ILC Initiatives
2025
ENLIVEN, a two-day residential leadership learning programme designed by IIM Ahmedabad specifically for members of India Leadership Council by The Times Group, brought together the macro environment, strategy, technology, and the inner work of leadership into one cohesive learning experience.
- ENLIVEN: Leading in Volatile & Nonlinear Contexts
- Prof. Abhiman Das, Professor, Economics
- Prof. Chitra Singla, Professor, Strategy
- Prof. Sanjay Verma, Professor, Information Systems
- Prof. Neharika Vohra, Professor, Organizational Behaviour
- Ahmedabad
- 12th - 13th December, 2025
A closed door conversation on how India can strengthen its economic fundamentals, safeguard stability, and chart a course towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
- India’s Economic Outlook: Risks and Opportunities for Business
- Prof. S. Mahendra Dev, Chairperson, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
- NCR
- 12th November, 2025
An exclusive closed-door conversation exploring how the city’s infrastructure evolution is set to redefine where talent lives, how businesses grow, and how Mumbai positions itself for 2035 and beyond.
- Mumbai Infra Outlook: Building for 2035 and Beyond
- Ashwini Bhide, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Managing Director, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC)
- Mumbai
- 25th September, 2025
The India Leadership Council’s CEO Confluence is where leaders step away from routine and immerse themselves in experiences that nurture clarity, connection, and culture.
- ILC CEO Confluence Retreat | Recharge | Reconnect
- Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) | Air Marshal Ravi Gopal Krishna Kapoor PVSM, AVSM, VM (RETD) | Lt Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM & BAR (RETD) | Pushpesh Pant, Fomer Dean, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Food historian; Padma Shri Awardee | Harish Bijoor, Business & Brand Expert. Founder, Harish Bijoor Consults Inc
- Bishangarh
- 19-20th September, 2025
An exclusive closed-door dialogue delved into the strengthening of Indo-French ties across technology, innovation, and sustainability.
- Vision 2047- Building the Next Chapter of Strategic and Economic Partnership
- H.E. Dr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India
- NCR
- 10th September, 2025
An exclusive in-person mentorship session exploring how clarity of purpose, ethical growth, and uncompromising values can shape leadership that endures and build businesses ready for India’s 2047 vision.
- The Power of Purpose: Creating Value Beyond Valuation.
- N. R. Narayana Murthy, Infosys Founder and Advisory Board Member, India Leadership Council
- Bengaluru
- 11th August, 2025
A curated walkthrough that explored India’s most iconic private vintage car collection — from century-old engineering marvels to personal tales of legacy, passion, and timeless craftsmanship.
- A Ride Through Time: An ILC Morning with India’s Foremost Vintage Car Collector
- Dr Ravi Prakash, a national racing champion, former cardiothoracic surgeon, and one of India’s most passionate collectors of classic cars and motorcycles.
- Bengaluru
- 26th July, 2025
An experiential drive from Mumbai to Karjat through monsoon-washed landscapes — from scenic stretches and quiet luxury to unhurried meals and effortless conversation.
- BMW Monsoon Drive
- BMW Monsoon Drive, in association with Navnit Motors
- Karjat
- 19th - 20th July, 2025
A leadership session on India’s evolving policy landscape — exploring how the government’s latest compliance and deregulation reforms are paving the way for a more agile and growth-ready business environment.
- Ease of Doing Business - Inside India's Deglation Drive
- Dr TV Somanathan, Cabinet Secretary of India
- NCR
- 10th July, 2025
A thought-provoking session on how everyday food habits quietly power focus, energy, and leadership presence. From what’s on the plate to how we slow down, it’s a reminder that high performance often begins with the simplest rituals.
- Five Food Habbits of Highly Effective Leaders
- Ritu Dalmia - Celebrity Chef
- NCR
- 04th July, 2025
A leadership session on the structural shifts redefining the global game, and what they demand from Indian leadership.
- Turbulence and the Tipping Point: The World at Large
- Dr Janmejaya Sinha, Chairman – BCG India and Esteemed ILC Advisory Board Member
- Mumbai
- 27th June, 2025
A half-day masterclass workshop on spaces of exponential growth within and outside India, its drivers, how to achieve organic growth; integrators and optimisers; budgeting for such growth- both money and People- KPIs and incentives.
- Capital-Efficient Growth For Exponential Scale
- Dr Ram Charan, Director and Global Advisor to CEOs
- Mumbai
- 13th June, 2025
A leadership session on AI’s impact on job creation & displacement; what business leaders can do today to shape India’s labour market; how India Inc can support mass entrepreneurship.
- AI Jobs & The Future of Work: Reimagining India's Labour Market
- Ravi Venkatesan, Former Chaiperson, Microsoft India, Bank of Baroda and Cummins India
- Bengaluru
- 14th May, 2025
A leadership session to rediscover leadership as a moral, human, and deeply personal journey.
- The Spiritual CEO: Leading with Ethics, Empathy and Purpose
- Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore
- NCR
- 07th May, 2025
A high-energy session on what it means to be truly Future Fluent—to lead boldly, decisively, and with the kind of clarity that cuts through chaos.
- Future Fluent: Leading Boldly in an Age of Constant Change
- Simerjeet Singh, Keynote Speaker and Leadership Expert
- NCR
- 23rd April, 2025
A mentoship session with our Esteemed Advsisory Board Member Mr. Nadir Godrej on building a century-old legacy through innovation, vision, and creative leadership.
- Leading Between The Lines, Legacy, Lateral Thinking and Leaps of Innovation
- Nadir Godrej, Esteemed ILC Advisory Board Member
- Mumbai
- 27th March, 2025
A leadership session on how Karnataka’s pioneering GCC policy is driving innovation, investment, and redefining the state as a global technology hub with IT Minister Priyank Kharge
- Karnataka's GCC Growth Story: Reinventing the state as a global technology hub
- Priyank Kharge, Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology of Karnataka
- Bengaluru
- 26th March, 2025
An ILC virtual session which offered an inside look at the leadership journey behind Imagicaaworld Entertainment. Dhimant Bakshi, CEO and ILC member, in conversation with Mayuresh Kore, CFO, reflected on navigating severe financial stress, difficult decisions, and the path to recovery, alongside the release of their book Rollercoaster of Hope: The Turnaround Story of Imagicaa
An exclusive ILC survey report in collaboration with KPMG on the current state and future potential of AI; risks and challenges associated with its adoption; recommendations to stakeholders for responsible AI deployment
A strategic session on how leaders can turn emotional insight into strategic edge—building trust, reducing attrition, and unlocking performance in a world defined by pressure and rapid change.
An exploration of the global economy's inflection point, market volatility, rising tariffs and trade headwinds.
A strategic session on how Trump’s return and evolving U.S. ties with Russia and China are reshaping global trade, and what it means for India’s economy, foreign policy, and business leadership.
A post-budget session on how Union Budget 2025-26 will shape India’s economic path amid slowing growth, fiscal challenges, and global shifts
