“India is not one homogeneous market - it’s multiple economies within one,” says Dr Param Shah, CEO, Government Relations and Strategic Communications at Arvind Ltd. He argues that businesses entering India often underestimate its institutional maturity, digital infrastructure, and the importance of patience, localisation, and long-term thinking. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdxAId6t0gg

“India is not one market - it’s many markets within one,” says Dr Param Shah, CEO, Government Relations and Strategic Communications at Arvind Ltd. He argues that businesses often misread India by focusing only on population size, when they should instead see the country as both a complex consumer landscape and a strategic capability hub. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdxAId6t0gg

“This decade could define India’s transition from an emerging economy to a shaping power,” says Dr Param Shah, CEO, Government Relations and Strategic Communications at Arvind Ltd. From economics and digital transformation to geopolitics, he argues that India is no longer just participating in global conversations; it is helping drive them. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdxAId6t0gg

Climate tech remains one of India’s most underestimated opportunities, says Dr Param Shah, CEO, Government Relations and Strategic Communications at Arvind Ltd, alongside a shift from hierarchy-driven leadership to credibility-led leadership. He also points to Japan and Singapore as models for industrial strategy, governance, and execution. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdxAId6t0gg

“India’s apparel manufacturing sector is at a pivotal moment,” says Dr Param Shah, CEO, Government Relations and Strategic Communications at Arvind Ltd, highlighting how FTAs and lower tariffs are helping create a more level playing field and turning the China+1 opportunity into something more tangible. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdxAId6t0gg

"There is always a cost to securing your country." Hindol Sengupta argues that sovereignty and security are never guaranteed. Every nation faces difficult choices, trade-offs, and long-term commitments. The question is not whether there is a price to pay—but whether a country is willing to pay it. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/mnp4pNB19FA #NationalSecurity #Sovereignty #India #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #ForeignPolicy #Defence #InternationalRelations #Statecraft

"We are at a turning point in history." Hindol Sengupta reflects on how conversations about the Bay of Bengal, strategy, and India's eastern frontier are moving from policy conferences into everyday public debate. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/mnp4pNB19FA #BayOfBengal #India #Geopolitics #Bengal #IndianOcean #SouthAsia #StrategicAffairs #History

"Indians believe that this map is eternal." Hindol Sengupta argues that countries cannot take their security and sovereignty for granted. Looking back at debates over India's nuclear programme and today's discussions around Great Nicobar, he asks whether India is prepared to think strategically about its future. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/mnp4pNB19FA #GreatNicobar #India #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #IndianOcean #StrategicAffairs #ForeignPolicy #Sovereignty #Defence