EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 1H 51M
Auto MSME Growth Secrets: From Shopfloor to Supply Chain | Progress Mantras EP: 02
from Progress Mantras by Profectus Capital · host Progress Mantras by Profectus Capital
The Indian Auto Component Industry: Stories, Strategies & Sustainable Growth.Get an insider’s view into one of India’s most dynamic industries — through the lens of Triton Valves, a ₹490 Cr legacy that’s grown from making tyre valves to powering modern mobility.In this episode of Progress Mantras, we go beyond the shopfloor to explore leadership, R&D, skilling, diversification, the EV transition, and how MSMEs can tap into global supply chains.Whether you're an MSME founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the auto ecosystem — this episode is a goldmine of growth mantras.Hosted by Profectus Capital, this episode features 🎙️: 👨🦳KV Srinivasan - CEO, Profectus Capital👨🦰Aditya Gokarn - MD, Triton Value Ltd🧔Alok Kumar sahu - Co-founder and Director, Tetrahedron Manufacturing ServicesTimestamps:(00:00) - Pre-cap(01:00) - Intro(4:13) - Inception of Triton Valves(6:39) - Importance of a tyre valve(7:34) - Snapshot of Triton Valves’ journey up to 490+ crore(10:59) - Father’s death, mother’s pivot from Teacher to MD(13:18) - Aditya joins Triton Valves(15:54) - The auto component expert’s journey (19:27) - Perspective on auto component sector (21:35) - Mantra for entering the OEM market(24:52) - China vs Indian MSMEs: Who wins?(28:52) - ICE to EV transition: How can MSMEs navigate?(36:27) - Make in India opportunities (41:03) - Diversification secrets for MSMEs(49:18) - How can MSMEs build manufacturing capabilities?(52:24) - Leveraging tech advancements in manufacturing(1:01:34) - Smart R&D hacks for MSMEs(1:15:09) - Secrets of People Management (1:20:09) - Why MSMEs can’t ignore skilling(1:26:07) - A mistake 95% MSMEs make(1:30:57) - Financing MSME growth & working capital(1:39:39) - What finance companies look for before lending(1:42:23) - IPO: DOs and DONTs(1:46:28) - Rapid Fire(1:50:12) - ConclusionKV Srinivasan - CEO, Profectus CapitalLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-v-srinivasan-9782569/Aditya Gokarn - MD, Triton Value LtdLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-gokarn-2729b27/Alok Kumar sahu - Co-founder and Director, Tetrahedron Manufacturing ServicesLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aloksahu1/#AutoAncillary #MSMEIndia #ProgressMantras #ProfectusCapital #TritonValue #TetrahedronManufacturingServices #Podcast #NBFC
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The Indian Auto Component Industry: Stories, Strategies & Sustainable Growth.Get an insider’s view into one of India’s most dynamic industries — through the lens of Triton Valves, a ₹490 Cr legacy that’s grown from making tyre valves to powering modern mobility.In this episode of Progress Mantras, we go beyond the shopfloor to explore leadership, R&D, skilling, diversification, the EV transition, and how MSMEs can tap into global supply chains.Whether you're an MSME founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the auto ecosystem — this episode is a goldmine of growth mantras.Hosted by Profectus Capital, this episode features 🎙️: 👨🦳KV Srinivasan - CEO, Profectus Capital👨🦰Aditya Gokarn - MD, Triton Value Ltd🧔Alok Kumar sahu - Co-founder and Director, Tetrahedron Manufacturing ServicesTimestamps:(00:00) - Pre-cap(01:00) - Intro(4:13) - Inception of Triton Valves(6:39) - Importance of a tyre valve(7:34) - Snapshot of Triton Valves’ journey up to 490+ crore(10:59) - Father’s death, mother’s pivot from Teacher to MD(13:18) - Aditya joins Triton Valves(15:54) - The auto component expert’s journey (19:27) - Perspective on auto component sector (21:35) - Mantra for entering the OEM market(24:52) - China vs Indian MSMEs: Who wins?(28:52) - ICE to EV transition: How can MSMEs navigate?(36:27) - Make in India opportunities (41:03) - Diversification secrets for MSMEs(49:18) - How can MSMEs build manufacturing capabilities?(52:24) - Leveraging tech advancements in manufacturing(1:01:34) - Smart R&D hacks for MSMEs(1:15:09) - Secrets of People Management (1:20:09) - Why MSMEs can’t ignore skilling(1:26:07) - A mistake 95% MSMEs make(1:30:57) - Financing MSME growth & working capital(1:39:39) - What finance companies look for before lending(1:42:23) - IPO: DOs and DONTs(1:46:28) - Rapid Fire(1:50:12) - ConclusionKV Srinivasan - CEO, Profectus CapitalLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-v-srinivasan-9782569/Aditya Gokarn - MD, Triton Value LtdLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-gokarn-2729b27/Alok Kumar sahu - Co-founder and Director, Tetrahedron Manufacturing ServicesLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aloksahu1/#AutoAncillary #MSMEIndia #ProgressMantras #ProfectusCapital #TritonValue #TetrahedronManufacturingServices #Podcast #NBFC
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