Sandeep Naruka – 10 Most Inspiring CIOs in India 2026
A Systems-First Technology Leader Sandeep Naruka Head of IT (Africa) Indorama Eleme Fertilizer & Chemicals Limited A Systems-First Technology Leader Sandeep Naruka Head of IT (Africa) Indorama Eleme Fertilizer & Chemicals Limited Technology leadership today is shaped less by tools and more by the ability to make steady decisions in constantly shifting environments. Organisations operate…
Manoj Kumar Velamala – 40 Under 40 2026
Redefining Product Leadership Through Ownership and Impact Manoj Kumar Velamala Associate Vice President – Product Development Naukrigulf (Info Edge) Redefining Product Leadership Through Ownership and Impact Manoj Kumar Velamala Associate Vice President – Product Development Naukrigulf (Info Edge) Manoj Kumar Velamala brings a product leader’s mindset to leadership that is anchored in ownership, clarity, and…
Himanshu Bharadwaj – 40 Under 40 2026
Turning AI, Data, and Creativity into Measurable Growth Himanshu Bhardwaj Founding Member (Go To Market) Sprouts.ai Turning AI, Data, and Creativity into Measurable Growth Himanshu Bhardwaj Founding Member (Go To Market) Sprouts.ai Himanshu Bhardwaj, a Trinity College alumnus, made a bold pivot from investment banking to become a pioneer in B2B go-to-market (GTM) strategies for…
Rishika Namdev-40 Under 40 2026
Building Trust, Tradition, and Transparency in Wellness Rishika Namdev Founder Saptamveda Building Trust, Tradition, and Transparency in Wellness Rishika Namdev Founder Saptamveda When Rishika Namdev realised that modern convenience had quietly replaced natural healing with chemical substitutes, she made a choice that would redefine her path. Frustrated by a wellness industry driven by speed, scale,…
Divyu Sachdeva – 40 Under 40 2026
Redefining Indian Electronics for the World Stage Divyu Sachdeva Director Laxmi Remote (India) Private Limited Redefining Indian Electronics for the World Stage Divyu Sachdeva Director Laxmi Remote (India) Private Limited Divyu Sachdeva never assumed leadership was inherited. He treated it as something to be earned—line by line, process by process, conversation by conversation. When he…
Niraj Patil- 10 Best Chief Legal Officers in India 2025
Balancing Risk, Ethics, and Business Niraj Patel Senior VP and Head Legal & Regulatory Sapphire Foods India Limited Balancing Risk, Ethics, and Business Niraj Patil Senior VP and Head Legal & Regulatory Sapphire Foods India Limited Legal guidance can often feel restrictive, but under Niraj Patel’s leadership, it becomes an engine of confidence, clarity, and…
November 18, 1993: South Africa’s New Dawn of Democracy
November 18, 1993, marked a pivotal date in the transformation of the South African political landscape. The country’s political parties enacted a new interim constitution, ending apartheid’s remnants and paving the way for the first multiracial elections after years of struggle, division, and global isolation. This historic event marked the end of white minority rule…
Alan Tse, Global Chief Legal Officer, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Few leaders have integrated the mastery of the law with strategic foresight as seamlessly as Alan Tse, Global Chief Legal Officer of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). Tse has built a reputation for reinventing the legal role as a strategic enabler in global business growth and has been named a “Legend of the Law” by the…
Inside the Budget 2025 Backlash Facing Legal Departments
The minor adjustments to Corporate Income Tax (CIT) in Budget 2025, designed to align with global minimum taxes, have created challenges for international companies. As many as 20% of Indian MNCs face immediate tax increases, which reduce profits, particularly in the manufacturing sector. CLOs must navigate this by safeguarding profits while strictly adhering to regulations…
Building the Next Generation of Indian Tech
As the Digital India Act nears its launch in late 2025 or early 2026, Indian leaders are actively participating in intense “AI Olympics.’ These events are not mundane policy discussions but rigorous stress tests aimed at challenging decision-makers on complex ethical and operational AI issues. This approach is a strategic initiative rather than mere compliance,…