Leadership Lessons is a show where host Yatin Naik, Business Head at HT Smartcast, talks to leaders across industries about their journeys, aspirations, their challenges and how they overcame them. This is an HT Smartcast Original.
Latest episodes
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28 min
WOVEN TRUE: Ep 2 - From a Village Loom to the World: Join India's Silk Network
Behind every Silk Mark label is a trusted network of weavers, cooperatives and sellers. They are called authorised users, and they are the heart of the Silk Mark story. In this epi…
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28 min
Saugata Gupta, MD & CEO Marico, On Building Global Brands From India & Careers In FMCG
Saugata Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of Marico Limited, on what it really takes to build brands in India and take them global. In this conversation he unpacks why succeeding in…
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30 min
WOVEN TRUE: Ep 1 - The Silk Mark, Explained: How to Buy Pure Silk with Confidence
In this first episode of Woven True, host Nelson John sits down with Dr. Naresh Babu N., IFS Joint Secretary (Technical), Central Silk Board (CSB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Si…
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21 min
Why Every Indian Student Must Learn AI Before It's Too Late
Is our education system preparing students for an AI-powered future? In this episode of Leadership Lessons, host Hrishi K sits down with Vivek Varshney — IIT-IIM alumnus and Founde…
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27 min
MedTech Growth - GE HealthCare Is Scaling Make in India
India is rapidly emerging as a global MedTech manufacturing powerhouse, and this transformation is being driven by innovation, localisation, policy momentum, and advanced healthcar…
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24 min
Why Employers Now Value Skills Over Degrees | Learning Reimagined
How is digital education transforming access to elite learning in India? In this insightful conversation with Rajiv Tandon from BITS Pilani Digital, we explore how online education…
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31 min
Stop Chasing Marks - Do This Instead in College | Learning Reimagined
This episode features a conversation between BITs Pilani Digital CEO Rajiv Tandon and our Host, Educator & Creator Daria Gangwani, discussing the importance of holistic development…
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26 min
What If You Don’t Need Campus Anymore? | Learning Reimagined
This episode explores how BITS Pilani Digital is redefining elite higher education by prioritizing real learning outcomes over traditional markers like physical attendance and camp…
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37 min
The Biggest Myth About Online Education (Busted) | Learning Reimagined
In this episode of our exclusive series with BITS Pilani Digital, Learning Reimagined, host Nandini sits down with Mr. Rajiv Tandon, CEO of BITS Pilani Digital, to debunk the bigge…
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33 min
AI Talent Gap 2026: Rajiv Tandon on Future of Work | Learning Reimagined
In this episode of Leadership Lessons, we present a definitive roadmap to navigating the rapidly evolving worlds of work, education, and Artificial Intelligence. Drawing on exclusi…
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45 min
From Accessibility to Innovation: GE HealthCare’s Vision for India
In this insightful episode of Leadership Lessons from HT Smartcast, host Anil Machado converses with Raghavendra Rao, Business Head – Imaging, GE HealthCare South Asia. Rao discuss…
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44 min
The Future of MedTech in India | GE HealthCare’s Vision for Change
In this episode of Leadership Lessons, host Anil Machado sits down with Chaitanya Sarawate, President and CEO of GE Healthcare South Asia, to delve into India's healthcare journey.…
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22 min
Why ‘Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai’ Still Makes India Feel at Home
In this episode of Leadership Lessons, we dive deep into the human side of leadership with Mr. Amit Syngle, Managing Director and CEO of Asian Paints. We explore the timeless campa…
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31 min
What makes a workplace truly iconic?
It’s not the perks or the logos—it’s the people, the culture, and the principles that stand the test of time and make the workplace iconic. In this episode, Neelesh Gupta, Partner…
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38 min
Reimagining Infrastructure: Finance, Technology & India’s Future
In this powerful episode of Leadership Lessons Podcast, we take a deep dive into the evolving infrastructure and financial ecosystem of India. Joining Yatin Naik-Business Head at H…
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17 min
How important is infrastrucuture for India's growth?
What does it take to lead in high-capital, long-term industries like INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE? In this episode of Leadership Lessons, host Yatin Naik (Business Head, HT Smartcast) si…
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25 min
Will AI Replace Accountants?
In this episode, host Yatin Naik sits down with Prof. Dale Pinto, President and Chair of the Board, CPA Australia, and Rowena Buddee, Chief Member Experience Officer, CPA Australia…
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38 min
Decoding the Future: Ritesh Malik on Trends, AI, and Marketing in 2025
In this exciting episode, host Yatin Naik chats with Ritesh Malik, co-founder of Ritz Media, about the future of media, marketing, and technology in 2025. Together, they delve into…
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25 min
What AI Can’t Replace in Brand Communication and PR
In this episode of *Leadership Lessons*, host Yatin Naik, Business Head at HT Smartcast, sits down with Atul Sharma, CEO of Ruder Finn India and Head of the Middle East, to explore…
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30 min
How AI is Enhancing Classroom Dynamics
In this episode of Leadership Lessons, host Yatin Naik, Business Head at HT Smartcast, engages in an insightful conversation with Nirvaan Birla, the Director of Birla Open Minds. N…