Corner Office Conversation

India’s pharma sector is at a turning point transitioning from a global generics powerhouse to a serious contender in biotech and innovation. In this episode, host Vikas Dandekar is joined by Namita Thapar, Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Aman Mehta, Managing Director, Torrent Pharma, and Sharvil Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences to explore what it takes to climb the innovation ladder. From regulatory roadblocks and pricing pressures to building a robust R&D ecosystem, the panel lays it all out. Patel reflects on Zydus’ early bet on research, Thapar shares Emcure’s commitment to women’s health and inclusive leadership, while Mehta highlights the shift toward patient-first thinking. Blending sharp insights, real-world data, and candid personal stories, this conversation asks the big question: Can India go from being the “pharmacy of the world” to becoming its “laboratory”?You can follow Vikas Dandekar on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin and read her Newspaper Articles.Listen to the first installment of Corner Office Conversation called Corner Office Conversation with Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACeCatch the latest episode of the new show “Corner Office Conversation” on: Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts,and wherever you get your podcasts from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India is not just watching the space race — it’s entering the arena with serious firepower. In the first episode of The Economic Times’ new show Corner Office Conversation, hosts Anirban Chowdhury and Nirmal John sit down with Pawan Goenka, Chairperson of IN-SPACe to explore how India is opening up the final frontier for private players. From transferring ISRO’s rocket technology to industry, to creating a Rs 1,000 crore space-focused VC fund and setting up new launchpads in Tamil Nadu, Goenka outlines the roadmap for turning India into a global hub for small satellite launches. He also discusses the upcoming Space Activities Bill, the boom in aerospace startups like Skyroot, Pixxel and Digantara, and the challenge of Series B-C funding in deeptech. If you've wondered how India plans to grow its space economy from $8.5 billion to $44 billion by 2033 — this episode offers answers from the man steering the catalyst in this journey. TUNE INYou can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and LinkedinYou can follow Nirmal John on his social media media: Twitter and LinkedinCatch the latest episode of the new show “Corner Office Conversation” on: Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts,and wherever you get your podcasts from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corner Office Conversation is The Economic Times’ flagship interview podcast featuring unfiltered, one-on-one conversations with some of India and the world’s most powerful business leaders. Hosted by ET’s top journalists and editors, this fortnightly show goes beyond headlines and press releases to explore how CEOs and founders think, decide, and lead in an era of disruption. From Marc Benioff (Salesforce), Dara Khosrowshahi (Uber), and Roland Busch (Siemens) to Adar Poonawalla (Serum Institute), Suresh Narayanan (Nestlé India), and Ravi Kumar S (Cognizant), these conversations uncover personal leadership playbooks, global strategy pivots, lessons from failures, and bold visions for the future — across industries like tech, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and consumer goods. New episodes drop every alternate Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.