectly Telling Corporates to Raise Wages

Finance and revenue secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey tells Parth Singh why broadening the tax base is important. Edited excerpts

Researchers Who Return to India Nurture Talent

I am a scientist conducting research in string theory, quantum gravity and related topics in theoretical physics.

Clearing the Air

A Bhubaneswar-based start-up is using a mix of specialised AI models and advanced sensor technology to provide hyperlocal air-quality insights and help communities breathe easy

Migration Obvious Choice if Nothing Improves

Surjit Bhalla, economist and former executive director at IMF for India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, speaks to Parth Singh about why many Indians are choosing to migrate. Edited excerpts

INSPIRING WOMEN LEADERS

Women leaders are the torchbearers of change, shattering glass ceilings and forging new paths with unwavering determination. Like a river carving its course through stone, they navigate challenges with grace and resilience. From boardrooms to laboratories, their brilliance illuminates the way, proving that true leadership is not about gender but unyielding vision and strength.

Road to Nowhere

The Fiscal Respon-sibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act mandates the government to ensure the fiscal deficit does not exceed 3% of GDP in any year after 2020-21. The fiscal deficit that year was a humongous 9.2% of GDP.

The Circular Economy Works Out

M Nagaraju, secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) speaks to Pushpita Dey about how the income-tax relief will set off a virtuous cycle. Edited excerpts

The Diaspora Serves as a Brain Bank

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran speaks to Parth Singh about why Indians leaving the country to work abroad should not be seen as brain drain. Edited excerpts:

Societal Norms Hinder Women in the Workplace

Arundhati Bhattacharya, chairperson at Salesforce, India and former chairperson, SBI, tells Deepsekhar Choudhury in an email interview it is essential to challenge traditional gender roles. Edited excerpts

Every District in Odisha Will Have an Industrial Project

Mohan Charan Majhi, chief minister of Odisha, tells Pushpita Dey on the sidelines of the Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave in Bhubaneswar, that his government has delivered its promises in seven months of coming to power. Edited excerpts

Momentum Shift

The Centre hopes that its consumption boost in the form of lower income tax will make India Inc loosen its purse strings

Banking on Demand-Led Growth

The growth rate of the economy has been slowing, and consumption is also growing at a slower pace. However, there are some more issues, which we have to consider when we examine the Budget for financial year 2026.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION, DEFENSE STUDIES, AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2025: EDUCATION'S ROLE IN BUILDING A VIKSIT BHARAT BY 2047

‘Viksit Bharat’ means ‘Developed India’. The Viksit Bharat 2047 mission is the Indian government’s vision to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, the 100th anniversary of India’s Independence.

Losing Our Minds

Our brightest scientists, engineers and researchers are settling abroad. For the country to be a tech powerhouse, this steady outflow of talent has to be checked. Can India do it?

Customs Duty Revisions Will Improve Optics

Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) chair Sanjay Kumar Agarwal speaks to Pushpita Dey about the effects of the customs rate rationalisation in the Union Budget. Edited excerpts

Scale Stimulus

For technology start-ups, growth funding serves as the catalyst to scale, innovate, expand into new markets and make critical hires. New capital brings strategic value through investor expertise and industry network, customer introductions, helps maintain operational efficiency and mitigate cashflow challenges.The landscape of venture and growth financings in India has undergone a major shift since the pre-Covid era. The pandemic gave rise to a low-interest rate environment which saw an unprecedented inflow of capital into Indian start-ups with a very strong focus on high growth, often at the cost of high burn. Post-pandemic, the environment has seen a significant shift in focus towards sustainable growth, profitability and efficient unit economics.

The Best Valuation Need Not Be the Highest

Info Edge founder and veteran start-up investor Sanjeev Bikhchandani talks to Deepsekhar Choudhury about high valuations and corporate governance in start-ups. Edited excerpts

GCCS Shaping Start-Ups

The remarkable journey of global capability centres (GCCs) in India continues to set new benchmarks, enriching the nation's economic narrative.

Behind the Scenes

Evaluating start-ups is more than number crunching. While some factors are quantifiable, many are more nuanced. Here's a sneak peek inside the war room from where the rankings emerged

Start-Ups have Generated 17.28 Lakh Direct Jobs

Amardeep Singh Bhatia, secretary, department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) tells Pushpita Dey about the government's various schemes to give start-ups a leg up.