#Adani BTIndia@100: Sanjiv Puri On India's Path To 'Viksit Bharat'

At Adani_BTIndia@100, Sourav Majumdar, Editor, Business Today, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Sanjiv Puri, CMD of ITC Ltd and President of CII. Puri emphasized the critical role of corporate India in driving the nation's ambition to become a developed economy by 2047. He highlighted that India is on a strong growth trajectory, thanks to purposeful policy interventions and rising private investments. However, to achieve the vision of a developed India, or 'Vishwaguru Bharat,' continuous and inclusive growth is essential. Puri stressed the need for corporate India to adopt a model of responsible competitiveness, focusing not only on shareholder value but also on creating social and environmental capital. He also emphasized the importance of fostering a vibrant ecosystem, particularly by supporting MSMEs, which are crucial for job creation and economic resilience. Additionally, Puri advocated for increased value addition within the Indian economy, reducing dependency on imports, and enhancing the country's global competitiveness. Finally, he underscored the importance of partnerships across sectors, including collaboration with governments and technology providers, to address the complex challenges of the future.