SparX by Mukesh Bansal

Devdutt Pattanaik, an expert in translating ancient knowledge for a modern audience, joins Mukesh Bansal to discuss business lessons from ancient Indian mythology and the value of studying philosophy for personal growth. Topics include converting a hobby into a profession, the relevance of ancient Indian epics, and the power of symbols in communication.

India is in a critical period of economic development - deeply understanding and utilising its resources is the key to successfully grow, says Neelkanth Mishra, our guest this week. In the third episode of SparX, Mukesh Bansal is in conversation with India’s leading economist, Neelkanth Mishra. With decades worth of research in the Indian economy, he shares key analyses from his deep study of the country.If you seek to thoroughly understand our current economic state, and to anticipate the coming stage for India - this episode will unlock fresh insights from one of the best minds in the field.Watch the episode to know more about the hidden GDP growth of the informal economy, India’s growth trajectory and the unbridled potential of our workforce.Chapters: Coming Up: 00:00 - 00:27Opening Theme: 00:28 - 00:41About Neelkanth Mishra: 00:42 - 1:48The Journey of Becoming an Economist: 1:49 - 4:42Infosys & Business Intelligence: 4:42 - 5:23Why Not MBA?: 5:23 - 6:22Becoming an India Strategist: 6:23 - 9:09Roads: The Silent Transforming of India: 9:09 - 12:23GDP: What Lies in the Informal Economy: 12:24 - 16:22Years in IIT: 16:22 - 22:53Looking Beyond Numbers: 22:54 - 28:39Leading an Academic Life: 28:40 - 31:00Post Liberalisation (1991): 31:01 - 44:38Where is India Heading?: 44:39 - 59:56Connecting the Dots: Indian Growth: 59:57 - 1:07:53Energy: Bone of Economic Chart: 1:07:54 - 1:15:57Raising Funds for New Companies: 1:15:57 - 1:20:13“Youngest & The Largest”: Impact of Demographic Dividends: 1:20:14 - 1:28:08Rise of Manufacturing: 1:28:08 - 1:37:00Is It India’s Time to Shine?: 1:37:02 - 1:42:16Concluding Remarks: 1:42:17 - 1:43:11Outro: 1:43:12 - 1:43:28

In this podcast, Mukesh Bansal shares insights on creating impact and holistic growth. He discusses the importance of learning, taking risks, and building a strong foundation. The podcast also emphasizes the value of fitness and health for sustained impact. Additionally, it highlights the power of compounding and achieving mastery for long-term success.

Welcome to the first episode of SparX by Mukesh Bansal! Join us as we embark on an exhilarating journey, tracing India’s first private rocket launch. At SparX, we're on a mission to explore the boundaries of human potential while engaging with the brightest minds nationwide. Today Mukesh Bansal (Founder: Myntra and Cure.Fit) is in conversation with pioneering aerospace expert and entrepreneur Pawan Chandana (Co-founder Skyroot). In this episode, we cover the expansive area of aerospace engineering, the complex physics of space-tech and what powers Pawan and his team to explore this elusive and intimidating sector. Over the course of this episode we hear inspirational stories of the tumultuous history of India and space exploration, how Pawan and his team successfully launched India’s first private rocket launch and the future of space-tech with billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos rushing to join the private space race.Get ready for a thrilling conversation between two of the leading changemakers of the country in this episode of SparX podcast. Watch the episode for more insights, inspiration and knowledge.