The Economic Times and Dassault Systèmes India launch ‘India Leadership Talks' to accelerate manufacturing transformation
The
Economic Times Manufacturing
and
Dassault Systèmes India
have joined hands to launch
India Leadership Talks
, a comprehensive 12-part video series featuring candid conversations with India's most influential manufacturing leaders, engineers, and policymakers who are reshaping the industrial landscape.
This strategic content initiative goes beyond traditional industry discussions, delivering actionable insights on digital transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth strategies that are defining the future of Indian manufacturing.
The series features in-depth conversations with proven industry transformers including Deepak NG (Dassault Systèmes India), Ganesh Mani (Ashok Leyland), Sachin Agrawal (VECV), Rajendra Petkar (Tata Motors), Prabodha Acharya (JSW Energy), Manoj Kumar (Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals), Kartikeya Joshi (Uno Minda) and digital innovation pioneers from Dassault Systèmes India including Praveen Mysore, Ravikiran Pothukuchi, Vivek Salvi, Mohammed Azmathullah, and Tanuj Mittal.
Each episode explores:
Strategic approaches to navigating complex operational challengesDigital transformation implementation across manufacturing value chainsBuilding resilient, efficient, and inclusive manufacturing ecosystemsPersonal leadership journeys through industry disruptionReal-world applications of virtual twins, smart automation, and advanced collaboration technologies
"India's manufacturing sector stands at a unique threshold where technology, talent, and ambition converge. India Leadership Talks provides a platform to learn from the boldest minds who are not just adapting to change, but setting new leadership standards. This series will serve as a lighthouse for India's manufacturing renaissance, inspiring actionable insights and collective progress as we empower India to achieve global manufacturing leadership," said Deepak NG, Managing Director, Dassault Systèmes India.
"
Manufacturing transformation
isn't just about technology—it's about unleashing India's industrial potential to create millions of jobs, boost exports, and establish the nation as the world's most competitive production hub," said Amit Gupta, Business Head, Economic Times Verticals. "Our partnership with Dassault Systèmes brings together The Economic Times' deep industry insights with their cutting-edge manufacturing expertise and global perspective. India Leadership Talks represents our shared commitment to facilitating the high-impact conversations that will accelerate this transformation. By connecting visionary leaders with actionable strategies through this collaboration, we're not just documenting change—we're catalyzing it."
The series will be available across The Economic Times' comprehensive digital ecosystem, featuring expert analysis, extended interviews, and in-depth editorial coverage. Episodes will roll out weekly starting August 7, accessible through ET's manufacturing vertical and social media channels.
About Economic Times B2B
EconomictimesB2B.com is India's premier digital destination for news, insights, and analysis focused exclusively on the country's rapidly evolving B2B ecosystem. As one of the top five and fastest-growing B2B markets globally—contributing nearly 14–15 per cent to India's GDP—the Indian B2B sector is a vital driver of economic growth, innovation, and global competitiveness.
About Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes is a catalyst for human progress. Since 1981, the company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients and citizens. With Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 370,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, can collaborate, imagine and create sustainable innovations that drive meaningful impact. For more information, visit: www.3ds.com
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