25/03/2026
Attending the CII Annual Regional Meeting & Conference 2026 hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry was a truly enriching experience—one that brought together powerful ideas, real stories, and actionable leadership insights.
The session on building enduring institutions, moderated by Mr. Shashwat Goenka (Chairman, CII Eastern Region & Vice Chairman, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group), featured an exceptional panel:
- Mr. Sanjiv Goenka – Chairman, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group & Past President, CII
- Ms. Shobana Kamineni – Promoter Director, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd & Executive Chairperson, Apollo Health Co Ltd
- Mr. Sanjiv Puri – Chairman & Managing Director, ITC Limited
- Mr. R Mukundan – Managing Director & CEO, Tata Chemicals Limited
- Mr. Chandrajit Banerjee – Director General, CII
Each speaker reinforced a powerful idea—institutions that last are built on values, adaptability, and long-term thinking.
The session on building at speed, moderated by Mr. Siddharth Jain (Managing Partner & Country Head, Kearney India), brought together dynamic industry leaders:
- Mr. Mehul Mohanka – Managing Director & Group CEO, Tega Industries Ltd
- Mr. Akshay Ghulati – CEO, International Shipping, Shiprocket
- Mr. Sibabrata Das – Co-founder & COO, Atomberg Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Mr. Neeraj Biyani – Co-founder & CEO, Wellspring Consumer (Asaya)
- Mr. Chaitanya Rathi – Advisor, DSG Consumer Partners & Director, Cearai
A particularly thought-provoking session moderated by Mr. Boria Majumdar (Founder, RevSportz and eminent Sports Journalist) highlighted the power of storytelling. His observation—that we may not instantly recall Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medalist, but quickly connect with Kartik Aaryan’s portrayal in Chandu Champion—perfectly captured the essence of soft power.
Ms. Huma Qureshi (Actor, Author, Producer) shared her experience of portraying her role in Maharani, expressing how she feels blessed to live under the skin of different characters—bringing depth and authenticity to storytelling.
Former Australian international cricketer and current Director of Cricket of Sri Lanka Cricket, Mr. Tom Moody highlighted the meteoric growth of IPL.
Adding to this, Mr. Vikram Malhotra (Founder & CEO, Abundantia Entertainment) highlighted a defining shift—today, even individuals with a dedicated social media following are influencers, shaping narratives and consumer behavior.
We also discovered the vision behind Nayanta University, Pune—an initiative backed by CII aimed at nurturing young minds and building future leaders for the industry.
For us at Custobridge, this event was more than just a learning experience—it was a validation of our journey. We believe in growing slowly, steadily, and sustainably, by building trust among our stakeholders and focusing on long-term value creation.
Because in the end, true velocity comes from vision—and trust is what sustains it.