Episodes

  • Southern India: Backbone Of Our China+1

    Southern India: Backbone Of Our China+1
    Jun 20 2025
    In this episode of 'Transforming India: the Road to 2047', a podcast presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates & Solicitors, hosted by Anil Padmanabhan, we delve into the global shift of diversifying manufacturing and supply chains away from China, known as the China Plus One strategy. Our experts, Varun Sriram and Vinod Kumar, partners at JSA, discuss why South India, with its industrialised states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, is well-positioned to benefit from this shift. They also address the challenges such as land acquisition, labour laws, and logistics, while exploring policy strategies, legal reforms, and the potential for a national framework to harmonise incentives and regulations across states. Tune in to understand how South India can seize this opportunity and what legal and policy changes are necessary to support its growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Enabling Make in India

    Enabling Make in India
    May 16 2025
    In this episode of 'Transforming India: the Road to 2047', a podcast presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates & Solicitors, host Anil Padmanabhan discusses India's potential to become a global manufacturing hub. With guest experts Shivpriya Nanda and Trisheet Chatterjee, Partners at JSA, the episode delves into India's ambitious plans, policy reforms, and structural challenges. Key topics include labor reforms, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, foreign investments, and the impact of global uncertainties on India's manufacturing sector. Join us as we explore how India can leverage global manufacturing shifts and position itself for future growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Moving India Faster

    Moving India Faster
    Apr 12 2025
    Join host Anil Padmanabhan in this insightful episode of Moving India Faster on Transforming India: the Road to 2047, a podcast presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates & Solicitors. This episode delves into India's ambitious plans to revolutionize its transportation network by 2035. With India's aviation market set to become the largest by 2030, the episode discusses how policy reforms can enhance competition and stimulate investment. Key guests, Poonam Verma Sengupta and Ashish Suman, Partners at JSA and industry experts with decades of experience, share their insights on critical sectors: aviation, infrastructure contracts, and public-private partnerships. Learn how policy changes, technological advancements, and sustainable practices aim to reduce logistical costs, improve efficiency, and ensure a greener future for India. Tune in to explore the transformative engines driving India's mobility revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • M&A + PE: Enabling, Empowering, Equipping India Inc. for 2047

    M&A + PE: Enabling, Empowering, Equipping India Inc. for 2047
    Feb 14 2025
    In this insightful episode of 'Transforming India: The Road to 2047,' presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates and Solicitors, host Anil Padmanabhan leads a dynamic discussion on the pivotal role of mergers and acquisitions, as well as private equity, in shaping India's economic landscape. Joined by legal experts and partners at JSA, Iqbal Khan and Lalit Kumar, the conversation dives deep into India's journey towards becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047. They explore sectoral opportunities, energy transitions, and the impact of regulatory reforms. The episode highlights how liberalized regimes and strategic investments are fuelling growth, innovation, and global competitiveness, creating a robust future for India Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Reimagining Dispute Resolution for Developed India

    Reimagining Dispute Resolution for Developed India
    Jan 24 2025
    In the fifth episode of 'Transforming India: The Road to 2047', presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates and Solicitors, host Anil Padmanabhan discusses the crucial role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in India’s economic future. JSA's Partners Amar Gupta and Dheeraj Nair delve into the current challenges and potential of ADR mechanisms like arbitration and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in addressing India’s burgeoning case backlog and fostering investor confidence. They emphasize the need for mainstreaming institutional arbitration, legislative reforms, judicial training, and leveraging technology to make dispute resolution more efficient and accessible, particularly for small businesses and in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Tune in for insights on how India can transform its arbitration framework to align with global standards and support its vision of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Space, Startups and Success

    Space, Startups and Success
    Nov 15 2024
    In this episode of 'Transforming India: Road to 2047,' presented by Mint in association with JSA Advocates & Solicitors, host Jayanth N. Kolla delves into the thriving Indian space economy and its impact on the global landscape. Our esteemed guests, Tony Verghese and Gerald Manoharan, partners at JSA Law, discuss India's strategic position in the global space industry, the growth of space startups, regulatory frameworks, and international collaborations. Key focus areas include the contributions to agriculture, infrastructure, energy, and disaster management through space-based solutions. Gain insights into how India's space tech ecosystem is set to drive the nation's economy towards a 30 trillion USD figure by 2047. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Financing India's Growth Story

    Financing India's Growth Story
    Oct 25 2024
    In this comprehensive episode of Transforming India: The Road to 2047, host Sachin Kalbag explores how India's financial sector can drive the country towards a $30 trillion economy by 2047. Join experts Arka Mookerjee and Soumitra Majumdar, Partners at JSA Advocates & Solicitors, as they delve into essential topics such as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), capital market growth, infrastructure investments, and the role of innovative financial instruments. Discover the impact of legal reforms, digital advancements, and financial literacy on enhancing India's financial ecosystem. The conversation embraces critical areas like corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, sustainability, and green finance, highlighting how India can attract foreign and domestic investments, ensure financial stability, and promote inclusive growth amidst global challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Investment Catalysts Towards Holistic Growth

    Investment Catalysts Towards Holistic Growth
    Oct 3 2024
    In the second episode of 'Transforming India: The Road to 2047,' host Sachin Kalbag explores strategies for promoting inclusive economic growth in India by addressing the over-concentration of investment in major metropolitan areas like Bangalore. Featuring insights from JSA Advocates & Solicitors' Vivek Chandy, Joint Managing Partner, and Archana Tewary, Partner, the discussion covers key challenges and solutions for fostering balanced development across different regions. Topics include regulatory frameworks, investment dynamics, the role of technological advancement, and the importance of cooperative federalism. Whether you're an investor, policymaker, or entrepreneur, this episode offers actionable ideas for driving sustainable growth throughout India. Tune in to uncover the pathways to realizing India's economic potential by 2047. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins