Perspectiv with Parthiv

In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Varun Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG Corp Global (the company behind Wai Wai Noodles), shares how a boarding school snack became a global FMCG brand present in over 70 countries.  Varun talks about competing with Maggi without matching its advertising budgets, maintaining the iconic ₹5 price point for over two decades, and how quick commerce is reshaping consumer behaviour across India.  The conversation also explores family businesses, scaling across volatile markets, managing 200+ companies, discipline in entrepreneurship, and CG Corp’s future IPO ambitions in India.  All of this, and much more, in episode 6 of Perspectiv with Parthiv.  Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 02:51 – Varun Chaudhary's Family roots: Migration from Rajasthan to Nepal 07:02 – Diversification strategy for CG Corp 10:07 – Varun Chaudhary's early career in Dubai 16:22 – The origin story of Wai Wai 20:55 – Wai Wai competing with Maggi in India 23:20 – India’s instant noodle consumption opportunity 27:24 – The ₹5 FMCG pricing phenomenon 33:22 – CG Corp IPO plans & India’s capital markets 36:10 – Nepal political unrest & personal losses 40:25 – Why India excites global entrepreneurs 45:24 – Varun Chaudhary's advice for young entrepreneurs 47:24 – The truth about third-generation businesses

In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Parthiv Neotia is joined by Abhishek Khaitan, Managing Director of Radico Khaitan, to break down the business of alcohol in India. From building brands without traditional advertising to navigating complex regulations, this episode is all about the story behind Radico’s incredible turnaround. He talks about the shift from mass to premium consumption in India, the complexities of operating in a highly regulated industry, and why distribution and product quality matter more than ever. The conversation also explores India’s evolving drinking culture and the rise of premium and luxury spirits. All of this, and a lot more, in this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:33 - The Origins of Radico Khaitan 08:23 - India’s Alcohol Industry and Trends 13:17 - The Premium Alcohol Wave 17:27 - Collaboration with Shahrukh Khan 18:40 - India’s Tequila Trend 23:28 - Gen-Z Drinking Patterns and Western Influence 26:02 - Radico Khaitan’s Growth and Positioning 31:03 - Navigating Through Regulations 36:45 - Expansion into International Markets 41:57 - Advice for Newcomers in the Alcohol Industry 45:48 - Top 5 Takeaways

In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Parthiv Neotia speaks with Sudhir Agarwal, Managing Director of DB Corp, about the evolution of media in India and the future of print as a medium. Sudhir Agarwal talks about Dainik Bhaskar’s unique growth story and how he converted an IT Raid into an accounting lesson for his company. He shares his views on AI in journalism, fake news, and the importance of credibility in a fast-changing media landscape. The two also discuss how India’s understanding of ‘family business’ is changing, and about the importance of media ethics. All of this, and a lot more, in this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv. Chapters:  00:00 Intro 02:02 Origins of Dainik Bhaskar 08:04 Is Print a Sunset Industry? 12:34 AI in Journalism 17:07 Dependence on Government Advertising 20:23 Publishing in the English Language 24:32 When 100 IT Officers Came Knocking 26:32 Accurate Predictions of 2024 Elections 30:58 Views on Independent Journalists 35:29 On TV News’s Coverage of Operation Sindoor 41:38 On Next Generation and Succession Planning

In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Parthiv Neotia speaks with Sunil Vachani, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Dixon Technologies, about building one of India’s most important electronics manufacturing companies. Sunil breaks down what it takes to build at a global scale in India. He also discusses the role of Private Equity and PLI Schemes in helping Indian manufacturing grow. He also talks about why no customer has ever left Dixon, and how manufacturing can reshape India’s economic trajectory.   All of this, and much more, in this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:07 Before Dixon: The Weston Years 04:42 Starting Own Business 08:48 Views on Family Business 12:20 Running a Brand vs Manufacturing 18:05 Challenges of Manufacturing in India 25:35 The Importance of Private Equity  29:51 Massive Leap in Dixon’s Revenues 34:52 Setbacks That Shaped Dixon’s Journey 40:16 Boosting Manufacturing with PLIs 47:02 What India can Learn from China 55:43 5 Lessons from Sunil Vachani

In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Parthiv Neotia speaks with Puneet Chhatwal, CEO & MD of IHCL, about his eight-year transformation of the Taj group and the Indian hospitality sector.  Puneet speaks about reimagining one of India's oldest and most beloved hospitality brands and scaling Taj from 150 to 700 hotels. He talks about the philosophy behind empowering 40,000 employees, the economics of developing hotel properties in India, and the company's diverse brand strategy from luxury Taj to budget Ginger. All of this, and a lot more, in this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv!   Chapters 0:00 Introduction 3:06 Return to India and Past Experience 7:42 The TAJ Ethos 11:02 Securing Taj Mansingh  14:24 Navigating the COVID crisis 19:36 Taj’s International Expansion Plans 20:13 Favorite Hotels Across the World 22:14 Are Hotels a Viable Business? 25:13 Taj vs Oyo 28:40 IHCL Brand Architecture 32:58 The ‘Accelerate 2030’ Vision 36:10 Role of a GM 37:54 Favorite Taj Hotel 41:04 Taj vs Oberoi 45:05 Top 3 Takeaways

In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Parthiv Neotia speaks with Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman of the RPSG Group on leadership across business and sports. Dr. Goenka also discusses his IPL ownership experience, and the leadership lessons he has learnt from the sport. The episode also takes a closer look at his Bollywood plans, and why the Dharma deal fell through. All of this, and a lot more in this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv!  About Parthiv: Parthiv Neotia is the Joint Managing Director of the Healthcare Division at Ambuja Neotia Group. He also serves as Senior Vice President of the Executive Committee at the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).  Chapters  0:00 Introduction   05:25 The Hustle Years  11:03 From Builder to Leader  14:33 Business Philosophy, Future Plans   18:14 Buying Smart   19:49 Heart vs Head in Business   21:17 The Deal that Didn’t Happen   23:59 Why Fashion, Why Now?   26:58 Corporate Culture and Leadership 29:15 Becoming a Sportsepreneur 34:29 What Success Truly Means  43:02 Final Thoughts

Introducing Perspectiv with Parthiv: A long-form conversation series hosted by Parthiv Neotia. The show features thoughtful, idea-led discussions with senior business leaders and founders on leadership, strategy, and the decisions that shape institutions and industries. Make sure to subscribe to the channel to get regular updates!