They say of the cut-throat world of entrepreneurship that if there’s one thing that helps an entrepreneur sail through, it’s the presence of mind, and the right bit of horse-sense.
Cyrus Poonawala has both, and for obvious reasons. Born in a family of horse breeders, he founded the famed Serum Institute of India in 1966 which is today by all accounts the world’s largest vaccine makers in terms of dosage.
They produce over 1.5 billion doses of vaccines annually for medical conditions ranging from measles, polio and flu. These days they are at the forefront of producing the Covid-19 vaccines which incidentally has almost doubled Cyrus Poonawalla’s income from to USD 13.8 billion in the matter of a few months!
If that didn’t seem enough, he owns prime realty worth in excess of USD 522.00 that includes stud-farms and about 250 acres of land and built-up properties in Pune and Mumbai.
The shocking part today is that before vaccines appealed to him Cyrus Poonawalla almost got down to making race cars given his passion for the same. But he dropped the idea upon realizing the huge upfront investment it would take.
For all of that, Cyrus Poonawalla does seem a modest man of few words! His sayings include the following:
Along with my passion for horse breeding, I was a horse racing enthusiast… In 1974 I was elected as a committee member and subsequently as a steward of the Turf Club. I had a burning desire to clean up the sport, which had always carried the stigma of gambling and manipulation.
You can call him the Mahatma of the IT industry given that Time Magazine described him as the ‘Father of Indian IT Sector’. After the early demise of his first enterprise, NRN went right back into employment only to walk back and start Infosys. The rest as they say, is history which includes a string of accolades including the Fortune listing him as ‘one among the 12 greatest entrepreneurs of our time’.
Two Padma awards (Padma Shree in the year 2000 and Padma Vibhushan in the year 2008) and lot many things later, NRN is today the Chairman Emeritus of Infosys besides being an independent Director on several bodies including HSBC, DBS Bank, Unilever, ICICI and NDTV, and advisor to renowned educational institutions including Cornell University, INSEAD, ESSEC, the Ford Foundation and the UN Foundation.
We include some of his most telling and pithy of quotes below.
A clear conscience is the softest pillow in the world.
The real power of money is the power to give it away.
You do not have to be the son of a rich man to be an entrepreneur. Today kids are far more willing to take risks because they’ve seen high rewards.
It is better to under-promise and over-deliver than vice versa. For this one need not break the law of the land
It’s expected of businessmen, more so the renowned ones to have an education which mirrors the fields in which their organizations specialize. His ideally should have been Automotive Engineering given that they make some of India’s (some say the world’s!) finest automotive, including off-roaders, SUVs, utility vehicles and these days the Indian Army’s state-of-the-art Armoured Tactical Vehicles.
And he was a student of Architecture and Film making from Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts who went on to do an MBA from Harvard Business School in Massachusetts.
Anand Gopal Mahindra. With a net worth of USD 1.6 billion, the Chairman of the Mahindra Group was the 88th richest Indian in 2019 according to Forbes. One of India’s most renowned and admired businessman, his conglomerate’s interests range widely from automotive to aerospace, agribusiness, construction equipment, defence, energy, farm equipment, finance and insurance, information technology, leisure and hospitality, logistics, real estate, and retail. If his businesses’ interests seem wide-ranging, they pale in comparison to his personal interests, more so in matters other than business.
His donation of USD 10 million to the Harvard Humanities Center is the largest personal donation overseas by an Indian.
His interest in blues brought about the yearly Mahindra Blues Festival in Mumbai featuring some of the world’s best blues musicians.
Nanhi Kali, a project he founded in 1996 to provide primary education to underprivileged girls supports over 130000 girls!
Another initiative, Naandi Danone is the largest provider of safe drinking to rural areas with over 3 million users.
Known for his witty tweets that have brought him a fan following of over 7 million making him one of the world’s top CEOs on social media, his quotes too remain thought provoking and grounded. We mention some below.
If you aren’t humble, whatever empathy you claim is false and probably results from some arrogance or the desire to control. But true empathy is rooted in humility and the understanding that there are many people with as much to contribute to life as you.
Sustainability is a part of our ‘rise’ philosophy. You cannot rise if you take more from the community than you put back.
The glamorous side is SUVs, but frankly, the tractor side is where we are number one in the world.
Leaders don’t look behind; they don’t look to the side – they look ahead.
You want educated women if you are going to have a modern society.
Whether in services or in manufacturing, the trick is to stay ahead of the curve. I believe we should not wait to be disrupted – we should become disruptors ourselves.
Life has an interesting way of teaching even the most powerful people that joy from wealth is fleeting at best.
Pithy quotes come to those singed by life who nevertheless take such pains as part of growing up. In his case, it happened early in life when his parents separated and he was brought up by his grandmother who taught him to retain dignity at all costs, a value Ratan Tata says is still with him even today- not surprising in the way his team handled the pains of all those who went through the horrors of the 26/11 carnage, this when most of them weren’t directly related to the Tata Group.
An alumnus of the Cornell University, his first job was managing operations on the Tata Steel shop floor as far back as 1961. With his becoming the Group’s Chairman in 1997, they certainly developed wings in the way they have scaled new heights! Besides a revenue jump of 4000% and profit jump of 5000%, they have accomplished some of India’s biggest mergers and acquisitions including the addition of JLR, Tetley Tea and Corus Steel. Some of India’s most talked-about projects like the Tata Nano car, the world’s cheapest car at INR 1 lac, were his baby.
Deserving of every title bestowed upon him, he is the recipient of the Padma Bhushan award in 2000 followed by the Padma Vibhushan in the year 2008. With the stature of a stalwart and a visionary in one of India’s most admired of corporate houses, Ratan Tata is known to display exemplary ethics in his dealing which comes through in the entire group’s working.
And now, some of his best quotes and sayings to motivate the entrepreneur in you to dream and work like a social-entrepreneur who dreams big and achieves it- all the while taking people along!
“Power and wealth are not two of my main stakes.”
“I’ve often felt that the Indian Tiger has not been unleashed.”
“I have always been very confident and very upbeat about the future potential of India. I think it is a great country with great potential.”
“I have been constantly telling people to encourage people, to question the unquestioned and not to be ashamed to bring up new ideas, new processes to get things done.”
“Ups and downs in life are very important to keep us going, because a straight line even in an ECG means we are not alive.”
“I admire people who are very successful. But if that success has been achieved through too much ruthlessness, then I may admire that person, but I can’t respect him.”
“If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to walk far, walk together.”
“If it stands the test of public scrutiny, do it… If it doesn’t stand the test of public scrutiny then don’t do it.”
“Apart from values and ethics which I have tried to live by, the legacy I would like to leave behind is a very simple one – that I have always stood up for what I consider to be the right thing, and I have tried to be as fair and equitable as I could be.”
“None can destroy iron, but its own rust can! Likewise, none can destroy a person, but its own mindset can!
A prominent Indian entrepreneur People of India addressed Verghese Kurien as “Father of the White Revolution” as he was the only one who bought his Billion-Litre idea into the motion of- the world”s largest agricultural development program and had took India from a milk deficient nation to the world largest milk producer. India has become the largest self-sustaining industry in the Dairy farming sector.
Dhirubhai Ambani-
A famous business tycoon His entrepreneurial career got motion by selling “bhajias” to pilgrims over weekends. By carrying forward this job he grew so high over years that he got the confidence of building India’s largest private sector company.As we all know he and his cousin founded Reliance Industries in Bombay. “The Sunday Times” categorized Dhirubhai amongst the top 50 businessmen in Asia. He took company public in 1977 and by 2007, Ambani family was declared as the second richest family in the world.
India is the second-largest producer of cement around the world says independent research. The cement industries of India became a significant part of its economy in 1982 and granted employment to more than a million people, directly or indirectly. No wonder, the Indian cement industry has attracted the huge investors, both from Indian as well as foreign experts.India has a lot of potential for developing the infrastructure and construction sector and the cement sector is expected to largely benefit from it. Due to some of the recent major initiatives such as the development of smart cities, it is expected to provide a major boost to the sector. Recently, several foreign players have invested in the country and expected to be the contributor to major developments in the country aided by suitable government foreign initiatives. The growth of this sector is predicated because of the ready availability of the raw materials for making cement such as limestone and coal (Furnace). Production Capacity Presently, the biggest demand drivers of cement are these housing and real estate sectors, accounting for about sixty-five percent of the total consumption in India. Some of the other leading consumers of cement include public infrastructure at twenty percent and industrial development at fifteen percent. India’s overall cement production capacity was nearly four hundred and sixty million tonnes as of 2017-18. Its consumption is expected to grow by five percent in the financial year of 2019 supported by a pick-up in the housing segment and higher infrastructure spending. Currently, the industry is planning to produce three hundred megatons in order to meet its domestic demand and five megatons for exports requirement. . . .
The digital paradigm has opened new avenues for professionals and businesses to explore their reach, beyond the clouds of traditional marketing solutions. Reaching out to the right crowd has never been easier for businesses since the emergence of various digital platforms. These platforms facilitate a palette of options that a business can opt for, to particularly market its products & services uniquely.
The digital marketing space has redefined the way that portrays a business’ potential of delivering the right message to the right customer by providing on-point solutions with a click of a button. On top of that, digital marketing does not only limit to the business organizations and its users. It has also cultivating various employment opportunities. For individuals who are looking for exciting job opportunities, it is availing professionals to be digitally smart. This is enabling these professionals in contributing towards an efficient and effective way of educating the customers about the services their client business organizations are providing, in a dynamic process. The role not only includes being digitally proficient but it also derives one’s ability to deliver the appropriate solutions as per the clients’ requirements.
The most important question now arises is, how to obtain the proper business solutions provider in terms of digital marketing? The answer to this question is to look for a certified Google partner! The Google Partner program, also known as Google Partners is a training and certification program. This program is for advertising agencies, digital marketing professionals, and various consultants who manage online accounts for Google Ads. The professionals or an agency is rewarded with a Google partner badge, once they pass the Google Ads product certification exams and get up to date with the latest product knowledge.
Once Google recognizes you or your company as a partner; you can add it to your websites, business cards, and marketing materials. A company can display its Google partner badge in-order to validate its authenticity as a trusted solution provider. Google partners help potential clients in comparing agencies and marketing professionals in deciding the appropriate course of action when it comes to meeting their business needs. These partners are allowed to specialize in Google Ads product areas such as search advertising, mobile advertising, video advertising, display advertising, and shopping advertising.
This month, Insights Success is bringing its readers, the stories which belong to the Indian digital space. In this issue of ‘The 10 Most Prominent Google Partners to look at in 2019,’ the magazine is showcasing exemplary work done by some of the best Google Partners in the country.
On the cover, we have featured CGS Infotech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. It is an authorized partner for Google G Suite, Google Trusted Street View Agency for VR, and the pioneering partner in India for Google AdWords.
This month’s issue has brought a cluster of stories which begins with a tale of a company called Acodez. It is a firm that provides services in segments like digital marketing, website development, software development, and mobile application development. Acodez also acts as a creative agency for other organizations. Incepted in 2008, Centum Technologies is a company that strives to provide value-based web-presence solutions to its clients. It has a team of Google certified professionals taking care of its clientele’s business needs. Another company in this month’s cluster is Whitelake Technology Solutions (WLTS). The company offers its clients, initial consultation to understand their business goals and existing marketing solutions to deliver optimum results and satisfactory services.
The CXO standpoint column in this issue features Umesh Ahirrao. He is the Founder & Managing Director at Osumare, a leading digital marketing company in India. Umesh through the featured CXO is educating us about the Google BERT Update and its working process in entirety. Another CXO standpoint showcases the different ways to be safe online on a black Friday. The piece is authored by Zakir Hussain Rangwala, Director of BD Software Distribution Pvt. Ltd. The firm is one of the leading IT security distributors which offer industry-leading and enterprise-level consumer solutions in the Indian market.
In the interview with Insights Success, the two companies that have been featured are IS Global Web and Savit Interactive. So, the readers are requested to dive into the ocean of digital revolution that these companies are striving to bring through their stories. Happy reading!
In today’s era of digitalization, offering luxurious experiences alongside customer satisfaction to the core has become a significant criterion for the Exhibition and Event Management Companies in India. These companies are adding more colours to the canvas of corporate as well as traditional events with their breakthrough enactments and exemplary expertise. They are transforming the exhibition landscape by being at the helm of ‘Innovation’ and ‘Creativity’.
Tracking down customer preferences and delivering quality is not an easy task. However, these professionals are treading the extra mile in keeping up with times thereby, unlocking ‘avenues untouched’ and ‘memories unforgettable’. They are laying the foundation of a platform showcasing socially responsible events and environmental sustainability with utmost excellence.
The new-age trends in the exhibition and event management space are transforming the way an event lifecycle is approached and executed. As social media and mobile communication are taking the centre stage, it is becoming an essential part of event lifecycles alongside rolling out solutions for the betterment of the masses. The event professionals are now embracing novel tools that effectively facilitate customer interaction thereby, targetting the right audience online as well as offline. They are mastering this art of interaction by out-of-the-box event promotion strategies, exquisite personalization, and cutting-edge engagement agendas.
Recognizing such professionals that are revolutionizing the Exhibition and Event Management space and keeping innovation on their radar by staying up-to-speed with the developments, we have come up with this special edition of “Most Promising Exhibition and Event Management Companies”. This issue has featured a handful of companies offering a diverse and engaging mix of commitment and distinctiveness. It will help you to walk through a list of experts embracing a multi-disciplinary approach and covering a range of relevant issues in its sector.
On the Cover of the issue is Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS), also popularly known as the December Show was in its 16th edition, this December. Since the first show in 2003 which showcased 100 booths, it now stands tall to be the largest B2C Jewellery show in India with around 800+ booths that houses 500 exhibitors from all over the country and abroad.
Apart from such an insightful cover story, we have also enlisted, Concept Makerz Events Pvt. Ltd.– a leading exhibition and event management company that is bringing a fresh, unique approach to the industry; Eventoss Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. is a specialized creative Marketing Entertainment Communication (MEC) agency delivering top-notch solutions for managing brand reputation in the market; MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. conducts specialty trade fairs and B2B Exhibitions of international standards; Miracle Magic is a performing-magic organization offering customized magic solutions for corporate events, private parties, weddings, etc.; and The Events Studio has earned a strong reputation as event stylists for creative concepts as well as for their professional and appealing hands-on approach.
While flipping the pages, take note not to miss out the articles Leveraging LinkedIn Resources for B2B Marketing by Josh – Founder of SERPwatch.io andAttendance at your Fingertips by Star Link Communication Pvt. Ltd.
Turning some more pages will help you find articles Corporate Events vs. Traditional Events and The Evolution of Event Management Space crafted out by our in-house Editors.These articles will help you understand the current market scenario of this industry.
Looking at the emerging opportunities and the growing possibilities, this issue of ours will introduce you to a whole new world of novelty.
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