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VOL:09 2023
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Vishal
Meghana
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF
FINANCIAL LITERACY
The 10 Most Inspiring Leaders in India To Follow 2023
Tomorrow's Trailblazers
How Inspira onal Leaders
Are Leading with Purpose
to Shape India's Future?
Catalysts for Progress
Champions of Innova on
Crea vely Disrup ng
India's Business Landscape

ILLUMINATORS
OF A TRIUMPHANT
TOMORROW
Editor’s Note

n the vast and diverse landscape of India, a country
Irenowned for its rich cultural tapestry, historical
significance, and a burgeoning economy, there are
individuals who stand out as beacons of inspiration.
The year 2023 presents an extraordinary array of leaders
across various sectors who are reshaping the nation's
destiny. These are visionaries who, through their
unwavering commitment, innovative thinking, and
exceptional leadership, have earned their place among the
ten most inspiring leaders in India to follow this year.
These leaders represent a broad spectrum of fields, from
technology and entrepreneurship to social activism,
healthcare, and sustainability. Each of them carries a
distinct torch, illuminating the way forward in their
respective domains. Whether they are creating
groundbreaking technological innovations, advocating for
social change, or spearheading business empires, their
journeys are a testament to the immense potential for
growth, development, and transformation within the Indian
landscape.
As we delve into the stories, achievements, and visions of
these inspiring leaders, it becomes evident that they are not
just figures who have reached pinnacles of success. They
are, in fact, catalysts for change, engines of progress, and
embodiments of the adage, “Be the change you wish to see
in the world.”
In this exclusive Insights Success’ edition of ‘The 10 Most
Inspiring Leaders in India to Follow 2023,’ we will
explore the exceptional stories of these ten leaders who
serve as living proof that, in India, inspiration knows no
bounds. Their tireless dedication, visionary thinking, and
remarkable achievements serve as guiding lights,
illuminating the path to progress, innovation, and a better
tomorrow for all.
Also added in this edition are two opinionated articles
curated by in-house editorial team to offer you deeper
perspectives on the kind of leadership Indian business
world is nurturing. These ten luminaries are a testament to
the fact that India’s industrial future is bright. Read ahead
and enjoy!

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Articles
Vishal
Meghana
FINANCIAL LITERACY
CoverStory
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Tomorrow’s Trailblazers
How Inspira onal Leaders
Are Leading with Purpose
to Shape India’s Future?
Champions of Innova on
Crea vely Disrup ng India’s
Business Landscape
16 28

Profiles
Anand Jus n Cherian
The Gamechanger in
Human Resource Solu ons
20
Mehul Oswal
Treasurer of Jewells’
Timeless Wisdom
24
Nishant Kashyap
The Pioneer of the Blend
of Fashion and Ar sanal
Teas at Celebs Tea Co.
32
Prakash Goduka
The Spirited Leader of the
Highest Excellence Benchmark
38
Rajat Khatri
42
A Leader Guiding and Mentoring
Next-Gen to Find Their True Selves
What is truly inspira onal leadership?

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A Volunteer Influencer Awardee,2022 and the Champion Learner,
Gold, 2022, both for IBM, Drijesh is an expert Program Manager in
Product Development, a problem solver providing value as a service
to help accelerate customer success.
Anand began inQsights with the core belief that Human Resource
functions and decisions need to leverage analytics better. The
company successfully delivers value by integrating consulting
advice, analytics and technology.
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an inspirational entrepreneur who transforms society with his
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Anand Justin Cherian,
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DC Thirupathi Daddala,
Founder and CEO
As the Director, Mehul Oswal leads Mahendra Jwellers–one of the
oldest and most reputed jewellers in the country. Its legacy of over
four generations is built on trust, excellence and on warm relationships
with customers and society.
Mahendra Jewellers
Mehul Oswal,
Director
Corporate strategy and policy expert Nishant Kashyap, the Co-
founder of Celebs Tea Co., has started a new-generation online
marketplace offering a wide range of exotic teas sourced directly
from famous tea estates.
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Nishant Kashyap,
Co-founder
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Most
in India
To Follow
2023
Rashesh Doshi's experience has been related to building his
company - Talent Corner HR Services - from a three people
organization to an 18 offices one.
As the MD, Prakash Goduka drives S.M. Group of Companies as a
full-fledged integrated marketing communications (IMC) company
helping clients in Asia to build market share through strategic
marketing and offline communications.
As a certified Happiness Coach, NLP Practitioner, and aspiring
TedX speaker, Rajat Khatri is committed to making the world a
happier place.
Talent Corner
HR Services Pvt Ltd
SM Group of
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Rashesh Doshi,
Managing Director
Prakash Goduka,
Managing Director
Rajat Khatri,
Richa Singh is an enthusiastic Educationist who mentors learners to
fulfil their dreams of becoming successful professionals or
entrepreneurs.
Freelancer
Richa Singh,
Team Lead Manager
and Freelance Mentor
With an ultimate mission to change the way India trades, Vishal and
Meghana guides team Malkansview as one of India’s largest training
Institute that provides education on stock trading and investing.
Malkansview
Vishal and
Meghana Malkan,
Founders and
Trading Coaches
AVP of Business Intelligence
Certified Happiness Coach
and Author
FNP

Meghana
Meghana
FINANCIAL LITERACY

It is said that “A Man with Dreams needs a Woman
with Vision.”
It is this vision that has helped them create Malkansview
which completes a decade and half of spreading ﬁnancial
literacy in the country. Their ultimate mission is to Change
the Way India Trades.
Malkansview is one of India's largest training Institute that
provides education on stock trading and investing. Those
who attend their seminars and workshops vouch for the
simplicity and eﬀectiveness of what they teach, which
creates an unprecedented degree of success for its
participants.
Vishal & Meghana form one power couple where they have
grown together to pursue the lifelong journey to mastery.
And in the process, they have bucked most generalisations
and have gradually risen to create a huge hustle in the
industry of Stock training and investment.
They hit a milestone this year upon completing 15 years in
this business. They have been recently felicitated at the
Global Excellence Awards - 23 as The Most Result
Oriented Stock Training Institute In India.
Vishal &
Meghana form
one power
couple whose
ul mate
mission is to
Change the
Way India
Trades.
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The 10 Most Inspiring Leaders in India to Follow 2023
Why are people hesitant to take up stock trading a full-
time profession?
Vishal: Given the volatile nature of the markets and the
inherent risks involved are what make people somewhat
hesitant to take it up as a full-time venture. Inadequate
knowledge, lack of strategy and confidence- these are the
crux of the problem. There are some who get it right
occasionally but that does not automatically translate into
success for them. The online sources have a glut or
information and that coupled with complicated trading
methods make it even tougher for laymen to navigate the
world of stock trading.
Do you see any change amongst people over the last 15
years?
Vishal: Yes, most certainly. People are now more aware and
accepting of investing in stock markets as a choice. The
markets are more accessible and regulated than ever.
Women participation has increased multi-fold. Technology
has made it better, one can trade and invest with as
minimum as a mobile phone.
What does it take to become a pro trader?
Vishal: Pro traders ride the lows in the market with
equanimity and know that losses and adversity are in-built
into the nature of this profession. They have the skill to
control their emotions in the face of adversity and loss.
Vishal, what has been your journey into the stock
markets?
I began my journey here at an early age of 16. After going
through numerous ups and downs in my career, I realised
that the only way out was to educate myself first in this
field. Thus began my learning spree. I attended programs
and seminars of the best trading and investment gurus
across the world and read more than 400 books on the
subject. Doing this, I discovered simple methods to
successful trading and investing which now helps thousands
of traders and investors to get over their fear of losses.
Meghana, what motivated you to get into this
profession? Were you always a stock trader?
With an educational background in law, I broke the shackles
of the corporate job in a legal department 16 years ago to
become a full-time stock trader. With his wide experience,
Vishal mentored me on this journey and my transformation
People with no
financial background
are now confident
traders.
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As a celebra on
of comple ng 15
years of
spreading
ﬁnancial literacy,
Malkansview is
hos ng a series
of free educa ve
events online to
help spread
awareness and
educate the
common man on
the subject.
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motivated us to help people get over their unfounded fears
and apprehensions about taking up stock trading as a full-
time occupation. Thus Malkansview was born.
Can you share some recent success stories from your
students?
Meghana: I am glad to see the transformation the institute
has caused over the years. People with no financial
background are now confident traders. We have people
from all walks of life – like farmers, Uber drivers and
security men now be a part of the financial markets. Also,
there are participants who earlier felt that trading the
markets was out of bounds for them, due to low trading
capital on hand. It is great to see these people making
returns on the small capital by trading options strategies.
As a Power Couple, how do you synergise your energies
into the business?
Vishal: We believe that learning to trade the stock markets
is more than just the tools, strategies and methods.
Success at trading is a combination of this knowledge
blended with the right mindset to trade. So while I
predominantly focus on teaching these strategies and
technical concepts. Meghana's role is to work on the
participant's mindset.
Meghana: A person's psychology determines majority of
his/her success rate when it comes to the business of
Productivity, Psychology, Physiology etc, and also on their
abundance blocks and is manifestation and their overall
energy.
It is this strategic combination of technical knowledge plus
the right mindset, that has created success for our
participants so far.
How can our readers learn more about stock trading?
Meghana: To serve a larger number of people, we have
co-authored the book #CASHTAGS - How Anyone Can
Get Started in the Stock Markets and Level up as a Power
Trader. The book has its complete focus on simplicity and
aims at providing simple solutions to stock trading issues.
The book is available at www.malkanbook.com
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How
Inspira onal
Leaders
Are LeadingwithPurpose
to Shape
India’s Future?
16 | September, 2023

n today’s rapidly changing business
Ilandscape, leadership plays a
crucial role in shaping the future of
organizations. Inspirational leaders who
lead with purpose are emerging as
trailblazers in India, driving innovation,
fostering employee engagement, and
creating a positive impact on society.
Inspirational leaders play a pivotal role
in shaping the future of any nation. Their
unwavering commitment to a cause,
their ability to rally support, and their
visionary thinking can be a catalyst for
positive change. In the context of India,
a diverse and rapidly evolving nation,
inspirational leaders are emerging in
various fields, making a profound
impact on the country’s trajectory.
These leaders, driven by a deep sense of
purpose, are spearheading initiatives that
address critical challenges and drive
India toward a more promising future.
Whether it’s in the fields of technology,
entrepreneurship, social activism,
healthcare, or sustainability, their
leadership is defined by a commitment
to creating a positive impact on society
and the environment.
The Significance of Leadership
Development Programs in India:
Leadership development programs are
essential for the growth and success of
organizations in India. As part of these
programs, participants receive training
in a variety of areas, including sales and
marketing, managerial effectiveness, and
the management of millennials.
Effective leadership is vital for defining
organizational culture, guiding
employees, and fostering engagement
and retention. Investing in leadership
training courses in India provides
opportunities to develop crucial
leadership abilities and improve
corporate culture.
India, with its vast population and
complex social and economic dynamics,
Tomorrow’s Trailblazers

presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities.
Inspirational leaders in the country are not only cognizant
of these challenges but are actively working to address
them. Their work reflects a deep understanding of the issues
that affect the nation, and they are dedicated to bringing
about positive change. In the vast and diverse tapestry of
India, a nation steeped in history and culture, a new
generation of leaders is emerging with a fervent sense of
purpose and the vision to reshape the nation’s destiny.
These leaders are a testament to the transformative power
of purpose-driven leadership. They hail from various
sectors, including technology, entrepreneurship, social
activism, healthcare, and sustainability. What unites them is
their unwavering commitment to effecting positive change
and their visionary thinking that transcends conventional
boundaries.
The Unique Leadership Approach of Indian Leaders:
There has always been a sense of social mission among
Indian leaders and they have long been involved in societal
issues. They prioritize employee development, engagement,
and openness. Indian leaders invest in people, their
country’s culture, and align their business strategies with
social impact.
In India, the tides of change are sweeping across various
sectors, driven by the visionary leadership of individuals
who embody the spirit of progress and innovation. These
inspirational leaders are not only contributing to the
advancement of their respective fields but are also shaping
India’s future by leading with unwavering purpose and
determination. Their stories are testaments to the
transformative power of leadership in the country, where
challenges and opportunities often coexist in a complex
tapestry.
Driving Organizational Transformation: Indian leaders
prioritize business strategy, organizational culture, and
guiding and teaching employees. In addition to representing
the interests of shareholders, they also represent the
interests of owners and investors. This unique approach
contributes to their success and sets them apart from
Western leaders. By focusing on employee empowerment,
fostering innovation, and aligning business goals with
societal impact, Indian leaders are driving organizational
transformation.
In a world of constant change and transformation,
inspirational leaders in India are emerging as guiding lights,
illuminating the path to a brighter and more promising
future. These visionary individuals are not merely business
magnates or corporate tycoons; they are thought leaders,
change agents, and torchbearers of progress. Through their
relentless dedication and transformative work, they are
shaping the destiny of a nation with a rich history and
boundless potential.
Inspirational Leaders and India’s Future: Tomorrow’s
trailblazers in India are visionary leaders who inspire others
and lead with purpose. In addition to their love of
connection, they value innovation and strive to be at the
forefront of leadership development. These leaders are not
only focused on achieving business objectives but also on
making a positive impact on society. By creating a sense of
purpose, they attract top talent, foster collaboration, and
drive innovation, ultimately shaping India’s future.
From innovative entrepreneurs and visionary technocrats to
socially conscious philanthropists and environmentally
aware pioneers, these leaders represent a diverse spectrum
of expertise and influence. Their work spans various
sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance,
renewable energy, and more.
Inspirational leaders in India are leading with purpose to
shape the country’s future. Leadership development
programs play a crucial role in nurturing effective leaders
who can drive organizational growth and transformation.
Indian leaders have a unique approach, prioritizing
employee empowerment, aligning business strategies with
social impact, and investing in societal issues. Tomorrow’s
trailblazers understand the importance of connection,
innovation, and leading with purpose, paving the way for a
brighter future for India.

Anand Jus n Cherian
Principal

Employees form an integral part of any organization
for their important role in mobilizing every
function through their skills and comprehensive
acumen. Hence, it becomes essential for every business
organization to have profound human resource strategies for
the sustenance and growth of the business.
However, the company's management does feel the heat of
certain challenging situations, which can be disruptive to
business operations and the organization culture. Hence, it
becomes essential to hire experienced human resource
consultants who can provide effective employee
management solutions in creating long-term systems that
not only streamline the organization structure but also build
talent pipelines to make the business more future-ready.
Anand Justin Cherian, Principal of inQsights, stands to
the testimony of professional HR consultants who support
business organizations in building and developing a robust
HR architecture with the objective of enabling a continuum
of progress.
Justin, an MBA from IIM Calcutta, has over 12 of diverse
experience in various dimensions of HR, which include
talent management, learning and development, organization
design, and more. His dynamic and creative approach
brings in powerful analytics, encouraging ideas and
deployment skills for his team.
Justin started his corporate career with the corporate
learning and organization development team in Essar,
India's renowned infrastructure organization; before
teaming up with Inqubex - inQsights. An avid lover of arts
including music, painting, and photography; Anand has
been instrumental in crafting customized and scalable
solutions for various business organizations in scaling the
desired progress to achieving their goals in the modern
business arena.
In a brief interview with the Insights Success team, Anand
Justin Cherian shared valuable facts highlighting his
professional journey, his experiences, and how he made
important decisions in the process of offering effective
human resource solutions.
Anand. please tell us about the saga of inQsights since
its inception.
As an idea, inQsights started taking shape sometime around
2017-18, when we (at Inqubex) found ourselves working on
several productivity improvement assignments, all of which
entailed a certain amount of data analysis and visualization.
Working with an Analyst across the different projects, we
toyed with the idea of automating the analysis in a manner
that would be fungible across organizations. Though we
brainstormed a bit, the flood of projects meant we got
pulled into more immediate priorities, and this idea
remained dormant till we, like the rest of the world, were
shaken up by COVID-19.
The pandemic and the resulting lockdown gave us a
moment to reflect on our organizational journey and pushed
us to think more actively about enhancing our consulting
offerings with the power of technology. From there, it was
an incredible adventure with its fair share of highs and lows
till we got in place a suite of HR Tech tools early this year
and went live with inQsights.
Anand
Jus n Cherian
The Gamechanger in Human Resource Solu ons

As consultants at Inqubex,
we always work as
extensions of our client HR
teams, and we have carried
the same ethos forward
with the HR Tech offerings
of inQsights as well.
teams, and we have carried the same ethos forward with
inQsights as well.
What are the USPs that highlight inQsights' uniqueness
in the Human Resource Management sector?
Firstly, inQsights offers an array of easy-to-deploy, cloud-
based HR Tech tools. So, there are no elaborate IT system
integration efforts needed, no complex project
management–just simple solutions to complex problems.
That brings me to the second highlight – the offerings
address diverse HR Management needs – from organization
productivity to talent assessments, to employee engagement
and more. We are a one-stop shop for needs across the
employee lifecycle and deliver our solutions seamlessly,
combining technology with our legacy strengths in
consulting.
As an experienced professional, what would you like to
advise the budding aspirants willing to enter the modern
business arena?
All I'll say is that there is a lot more to starting up and
running a sustainable business than funding fairy tales that
go viral on social media. If you have a sound value
proposition for your clients and a good team to help you
deliver the same, then it's a matter of time before things
click – of course, with tonnes of hard work and some
sleepless nights to make things interesting.
How do you envision your company's operations with
the emerging technologies and automated tools that are
revolutionizing the business world by enabling
innovations?
inQsights itself aims to make data and technology a more
active part of a function that has traditionally lagged on this
front. Technology is a great enabler; however, I don't see it
as driving innovation in isolation or replacing human
intelligence anytime soon. We still need smart practitioners
to derive maximum impact from the technology. I am
fascinated at the potential of what can be achieved when
HR Tech-enabled insights meet HR practitioners with the
skill and will to make things happen. It's a great time to be
part of this journey!
Tell us about your source of inspiration behind
venturing into the business arena?
Well, I called myself a fossil at Inqubex, the parent
Consulting firm behind inQsights, having joined it back in
2013. The challenge of building a new business from
scratch, that too in the exciting HR Tech space, was too
interesting to pass!
What were the initial challenges that you had to
surmount to ensure inQsights' success rate reached
greater heights?
The first challenge was internal for me—the shift from a
Consulting mindset—where the answer to most answers is
'It depends, to a more productized and scalable construct,
took some effort. That bridge, however, was more or less
crossed in the course of the product development.
Our strong experience base, which forms the basis for the
tech portfolio, together with the space we have left for tool
customization and configuration for unique client needs,
gives me the confidence to pitch our HR Tech solutions to
organizations across sectors.
What professional values and qualities do you think
your clients value in you and inQsights the most?
I think clients like us for our straight-talking and
implementation-focused approach to partnership. As
consultants, we always work as extensions of our client HR

something anew. That is the only way to keep the deriving
value from this treasure of Jewells' timeless wisdom.
Innately knowing this automatically without being told, as
if the story was transmitted to his unconscious mind by
birth, Mehul Oswal, the fourth generational treasurer and
Director of Mahendra Jewellers from Kolhapur began his
entrepreneurial journey from the bottom instead of from
atop, as is the case with ninety-nine per cent others.
Inherent Legacy of Values and Principles
Mehul conveys, "We have a legacy of 117 years in the
jewellery industry. Our great grandfather was one pioneer in
expanding the jewellery business in Kolhapur. So, I am the
o you know how the most precious Jewells, Gems,
DDiamonds, Rubies and costliest metals like Gold,
Silver, Chrome, and Platinum are hiding beneath
the earth's crest?
Ancient people believed that these are the timeless seeds of
our galaxy's brightest, ever-glowing, starry Sun God, who
sowed them into the planet earth to be found by the future
generations of Sun God worshippers.
According to these Sun God-worshipping ancestors, the
deity also set the rules for the ﬁnders. Every generation
must work hard, earn their treasure with ethics, ingenuity,
and innovation, and upgrade their material and mental
wealth by changing old things and constantly adding
MEHUL OSWAL
Treasurer of Jewells' Timeless Wisdom
Mehul Oswal
Director

fourth generation in the jewellery business. The inspiration
was always in my blood from my childhood days." True to
his inherent legacy, Mehul used to visit the store and
observe everything keenly from his childhood days, he used
to go to the showroom in summer vacation.
And though from that young age, Mehul realized that he
was born with a golden spoon in his mouth, later on, when
he began his own ascent, he did it by keeping that golden
spoon out of his mouth.
Mehul shares, "I knew we as a family are sitting on a
legendary treasure grown into this brand of Mahendra
Jewellers by my great grandfather, grandfather, my father,
and uncles, including our traditional exports as well.
However, I began my learning from the basics. First thing, I
noticed that our brand has excellent potential. We have the
legacy of the brand name. So, as a new generation, I felt I
should do something, bring in some change, some upgrade
like creativity, innovation or new trends, anything.”
Thus, after completing his education in 2009, Mehul joined
the family business, not as an owner but as a lowly
salesman. He began attending to clients coming to his
jewellery showroom. And he kept interacting with his sales
team and his clients to learn about the process and
expectations of customers. And he began his research and
analysis that what was Mahendra Jewellers' potential as a
brand in the Kolhapur city? What was the buying potential
of the people of the city? And what difference he could
make?
For example, the brand name of Mahendra Jewellers was
well known for its antique golden, temple, and Kundan
jewellery. Mehul says, "This has been our strength like
customization of these types of traditional jewellery, but not
Diamonds. The diamond section was a very small portion
of our showroom. So I focused on Diamonds.”
The Kohinoor of Kolhapur
Mehul decided to find out the reasons behind this factor so
that he could expand his Diamonds section. And he saw that
even people from Kolhapur used to travel all over India to
buy diamond jewellery. They used to go to metro cities like
Puna, Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore but would not purchase
it from Mahendra Jewellers; why? This made Mehul
curious. And he decided to change this trend.
Mehul remembers, "To change the trend, I must know the
trend. I must understand the market. Hence, I started
visiting national shows like international jewellery shows in
India. The top ten shows. After that, I visited the Hong
Kong, China, Singapore, and Dubai shows. And I began
grasping the nit-bits from the market, what was going on in
the world. And how I can present this to the Kolhapur
people. From the bottom-most point of view, That was my
first lesson learned that be a humble learner, then only you
will know what is going on.”
With the new learning came new strength, knowledge, and
confidence to build a team that can showcase what this new
generation can do to the Kolhapur city people. "And I knew
our potential and strength, which the Kolhapur people
trusted. Slowly, I started organizing three to four HNI
special exhibitions every year, where we welcomed people
to participate in any of the special outdoor exhibitions.
There I used to present new and trending jewellery. And I
focused on diamonds. For us, the diamond was a big task in
Kolhapur. The old mindset was diamonds won't go well in
Kolhapur. Don't take interest. That was the senior's mindset.
Uncle used to say, "Kolhapur and diamonds won't go." But
I had complete confidence in the Kolhapur people. What's
the potential of Kolhapur? I know these people go out of
Kolhapur to buy not only diamonds but imported cars and
diamond jewellery too. And Kolhapur has the records of
buying these things.”
The Golden Vision
Kolhapur's per capita income, its ranking, area-wise, was
first or second highest. Thus observed Mehul with his
golden vision, and to change the age-old mindset, he
combined advanced technology with jewellery exhibitions.
He kept launching new exclusive diamond jewellery year
after year in Kolhapur by inviting prime, VIP, and HNI
clients, getting huge responses and grand success in 2015-
16. Mehul showed his seniors the results on paper and
convinced them to change their traditional mindset that
diamond jewellery won't go well in Kolhapur.
Mehul proclaims, "And today, I would like to say that the
Mahendra Jewellers brand is known for its diamonds, along
with its silver, gold, platinum, and other classic jewellery.
Whenever the name diamond comes into clients' minds,
they think of Kolhapur and Mahendra Jewellers. We are
becoming synonymous with Diamonds."

legacy of ethics, trust, quality control, craftsmanship,
innovations, creativity, varieties, and different classes of
design, and the warm relations with our peoples, customers
and society. This is what we have in our blood, our spirit
that we have to always work with ethics and innovation.
This is our positive strength, our very backbone."
Even today, after so much success and achievement Mehul
never stops but keeps attending to all of his clients
personally. And clients, too, have so much trust and
bonding with Mehul that they take an appointment and call
him whenever they wish to buy any kind of jewellery.
Mehul reflects, "People's faith in us is our greatest
achievement. Such achievement never comes from
marketing gimmick, paid advertising, or fake show-off.
Today, not only Kolhapur people but clients across the
globe, whenever they land in India, they plan to visit
Kolhapur and Mahendra Jewellers. So we have national as
well as global recognition and presence.”
The Book of Raining Wisdom
Mehul's advice for the budding aspirants who are willing to
venture into the jewellery industry is a book of raining
wisdom. "As per my past 12, 13 years' experience in
business, I would like to say that instead of relying on
ancestral or family fortune, you must work hard on your
own, be ethical in all your business dealings, and never stop
learning. It is never late or enough to learn new things. You
must have a learning attitude."
Also, Mahendra Jewellers are getting popular because of
their speciality of customization like diamond iPhones,
branded diamond watches, and diamond ornaments. "I
launched a diamond iPhone around 2015. It was a perfect
publicity event. And we as a brand were recognized not
only in Kolhapur but all around the globe.”
Although, again, convincing his seniors was not easy.
However, Mehul, with a golden vision set on the future and
Sun God's story stirring in his unconscious mind, succeeded
against all the odds and completely transformed the brand
of Mahendra Jewellers by taking it to the next level.
In the League of Royals
Every year, Mehul kept launching such types of products,
such as accessories, phones, watches, sunglasses, specs,
gold specs, diamond specs, uncut jewellery, and Diamond
Polki jewellery by specializing and customizing them. It
took Mehul around five to seven years to turn around the
diamond category with his experience, surveys, lot of travel
where he kept attending other multiple shows. Mehul's
hard work, risk, and daring paid off, as people, including
royal, prime and VIP families, who were going outside the
city for a diamond or other jewellery began preferring
Mahendra Jewellers. Thus Mahendra Jewellers became the
family jeweller of the people of Kolhapur.
Yet, Mehul, keeping the Kolhapur's royal background,
culture and the blessing of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj alive
in his soul, is humble enough to attribute all of his success,
each of his achievements to his ancestral legacy of fathers,
grandfathers, and great grandfathers who treated their
customers as Gods. Mehul expresses, "This is the ancient
Nowadays,
whenever the name
diamond comes
into clients' minds,
they think of
Kolhapur and
Mahendra
Jewellers. We are
becoming
synonymous with
Diamonds.

"Never think that I have a good, big brand or a good
backup. Time changes. It would help if you always
upgraded with time, whether it is a designing part,
technology, etc. You must adopt that change."
"We have a strong presence over here, but with time, we
always upgraded our showroom interior-wise, hospitality-
wise, because it is the demand of time. We have to change.
Keep on changing our business pattern."
"If you don't change with time, you will be outdated. In
today's competitive, one-touch access to everything,
customers are smarter and do their own research before
buying. They have impulses and abundant choices;
however, they have an already fixed mindset of "I want to
buy this. I want this jewellery. And I want to customize it
this way."
And to cope with them, you should know every info related
to the industry you are in. You must know your industry in
and out. You can not only rely on your father or ancestors'
earnings, fortune, and goodwill. If you don't have enough
education and practical knowledge, you will not succeed in
the long run. So, always keep a learning attitude; whether
you have 20 or 50 years of experience, learning should
never stop."
"Value the time. Value your team. And one more thing I
must mention. Your health is important as well. It would
help if you gave your time, like morning time, at least one
hour or whatever you can give, to your mental health and
physical fitness. If you are mentally and physically fit, you
can do anything.
You can work hard. You can work efficiently. After I wake
up at around 6:00 AM, I give my morning time, one to two
hours, to my physical fitness and mental health, whether it
is yoga, gym, meditation, or spiritual thing. This is one
thing many people forget to give time to their fitness. And
at an early age struggles with anxiety, mental exhaustion
and depression. So in the morning, please give one hour to
yourself, your fitness. I am myself a fitness freak. For the
last 15 to 18 years, I have been giving my morning time to
myself. That is most important. The rest of the 18 hours
working is yours. How you make it productive, that's up to
you.”
"That is how we became the first silver hallmarking license
holder in India. And we are an ISO 9001 company. Also, we
were the first one to get the hallmarking gold license in
2005, the first in Western Maharashtra. Moreover, I started
authenticity like international lab certification for diamond
jewellery. So, our jewellery is authentic internationally; the
trend I started first in Maharashtra, Western Maharashtra.
Authentic lab certification."
These were the small steps which enhanced and boosted,
and later all Mehul's seniors trusted him and wholly handed
over the reins of Mahendra Jewellers to him. They never
interfered after that. Today, Mahendra Jewellers are the
benchmark of quality assurance and hallmark of
international authenticity.
Diamonds are Forever
Mehul envisions, "We plan to keep on expanding to serve
better and best. Naturally, we are very aggressive in
expansion. In the near future, we will add many greater
number of stores. Even before COVID, we relaunched our
flagship store where we had changed everything
technology-wise, like the software, hardware, testing and
designing lab. Right now, we are working in an entirely
seamless environment."
Even if the customer does not come to the showroom,
everything is seamless, online, and secure with Mahendra
Jewellers. The level of technology adopted by Mehul at his
showroom is amazing. Everything, including quality
assurance, authenticity, transparency, and all types of
reports related to customers, including their feedback, is
online.
"We have every team of HR, branch manager, floor
managers, sales, customer service, CRM, etc. For the last
seven years, I have been training our staff to focus on
customer experience. We are maintaining a personal
relationship with our customers. On their anniversaries and
birthdays, we invite them over and celebrate with them.
That is the way we want to grow together with our clients.
This is our present and future focus. We will always be
known for our ever-shining ethics and dazzling brilliance
of transparency. That is our core belief at Mahendra
Jewellers, Kolhapur," concludes Mehul.

Championsof
Innovation
Crea vely Disrup ngIndia’s
Business Landscape

nnovation is the lifeblood of progress, and in India’s
Irapidly evolving business landscape, champions of
innovation are the driving force behind transformative
change. These visionary individuals and organizations are
creatively disrupting traditional norms and pushing the
boundaries of what’s possible. As we delve into this article,
we explore the catalysts for progress who are shaping
India’s future by harnessing the power of innovation in
unprecedented ways.
Start-up Ecosystem Pioneers: India’s vibrant start-up
ecosystem has given rise to pioneering entrepreneurs who
are not just chasing profits but envisioning innovative
solutions to age-old problems. From fintech to healthtech
and beyond, these innovators are revolutionizing industries
and challenging established players.
Sustainable Innovators: Environmental and social
responsibility are at the core of sustainable innovators.
They’re developing groundbreaking technologies,
sustainable business models, and eco-friendly products that
contribute to a greener, more equitable India.
Digital Disruptors: With the digital transformation in full
swing, digital disruptors are at the forefront of reshaping
industries. They’re leveraging cutting-edge technologies
such as AI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things to create
efficiencies, enhance customer experiences, and drive
digital innovation.
Educational Visionaries: Leaders in education are
reimagining learning for the digital age. Edtech
entrepreneurs, visionary educators, and e-learning platforms
are democratizing access to quality education and preparing
India’s youth for the future.
Healthcare Innovators: Healthcare in India is undergoing
a technological revolution. Innovators in telemedicine,
healthcare apps, and biotech are improving access to
healthcare, enhancing diagnostic capabilities, and ensuring
better patient outcomes.
Social Entrepreneurs: Social entrepreneurs are using the
power of business to address societal issues. They’re
pioneering innovative solutions in areas like poverty
alleviation, women’s empowerment, and rural development,
making a profound impact on underserved communities.
Agribusiness Trailblazers: Agriculture is the backbone of
India, and agribusiness innovators are finding novel ways to

boost agricultural productivity, improve supply chain
efficiency, and promote sustainable farming practices.
Retail Revolutionaries: E-commerce and retail innovators
are transforming how India shops. They’re enhancing
customer experiences, streamlining logistics, and redefining
the way Indians buy and sell products.
Smart Cities Visionaries: India’s urban landscape is
rapidly changing, thanks to smart cities visionaries. They’re
integrating technology and data-driven solutions to create
more efficient, sustainable, and livable urban centers.
Global Game-Changers: Some of India’s innovation
champions are expanding their influence globally. They’re
taking their innovative solutions, business models, and
technologies to international markets, positioning India as a
global innovation hub.
Leadership in India is undergoing a remarkable
transformation, with inspirational leaders at the forefront of
this paradigm shift. These visionaries are not only
reshaping the Indian industry but also influencing the
global business landscape. As the country continues to
evolve in a rapidly changing world, the role of inspirational
leaders becomes increasingly significant.
Purpose-Driven Leadership: Inspirational leaders are
increasingly guided by a strong sense of purpose. They
understand that businesses should aim not only for profits
but also for positive social and environmental impact. This
purpose-driven approach is redefining success in the Indian
industry.
Diversity and Inclusion: Inclusivity is no longer an option
but a necessity. Inspirational leaders are championing
diversity, promoting equal opportunities for all, and
fostering inclusive workplaces that reflect the rich tapestry
of Indian society.
Digital Transformation: India’s digital transformation is
accelerating, and inspirational leaders are harnessing
technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and global
competitiveness. The adoption of cutting-edge technologies
and digital strategies is now a hallmark of visionary
leadership.
Sustainability and ESG: Environmental, Social, and
Governance (ESG) principles are gaining prominence.
Inspirational leaders recognize that sustainable practices are
essential for long-term success and are integrating ESG
considerations into their business strategies.
Global Expansion: Indian companies, led by inspirational
leaders, are expanding their global footprint. They are
venturing into international markets, fostering cross-border
collaborations, and contributing to India’s reputation as a
global economic powerhouse.
Health and Wellness: The COVID-19 pandemic has
amplified the importance of health and wellness.
Inspirational leaders are prioritizing the well-being of their
employees, implementing robust healthcare policies, and
championing mental health awareness.
Agile Leadership: In a volatile and uncertain world, agility
is a leadership hallmark. Inspirational leaders are adept at
quickly adapting to changing circumstances, making data-
driven decisions, and leading their organizations through
complex challenges.
Innovation and Research: Research and development are
at the forefront of leadership strategies. Inspirational leaders
are investing in innovation, nurturing a culture of creativity,
and fostering collaborations with research institutions to
drive breakthroughs.
Education and Skill Development: With a focus on
human capital, inspirational leaders are advocating for
quality education and skill development. They understand
that an educated and skilled workforce is a cornerstone of
economic growth.
Social Impact and Philanthropy: Giving back to society
is a growing trend among inspirational leaders. They are
actively involved in philanthropic endeavors, supporting
causes such as education, healthcare, and poverty
alleviation, and making a significant social impact.
These leading catalysts for progress are not just navigating
change; they’re actively propelling it. Through their
creativity, vision, and unwavering determination, they are
redefining India’s business landscape and leading the
country toward a more prosperous, sustainable, and
innovative future.

Positively disruptive thoughts are the best way to
transform our present and transition into the most
prosperous future. Minds brimming with such
clearly innovative ideas hold power to aid society in
the
evolving futuristically. That is how we as a civilization have
progressed and will keep evolving thanks to these mightily
transformative-minded individuals.
History called them geniuses. Society calls them
Disruptors. Industry calls them Innovators. At Insights
Success, we call them ‘The 10 Most Inspiring Leaders in
India to Follow.’
Shining like a mega-star on this horizon, Nishant Kashyap,
an expert in corporate strategy and policy, is one of the Co-
founders of the Celebs Tea Co., an online marketplace of
the next generation that sells teas sourced directly from
well-known tea estates.
The Disrupting Trendsetter
Because of Nishant's interest in research and development
in the digital entertainment space, he gained insight into
consumer behaviour and purchasing patterns. As a result,
several of his clients rethought their approaches to web
marketing due to his findings.
His company has devised a creative way to promote fashion
models by making them the face of their product packaging.
It is an extremely innovative idea. This project was
conceived to endow fashionistas worldwide with a sense of
agency.
He has also incorporated a company “Brands Neo Inc.” in
the United States to empower businesses at the next level. It
creates your business story and brand positioning to
promote it amongst budding entrepreneurs and provides
opportunities for competent entrepreneurs to join hands
with you in the preferred location.
What an Innovation!
The company has initiated a new-era concept of Commu-
nity Franchising through which every franchise outlet has
the potential to grow as a parent company.
“We have the technology to develop a franchise network
under all the outlets. One franchise is connected to another
franchise through a QR Code enabled at the outlet in such a
way that they keep on growing just like a parent company. It
generates multiple sources of revenue within the outlet. All
the franchise outlets will have a unique and uniform theme
with a similar Brand Name,” says Nishant Kashyap.
In this concept, every parent franchise also gets monetary
benefits from its child franchisees.
Celebs Tea Co.–Redefine The Tea Rituals
Nishant says, “Our strong collaboration in tea puts us one
step ahead, from sourcing garden fresh teas from the finest
estates to curating exotic, hand-blended teas with a creative
mix of natural infusions and quality teas.”
Nishant conveys, “Our inspiration was bolstered by the
widespread desire for a more thoughtful food system, thus
bringing only the best of brews to your cup.”
Nishant
Kashyap

“We are a progressive lifestyle brand founded with a vision
of ﬁnding better ways to source high-quality teas from
farms dedicated to environmental stewardship,” Nishant
adds.
This unique concept aims to empower people who love
fashion all over the globe. Celebs Tea Co. now boasts 150+
varieties of exquisite teas and reaches customers in the US,
Netherlands, UK, Germany, Singapore, and Australia,
amongst others.
The Future Modelpreneurs
Below are some of the top emerging Cover Models of
Celebs Tea Co. in 2023 associated with brand, who
the
would be versatile cum successful Modelpreneurs in future.

*Komal Sharma recently completed a year in modelling,
full of enthusiasm, exciting experiences, learning, ups-
downs, etc. She has a long way to go, but looking back at
how far she has come, she feels extremely blessed and
confident. She has become the face of every photographer
now, done ramp shows, makeup shoots, e-commerce,
catalogue shoots, etc., and also advertised for some
renowned oil, makeup and cloth brands like Bhushan oils,
O3+ professional, Celebs Tea Company etc.
She is grateful and proud of the choices that have made so
far. It's all about that when life gives you lemons, make a
delicious lemonade out of it! Know your worth and have
faith in yourself, says Komal.
*Dr Kaveri is a BDS student who comes from a medical
and studious environment back at home with all doctors,
teachers and government employees. Originally belonging
to a family with a singing background, it wasn’t easy to
follow her passion and choose a field completely opposite
and new to her experience! From childhood, she craved
fashion, confidence and strength, which she found in being
a model! I did many fashion shoots, worked with various
renowned makeup artists, jewellery designers and famous
dress labels for makeup, label and jewellery shoots and
promotions, participated in various fashion shows, and
became semi-finalist and finalist of some!
“Choosing Celebs Tea Company was the best choice for
me! It added value to my life and helped me regain my trust
and self-confidence, and now I feel very proud to be a cover
model of such a privileged company; I would like to thank
Celebs Tea Co. for giving me the right platform to work
comfortably and spread my wings to fly and fulfil my
dreams” says Dr Kaveri.
*Asmi Prasad hails from a beautiful town, Darjeeling.
Currently, she is a Cabin Crew and has been into modelling
since 7th standard; talking about herself is an adventure
because she is initially unaware of the adventures of her
life. So living in a small town has Pros and cons. Respec-
tively she had always dreamt of the glamour world that has
manifested since childhood. She wasn’t strong enough to
take a step towards it. As she grew, she unlocked all her
fears and manifestations. "Giving yourself new challenges
is fun. From being an introvert to being a crazy, fun-loving
girl needed a lot of strength and confidence.”
*Bhumika Hazarika, a 23 years old model, is pursuing her
master's in Geological . Apart from studying, she
Science
loves being in front of the cameras. As a proud fashion
model, she has worked with many makeup artists and
photographers and, to some extent, with some Instagram
brands and also became the brand ambassador of Celebs
Tea in a short time.
Co.
She is also a passionate dancer and completed her Visharad
in Bharatnatyam.
*Shiva Soule belongs to the city of temples Jammu, started
his journey as a writer and got a silver medal in poetry,
published his novel The Seven Kingdoms and after that
kept on learning to expand himself in various fields as a
film director, actor, producer, Model and blogger. His
parents were his biggest support, and with continuous
working in multiple areas and projects like a cover model

for various brands, as an actor in songs, as Co-director and
director in multi projects, movies, and short films and
finally, he decided to create a platform in his city as Shiva
Soule Production for all youth of Jammu & Kashmir to help
and support talented youth to grow in this field.
“Working with Celebs Tea Co. as a cover model and the
brand ambassador was a great recognition of my work. It
boosted my team members and my morale. They look up to
me. It set an example for everyone: "If you work hard
enough, you can achieve your dreams,” says Shiva Soule.
*Dev Kumar, a 23-year-old model who has been making
waves in the industry since 2017. He has won three titles in
MR & Miss Punjab 2018, and his passion for singing has
led him to release six album songs, including one where he
was the main male lead. Dev has faced numerous chal-
lenges in his journey as a model, but he has never given up.
He hopes to inspire the youth with his dedication and hard
work, and he credits his success to his work with Celebs
Tea Co. Dev's journey has been nothing short of remark-
able, and he continues to inspire others to pursue their
dreams.
The Competitive Market Differentiator
When probed about the market size and factors differentiat-
ing Celebs Tea Co. from the competition, Nishant says that
the global herbal tea market size attained a value of USD
3.57 billion in 2022. The market is further expected to grow
at a CAGR of 6.60% between 2023 and 2028, to reach a
value of USD 5.24 billion by 2028. “We are catering to tea
drinkers worldwide through our online tea store. Apart
from our website, we are retailing through offline corporate
and retail partners,” he mentions.
A Wide Product Range
Products range from organic to non-organic, herbal to
flavoured, traditional teas, Ice teas, Matcha tea, black tea,
green tea, or white tea, “We have it all,” says Nishant.
Gorgeous Tea Packaging That Stands Out
Nishant also feels, “We take pride in our exotic packaging
and design, so your customers will love it too. While many
tea packaging is covered with generic prints, ours is unique
and glamorous, featured with fashion models.” It makes a
great visual impact and stands out in the eyes of the people.
Our Health and Beauty Teas, Your Lifestyle Fit
Nishant further promises that each tea product they have
created always has two purposes: Health and Beauty. He
says, “We simplify our packaging description, so it gets to
the point shortly and concisely.”
Everywhere, Every time, It’s Teatime
Revealing his plans for Celebs Tea Co.’s expansion,
Nishant says that apart from the current visionary concept
of building the nation’s largest inclusive community of
Modelpreneurs, “We have some more exciting offers coming
up with fashion tea boutiques worldwide where every tea
will be experienced as a coveted drink.”

or those who are ready to slog and do the hard work
Fwith immense patience and perseverance, nothing is
impossible, big or small. Not the business they are
doing or the aim they are going to accomplish.
The rising tale of a humble middle-class family to
becoming Freshy, North-East India's successful, favourite
and popular home-grown flagship brand of a hundred
crore, offering a fresh, natural, organic, healthy, tasty and
original range of freshly made fruit juices, pickles, sauces,
jams, and snacks, is a testament to the fact that Fortune
favours those who decide to make their own fortune.
Established in 2005, Freshy is the brand of food products
from S.M. Commotrade Pvt. Ltd.
As it happened with Prakash Goduka – now only 38 and
yet the Managing Director of SM Group of Companies,
back in 2005, when he along with his younger brother
Bikash Goduka visited an exhibition in Guwahati. Prakash
recollects that while roaming around the huge exhibition, he
came upon a huge crowd gathered around a small stall.
Curious he investigated and saw to his amazement that
people were gathered there to drink Lychee juice sold
cheaply by a Bangladesh-based company showcasing its
products at the exhibition. When Prakash himself tasted the
drink, an idea came to him as, to why no one from India
could think of a drink made of Lychee? "But since I could
think of it, then we as in family could definitely do it,"
thought Prakash.
Surmounting the Adversities
He discussed this idea with his father RK Goduka and
Brother Bikash Goduka, all living in Guwahati as a joint
family and surviving by selling 3000-4000 KG processed
tea to tea stall owners every month – again an idea of
Prakash, both the brothers were studying in college but had
to work harder since their family shifted their base from
Sivasagar to Guwahati.
"Those three-four years from 2002 to 2005 were the real
hardship. But I never felt down, as we were a family, and we
were together and we survived the hardship by selling
processed tea before the Freshy idea struck me and my
father and brother supported me in that," tells Prakash.
Freshy Inception of Ideas
The family from their own reserve and by taking loan from
friends & relatives – and set up a ready-to-drink orange
squash and lychee juice unit in a rented 3000 Sq ft area in
the Guwahati itself. Immediately the trio commenced their
marketing to food suppliers and technologists so that they
Prakash
GODUKA
The Spirited Leader of the Highest Excellence Benchmark
Always remember
fortune favours those
who keep persistent in
their work forever.

could launch their product. Prakash adds, "We recruited ten
people and began our company with an initial goal of doing
at least 50 to 60 lakh rupees business in our ﬁrst year."
To achieve it Prakash and the family appointed distributors
in Assam, Meghalaya and Manipur. They also began
visiting distributors and shop owners to market their
products. Soon they began receiving tremendous responses
because "The quality of our products is top-notch. With
Freshy, we make North-East's favourite range of pickles,
fresh juices, jams, sauces and more — we bring the
celebration of taste with the freshness and health of fruits
and vegetables," reveals Bikash.
Expanding the Horizons
The response was so huge that with Freshy, SM Group did
a roaring business of two – two and a half crore rupees in
just a year, "Surpassing all our expectations.
And we knew, that if we maintain the quality and freshness
of our products intact, we could expand the brand. And
during the last two decades, we did just that," shares
Prakash.
Without looking back, the trio bought a huge plot of 57,000
Sq ft in Guwahati and expanded the plant by 2006.
"Encouraged by our father, the Chairman of SM Group,
we immediately expanded our product line to pickles,
sauces, jams, vinegar, other fruit juices and fresh food
items," states Prakash.
In 2009 SM Group have been contracted by a leading
Indian F&B brand Britania to manufacture and pack its
popular biscuit brand 'Rusk, "Which we continued till 2013,
after which we commenced manufacturing and exporting
similar biscuits to Gulf Countries," says Prakash.
Post that, the company expanded into packaged drinking
water and also set up an additional fresh juice
Prakash Goduka
Managing Director

manufacturing plant having a 1000 liters per hour capacity
in 2013 itself. By 2015 SM Group's turnover was hovering
over 20 crore rupees with an employee strength of 100.
Today, The company, with its vast and highly advanced
processing and packaging units oﬀers a range of food and
allied products to consumers across the key locations in the
North-East of India. High on quality and taste, Freshy
products are trusted and loved by consumers across age
groups.
A Hallmark of Health, Freshness and Purity
Freshy products are today a hallmark in quality and
trustworthiness. This has been earned with its single-
minded focus on ensuring that its processing units are in the
most hygienic of environments and technology for
eliminating any adulteration is the most modern in the
industry. It employs a multiple-stage testing process to
ensure that only the choicest and the freshest of the produce
are picked as raw materials.
For this, it only partners with the most reputed of farms,
orchids and experienced suppliers. Bikash Goduka he
himself personally looks after the procurement of fresh fruit
& vegetables to ensure quality. Every fruit, vegetable, herb
and condiment samples are thoroughly checked to ensure
the highest of quality, Freshy stands for. Its ﬁltering and
cleaning processes ensure that only the best enters the next
stage of processing.
With investments in technology and machines, Prakash and
the team ensure that every aspect of the processing
including water sources, pulping, mixing, and cutting up to
packaging and storing of various products is done in a dust
and adulteration-free environment. Prakash says, "Our
inspection processes involve the most stringent of quality
measures to ensure that only what's worth being called a
'Freshy' product reaches out to the consumers."
The Spirit of Excellence
It is in Freshy's core values that the team must conduct its
business fairly, with honesty and transparency. Everything it
does must stand the test of public scrutiny. The Spirit of
Excellence is the guiding force for the company.
"It is aligning with these core values, our mission and
vision that during the pandemic, we set up a face mask
production unit and are planning to launch our range of
personal health care products this year," reveals Prakash.
The Future Benchmark
As an exemplary leader and visionary entrepreneur,
Prakash's wisdom full of advice to the budding aspirants
and enthusiasts trying to make it big in the business world
is straightforward. "When it comes to your business or goal,
nothing is big or small. Instead of blaming luck, if one
should keep doing hard work then sooner or later, they are
going to be lucky. Always remember fortune favours those
who keep persistent in their work forever."

Rajat Khatri
AVP of Business Intelligence
Certiﬁed Happiness Coach and Author
Truly inspira onal
leadership is the art
of mo va ng a
group of people to
act toward achieving
a common objec ve.
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FNP

The restless electrons of the progressive human spirit
keep churning into the cauldron of an ocean full of
emotional heart, inspiring the knowledge-hungry
mind to explore the unknown and seek answers to all the
unanswered questions.
However, the only question a human mind must find the
answer to is what its heart truly wants. That goal, that aim,
is the only point giving purpose to a wandering human
spirit. It seeks a guide, mentor, and truly inspiring leader.
“Truly inspirational leadership is the art of motivating a
group of people to act toward achieving a common
objective,” says Rajat Khatri, the Analytics Leader,
Happiness Coach and Bestseller Author from Gurugram,
India.
Rajat Khatri is an MBA and has been working in the field of
Data Science & Analytics for the last 17 years. He currently
holds the title of AVP, Business Intelligence ar Ferns &
Petals. Rajat has worked as a Consultant and provided his
expertise to clients, and for the last eight years, he has been
working as a Data Enthusiast with various Startups and
managing his team of Data Scientists. Though he has
worked across Data Science, Data Visualization, and Root
Cause Analysis, his expertise is Web Analytics (using
Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics), Data Storytelling
and Consulting.
He then took a break from work to find his true self and
ended up becoming a Certified Happiness Coach and
Author of the book– ‘10 Keys to Attain Happiness'
(based on Data backed Research). The book is an Amazon
Bestseller. The book is available on Amazon
(https://amzn.to/3DgdQY6) and other key portals.
Rajat has been an imminent Speaker and Presenter at some
key events.
There are numerous definitions of leadership, but Rajat
follows the one he gave earlier. He says it’s not about just
telling your team or followers to do a particular task but to
keep them motivated and inspired to find new avenues to
achieve the goals.
In today’s world, people don’t know what they want to
achieve (neither in the short nor long term), so they only do
what everyone else does. “This is probably how we are
raised, to be an Engineer or a Doctor because that’s what
everyone is doing without even thinking whether we want to
be the one,” says Rajat.
Having worked in the corporate world for the last 17 years,
he come across so many students or early-stage employees
that they want to be part of the so-called Data Science or
AI/ML or Digital Marketing profile just because those are
the hottest jobs in the market. “When I ask them why they
want to be in this profile, they have no idea what this job
profile means and what they want to achieve,” shares Rajat.
That’s when he found such people extremely unhappy in
their lives because they weren’t doing what they wanted to
do but living someone else’s dream. Rajat adds, “As a
Leader, I guide and mentor them to find their true self and
think about the Solutions than guide them every time.”
His foremost leadership quality is empowering the team to
do better and beyond their capabilities. This can be done
either through push or motivation and inspiration. “I usually
choose the latter.”
Rajat
KhatriA Leader Guiding and Mentoring
Next-Gen to Find Their True Selves
What is truly inspira onal leadership?

Many Questions to Answer
Every team member, even if they are freshers, has lots of
skills and capabilities. A leader’s work is to understand their
strengths and use them to the fullest, also help them
understand their weakness and improve them. Rajat
explains, “I ask my team many questions about why they are
doing some analysis, what problem they want to solve, what
are the key insights, what is the story and more importantly,
why this is happening.” This helps them get closer to
business and understand the basics.
Another thing that Rajat always remembers is to have a
vision. He elaborates, “My team or I don’t work on the tasks
we are allocated, but there is always a vision to have a
simple, accurate and accessible data reports/analysis so
that business can decide a drop of a hat.”
Building such a system is a complex thing as they have to
manage huge data, databases, right complex queries,
understand the business problem, take assumptions, read
between the lines and present the final story to the business
so that some action is being taken which can
further be tracked as an impact.
Yet another thing Rajat always works on is understanding
what the CEOs/CXOs need. “Many times, they don’t ask the
straight question, so we have to read between the lines and
then think about what exactly they are going to do with this
data.” Initially, they might ask about two to three questions,
but eventually, it is about Why, and Why, and Why. “Thus,
we have to think about what all possible questions will
come up and prepare answers accordingly,” says Rajat.
Leader’s Stimulus
This leadership quality to uncover his students/followers to
find their true selves, look for their ultimate goal, adjust
themselves to achieve the goal and satisfy them in both
their professional and personal lives keeps Rajat going. This
has led to a large number of his followers and him being
invited for talks, motivational speeches and workshops.
Rajat began his career in 2006 as a Business Analyst with
Fractal Analytics after completing his MBA from a leading
B-school in India. That’s when he learnt that Data is critical
for every Organization and that there is so much we can do
with it. In the next few years, he worked for Fortune 500
companies like VISA, Genworth Insurance, UOB Malaysia,
General Motors, Fractal and EXL.
While working as a Consultant, Rajat got much interna-
tional exposure but was nowhere to understand how the
work done by him is bringing an impact on business. That’s
when he started working as an in-house Analytics expert for
companies like Proptiger (Housing.com & Makaan.com),
Cactus Communication and now Ferns & Petals.
Working as a Data Scientist and leading the Data Analytics
team for the last eight years, Rajat could see the impact of
his work from the lens of Marketing, Product, Operations,
Business, Supply chain and Retail. This helped various
departments and overall business grow and improve
business metrics.
A Courage Full Wisdom
In his simple advice to the aspirants and enthusiasts wishing
to make a career in data, Rajat says to understand first if
they want to be part of the Data World – ‘Don’t make your
career just because Data Science or AI/ML are the top
searched jobs these days.’
‘Second, even within Data World, see if you want to be on
the Data Engineering side or Data Visualization. Other-
wise, you want to do Data Analysis or get into Advanced
Analytics. All these four are different profiles and need
different skills and expertise.’
‘Last but not least, whatever line and sub-line you choose,
keep yourself upgraded with the latest information about
what is happening in the industry. The languages and the
tools keep changing frequently; mastering just one and not
upgrading will make you extinct in a few years. Keep
learning, keep growing.’

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