Introduction

Mint Leadership Dialogues – Season 2, presented by Mint in collaboration with JSA Advocates and Solicitors, is a thought-leadership platform where India’s most influential business leaders, investors, policymakers, and sector experts come together to shape the roadmap to Viksit Bharat 2047.

Building on the success of Season 1, this edition continues to explore how businesses, legal frameworks, and policy interventions can work in tandem to unlock capacity, drive innovation, and ensure equitable access to opportunities for every Indian.

The dialogues focus on tackling core economic challenges - from per capita income disparities to sector-specific growth roadblocks - and on creating growth multipliers that can propel India toward becoming a developed economy.

Through in-depth conversations across key industries, Mint Leadership Dialogues - Season 2 seeks to generate actionable ideas for inclusive, sustainable, and holistic growth that benefits citizens, businesses, and the nation alike.


Hyderabad (5th Dec 2025)

Hyderabad | 5th December

India in a fragmented world: Opportunities and challenges for global and local leaders

Global trade shifts, tariff realignments, and evolving supply chains are reshaping the international business landscape. For India, this moment offers a chance to deepen its domestic capabilities, enhance resilience, and strengthen partnerships with global markets. For multinational companies, it is also an opportunity to reimagine how India fits into their long-term strategies in terms of twin prongs of Make in India and Digital India - as a growth market, a sourcing hub, and a partner in innovation.

 

This panel will explore:

How Indian exporters and
manufacturers are adapting growth
plans in light of global
trade dynamics.
Opportunities for global
companies to partner with India
in building competitive, resilient
supply chains.
How global and local businesses
and the government can work together
to ease operational challenges and
enable smoother market integration
How policy initiatives can
encourage innovation, investment,
and stronger global linkages.
What Indian companies can do to remain attractive
partners for multinational corporations and investors –
in terms of trade and technology.

The discussion will highlight real business implications - pricing pressures, margin risks, supply chain recalibration, and investment strategies - and explore how Indian industry and global companies in India, with the right policy support, can adapt and thrive in a fragmented global landscape.

 

INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS:

  • Pharmaceuticals / Biotech / Life Sciences/ Healthcare
  • Information Technology / Software / GCCs / Startups
  • Automotive
  • Infrastructure/ Engineering / Manufacturing / Aerospace / Defence
  • Finance / NBFC
  • Agri & allied
  • Academia / Policy / Ecosystem / Think Tanks

Event Flow

5:30 PM onwards
  • 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

    Registration and Networking

  • 6:00 PM – 6:05 pM

    Introduction by Mint

  • 6:05 PM – 7:55 PM

    Deep-dive Roundtable Discussion

    Moderator: Alokesh Bhattacharyya, Deputy Managing Editor, Mint 

  • 7:55 PM – 8:00 PM

    Concluding Remarks

  • 8:00 PM – Onwards

    Networking over Cocktails and Dinner


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Bengaluru (15th Oct 2025)

Taj West End, Bengaluru | 15th October

The tech tightrope: Building competitive advantage in India’s tech ecosystem

India’s technology ecosystem is entering a defining phase. From semiconductors and electronics to AI, digital infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, both Indian firms and global players are scaling up in sectors that will shape the future of the economy. But with rapid growth come difficult questions: How can companies secure access to critical technologies and resilient supply chains? How do they balance global partnerships with the urgent need to drive local innovation that creates intellectual property, new products, and global competitiveness? How can they attract capital in a crowded market, while building businesses that endure?

This session will examine how companies across India’s tech ecosystem — from startups to multinationals — are navigating these challenges and positioning themselves for sustainable growth in a fast-changing global environment. It will also spotlight the rise of manufacturing enablers, which are helping global and Indian companies alike design, prototype, and manufacture in India at scale — making “Make in India” a practical reality rather than just a policy slogan.

This panel will explore:

What are the toughest barriers
to accessing critical technologies
and building reliable supply
chains in India today?
How can companies balance
the benefits of global
collaboration with the need
to strengthen local innovation?
From an investor’s perspective,
what makes India’s tech
ecosystem attractive — and what
concerns still hold it back?
Looking ahead, where do you
see the most promising opportunities
for growth and leadership
emerging from India?
What role can GCCs play in strengthening India’s tech ecosystem — moving beyond cost arbitrage to drive local innovation, build resilient supply chains, and create global competitiveness?

The discussion will highlight real-world business challenges — from access to innovation and competitive positioning, to supply chain risks and investment flows. It will also explore how India’s evolving tech ecosystem can remain attractive to global partners and investors, while driving sustainable growth and innovation from within.

INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS:

  • Semiconductors & Electronics
  • AI/ML, SaaS & Cloud Tech
  • Telecom & 5G Infrastructure
  • Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics & Industrial Tech
  • Aerospace & Defence Tech
  • Mobility & Automotive Tech
  • Venture Capital & Investments
  • Global Capability Centres (GCCs)

Speakers

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T.V. Mohandas Pai

Chairman, Aarin Capital Partners
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Venkatraman Narayanan

Managing Director, Happiest Minds
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G.N.V. Subba Rao

Global Head of Operation Centers, Process Automation, ABB India
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Sudhir Sethi

Founder & Chairman, Chiratae Ventures India
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Faiz Shakir

VP and Managing Director, Nutanix for India and APJ
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Manish Gupta

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Indegene
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Sajai Singh

Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors
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Deepak N.G.

Managing Director, India, Dassault Systemes
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Narendra Sen

Founder and CEO, Rackbank Datacenters

Mumbai (19th Sep 2025)

ITC Grand Central, Mumbai | 19th September

India in a fragmented world: Opportunities and challenges for global and local leaders

Global trade shifts, tariff realignments, and evolving supply chains are reshaping the international business landscape. For India, this moment offers a chance to deepen its domestic capabilities, enhance resilience, and strengthen partnerships with global markets. For multinational companies, it is also an opportunity to reimagine how India fits into their long-term strategies in terms of twin prongs of Make in India and Digital India – as a growth market, a sourcing hub, and a partner in innovation.

This panel will explore:

How Indian exporters and manufacturers
are adapting growth plans in light
of global trade dynamics
Opportunities for global companies
to partner with India in building competitive,
resilient supply chains
How global and local businesses and
the government can work together to ease operational challenges and
enable smoother market integration
How policy initiatives
can encourage innovation,
investment, and stronger
global linkages
What Indian companies can do to remain attractive partners for multinational corporations and investors – in terms of investment and technology

INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS:

  • Automotive
  • Electronics & Consumer Durables
  • Textiles & Apparel
  • IT Services
  • Chemicals
  • Pharma
  • Engineering & Industrial Goods

Speakers:

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Girish Tanti

Co-founder and Vice Chairman, Suzlon Group
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Vimal Kejriwal

MD & CEO, KEC International
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Siva Ganapathi

Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Gokaldas Exports
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Nisha Kaur Uberoi

Partner and Chair, Competition Law, JSA Advocates & Solicitors
 
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Sanjaya Mariwala

Founder and Executive Chairman, Omni Active Health Technologies
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Amit Paithankar

Whole-time Director & CEO, Waaree Energies
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Vivek Bhatia

MD & CEO, TKIL Industries
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Hemant Kumar Ruia

Country Manager , DP World India Subcontinent
 
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Narendra Ostawal

Managing Director, Warburg Pincus

Delhi (22nd Aug 2025)

Imperial hotel, New Delhi on 22nd August

Balancing Global Partnerships for Growth in an Uncertain World

Today’s global trade environment is marked by volatility, shifting alliances, and mounting barriers - from tariffs and regulatory changes to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. For businesses operating in India, both domestic and multinational, the challenge lies in driving growth while navigating these uncertainties.

 

This opening roundtable will delve into how companies are:

 

Rethinking global partnerships
and trade strategies
Adapting to evolving regulations
and market access rules
Expanding networks of
customers and partners
Building resilience to
withstand external shocks

Leaders from Energy, Automotive, Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductors, and Agri-business will share sector-specific insights on what global businesses expect from Indian partners - and how India can position itself as a trusted growth ally in a complex, unpredictable world.

Speakers:

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Bharat Saxena

CEO, INOX Clean Energy
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Vivek Vikram Singh

MD & CEO, Sona Comstar
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Nikhil Dhingra

CEO, Acme Solar
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Shivpriya Nanda

Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors
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Jasbir Singh Gujral

MD, Syrma SGS
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Sudhir Dhingra

CMD, Orient craft
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Pankaj Mohindroo

Chairman, India Cellular & Electronics Association
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Neeraj Awasthi

Country Manager - Crop Nutrients, AngloAmerican

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