India is at a strategic inflection point.

As global tensions rise – with the recent India-Pakistan conflict adding regional volatility and increasing indirect pressure from the U.S. discouraging trade with India – business leaders must navigate a complex, fast-evolving global landscape. Yet amid this turbulence lies a profound opportunity for India to lead: not just as an emerging market or digital powerhouse, but as a source of inclusive, resilient, and values-driven leadership. In my latest article, I reflect on how over two decades of global experience in IT and consulting have shaped my conviction that India’s cultural diversity is not a challenge to be managed – but a strategic asset to be leveraged. From strategic agility and cross-skilling to empathy, adaptability, and human-centric leadership, I explore what it will take for Indian professionals to lead with clarity in uncertain times – and why India is increasingly being seen not just as a place to work, but as a place to lead.
I invite you to read and share your thoughts.