Ep.18 $1.2 Billion! What Really Makes A Successful Business? | Amara Raja Group | Jaikrishna B

I had the amazing privilege of engaging in an insightful conversation with Jaikrishna B, President - Group HR from Amara Raja Group and I must say, it was an incredibly inspiring experience. JK's passion for life and for the Amara Raja Group is genuinely palpable and awe-inspiring. I was deeply moved by the way Amara Raja Group operates and it truly speaks of the kind of people that associate with it and what it takes to run a billion-dollar conglomerate.We met a day after ARG's 37th Founder's Day at their Karakambadi Campus in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh and I am grateful for this opportunity to have had this conversation with you, JK. You truly represent the ethos of what Amara Raja stands for!For everyone who's reading this, I am so happy that I get to share this conversation with you... There is Gold in the dialogue shared here. Here's a snapshot of the highlights of our discussion:01:26 Is there a need for HR and How has HR evolved over the years? How can HR contribute to the growth and success of a business? 03:54 About JK's Father 05:33 How does JK deal with pressure as an individual and as a leader? 07:07 Has the trend now shifted towards non-STEM fields and careers?08:24 What considerations do you keep in mind when making hiring decisions? What are your criteria for hiring? 09:16 Where does passion come into play? 10:29 About Amara Raja Group Journey & Exploring the Campus11:50 What should be the soul of any business? 12:15 What set Amaron Batteries apart from its competitors?13:17 How does Amara Raja Group approach Customer Experience? 13:56 A rather unique pattern that I observed at Amara Raja was the multicolored attire. What do these colors symbolize? 15:31 What is the Large Scale Interactive Program (LSIP Program) at Amara Raja Group? 15:53 How important is it for people at Amara Raja Group to imbibe values not just at work but in life as well? 16:24 The amazing anecdote of Andhra Floods and how they handled it? 19:02 Profit and Empathy... How does that play out in a business? I am confident that you shall find this conversation helpful. Thank you for joining us.Subscribe to the podcast. Stay connected and keep yourself inspired with new thoughts.Be a part of the dialogue. Click here: https://linktr.ee/AshishvidyarthiLooking forward to meeting more such extraordinary changemakers and bringing their stories to you.Keep InspiringAlshukran Bandhu,Alshukran Zindagi. ️