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Mint
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Mint
The three keys to staying ahead of your to-do list
Anshuman Singhania's early days at the office were spent on the shop floor, stationed at different manufacturing locations to understand the business of tyres. His interaction with colleagues across age groups and at various levels made him realise the importance of teamwork and the value of empathy in leadership. 'Understanding ground realities, developing listening skills, navigating people-related matters and deep process knowledge are critical for informed business decisions. Those early experiences are very dear to me, as they have shaped the person I am today," says New Delhi-based Singhania, 45, Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries. A lot of the learning was put into practice when he took over as Managing Director in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. He prioritised the safety and security of the workforce and focussed on sustained operations at the enterprise to get through the difficult times. 'Working with my core team, we de-prioritised business growth in that year, instead choosing to lead with empathy. Overcoming the pandemic as a team helped strengthen our culture to bring agility to our organisation," he says. Singhania talks to Lounge about mentorship and the importance of good communication. Who do you consider your mentor? I didn't have to go too far to find a mentor. My uncle, Dr Raghupati Singhania, CMD of JK Tyre, has been my mentor. I have learnt much from him, including humility, setting and achieving challenging goals, and how to lead. I deeply value his continued mentorship, which has been instrumental in my journey. One major insight you worked on with your mentor's guidance? For many decades, we have been driven by the theme of 'Make in India, for India'. A key insight was that with our improved product quality, portfolio and brand strength, we could expand this to 'Make in India, for the World'. With my mentor's guidance, we at JK Tyre decided to make this happen. Over the past few years, we have executed an enterprise acquisition in Mexico, along with technology partnerships in Italy and with IIT Chennai, to now be recognised as an 'Indian-born global tyre company'. There are many miles to go, of course, but I am already proud of the way we have pivoted the company to achieve this. What does being a mentor mean to you? How do you mentor your colleagues at work? Being a mentor means empowering others to reach their full potential. For me, open communication, active listening and cross-functional teamwork are keys to workplace success, and I try to inspire my colleagues to adopt these values in their day-to-day lives. What's your morning schedule like? Health and fitness have always been the No.1 priority for me, so I start each day with my regular workout regime. It sets a productive tone for the day and helps me prepare mentally for the day ahead. What are some of the productivity principles you follow that have made your professional and personal life much easier? Productivity comes from a disciplined and balanced approach to work and life. I prioritise meticulous planning, effective time management and leveraging technology solutions when suitable. What's the one positive work routine you have developed during the pandemic? During the pandemic, I ensured continuity of communication with my team through virtual check-ins. I found that these quick reviews helped enhance alignment and boost morale. I have continued this routine ever since, engaging directly, quickly and efficiently. This ensures collaboration and clarity across teams. Any book or podcast you would recommend about mentorship and growth? I regularly listen to various podcasts on current affairs and growth, such as BBC Global, Huberman Labs and Dave Asprey. I love reading The Economist magazine end-to-end. I've gained a lot from these and would recommend them for continuous learning. How do you unwind? Do you pursue any serious hobbies? I unwind when I am with family and friends. I also spend time regularly in the gym and cycling. These activities help me recharge and maintain a healthy balance. Also read: Why the office needs to embrace Gen Z's work attitude
Khaleej Times
17-03-2025
- Science
- Khaleej Times
India's Hyperloop tube to soon become world's longest at 410 metres
The Hyperloop tube, being developed with the help of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, is soon set to be the world's longest tube, measuring 410 metres in length. The 410-metre-long Hyperloop test tube located at IIT Chennai is already the longest Hyperloop test facility in Asia. Hyperloop is a high-speed train that runs in a vacuum in a tube. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the testing facility on Saturday, march 15 and witnessed a live demonstration. "Longest Hyperloop tube in Asia (410 metres)... soon to be the world's longest," he said. Speaking to journalists, the minister said the entire testing system for Hyperloop transportation has been developed using indigenous technologies, and congratulated all the young innovators for the achievement. The minister expressed confidence that India will soon be ready for Hyperloop transportation, as the technology, which is currently under development, has yielded good results in the tests conducted so far. The Railway Ministry has been provided financial funding and technical assistance for the Hyperloop project, and now, all the electronics technology will be developed at ICF Chennai. The minister stated that highly skilled experts at the ICF factory have successfully developed electronic systems for Vande Bharat high-speed trains, and the technology for this Hyperloop project will also be developed at ICF. The minister congratulated the young innovators team of IIT Chennai and the Avishkar organisation for this successful testing. Later, he visited the IIT Chennai campus in Guindy, where he inspected the exhibition organised by the IIT's Center for Innovation titled Open House 2025. He interacted with students and young innovators. During the interaction, he stated that India will become a leading country in all sectors under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The minister noted that the youth are performing efficiently in fields of data science, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors, and that India has the highest number of skilled youth in the world, who will play a significant role in making India a developed nation. He also announced that presently there are five semiconductor facilities operational in the country and the first India-made semiconductor will be rolled out by the end of this year. The official presented prizes and shields to the winners of the innovation competition held during the exhibition and encouraged them to create more inventions. Dr Kamakoti, Director of IIT Chennai, was also present at the event.
Times of Oman
16-03-2025
- Science
- Times of Oman
Hyperloop tube in India to soon become world's longest at 410 Meters: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Hyperloop testing facility at IIT Madras on Saturday and said that the Hyperloop tube, being developed with the help of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, will soon be the world's longest tube, measuring 410 metres in length. The 410-meter-long Hyperloop test tube located at IIT Chennai is already the longest Hyperloop test facility in Asia. Hyperloop is a high-speed train that runs in a vacuum in a tube. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday in a social media post added, "Longest Hyperloop tube in Asia (410 m)... soon to be the world's longest." On March 15, the Union Minister visited the Hyperloop testing facility at IIT Madras Discovery Campus and witnessed a live demonstration. Speaking to the journalists, the Minister said that the entire testing system for Hyperloop transportation has been developed using indigenous technologies, and he congratulated all the young innovators for this achievement. The Minister expressed confidence that India will soon be ready for Hyperloop transportation, as the Hyperloop transportation technology, which is currently under development, has yielded good results in the tests conducted so far. The Railway Ministry has been provided financial funding and technical assistance to the Hyperloop project, and now, all the electronics technology for this Hyperloop project will be developed at ICF Chennai. The Minister stated that highly skilled experts at the ICF factory have successfully developed larhe electronics systems for Vande Bharat high-speed trains, and the electronics technology for this Hyperloop project will also be developed at ICF. The Minister congratulated the young innovators team of IIT Chennai and the Avishkar organization for this successful testing. Later, the Minister visited the IIT Chennai campus in Guindy, where he inspected the exhibition organized by the IIT's Center for Innovation titled Open House 2025. He interacted with students and young innovators. During the interaction, he stated that India will become a leading country in all sectors under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Minister noted that the youth are performing efficiently in the fields of data science, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors, and that India has the highest number of skilled youth in the world, who will play a significant role in making India a developed nation. He also announced that presently there are five semiconductor facilities operational in the country and the first India made semiconductor will be rolled out by the end of this year. The Minister presented prizes and shields to the winners of the innovation competition held during the exhibition and encouraged them to create more new inventions. Dr. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Chennai, was also present at the event.
