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In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Parthiv Neotia speaks with Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Limited, about leading one of India's largest and most diversified companies through a period of remarkable transformation.
Sanjiv Puri shares stories from his early years in ITC and how he saw the company become a diversified enterprise spanning FMCG, hotels, agriculture, and more. He discusses the philosophy behind building new businesses, fostering entrepreneurship within a large organization, and creating a culture where innovation thrives.
The conversation also explores ITC's approach to brand building, capital allocation, sustainability, acquisitions, and the leadership principles that have shaped one of India's most enduring companies.
All of this, and a lot more, in this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:51 Mr Sanjiv Puri’s Early years at ITC
07:13 How ITC Built a Culture of Empowerment
11:38 How to Successfully Diversify a Business
17:12 How ITC’s Hotel Business Started Off
23:43 ITC’s Competitive Advantage in FMCG
30:33 How ITC Makes Smart Acquisitions
36:24 ITC’s Sustainability Strategy
40:26 Mr Sanjiv Puri’s Learnings from his Career
51:52 Why ITC Chose to Stay in Kolkata
55:31 ITC’s Vision for the Future
58:15 Learnings from the Episode
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In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Varun Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG Corp Global (the company behind Wai Wai Noodles), shares how a boarding school snack became a global FMCG brand present in over 70 countries.
Varun talks about competing with Maggi without matching its advertising budgets, maintaining the iconic ₹5 price point for over two decades, and how quick commerce is reshaping consumer behaviour across India.
The conversation also explores family businesses, scaling across volatile markets, managing 200+ companies, discipline in entrepreneurship, and CG Corp’s future IPO ambitions in India.
All of this, and much more, in episode 6 of Perspectiv with Parthiv.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
02:51 – Varun Chaudhary's Family roots: Migration from Rajasthan to Nepal
07:02 – Diversification strategy for CG Corp
10:07 – Varun Chaudhary's early career in Dubai
16:22 – The origin story of Wai Wai
20:55 – Wai Wai competing with Maggi in India
23:20 – India’s instant noodle consumption opportunity
27:24 – The ₹5 FMCG pricing phenomenon
33:22 – CG Corp IPO plans & India’s capital markets
36:10 – Nepal political unrest & personal losses
40:25 – Why India excites global entrepreneurs
45:24 – Varun Chaudhary's advice for young entrepreneurs
47:24 – The truth about third-generation businesses -
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In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Parthiv Neotia is joined by Abhishek Khaitan, Managing Director of Radico Khaitan, to break down the business of alcohol in India. From building brands without traditional advertising to navigating complex regulations, this episode is all about the story behind Radico’s incredible turnaround.
He talks about the shift from mass to premium consumption in India, the complexities of operating in a highly regulated industry, and why distribution and product quality matter more than ever.
The conversation also explores India’s evolving drinking culture and the rise of premium and luxury spirits. All of this, and a lot more, in this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:33 - The Origins of Radico Khaitan
08:23 - India’s Alcohol Industry and Trends
13:17 - The Premium Alcohol Wave
17:27 - Collaboration with Shahrukh Khan
18:40 - India’s Tequila Trend
23:28 - Gen-Z Drinking Patterns and Western Influence
26:02 - Radico Khaitan’s Growth and Positioning
31:03 - Navigating Through Regulations
36:45 - Expansion into International Markets
41:57 - Advice for Newcomers in the Alcohol Industry
45:48 - Top 5 Takeaways -
In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Parthiv Neotia speaks with Sudhir Agarwal, Managing Director of DB Corp, about the evolution of media in India and the future of print as a medium.
Sudhir Agarwal talks about Dainik Bhaskar’s unique growth story and how he converted an IT Raid into an accounting lesson for his company. He shares his views on AI in journalism, fake news, and the importance of credibility in a fast-changing media landscape. The two also discuss how India’s understanding of ‘family business’ is changing, and about the importance of media ethics.
All of this, and a lot more, in this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:02 Origins of Dainik Bhaskar
08:04 Is Print a Sunset Industry?
12:34 AI in Journalism
17:07 Dependence on Government Advertising
20:23 Publishing in the English Language
24:32 When 100 IT Officers Came Knocking
26:32 Accurate Predictions of 2024 Elections
30:58 Views on Independent Journalists
35:29 On TV News’s Coverage of Operation Sindoor
41:38 On Next Generation and Succession Planning -
In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Parthiv Neotia speaks with Sunil Vachani, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Dixon Technologies, about building one of India’s most important electronics manufacturing companies.
Sunil breaks down what it takes to build at a global scale in India. He also discusses the role of Private Equity and PLI Schemes in helping Indian manufacturing grow. He also talks about why no customer has ever left Dixon, and how manufacturing can reshape India’s economic trajectory.
All of this, and much more, in this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:07 Before Dixon: The Weston Years
04:42 Starting Own Business
08:48 Views on Family Business
12:20 Running a Brand vs Manufacturing
18:05 Challenges of Manufacturing in India
25:35 The Importance of Private Equity
29:51 Massive Leap in Dixon’s Revenues
34:52 Setbacks That Shaped Dixon’s Journey
40:16 Boosting Manufacturing with PLIs
47:02 What India can Learn from China
55:43 5 Lessons from Sunil Vachani
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In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Parthiv Neotia speaks with Puneet Chhatwal, CEO & MD of IHCL, about his eight-year transformation of the Taj group and the Indian hospitality sector.
Puneet speaks about reimagining one of India's oldest and most beloved hospitality brands and scaling Taj from 150 to 700 hotels. He talks about the philosophy behind empowering 40,000 employees, the economics of developing hotel properties in India, and the company's diverse brand strategy from luxury Taj to budget Ginger.
All of this, and a lot more, in this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv!
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
3:06 Return to India and Past Experience
7:42 The TAJ Ethos
11:02 Securing Taj Mansingh
14:24 Navigating the COVID crisis
19:36 Taj’s International Expansion Plans
20:13 Favorite Hotels Across the World
22:14 Are Hotels a Viable Business?
25:13 Taj vs Oyo
28:40 IHCL Brand Architecture
32:58 The ‘Accelerate 2030’ Vision
36:10 Role of a GM
37:54 Favorite Taj Hotel
41:04 Taj vs Oberoi
45:05 Top 3 Takeaways -
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