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$1.4 trillion to build India’s future: Are we on the right track?

In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Ashish Kukreja, CEO and Founder of Homesfy, to explore the opportunities and challenges of robust infrastructure development in India. Can decentralising development to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities lead India’s future?

Tune in to hear Ashish Kukreja's professional and personal insights on balancing growth with sustainability. Don’t miss out!

#whatIndianeeds #urbanplanning #sustainabledevelopment #smartcities #affordablehousing

Segmentation:

00:00 Intro

1:50 - Balancing Growth and Sustainability

5:54 - The Green Space Crisis in Indian Metros

12:36 - Decentralising Development: The Role of Tier-2 and Tier-3 India

15:31 -Challenges of Connectivity and Smart Cities

19:48 - Public-Private Partnerships for Smarter Cities

23:02 - Tackling Affordable Housing in Urban India

27:28 - Smaller Cities More Interested in Sustainability

29:34 - Homesfy’s Vision

32:18 - Ashish Kukreja's Journey

36:26 - About Mymagnet

37:54 - Future Plans for Homesfy and Mymagnet

41:53 - Achievements and Lessons

47:09- Tips for Entrepreneurs

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Meet a crusader for environmental sustainability who has worked tirelessly to protect natural resources and promote sustainable development. He has confronted challenges head-on, inspiring hope for a climate-resilient future, and a healthier planet, sometimes even at personal peril.

Tune in to the latest episode of the 'What India Needs' podcast, where we delve into the environmental challenges and opportunities faced by India with Dr T.V. Ramachandra, scientist at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

Segments:
0:00- Introduction
1:53- Bangalore: then vs now
11:22- Lack of urban planning
13:26- Cluster-based development
16:45- Path to sustainable development
18:13- Role of a citizen
21:00- Benefits of forest area
26:28- Climate-resilient governance
29:04- Understanding consumption pattern
34:13- Professional journey and initiatives
36:50- Benefits of scientific and technological data
38:00- Health implications of pollutants
43:51- Balancing sustainable growth with urban planning
47:16- India’s initiatives
49:00- Bangalore’s sustainable model and its potential
54:30- The cost of speaking the truth
59:30- Personal projects
1:03:08- Holding decision-makers accountable
1:07:33- It’s not west vs east
1:12:00- Green GDP
1:13:00- Regions vulnerable to climate change
1:16:30- Participation from citizens
1:18:00- Importance of literacy
1:20:18- If there’s a will, there’s a way

#IndustrialRevolution #SustainableGrowth #GreenEconomy #WhatIndiaNeeds

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India is on track to becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2026-27.

In this episode, Shutapa Paul engages with Rajat Tandon, President of IVCA (Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association) and together they explore the rise of startups, MSMEs and entrepreneurship in India. What sectors should be invested in?

Tune in to hear Rajat Tandon's professional and personal insights on investing and governance in today's India. Don't miss out!

Catch the full conversation on YouTube or listen on Spotify. #whatindianeeds #indiagrowth #startupindia #msmes #ai #economicgrowth

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00:00 - Intro

02:27 - India's Entrepreneurial Journey

3:35 - Crucial MSMEs and New-Age Startups

7:55 - AI, an Opportunity

12:55 - Booming Sectors to Invest in

15:47 - Women Entrepreneurs in a Male-Dominated World

18:38 - Governance to Support Entrepreneurs

20:27 - Startup Case Studies

22:21 - Resilience in Uncertainty

23:59 - Performicorns

25:50 - Rajat's Personal Journey

31:16 - Most Impactful Technological Invention

33:50 - Stint as President of IVCA

35:40 - Some Fun Questions

36:59 - Advice and Lessons

41:30 - Outro

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#indianeconomy #digitalindia #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #indianstartups #innovation #sustainablegrowth #futureofindia #makeinindia #newindia #investinindia #indianmarket #businessgrowth #indiatech #emergingmarkets #economicdevelopment #indianmsme #globalinvesting #india2026 #growthopportunities #indiaontherise #infrastructure #jobcreation #technologyinnovation #governance #entrepreneur #businessopportunities

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