In India’s complex and expensive healthcare ecosystem, where sufferers still consume a significant portion of their income on pharmaceuticals, a quiet transformation is ongoing. While digital health startups often lead headlines, one drugstore chain is leading a hidden but impactful transformation. Medkart, based in Gujarat and focused solely on generic medicines, is helping Indian households save up to INR 300 crore every year by rethinking how access to affordable medicine should work.

Changing patient behaviour towards prescription to drive unimaginable savings

The Everyday Cost Burden of Medicines
India’s healthcare system places a heavy financial load on patients. According to National Health Accounts data, households paid nearly 40% of total health expenditures out-of-pocket in 2021-22, a slight improvement from previous years, but still among the highest globally. Medicines account for the largest portion of this burden. Research shows that over half of household health spending in India goes to purchasing medicines.

This situation disproportionately affects people managing chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and cancer. Even when generics are available, scepticism.

around their quality leads many patients to stick with expensive branded options, increasing their monthly financial stress.

Why Many Still Choose Branded Drugs
A 2023 study on medicine perception in India revealed that a majority of patients prefer branded drugs over generics. The main reasons Concerns about quality, trust, and lack of transparent product information. According to PwC and Deloitte, closing the awareness gap and improving trust in generics is crucial for lowering healthcare costs across emerging markets.

Despite being bioequivalent, generics often suffer from a credibility deficit. Without clear labelling, pricing transparency, or pharmacist validation, most patients hesitate to make the switch.

How Medkart Makes Generics Work for Everyone
Founded in 2014, Medkart chose to solve this trust problem head-on. Its business model is centred on high-quality generics, verified sources, and a tech-first platform to help patients make informed choices. The company doesn’t list branded options-it offers verified generic alternatives and tells you how much you’re saving.

Its app and website include a price comparison engine that shows users how much they could save by switching to generics. These tools break down composition, strength, and pricing side-by-side. Most users report savings between 50% and 85% depending on the medicine.

For example, the antifungal medicine Voriconazole (Vorier), often used in cancer recovery, typically sells for nearly INR 5,000 or more. Medkart provides an equally effective alternative for just INR 720-a saving of 86%.

What Sets Medkart Apart
Medkart’s biggest value is its backend quality assurance. Every product sold is “Medkart Assured“-meaning it is sourced only from manufacturers compliant with Schedule-M, India’s GMP standard. The company performs audits and checks to ensure the quality before it reaches the shelves or customer homes.

Another distinguishing factor is its omnichannel presence. Medkart operates over 100+ physical stores and offers delivery across 35,000+ pin codes. Whether someone orders through its app, website, or even WhatsApp, they receive pharmacist-reviewed support and affordable medicines at their doorstep.

The company has served more than 12 lakh families to date and has processed over XX lakh orders.

Patient-First, Data-Driven Future
Medkarts inventory system is built on predictive restocking: if a store sells even one strip of Glimepiride+Metformin, the system triggers a refill based on projected demand. This ensures shelves are never empty of critical medicines. According to Markets & Data, India’s pharmaceutical logistics market, valued at ₹30,000 crore, is undergoing rapid digital transformation, making models like Medkart highly scalable.

Why Medkart Has Stayed Under the Radar
Unlike most health-tech brands, Medkart hasn’t pursued massive ad budgets or influencer campaigns. It has grown organically by focusing on consumer trust, consistent pricing, and word-of-mouth advocacy. For patients who switch to Medkart, the savings are immediate, and the transparency is rare in this industry.

Medkart’s impact is measurable: saving over INR 650 crore cumulatively and around INR 300 crore annually for Indian families. These are not offers-they’re structural savings built into its supply chain and generic-first approach.

Rethinking the Role of a Pharmacy in India
At a time when India is dealing with rising cases of lifestyle diseases, patients need continuity, affordability, and ease. Medkart is one of the few pharmacy chains designed to deliver all three, without compromising on quality. It is not just selling medicine. It’s building a more transparent, accessible healthcare system-one order at a time.

Explore Smart Savings Today
Visit www.medkart.in or download the Medkart App to compare prices, send a prescription via WhatsApp, and order Medkart Assured generics directly to your home.

Uttar Pradesh: India’s real estate spotlight is shifting. The next chapter isn’t being written only in Delhi, Mumbai, or Bengaluru, but in the smaller cities that highways, expressways, and new industries are putting on the map. That is where developers like Numax Realcon see opportunity. The company is not chasing quick projects. Instead, it is betting on integrated townships that can change how families live, work, and grow together. Numax Realcon is eyeing stock sales of ₹300 crore during this festive season, starting with Navratri. With its integrated township projects and a strong presence in Uttar Pradesh, the company aims to leverage festive demand, offering homebuyers modern, sustainable, and community-centric living spaces backed by trust and visionary leadership.

Numax Integrated Township in Muzaffarnagar

Behind Numax is a mix of deep-rooted experience and fresh vision. Mr Sunil Goel, its Managing Director, has been in the sector for more than three decades. As co-founder of Omaxe, he was part of the team that built some of India’s most ambitious township projects in 27 cities and has delivered more than 100 million Sq ft of built-up area. Few people in the industry understand township-scale planning the way he does. Working alongside him is Mr Chaitanya Goel, who represents the next generation. While Mr Sunil brings the comfort of legacy, Mr Chaitanya is adding ideas shaped by technology, sustainability, and the lifestyle expectations of today’s young homebuyers.

For Sunil, the focus remains on credibility. “When people buy into a township, they’re putting their future in your hands,” he says. “That’s a responsibility, not just a business. Our aim is to deliver communities that people are proud to call their own.” Chaitanya looks at it through a slightly different lens. “Housing for my generation is not just about four walls,” he says. “We want spaces that are connected, digitally ready, environmentally responsible, and full of life. That’s the kind of environment Numax wants to create.“

The company’s boldest move so far is unfolding in Muzaffarnagar, where Numax is making a 3000 crore project to build a 100-acre township. The location is no accident; Muzaffarnagar sits along the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, giving it a natural advantage as connectivity reshapes the region. The township itself is being planned as a self-sustaining ecosystem, with plotted housing, villas, commercial areas, and everyday infrastructure like a school, a police station, hotel, hospital and community facilities. More than 5,000 jobs are expected to be created during its development, offering a much-needed boost to the local economy. For a city often overlooked in the past, the project signals a turning point. Besides, the brand is aiming to achieve sales of more than ₹500 crore within the next three months.

But Numax does not see Muzaffarnagar as a one-off. The company views Uttar Pradesh as its core growth market, and the Muzaffarnagar township is intended as an anchor for a much larger portfolio. Expansion into other Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities is already part of the plan. The reasoning is straightforward: as smaller cities urbanise and aspirations rise, there is a gap between what people want and what they currently get. Well-planned townships can fill that gap, offering a balance of affordability, modern living, and long-term value.

“Our attention is on places that don’t always make the headlines but have enormous potential,” says Chaitanya. “We believe townships in these locations will not just provide homes but also create new growth centres.” Over time, Numax wants to be recognised as a pan-India township specialist, a developer that carries forward Sunil Goel’s reputation for trust while embedding the forward-looking ideas of its younger leadership.”

Kapil Dev Agarwal, MOS (Independent Charge), Government of Uttar Pradesh, said, “Numax is introducing an exceptional project that combines modern amenities with world-class design. This initiative will not only accelerate the city’s growth but also redefine its identity. It is truly a transformative step for Muzaffarnagar’s future.“

Meenakshi Swarup, Chairman, Nagar Palika Muzaffarnagar, said, “Numax is bringing one of the finest township projects of the NCR to Muzaffarnagar. I had the opportunity to see its 3D vision, and it is remarkable. Once it comes to life, it will completely transform the city.“

BJP leader Gaurav Swarup said, “It is a matter of great pride for Muzaffarnagar that Numax is developing a modern township equipped with every essential facility. This project will significantly contribute to the city’s growth. The inclusion of dedicated sports facilities for children makes it even more special, ensuring a healthier and brighter future for the next generation.“

At the heart of it all are four values: trust, innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. These aren’t buzzwords for the company but the principles shaping its projects. For Uttar Pradesh and similar states on the cusp of transformation, this philosophy could not be more relevant. With a legacy of execution behind it, a next-generation vision guiding it, and expansion plans already in motion, Numax Realcon is stepping into a new phase where it is not only building real estate but also shaping communities for the future.

Every year, thousands of people face the difficult decision of which heart valve surgery is right for them. Heart valve surgery plays a vital role in treating heart valve disease, which affects the aortic, mitral, tricuspid, and pulmonary valves that regulate blood flow through the heart. When these valves become narrowed (stenosis) or leaky (regurgitation), timely surgery is often essential to prevent heart failure and improve long-term survival.

Dr Rajendra Umbarkar, CVTS expert with 25+ yrs, 10k+ surgeries; HOD at Bombay Hospital, skilled in CABG, MICS, Cardiac and lung transplant team, Bombay Hospital

Traditional Open-Heart Surgery

For decades, open-heart surgery has been the gold standard. In this procedure, surgeons make a large incision in the chest and use a heart-lung machine to temporarily take over blood circulation.

This approach provides full access to the heart, making it especially useful for complex repairs or multiple valve problems, often combined with other cardiac issues such as coronary artery disease.

While effective, open-heart surgery involves longer hospital stays, more recovery time, and carries higher risks of complications like infection, bleeding, or stroke – particularly in older or medically fragile patients.

Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery

A modern alternative is minimally invasive valve surgery. Instead of opening the chest fully, surgeons make smaller cuts between the ribs or perform a partial sternotomy, using special instruments and cameras to repair or replace valves.

The benefits are clear: less pain after surgery, a lower risk of infection, shorter hospital stays, faster recovery, and smaller scars.

However, not every patient is a candidate. Suitability depends on the specific valve condition and anatomy, and this approach requires highly skilled surgeons and advanced infrastructure.

Robotic-Assisted Valve Surgery

Robotic-assisted valve surgery represents the next leap in precision. From a console, surgeons control robotic instruments guided by 3D imaging for enhanced visibility.

This is particularly effective for mitral valve repairs, allowing surgeons to work with extreme accuracy while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissues. Patients often experience quicker recovery and fewer complications.

That said, robotic surgery is only available at select centers, and it may not be suitable for everyone.

Transcatheter Valve Procedures (TAVR and More)

One of the biggest breakthroughs has been Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Instead of opening the chest, doctors insert a catheter-usually through the femoral artery in the leg-to place a new valve inside the diseased one.

Originally developed for patients considered too high-risk for open surgery, TAVR is now being used for many low- and intermediate-risk patients with excellent results.

Recovery is often rapid, with patients discharged in just a few days. However, questions about long-term durability and suitability for younger patients remain important considerations.

Expert Insight

Dr. Rajendra Umbarker, renowned cardiac surgeon, explains, “Advances in heart valve surgery have dramatically improved patient outcomes. From traditional open-heart operations to minimally invasive and transcatheter techniques, our goal remains to restore valve function safely, reduce recovery time, and enhance quality of life. Each patient’s care must be individualized, considering age, overall health, and valve complexity.”

Choosing the Right Approach

Selecting the best treatment is never a one-size-fits-all decision. A multidisciplinary heart team-including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and imaging specialists – reviews each patient’s case to determine the safest and most effective option.

New hybrid approaches are also emerging, combining surgical and catheter-based methods to create tailored solutions.

At the heart of every choice lies one clear goal: to restore normal heart function, improve well-being, and extend life.

PayU, the payments and fintech business of Prosus, announced today that it is increasing its stake in Mindgate, a pioneer in real-time payments technology, transitioning from a strategic minority investor to a majority shareholder with a total holding of 70%. Both founders will continue to hold a significant minority, together retaining 30% of the company. PayUs additional investment in Mindgate reflects its strong belief in Mindgates vision and capabilities. It also complements PayUs growth strategy and vision towards driving the next generation of digital payments innovations for better customer experience and accelerating the global adoption of Made in India platforms.

PayU deepens strategic investment in Mindgate

While PayU has deepened its strategic investment, operational control will remain with the founders, ensuring leadership continuity, while customers, partners, and employees can expect business as usual with innovation and service excellence. Becoming a majority shareholder marks a strategic milestone for both PayU and Mindgate. The move will allow both companies to deepen their partnership, enhance product offerings, and further drive innovation in Indias rapidly evolving real-time digital payments ecosystem.

“At PayU, we are driven to deliver exceptional value to our merchant and bank partners. Our additional investment in Mindgate underscores our confidence in its strong performance and the vast growth potential in Indias real-time payments ecosystem. It further strengthens PayUs role in accelerating the Government of Indias Digital India vision and reinforces our commitment to powering Indias digital payments through PayUs diversified fintech platform,” said Anirban Mukherjee, CEO, PayU.

“Mindgate continues to play a crucial role in the growth journey of India’s real-time payments by powering 10 billion+ monthly transactions and providing seamless payment solutions to leading banks. Together with PayU’s diversified fintech platform, its extensive network, and increased investment, Mindgate will be well-placed to contribute to the vision of global adoption of real-time payments,” said George Sam, Co-founder & Business Head, Mindgate Solutions.

“We are incredibly excited by PayUs deepened commitment to our shared vision of transforming payments infrastructure through innovation. Our success in India is built on the strength of our issuing platform, which has been central to the growth of real-time payments for leading banks and institutions. With PayU’s strong merchant stack complementing our capabilities, we now have the combined advantage of addressing the acquiring side of the payments ecosystem,” said Guhan Muthuswamy, Co-founder & Software Architect, Mindgate Solutions.

Indias digital payments sector continues its remarkable growth trajectory, especially driven by real-time payment solutions like NPCIs UPI, which itself recorded over 20 billion monthly transactions last month. As NPCI accelerates its mission to expand UPIs global footprint, PayU with its increased stake in Mindgate has cemented itself as a leader in digital payments platforms that provides innovative, scalable, and secure payment solutions, ensuring a seamless transaction experience for users across global markets.

Together, PayU and Mindgate are set to take Digital India and fintechs evolution to the next phase by investing in Indias UPI infrastructure. They also plan to bring real-time payments solutions to the broader Asia Pacific and MENA regions, which are rapidly moving toward real-time payments-led ecosystems like those in India and Brazil.

About PayU

PayU is the payments and fintech business of Prosus, a global consumer internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world. In India, PayU operations are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India and offers advanced solutions to meet the digital payment requirements of the Indian market. PayU India companies aim to create a full-stack digital financial services platform to serve all (tapped and untapped) financial needs of consumers, merchants and banks through its cutting-edge technology solutions.

PayU provides payment gateway solutions to online businesses through its cutting-edge and award-winning technology and platform. PayU has empowered 5 lakhs+ businesses, including India’s leading enterprises, e-commerce giants and SMBs. It enables businesses to collect digital payments across 150+ online payment methods such as Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, EMIs, pay-later, QR, UPI, Wallets, and more.

For more details, visit www.payu.in

About Mindgate

Mindgate Solutions, a trusted partner in digital payments since 2008, is headquartered in Mumbai, India, with regional hubs in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the UK. The company specializes in developing advanced payment solutions for banks, government institutions, merchants, and corporates, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as microservices architecture and real-time streaming to ensure scalability, security, and reliability. With a dedicated team of over 1,600 payment professionals and a portfolio of 60+ global marquee clients, Mindgate plays a pivotal role in enabling seamless digital transactions worldwide.

Founded by George Sam and Guhan Muthuswamy, Mindgate has established itself as a dominant force in UPI infrastructure in India, processing over 10 billion digital transactions monthly through its partner banks, facilitating payments worth $1 trillion annually. Mindgate continues to expand its reach across key markets including the Middle East, Europe, the UK, ASEAN, and the US – enabling leading banks to modernize their digital payment infrastructure. Mindgate’s commitment to innovation and excellence has been consistently recognized with prestigious accolades on global platforms, including the MEA Finance Awards, IBS Intelligence Awards, The Asian Banker Awards and most recently, the 1st position in the Digital Payments Award 2024-2025 (TSP Category), conferred by the Ministry of Finance and Department of Financial Services, Government of India.

For more details, visit www.mindgate.solutions

The internationally renowned analyst firm Gartner has released the “Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, 2025.” Huawei has been placed in the Leaders Quadrant, the only non-North American vendor to do so.

Huawei Data Storage named a Leader in the Magic Quadrant

Huawei Data Storage continues to advance technological innovation, leveraging an AI-ready data platform, robust data resilience and efficiency, and advanced intelligent data management to comprehensively meet the diverse needs of enterprises in hybrid-cloud, AI, and critical business use cases.

Huaweis Data Storage solutions are used in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide, serving clients in industries such as finance, telecommunications, manufacturing, healthcare, government, and public utilities across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

To learn more about Huawei storage products and solutions, please visit e.huawei.com/en/products/storage.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, By Jeff Vogel, Julia Palmer, Chandra Mukhyala, Joseph Unsworth, 2 September 2025.

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The Bay at Ecoworld, Brookfield Properties‘ flagship food and cultural hub in Bengaluru, is set to host the latest edition of The Great Indian Brew Festival (GIBF) on Saturday, September 21, 2025, from 12 noon to 10 PM.

Curated Brews, Global Bites & Nonstop Beats

Celebrated as a marquee event in Bengaluru’s social calendar, this year’s GIBF blends the best of Oktoberfest-inspired experiences with an Indian heart, bringing together over 10,000 dining lovers, food enthusiasts, and music fans for a day of shared celebration.

A Celebration of Place and Placemaking
As part of Brookfield Properties’ placemaking philosophy, The Bay at Ecoworld brings vibrant culinary, cultural, and community experiences through its thoughtfully curated environment. With GIBF, The Bay continues its tradition of creating experiences that go beyond consumption-bringing together the city’s brew enthusiasts, food lovers, and music aficionados for an immersive Oktoberfest-inspired celebration featuring exceptional brews, global cuisines, live entertainment, and fun-filled activities for all ages.

“We’re excited to bring the spirit of Bengaluru to The Bay at Ecoworld. Hosting The Great Indian Brew Festival here is a natural extension of our retail strategy-curating global experiences that seamlessly integrate with our community. By curating iconic festivals into our spaces, we create experiences that go beyond retail-transforming it into a destination for culture, connection, and lifestyle,” said Nitin Bir, Vice President – Retail Leasing, Brookfield Properties, India.

Complementing the brews is a handpicked culinary spread of 20+ food brands, offering everything from Asian bowls to German bratwursts, Italian classics to Mangalorean comfort food, waffles to artisanal ice creams. Participating names include Kampot, Nizaams, German Brazelhaus, Roma, NY Pizza Co., Funky Belgian Waffles, Sheesh Kebab, and Amadora, among others.

To keep the tempo high, three live bands will perform throughout the day across genres – blending local energy with global soundscapes. Giant cut-outs, Oktoberfest dcor, games like Giant Jenga, Bull Terrain, and, along with tattoo booths, trampolines, and family play zones, round off the festival experience.

A Safe, Seamless, Shared Celebration
GIBF 2025 is designed as a family-friendly event with designated safe zones, strict ID checks, on-site medical assistance, and trained crowd management teams in place for ensuring a responsible and enjoyable experience for all. Entry is ticketed via BookMyShow.

Speaking on the event, Smriti Menon, Co-founder of BuzzinON Media & Events, said, “The Great Indian Brew Festival is not just about the brews, it’s about community. Seeing thousands of people come together at Ecoworld, with the backing of Brookfield Properties and Converge, showed us how powerful this city’s spirit really is. This was Bengaluru at its best.”

Venue Details:
The Bay, Ecoworld
Unit No. R5, Ground Floor, Tower 8A, Ecoworld,
Marathahalli-Sarjapur Outer Ring Road,
Bengaluru – 560103
Ticketing Link: BookMyShow – GIBF 2025

For the first time in history, four Indian cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad – lit up in unison with spectacular drone shows performed by BotLab Dynamics to mark the birthday of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

BotLab Dynamics celebrates PM Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday across India with Multi-City Drone Shows

The PM Modi Birthday Drone Show, designed and executed by BotLab Dynamics, an IIT Delhi Startup, showcased the scale, precision, and vision of India’s homegrown drone technology. For the first time ever, four cities witnessed coordinated multi-city drone shows, making this celebration as iconic as the leader it honored. The showcase proved that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), once seen primarily through the lens of defense, are now redefining entertainment and public celebrations in India at an unprecedented scale.

About the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Birthday Drone Show
The formations carried deep symbolic significance. A glowing portrait of Prime Minister Modi opened the show, followed by the Indian Map and Globe, reflecting India’s expanding global influence. The fighter jet salute symbolized national defence and pride, while the commanding Made in India lion embodied Atmanirbhar Bharat. This formation was especially significant as every drone in the performance was designed and manufactured in India by BotLab Dynamics.

The journey continued with depictions of Digital India and Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, cornerstones of Modi Ji’s leadership. This was followed by a powerful formation of the Prime Minister as “The People’s Champion” – addressing the nation as a visionary leader who has driven India’s development while honoring its rich history and cultural roots.

From there, the skies transitioned to the image of a Global Leader through “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One World, One Family,” symbolizing India’s role in uniting the world. The show culminated in the message “Happy Birthday Modi Ji – From Citizens of India,” creating a deeply emotional and unifying moment across all four cities.

These Prime Minister Birthday Drone Shows demonstrated that India now leads in deploying drone technology for large-scale celebrations, setting a benchmark for the world in how technology can honor leadership, culture, and collective pride.

About the Drone Show Company
Speaking on the achievement, a BotLab Dynamics spokesperson said, “We are proud that this tribute, made possible with our drones designed and built in India, reflects the spirit of Atmanirbharta, that our PM supports. This achievement would not have been possible without the support of the Government of India, and we see it as an opportunity to showcase India’s innovation on the global stage.”

Another spokesperson highlighted “This show came to us just last Saturday, and in three days our team pulled off four simultaneous drone shows at this scale….honestly, we’re amazed ourselves. No one else in India could have taken this on in terms of tech, scale, or ambition. If we hadn’t said yes, it simply wouldn’t have happened.”

The IIT startup is best known for working with brands like Mercedes, Zomato, TATA, Mahindra etc. They have also performed drone shows in India for events like Mahakumbh 2025, IPL, ICC Cricket World Cup, IIFA, National Games, Ayodhya Deepotsav, Beating Retreat etc. In 2024, the company also secured five Guinness World Records during the Amaravati Drone Summit, cementing its reputation as India’s leader in drone light shows.

Click here to learn more about the company: www.botlabdynamics.com

Show Locations: Delhi (Yamuna Ghatt), Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium), Bengaluru (RBNMS Ground), and Ahmedabad (Sabarmati Riverfront).

Your Board Profile and OakBridge Publishing are proud to announce the release of Mastering Governance, Leadership & Strategic Storytelling: Lessons from PM Modi for Boards & C-Suite Leaders, authored by noted storytelling coach and Founder of Your Board Profile, Dr. Amit Nagpal.

Mastering Governance, Leadership & Strategic Storytelling: Lessons from PM Modi for Boards & C-Suite Leaders, authored by noted storytelling coach Dr. Amit Nagpal

At a time when leadership is being redefined by disruption, digital transformation, and shifting stakeholder expectations, this book offers a comprehensive playbook for Board and C-suite leaders who want to govern with integrity, lead with empathy, and communicate with impact.

About the Book

Drawing deep insights from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s journey – from grassroots to global statesman – the book explores how vision, relentless effort, and storytelling mastery can shape narratives, mobilize people, and create enduring change. More than a leadership manual, the book introduces a practical toolkit for boards and C-suites seeking to enhance governance effectiveness, drive alignment, and build authentic connections.

While the PM discusses a broader vision for New India and Viksit Bharat 2047, the book serves as a guide to create a “New Corporate India” with higher governance and leadership standards, thereby enhancing the global reputation of Indian startups and corporations.

Key highlights include:

• The 7E Framework for Strategic Storytelling – Empathy, Emotional Connect, Edutainment, Evocation, Eloquence, Energizing, and Engagement across multiple platforms.

• Real-world case studies and techniques showcasing how PM Modi has consistently turned policies into purpose and strategy into shared accomplishment.

• Self-reflection tools enabling leaders to discover their own unique stories and communicate with authenticity.
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At its core, the book argues that “Bonding is more powerful than Branding“, reminding leaders that trust is the real currency of influence. This book equips today’s leaders – whether in corporations, startups, NGOs, or public life – with corporate governance, leadership, and strategic storytelling skills.

Mastering Governance, Leadership & Strategic Storytelling: Lessons from PM Modi for Boards & C-Suite Leaders is now available for purchase on Amazon India.

About the Author

Dr. Amit Nagpal is a narrative & governance strategist, and specializes in preparing Independent Directors, CXOs, and entrepreneurs for boardroom effectiveness through board branding and governance strategy. He has authored five books that explore various dimensions of storytelling and has contributed chapters to several reputed publications.

With nearly three decades of experience spanning teaching, training, consulting, and thought leadership, Dr. Nagpal has developed pioneering frameworks, including the Board Branding Diamond Model and 7E Storytelling framework. As a Boardroom Branding Specialist, his work has empowered over 200 leaders across various industries to communicate with clarity, lead with empathy, and build lasting legacies.

• Initiatives: Founder of Bloggers Alliance (Leadership & Governance Creators Community) and Your Board Profile.

• Speaking & Writing: Featured at BSE Conclave, Jio Institute, Masters’ Union, and in multiple governance publications. He has spoken at prestigious platforms and organisations, including Tata Communications, Accenture, ICF, Story the Future Summit, and Career Summit, among others.

About Your Board Profile

Your Board Profile, India’s pioneering boardroom branding platform, was founded by Dr. Amit Nagpal. The platform has empowered senior leaders and aspiring Independent Directors to craft compelling board-level identities that align with governance excellence, ESG priorities, and stakeholder engagement.

Your Board Profile is a Knowledge Partner of Board Stewardship, Mumbai, founded by Vikesh Wallia, Former Board Member, The Times of India. Recognizing that traditional resumes fail to capture a leader’s boardroom value proposition, the platform was designed to:

• Enhance Board Readiness: Offering Board Branding Scorecards and Board CV Optimization Toolkits.

• Align Individual & Organizational Brands: Helping leaders showcase integrity, governance acumen, and ESG stewardship.

• Create Impactful Boardroom Presence: Through storytelling frameworks and strategic narrative building.
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To know more, visit yourboardprofile.in.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Amit Nagpal, Founder, Your Board Profile, shared, “When we started Your Board Profile, we wanted to give aspiring Independent Directors and C-Suite leaders a language of influence that resonates with boards. Two years later, the community impact and global recognition reassure us that boardroom branding is now a leadership imperative. The book is our contribution to PM’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, and the entire royalty will be donated to PM Cares Fund.”

About OakBridge Publishing
OakBridge Publishing is a specialist Publisher of Professional and Academic works meant for Legal, Tax, and Business Professionals with several renowned authors. OakBridge books have been released by the Honble President and Vice President of India previously. It also organises specially curated events for Professionals, and one of their flagship events is VidhiUtsav.

To know more, visit www.oakbridge.in.