Nexxt in Line with Mohit Goel

What does it really take to build a business that lasts for generations?In this episode of Next In Line, Mohit sits down with Dipak Sanghavi of Nilons for a candid conversation about family, leadership, ambition and the responsibility that comes with carrying a legacy forward.From growing up around a family business to navigating difficult phases, bringing in professional leadership, making tough decisions around ownership and building a company beyond one individual, Dipak’s journey offers a very different perspective on what it means to be a custodian of a business.What makes the conversation especially interesting is Dipak himself. He speaks with remarkable candour about success, mistakes, control, people and the need to put the business before personal ownership.For Mohit, the meeting becomes less about the story of Nilons and more about understanding the person behind it—and what his approach reveals about building businesses that can outlive their founders.Legacy can be inherited. Leadership cannot.

What makes Indian family businesses succeed — and what causes them to break down across generations? In this episode of Nexxt in Line, corporate veteran and author Rajiv Gupta breaks down the messy reality of family businesses: succession, professional CEOs, promoter dynamics, next-gen leadership, governance, and the culture of the traditional “Lala” company.Rajiv Gupta has held senior leadership roles at Reliance Petroleum Retail and Honda Cars. At 55, he left a stable corporate career to become CEO of Tricolite Electrical Industries, a 60-year-old family business that had never appointed an outsider CEO and had stagnated for more than a decade. In three years, he grew the company 300% in both top line and bottom line.He is now Chairperson of the School of Family Business at Masters' Union and author of The Good Indian Employee's Guide to Surviving a Lala Company.In this conversation, Rajiv speaks candidly about:What he learned from the execution culture at Reliance and working under Mukesh AmbaniWhy professional CEOs often fail inside family businessesHow first-generation founders and next-generation leaders clashThe 100-day blueprint for entering your family businessWhy daughters need real equity, roles and decision-making powerHow family businesses can prepare for successionHow an outsider can earn trust inside a promoter-led businessWhy legacy alone does not create effective leadershipWhy this episode matters?Indian family businesses are built on decades of relationships, sacrifice and accumulated knowledge. But as businesses move from one generation to the next, the rules often need to change.Rajiv Gupta's experience offers a practical playbook for promoters, next-generation leaders and professional executives trying to navigate that transition.Follow us on: Website: http://nextinlinewithmohitgoel.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexxtinlinewith_mohitgoel/Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Nexxt-In-Line-with-Mohit-Goel/Follow Mohit Goel on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohitgoelofficial/

Navigating the complexities of a family business requires more than just capital. Join us as Season 2 begins.We are kicking off the second season of Nexxt in Line with a fresh perspective on what it takes to run an enterprise effectively. Featuring insights from Deepak Sanghvi, Rajiv Gupta, Shazia Ilmi, and other distinguished guests, we examine how different family business structures operate in today's market. This season the conversation is designed for anyone looking to refine their leadership skills while balancing tradition with modern demands. While building a business that generates profits and preserves the legacy.Our guests break down the essential business strategy needed to navigate succession and growth. Whether you are managing internal dynamics or scaling operations, these stories offer a practical roadmap for the next generation leaders. It is about moving beyond the status quo to build something that lasts.Subscribe for weekly leadership insights and let us know in the comments: what is the biggest challenge you face in your own organisation?#podcast #nexxtinline #legacy #familybusiness Follow us on: Website: http://nextinlinewithmohitgoel.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexxtinlinewith_mohitgoel/Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Nexxt-In-Line-with-Mohit-Goel/Follow Mohit Goel on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohitgoelofficial/