Sunil Bajaj - Group Director - CAD, ABG | Former Director - Essar Group

→ Why long-term institutional consistency, not just new policies, will define India’s journey to a $10 trillion economy. India is striding towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. It is clearly evident that the country is focused on grand policy announcements and revolutionary reforms. However, a closer look reveals a different picture. India’s journey towards a $30 trillion economy comprises interim targets like achieving $10 trillion by the mid-2030s, which relies more on institutional consistency and effective implementation rather than just new policy announcements.  The current scenario India’s economy has experienced a fourfold increase since 2000, demonstrating remarkable resilience and establishing itself as the world’s fifth-largest economy with 3.4% of global GDP. As per government projections, India’s GDP is expected to reach $7.3 trillion by 2030, positioning it as the third-largest economy.  However, achieving the ambitious 2047 vision requires sustaining an a...

India has carved an integral position for itself in the highly complex global economy. Today, its rapid economic expansion, young demographic, and burgeoning technological capabilities have made its name as a world power. However, to translate this potential into sustainable and inclusive corporate success, Indian businesses must incline towards their most potent, yet often most understated asset: Values-Led Leadership. The approach of values-led leadership goes beyond the concept of corporate social responsibility or regulatory compliance. It can be better defined as a fundamental philosophy rooted in integrity, empathy, and long-term stewardship. Talking of India, this is not just a best practice but a strategic necessity that can be its greatest competitive advantage. The Indian Context – Trust and Talent Indian businesses come with their own set of challenges and opportunities. On one hand, there is a deep cultural heritage that values community, respect for elders, and a sense of ...

As we approach January 2026, India is all set to welcome its most significant labour reform in decades. The government has consolidated 29 central labour laws into four streamlined codes. This is done with the intention of reshaping the employment structure for more than 500 million workers across India. But what does this mean for you, whether you are an employer, employee, or simply someone concerned with India’s economic future? If you want to look at the bigger picture, then you have to look at the history of India’s labour laws. They have always been notoriously complex. There were different sets of rules for different states with several overlapping regulations. Add to that the compliance standards that were a nightmare for businesses, especially smaller ones. The new labour codes have come as a sigh of relief intending to change this intricacy by consolidating everything into four main categories: Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and ...

The digital transformation of India, accelerated by initiatives like Digital India, has brought unprecedented economic growth—and a stark new reality for cybersecurity. The old, familiar threats haven’t disappeared; they’ve simply been given a powerful, new weapon: Generative AI. In 2025, the risk map for Indian organisations has fundamentally changed, demanding a radical shift in defensive strategy. The question is no longer if you will be targeted, but when and how sophisticated the attack will be. The New Threat Triangle: AI, Identity, and Geopolitics The Indian cyberspace is a hotbed of activity. A staggering 265 million cyberattacks were recorded in the country in 2025, with Trojans and File Infectors accounting for nearly 70% of all detections. But the real game-changer is the quality, not just the quantity, of the threats. 1. The Weaponisation of AI Cybercriminals are now masters of efficiency, leveraging GenAI to rapidly create hyper-realistic deepfake scams and highly convinci...