Justice M N Venkatachaliah, National Chairman of Executive Council of Institute of Directors, was a former Chief Justice of India. He was Chairman of the Human Rights Commission. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Science and in Law from the University of Mysore. He commenced general practice of law in the year 1951, and was appointed Permanent Judge of the High Court of Karnataka w.e.f. 6.11.1975 and Judge of the Supreme Court of India w.e.f. 5.10.1987. Subsequently, he was appointed Chief Justice of India w.e.f. 12.2.1993 and retired on 24.10.1994. He was 25th Chief Justice of India. Even after his retirement; he has continued to work on anti-corruption and human rights issues, including support for the launch of the Initiatives of Change Centre for Governance.

Hon'ble Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi was the former Chairman of the Law Commission of India. He was the former Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court. A leading legal luminary who has had an illustrious journey in the ?eld of law, Justice Awasthi graduated in law from Lucknow University in the year 1986. Since beginning, his expertise included civil, service and education matters at the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court. Hon'ble Justice Awasthi was also nominated as the Senior Judge at High Court in Lucknow in 2021. Thereafter he was elevated as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court in 2021. During his tenure as a distinguished Judge for more than 13 years, Hon'ble Justice Awasthi decided around 44,000 cases out of which more than 600 judgements were approved for reporting. Most of the cases decided by him had nationwide impact, as well as international relevance.

Dr. Rajneesh Goel is a 1986-batch IAS officer of the Karnataka Cadre and is the current Chief Secretary of Karnataka. Prior to assuming the role of Chief Secretary he was the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) in the Home Department of the Government of Karnataka. He has an exceptional track record and experience in various key administrative roles, including his concurrent charge as the Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister of Karnataka

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was born on 9th November, 1957. He enrolled as an Advocate in June, 1983 and practised in the High Court of Bombay till December, 1985. Following which shifted his practice to Delhi in January, 1986. In 2004 he was designated as Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court of India where he appeared as Amicus Curiae in many matters. He was appointed, Special Public Prosecutor for CBI to conduct trial in all 2G matters under the orders of the Supreme Court and was also the Member of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee for two terms. On 13th August, 2014 he was appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was Executive Chairperson of National Legal Services Authority from May, 2021 to 27th August, 2022 and thereafter Patron-in-Chief till 8th November, 2022. He was appointed as Chief Justice of India on 27th August, 2022. He retired on 8th November, 2022

Mr. D. V. Prasad joined the Indian Administrative Services in 1984. During his 36 years in the IAS, he has held various positions in both the Government of Karnataka and as well in Government of India. Before his retirement, he held the post of Chairman and MD of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) at the level of Secretary to the Government of India. He has served in various departments as Addl. Chief Secretary & Secretary in the Government of Karnataka and also as Joint & Addl. Secretary in Government of India. He has served as a director on the boards of several companies in the public sector and also in the private sector companies. He has displayed his negotiation skills in the formulation of free trade and comprehensive agreements representing India in trade negotiations with other countries. He holds a Bachelor's as well as a Master's degree in History from the University of Delhi. He also holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Madras.

Dr. Shalini Rajneesh is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary cum Development Commissioner, Govt. of Karnataka. She was the top-ranking woman of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) 1989 batch, boasts an illustrious academic journey. A gold medallist in Psychology from Punjab University, she pursued her MBA at Latrobe University, Australia, and attained a Ph.D. in Rural Development from Mangalore University. Her academic pursuits also led her to complete a program in Public Service Reform and E-Governance at Duke University, USA. She has authored 13 books, spanning subjects such as Management, Personality Development, Women Empowerment, and IAS Coaching, with 8 titles in English and 5 in Kannada. Her commitment to public service extends beyond the written word. Through frequent articles, lectures, and media appearances on TV and radio, she engages with the public on matters of significant interest. Her tenure as Deputy Commissioner of Belgaum District witnessed her exceptional leadership during the worst floods of the century, showcasing her adept crisis management skills. Her notable contributions include steering the revolutionary "Sakala" Project under the Karnataka Guarantee of Services to Citizens Act, 2011, earning her the prestigious PRIME Minister Award for Excellence in Civil Services.

Mr. N. Balram IRS was appointed as the CMD of The Singareni Collieries Company Limited in January 2024. An Indian Revenue Service Officer, he is also the Director Finance of Singareni. Along with finance, he is also taking care of the welfare responsibilities. Through open dialogue and a commitment to improving worker welfare, he fostered a more collaborative environment, allowing SCCL to focus on operational improvements. A significant achievement under his leadership was achieving 100% operational efficiency for the first time in SCCL’s history. Furthermore, the company embarked on a 500 MW solar power project, with 300 MW already completed and another 200 MW planned. This initiative not only reduced dependence on fossil fuels but also positioned SCCL as a leader in clean energy solutions.

Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta is the Managing Director at Shalimar Paints, India’s leading and most iconic paint manufacturer. In his role at the organization, he oversees the overall operations of the brand while also framing successful growth strategies for the brand. Holding a Master’s degree in Physics and PGDBA, he is an industry veteran with over three decades of experience in leadership positions at reputed organizations including SAIL, Jindal Industries, Surya Roshni, Arcelor Mittal etc., specializing in driving business transformation, growth, and profitability. At Jindal Stainless, he revived the company from loss to profitable business. As MD at APL Apollo, he achieved 20% CAGR. He joined Shalimar Paints in June 2018. Under his guidance the Company witnessed an impressive turnaround and led a successful rights issue worth INR 200 crore. These funds, made available as working capital, have helped Shalimar Paints become EBITDA positive in the current financial year and register a year-on-year business growth of more than 30%. His expertise lies in bringing about business transformation by carefully developing strategies that fits best in the interest of the company. He has a sharp financial and business acumen and also a great ability to take the team together.

Mr. Naveen G.V is an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Management professional with 23+ years of experience spanning across Government, Consulting, and Industry sectors. He is currently the Global Development Officer & Managing Director, AAPAC for Benchmark Digital Partners LLC, US & Benchmark ESG Pvt. Ltd., India, a US headquartered Company offering software solutions to global customers in managing their Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) program. He is a thought leader in the ESG, EHS, and technology landscape offering his expertise on the power of digital transformation in taking an organization’s EHS and ESG programs to success. In his earlier role, he was an EHS Leader at General Electric (GE) in Bangalore and has a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and is also a Lead Auditor for ISO 14001: Environmental Management System and RC 14001: Responsible Care Management System covering environmental, health, safety, security, product stewardship and outreach activities.

Mr. Anupam Joshi is a trained ecologist having wide experience in the fields of ecosystem analysis, biodiversity conservation, protected area management, habitat restoration, impact assessments and evaluations. He received his Ph.D. from University of Delhi in 1997 and since then has worked with the Government of India (Planning Commission), Civil Society, Private Sector (as a freelance environment and management consultant) and with multilateral donor agency (The World Bank – since 1997). Presently, as a Senior Environmental Specialist in the World Bank, he is a Team Leader for managing two complex multi-state projects on Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resource Management and Livelihood Improvement spanning a total of 9 Indian States. In addition he is also preparing two GEF funded projects on Improving Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Land Management. He also supports other Bank operations wherein his primary responsibilities include providing environmental safeguard support to ensure that investments are sustainable and do not result in adverse impacts. He has provided technical support in developing a range of research based knowledge products as well as acted as a trainer on various capacity building efforts on environmental and conservation topics.

Mr. N. Jayaram IAS is the Commissioner for Bangalore Development Authority. Mr. N Jayaram is an IAS officer of 2004 batch, who served as the secretary to the Chief Minister of Karnataka. He was also the Chairman of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board.

Mr. Chandru Kalro, an engineer by academic qualification, started his career with BPL limited, Chennai as a front line sales and handled several product categories that included testing and measuring instruments, office automation and telecom products. He then moved to the head office after four years of sales into marketing of all instrumentation products including the cardiac care equipment marketing. He then joined TTK as product manager and moved up quickly to general manager marketing in two and a half years. He was the youngest General Manager in the history of the group. Currently he is the Managing Director of the company and has played a key role in moving the company from a south based, south focused company in just pressure cookers to becoming India's largest and most profitable kitchen appliance company. The journey of the company has been from a turnover of 113 crores in 2003 to 2100 crores today. He has won several awards like being the Pride of Karnataka in marketing, India's top 50 most talented CMOs, Thought leadership in Marketing, Corporate leadership award, Great leader award by WCRC international, India's best trusted CEO in kitchen appliances to name a few.

Mr. Chetan Maini, entrepreneur and technologist, is currently the Chairman and Co-founder of SUN Mobility. He founded Reva Electric Car Company (now Mahindra Reva) in 1995 and has been globally acknowledged as a pioneer in the domain of electric vehicles. Under his leadership, the company sold thousands of vehicles in 24 countries, and was ranked as one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world by Fast company magazine. He has over 20 years’ experience in electric, hybrid and solar vehicles and has applied for/been granted over 30 global patents. He played an instrumental role in advising the Government of India on EV policy. This comprises his work with India’s National Board of Electric Mobility, Technology Advisory Group (TAG) on Electric Mobility, and the committee of Jt. Secretaries. He has received several accolades including BBC Top Gear ‘Man of the Year’ award, ‘Innovation award’ in Energy and Environment by The Economist in London, ‘Top 50 most influential Indians’ to bring about change by BusinessWeek magazine, Young Global Leader (WEF), and was the Chairman of Personal Mobility Council. He is currently a director at Maini Group and co-founder of Virya Mobility 5.0.

Mr. Rajesh Mittal is President and Manging Director of Isuzu Motors India and President of Isuzu Engineering Business Centre India and and an executive board member of both the companies. In his earlier role, He was heading Logistics at UD Trucks Corp., Japan prior to this assignment. Mr. Mittal brings 38 years of technical, business and operations experience predominantly in the commercial vehicles industry, across global markets. He has played vital roles in the automotive technology domain and supply chain logistics also. He has held various senior management roles within Volvo Group Trucks Asia, Dong Feng Commercial Vehicles in China, and Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles in India. He is a Mechanical Engineer and a Cost Accountant. He has also completed a professional course in Leadership at LEEDS Business School, UK.

Mr. Santhosh Muzumdar leads Government Relations and Sustainability for Johnson Controls in India. He is also a board member of a Johnson Controls entity in India. Orchestrating Johnson Controls’ efforts to tailor the best of decarbonisation technologies and business models from across the globe to India’s needs is one of his key focus areas. He has more than 23 years of multi-industrial and wide geographical experience. He is actively involved in policy formation in central and state governments across India and represents the built environment industry across industry associations, think tanks and government institutions. With a focus on safety, security and sustainability in the buildings sector, he works with World Economic Forum’s Net Zero Carbon Cities in emerging markets, CII’s Net Zero Council, AMCHAM energy committee, BIS standards committees among others. He has authored several white papers and articles in leading magazines on topics related to sustainable cities, advanced traffic management systems, fire protection in buildings and others. Before joining Johnson Controls, Santhosh worked at Underwriters Laboratories India (UL) in various roles of increasing responsibility, his last assignment was leading UL’s Asia operations for Fire Protection Services.

Mr. Keerthi Prakash is Managing Director of Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) and leads operations at the company's Alliance plant in Chennai, India. He joined the plant in 2008 and has over 22 years of automotive manufacturing experience. Keerthi joined RNAIPL as Bodyshop Manager in 2008 before being promoted to Senior Manager – Stamping, Body, Trim & Chassis Assembly in 2010. Following promotion to Vice President – Vehicle Production & Plant Engineering in 2016, he undertook an overseas assignment at Nissan's headquarters in Japan, returning to Chennai in 2021 when he was promoted to Deputy Managing Director Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production Control & Parts Arrangement.

Mr. Prabhash Chandra Ray IFS is the Principal Secretary for Forests in the Karnataka Forest Department of Government of Karnataka. A 1993 batch, Indian Forest Service Officer, Mr. Ray was earlier also appointed as the Member-Secretary of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.

Mr. Vinayak Pai is currently the MD & CEO of Tata Projects Limited. Prior to Tata Projects, he has worked in US & Europe leading global businesses in over 50 countries, first as President – ECR at Jacobs and later as Group President Energy and Chemical Services business at Worley. A respected voice in the industry, he is the Vice-Chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Maharashtra and Chairman of the National committee of Roads & Highways. He is on the Board of Governors of CIDC for the term 2023-25. He is also the President of Construction Federation of India (CFI) and in the past has been a member of Executive Leader World 50 and a Commissioner at the Energy Transition Commission UK. An alumnus of the College of Engineering (Pune) and Symbiosis College, holds an Executive MBA from IIT Bombay’s Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management. He is also a member of the board of Governors of COEP Technology University. His contributions have earned him accolades including the Hall of Fame Award as an Infra Industry Leader by Construction Week, and the 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Doyen of the Industry 2024 award.

Mr. Satyaki Raghunath took on the role of Chief Operating Officer of BIAL in November 2023. Previously, he served as the Chief Strategy & Development Officer of BIAL for over five years. In his current role, he is responsible for the overall operational delivery, customer experience, and strategy & development of BLR Airport. He came to BIAL with over two decades of experience across the aviation and transport industry globally, advising on business, finance, strategy, commercial, regulatory and project-related initiatives for airlines and operators of aviation and transport infrastructure. He is a licensed architect and an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley and the Harvard Business School.

Mr. Sailesh is a former Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India and former Member, Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), Department of Personnel & Training, Govt. of India. He has also served as Registrar General of India and Census Commissioner in the Ministry of Home Affairs. He was elected as President of Association of National Census and Statistics Directors of America, Asia and Pacific (ANCSDAAP) from 2016 to 2018. His long experience in the power sector, in the Government of India, included handling the mega hydro projects, Tehri, Indira Sagar, Dulhasti, etc. and resolving the complex issues associated with them. He has vast administrative experience of more than 39 years having worked in senior positions in both Government of India and Government of Assam. As Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises, he was instrumental in path breaking reforms designed to assess the performances of the Central Public Sector Enterprises based on market parameters with an objective to enhance the shareholders’ value. As a member of PESB, was also instrumental in selecting the best talent for the board level positions in Central Government companies and evolving a framework for leadership development and succession planning.

Ms. Avantika Saraogi, a distinguished graduate from Scripps College in Claremont, USA, is a trailblazer in sugarcane and bioplastics at Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. (BCML), where she represents the fourth generation of her promoter family. Her visionary leadership is focused on establishing India’s first ever PLA (Polylactic Acid) manufacturing facility, leveraging sugarcane as a renewable resource. This pioneering project, set to commence operations in 2026 with a global capacity of 75,000 tonnes annually, marks a significant environmental milestone. Under her guidance, BCML has advanced in PLA production, sugarcane operations, and sustainability initiatives. She has orchestrated strategic partnerships, cultivated talent, and secured governmental support to propel sustainable business growth. Her multifaceted role spans procurement, grower relations, strategy, technology, mechanization, and communications, elevating BCML to new industry heights. Beyond business success, she is dedicated to fostering sustainability across sugarcane cultivation and processing. Her endeavors reflect a commitment to environmental stewardship, aiming to reduce the ecological footprint of BCML’s operations while driving innovation in the bioplastics sector.

Dr. Gopiprasad Srinivasan is an urbanist currently leading the ESG initiative at Provident Housing Limited. He is based in Bengaluru, bringing over two decades of invaluable experience in urban development, planning, and real estate. Throughout his career, Dr.Gopiprasad has engaged with the public and private sectors, holding various leadership roles that have given him a unique, 360-degree perspective on development and sustainability challenges and opportunities. With a Ph.D. in Development Studies from the University of Mysore and a Master's degree from the prestigious School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi and the National Law. He's a familiar face in expert committees and has worked on the conceptualization and implementation of sustainable development at the World Bank, USAID, the Asian Development Bank and Indo-French protocol. At Provident, Dr. Gopiprasad has been instrumental in putting together a workable net zero plan for 2031 and is overseeing the implementation across the organization. The results he envisages from this action will make Provident a top contender for being a responsible and sustainable real estate developer at scale in the country.

Mr. Swapnesh Maru has joined Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. On 9-Aug-1999. Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd (TKM) is a joint venture between Mr. Vikram S. Kirloskar (through Kirloskar Systems) of India and Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan. Mr. Maru is a Deputy Managing Director on board of TKM and heads Manufacturing, Corporate Planning and Finance & Accounts. His work experience with TKM spans for more than 20 years and he has worked in Sales and Commercial Functions besides working for 3 years at Toyota’s regional office in Thailand. Prior to joining TKM, he had a brief stint with BEML Ltd which is a Navratna Defense PSU.

Mr. Ovais Sarmad appointed as Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), at the Assistant Secretary-General level. The appointment has been made after consultation with the Conference of Parties through its Bureau. Mr. Sarmad will succeed Richard Kinley of Canada, to whom the Secretary-General and the Executive Secretary are grateful for his dedicated service to United Nations climate change efforts over the past 20 years. Mr. Sarmad, who currently serves as Chief of Staff to the Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), brings to the position nearly 27 years of experience with IOM, where he worked in several policy and management areas to strengthen the Organization's operational effectiveness in close consultation with IOM Member States. He was instrumental in the establishment of the organization's Ethics and Conduct Office and was a key team member negotiating the agreement which brought the IOM into the United Nations System.

Mr. Sathyamoorthy’s career trajectory of 54 years has expanded his extramural horizons. Qualified as an Arbitrator, Elected as Honorary Executive Director of Anti-Corruption Academy of India, Appointed Director in Pasupati Acrylon Ltd, Chaired APS Management Consultants (P) Ltd, became Management Trustee of Chennai Age Care. He has specialized in Banking, Economics, Auditing, and Accounting. A qualified civil service professional having served in prestigious roles in the Indian Government. He has served in the ministries of Government of India and in the offices of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. During his tenure, he gained exposure and experience, particularly in the Ministry of Shipping, and Ministry of Human Resources. He led the Indian Delegations to Singapore, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Germany, Turkmenistan, and Peru. His creative writing blossomed into 17 books and a weekly column for ten years. His rich experience in SEBI regulations, Alternative Investment route, Company Law Prescriptions, and CSO’s has helped TCG to strengthen their fund and portfolio compliance regulations.

Dr. Zelalem Birhanu Taffesse joined UNICEF Hyderabad Field Office on 26th June 2023. Previously, he held the position of Chief of Field Office in the Solomon Islands Office at the Fiji Pacific Islands Multi-country Office. With a background as a Medical Doctor specializing in Surgery and Public Health, Dr. Zelalem has over 15 years of management experience leading diverse teams. His experience spans 2 decades of work in the Public Sector, with NGOs and International Organizations in diverse settings.

Mr. Santosh Wakhloo is a marketing professional with 30 years of expertise in Marketing and Sales, predominantly with 27 years in the paper industry. He is currently serving as the Executive Director (Marketing) at TNPL, he has honed his skills through notable stints with industry giants including ITC Ltd., BILT, and JK Paper. His career highlights include a 16-year tenure as Head of Marketing and Sales and Product Development at JK Paper Ltd. His proficiency extends across diverse paper grades such as Printing & Writing Paper, Coated Paper, Copier Paper, Packaging Boards, and Specialty Papers. His academic journey includes a PGPMAX from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, complemented by an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Jammu University, and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar.

Mr. Mallanna Sasalu, the dynamic CEO of Provident Housing Limited, helms operations across nine cities, overseeing an impressive portfolio of 12 million+ square feet of residential development. With his unmatched understanding of the real estate business, rooted in decades of hands-on experience, he is actively engaged in varied aspects of a project lifecycle starting from land acquisition, product conceptualisation, and architectural design to market penetration which culminate in enhanced living experience for the customers and deliver maximum profitability to the stakeholders. While his illustrious career in real estate development is well-known, his versatility extends to nurturing startups and private equity fundraising. His financial acumen is evident in securing a substantial $250 million from elite private equity circles and prominent commercial banks, driving the company to unparalleled heights. His forward-thinking vision manifests itself in the diverse range of real estate projects he has led, including commercial, residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use assets, with a combined value exceeding $1 billion and expansive developments spanning 10 million square feet across three major real estate companies. His academic accomplishments are as impressive as his career milestones. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School and holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.

Mr. Sajiv Nath brings over 33 years of distinguished leadership in the process automation industry, currently serving as Vice President at Yokogawa Electric in Japan and Regional Chief Executive for South Asia, including his role as Managing Director of Yokogawa India Limited. His career is marked by a blend of strategic foresight and operational expertise, leveraging disruptive digital technologies to advance environmental sustainability and societal responsibility. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Electronics and a Master’s in Finance Management, underpinning his comprehensive understanding of industrial operations and financial stewardship. Throughout his career, he has navigated diverse business functions including Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, Projects, and Corporate Governance, achieving notable success in revenue growth, profit optimization, and organizational development. A seasoned professional in turnaround management and crisis resolution, he is recognized for his innovative thinking, effective negotiation skills, and talent for building high-performing teams.

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has the unique distinction of being the first Greenfield Airport in India, established on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. This heralded a revolution in Indian aviation as more airports in the country were privatised, thereafter. In January 2001, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), formed under the Companies Act, 1956, was incorporated to build, own and operate BLR Airport for a 60-year concession period. Private promoters hold a 74% stake (Anchorage Infrastructure Investments Holdings Limited: 43.64%; FIH Mauritius Investments LTD: 20.36% and Siemens Projects Ventures: 10%), while the Government (Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited: 13%; Airports Authority of India: 13%) holds the remaining 26%.

Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka (Department) established in 1974, is vested with the responsibility to develop and promote Karnataka Tourism. Department is continuously endeavoring to promote Karnataka Tourism by developing new tourism destinations, fostering new tourism projects and by participating in national and international tourism trade fairs, investors’ meet, road shows, theme campaigns, etc. Department is bestowed with the responsibility of drafting and implementing enabling tourism policies to ensure growth and sustainability of tourism in the State. Department promotes Karnataka Tourism both nationally as well as internationally through its sustained promotion campaigns. There are 4 government undertakings functioning under the Department of Tourism, namely Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Limited (KSTDC), Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited (JLR), Karnataka Tourism Infrastructure Limited (KTIL) and Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA), Mysore.

Built on the bedrock of trust, innovation and knowledge-leadership, the Sattva Group is one of India’s leading Real Estate Developers and Consulting organizations. Founded in 1993, the Group has set its footprints across India and is one of the most preferred brands in the country today. Headquartered in Bengaluru, it is one of the most diversified developers today and has expanded its operations across 7 Indian cities. The group has triumphed in delivering over 142 projects and has to its credit, 69 million sq. ft. of completed space with over 60 million sq. ft. in various stages of planning and development. Sattva delivers best in class quality with innovative designs and sustainability. With a portfolio of over 25 million sq. ft. of cutting edge space in Hyderabad alone, it has iconic structures like Sattva Knowledge City, arguably the best Tech Park in Asia. It plans to launch another 18 million sq. ft. in the coming year. The Group has a stable ‘A plus’ rating from CRISIL since 2010, year on year. Further, it is the largest development partner of global private equity firm Blackstone, and Apollo Global Management, a validation of its success.

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) is established in the year 1999 under the Companies Act 1956 by carving the out Transmission and Distribution functions of erstwhile, Karnataka Electricity Board. KPTCL is mainly vested with the functions of Transmission of power in efficient and economic manner in the entire State of Karnataka. KPTCL is constructing infrastructures like Substations, Transmission Lines and Augmentation of existing infrastructures for transmitting the power KPTCL is having robust network infrastructure with 1384 Nos. of sub-stations and 42991.478 ckms of transmission lines. During the year 2023-24, KPTCL successfully handled highest peak load of 17220MW and 329.53MU of energy in a day.

As free India was born, the Government of India announced a comprehensive industrial policy, empowering itself to set up infrastructure to manufacture a host of critical products. It was from this authority that Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was established in 1954 under the Ministry of Defence to meet the specialised electronic needs of the Indian Defence. Today, BEL has grown into a multi-product, multi-technology, multi-unit conglomerate empowering the nation’s armed forces to guard the country’s frontiers with state-of-the-art products and systems in the areas of Radars, Missile Systems, Military Communications, Naval Systems, Electronic Warfare & Avionics, C4I Systems, Electro Optics, Tank Electronics & Gun/Weapon System Upgrades and Electronic Fuzes. BEL's non-Defence business segment includes Electronic Voting Machines which revolutionised the voting system in India, Homeland Security & Smart Cities, Satellite Integration & Space Electronics, Railways, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Software as a Service, Energy Storage Products, Composite Shelters & Masts. When the country wanted its services most, BEL manufactured 30,000 ICU Ventilators in record time to help the Government combat the pandemic. BEL has been doing its bit to promote the Government’s Make in India initiative by laying strong thrust on in-house R&D and indigenisation, outsourcing from Indian private industries, Public-Private Partnerships, Joint Ventures, capacity expansion and modernisation.

HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) is dedicated to energising a brighter tomorrow for millions of Indians with its superior petroleum and petrochemical products. A young and value-driven organization, HMEL benchmarks itself against the global best to deliver consistent excellence to fuel India’s growth story. Formed in 2007 as a Public Private Partnership joint venture between the Fortune 500 Company, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL, a Government of India enterprise) and Mittal Energy Investments Pte. Ltd. (MEIL), Singapore (a Lakshmi N Mittal company), HMEL’s production assets represent the single largest investment in any sector in the state of Punjab.

Mysore Sales International Limited, popularly known as MSIL is a premier Govt. of Karnataka undertaking sector successfully completing nearly six decades of its existence in the market. MSIL is involved in marketing of diverse products and services meeting the expectations of the public at large. Presently, company’s operations including Retail Liquor, Chit Fund, ‘Vidya & ‘Lekhak’ Notebooks, Stationery Solar Water Heater, Consumer product, Tours & Travels, packaged Drinking Water, Generic medicine Etc. MSIL ventured into Chit Funds business to protect the public from being exploited by unregistered and fly-by-night chit operators. Currently there are 26 Chit branches throughout the state with more than 2 lakh subscribers availing the benefit so far from MSIL “Safe chit”. As per the special orders of government of Karnataka, MSIL is successfully operating more than 1000 CL11(C) retail liquor stores across the state of Karnataka with an objective of controlling MRP violations and also facilitate total prohibition of illicit and spurious liquor. MSIL is also in the business of supplying quality notebooks and stationery at affordable price under its well-known brands of “VIDYA”&”LEKHAK”. The notebooks are being manufactured by empaneled micro and small-scale enterprises which indirectly have resulted in employment for large number of people.

The Brigade Group is one of India’s leading property developers with over three decades of expertise in building positive experiences for all stakeholders. Instituted in 1986, the company has developed many landmark buildings and transformed the skyline of cities across South India, namely – Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mysuru, Kochi, Mangaluru, Chikmagalur, Thiruvananthapuram, and also has a presence in GIFT City, Gandhinagar in Gujarat, with developments across the Residential, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality and Education sectors. Since its inception, Brigade has completed 280+ buildings amounting to over 86 million sq. ft of developed space across a diverse real estate portfolio. Brigade assures best-in-class design and top-of-the-line facilities that exude elegance and sophistication. The Residential developments include villas, villaments, penthouses, premium residences, luxury apartments, value homes, urban studios, independent living for seniors, plotted developments and mixed-use lifestyle enclaves and townships. Over the years, the projects have been one-of-a-kind in the sector, for example, Brigade developed Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru’s first lifestyle enclave and Brigade Exotica, one of the tallest residential buildings in Bengaluru. Brigade is among the few developers that also enjoys a reputation of developing Grade A Commercial properties. The license owners of the World Trade Center across South India, the Group’s commercial spaces have top international clients operating out of them. Brigade also entered the co-working space with ‘BuzzWorks’ in March 2019.

Established in 2008, Provident Housing Limited is a large-scale community developer, offering the greatest value within the residential segment. The company caters to the diverse residential needs of buyers, with a focus on aspirational home ownership. A 100% subsidiary of Puravankara Limited, Provident Housing carries its legacy with a portfolio of remarkable residential developments across 9 cities, namely, Bengaluru, Kochi, Mumbai, Goa, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, and Pune. With a family of 50,000+ happy residents, the company’s mammoth scale of development is evidenced by its track record of 20 million square feet of projects: 12.8 million square feet completed and 7.2 million square feet of ongoing projects. Additionally, 5.2 million square feet are planned and are under approval for new launches. With proven competencies, Provident Housing thoughtfully conceives every space with a blend of unique design aesthetics, innovation, and technology. We adopt the ‘YOU’ philosophy of customer-centricity, which focuses on enhancing customer experiences and creating value for our home buyers. We combine this credential with value, trust, and quality to offer an exceptional community living experience, that aims to elevate customers’ lifestyles with homes designed for more.

CNBC-TV18 is a business news channel broadcast in India based in Mumbai. The channel was launched in India on December 7, 1999. It was the first business news channel launched in India and still the leads that genre. The channel has been an integral part of the Indian economic story, spearheading and mirroring India's enterprising times. The channel's benchmark coverage extends from corporate news, financial markets coverage, expert perspective on investing and management to industry verticals and beyond.

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) is a Category 1 Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. MRPL is located in beautiful hilly terrain, north of Mangaluru city, in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka State (India). The 15.0MMTPA (Million Metric Ton per annum) Refinery has got a versatile design with complex secondary processing units and high flexibility to process Crudes of various APIs, delivering a variety of quality products. MRPL's Refinery is capable of producing almost a full range of petroleum products like Naphtha, LPG, Motor Spirit, High-Speed Diesel, Kerosene, Aviation Turbine Fuel, Sulphur, Xylene, Bitumen along with Pet Coke and Polypropylene. MRPL's 440 KTA Novolen gas-phase Polypropylene Plant using Zeigler Natta catalyst is capable of producing the complete range of homopolymer grades. MRPL operates an Aromatic Complex, a petrochemical unit capable of producing 0.905 MMTPA of Para Xylene and 0.273 MMTPA of Benzene. This Aromatic Complex is situated in the Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) and is fully integrated with MRPL. MRPL has Two Captive Jetties in NMPT, Single Point Mooring Facility, While Oil Loading Facility, Rail Wagon Loading Silo for Petcoke, and Truck Loading Silos for Petcoke.

Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited (KMF) is the Apex Body for the dairy co-operative movement in Karnataka. It is the second largest dairy co-operative amongst the dairy cooperatives in the country. In South India it stands first in terms of procurement as well as sales. One of the core functions of the Federation is marketing of Milk and Milk Products. The Brand "Nandini" is the household name for Pure and Fresh milk and milk products. KMF has 16 Milk Unions covering all the districts of the State which procure milk from Primary Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) and distribute milk to the consumers in various Towns/Cities/Rural markets in Karnataka. Coordination of activities among the Unions and developing market for Milk and Milk products is the responsibility of KMF. Marketing Milk in the respective jurisdiction is organized by the respective Milk Unions. Surplus/deficit of liquid milk among the member Milk Unions is monitored by the Federation. While the marketing of all the Milk Products is organized by KMF, both within and outside the State, all the Milk and Milk products are sold under a common brand name NANDINI.

Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development & Finance Corporation was established on 2nd November 1993 with an objective to formulate, finance and implement projects and programmes in all sectors covering the “urban space”. KUIDFC, over the years has acted as a financial intermediary for implementation of various External Aided Projects assisted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank (WB) besides schemes of Government of India and Government of Karnataka in the urban infrastructure sphere encompassing drinking water supply, roads, underground drainage system, solid waste management, stormwater drains, among others. Since inception, KUIDFC has evolved through various roles as Fund Manager, as nodal agency and executive agency for Externally Aided Projects (EAP) and Programmes of Government of India and as Implementing Agency. KUIDFC’s mandate also includes supporting the various agencies and departments by providing financial assistance, advisory, technical inputs keeping in view the overall objective of the Urban Development Department, Government of Karnataka. In the last 25 years, KUIDFC has grown through providing EA/IA services to EAP besides managing MCRF and UIDF. KUIDFC has secured the status of State Level Financial Institution (SLFI) from the Government of India.

Karnataka Vidyuth Karkhane Limited (KAVIKA), a fully owned Government of Karnataka Undertaking, is the successor to the Government Electric Factory. KAVIKA is the First ever manufacturer of Electrical Distribution Transformers in the Country. Established way back in 1933 by the erstwhile Sri. Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, Maharaja of Mysore. From the past 8 (Eight) Decades, KAVIKA has stood Pioneer in the Manufacture of Electrical Distribution Transformers. KAVIKA has adopted New Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing Process resulting in Business growth.

Today after eight decades of Successful operations, KAVIKA has emerged as a renowned name of in the manufacture of Electrical Distribution Transformers in the range of 25 kVA to 500 kVA upto 11kV/433V class as well as for custom Built/Special type transformers as per their specific requirements.

SWELECT Energy Systems Limited (formerly known as Numeric Power Systems Limited) is one of the leading Solar Power Systems Company with a strong presence in global energy market for over 38 years. SWELECT’s core strength lies in technical expertise which is strongly backed with state-of-art manufacturing facilities for Solar PV Modules, Solar PCUs, Servo Stabilizers, Structural and Electrical Balance of Systems (BOS) such as Module Mounting Structures (MMS), AJBs, etc. SWELECT is recognized as ‘Tier-1 Solar PV Module Manufacturer’ by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), the highly recognized global industry standard in classifying solar Photo Voltaic module manufacturers. SWELECT has also received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Solar PV Modules including the high efficiency PERC modules. With 40 years of field experience and with a team of experts in Power Electronics, SWELECT, even today stays close to its customers and caters to their needs through continuous technological innovation, rich expertise and customer centric approach. SWELECT has the ability to implement solar power projects in small as well as large scales with utmost understanding of customer requirements and customized solutions.

Yokogawa India Limited, incorporated in 1987, is an affiliate of Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Japan, having strong marketing and service network across India. Yokogawa India excels in turnkey project execution in Process Automation and Enterprise Integration with core competencies in:
- Design and Engineering of Process Control Systems
- Implementation of Extended Enterprise Applications
- Web enabling & Enterprise Application Integration
- Manufacturing Execution Systems Software Development
Today, Yokogawa India is positioned as a Comprehensive Solutions Provider with state-of-art global engineering center and manufacturing center for Systems & Field Instruments at Bangalore. Dedicated Global Engineering Center supports Yokogawa for projects worldwide. As a company, our goal is to contribute to society through broad-ranging activities in the areas of measurement, control and information. Individually, we aim to combine good citizenship with the courage to innovate.

Snowkap was established with a clear objective: simplifying the complexities of ESG and GHG for businesses. Leveraging our cutting-edge technology platform, coupled with a team of seasoned experts and comprehensive managed services, we offer a suite of solutions tailored to address key challenges faced by businesses, including:
- Emission Baselining (Scope 1, 2, 3)
- Scope 3 Management (our specialty)
- Value Chain Data Collection
- Reduction Strategies
- ESG Reporting
Led by a team of industry veterans in sustainability and technology, Snowkap adopts a data-driven scientific approach to guide companies on their journey towards achieving Net Zero emissions. Our overarching mission is to empower businesses to not just meet regulatory standards, but to surpass them, facilitating ongoing enhancements across all ESG parameters, from reporting to tangible reduction efforts.

VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) is a joint venture between the Volvo Group (Volvo) and Eicher Motors Limited (EML). In operation since July 2008, the company includes the complete range of Eicher branded trucks and buses, VE Powertrain, Eicher Engineering Components, and Volvo Buses India and, the sales and distribution business of Volvo Trucks in India. Eicher Trucks and Buses has the lineage of three decades of operations in India and promises to deliver best in-class fuel efficiency, higher loading capacity, superior uptime and maximum vehicle lifetime profitability. Volvo trucks are the leader in India in the high performance mining and construction business maintaining the No.1 brand position in the premium market segment. They have created many firsts in the industry, which include innovative product platforms, unique aftermarket solutions and competence development programs that set new standards and created benchmarks in the industry. The other business areas of VECV include Eicher Engineering components and Eicher Power Solutions. Eicher Engineering Components (EEC) is the automotive component division of VECV. Established in 1992, EEC has three manufacturing plants, two at Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) manufacturing the complete range of gears, and one at Pithampur (Madhya Pradesh) manufacturing gearboxes. Eicher Power Solutions is leading supplier of engines and power solutions to non-automotive industry.

At Toyota, we uphold the philosophy of continuous improvement (Kaizen) because we believe that there is always scope to do better. It is this very philosophy that drives us towards quality, making it a way of life at Toyota. The tradition at Toyota has always been to provide premium quality cars backed with reliable services to our customers. We ensure that the quality meets the international standards while keeping in mind the local sensitivities. Our firm belief in putting customers first has constantly enabled us to respond effectively to your needs, whether in terms of quality, service or the driving experience. Toyota's renowned reputation of Quality Durability and Reliability (QDR) has led our steady growth in the Indian automotive market. We are proud to declare that over 1 million Indians are part of the ever growing Toyota family. We also strive towards developing a more sustainable future and being pioneers in the Hybrid Technology is our first step towards this movement. Through initiatives focused on education, community development and the environment, we aim to create a company that works in harmony with nature and society.

Ms. Ambalika Gupta is a seasoned VP of Sustainability at Snowkap, with over 12 years of expertise in corporate sustainability strategy and reporting across diverse global markets including India, Germany, UK, and UAE. She holds certifications in due diligence and SA8000 auditing, underscoring her commitment to rigorous standards in ethical practices and social accountability. She has successfully led life cycle projects throughout the value chain with prominent organizations such as Mahindra in India, FAG in Hungary, and BMW in Germany. She serves as an esteemed Advisory Board member for the Alliance for Integrity under GIZ and holds the prestigious role of Co-Chair for Sustainable Procurement Pledge in India.

Mr. Amar Mysore is an Executive Director at Brigade Group. He brings over two decades of diverse experience in supply chain management, manufacturing, the power sector and real estate. At Brigade, he plays a crucial role in liaising with government authorities and statutory bodies; he focuses on the residential side of the business and additionally supports engineering functions across businesses. He is also focused on driving the company's expansion plans in Hyderabad, further extending Brigade's footprint in the region. He is actively involved in transformative IT initiatives aimed at improving business efficiency. He has been instrumental in securing renewable energy for Brigade’s commercial, retail, and hotel projects. He was the CEO of Brigade Infrastructure and Power as CEO and before being elevated to Executive Director at Brigade Enterprises Limited. Mr. Mysore was elected President of CREDAI Bengaluru for the term 2023-25. He holds a Master's degree in Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, USA, and a Bachelor’s in engineering degree (Industrial Engineering and Management) from the Bangalore Institute of Technology.

Mr. VC Raghunath is a professional with over 17 years of experience in renewable energy especially solar. He has done his B.E, M.S (USA) and is currently the Director of Swelect Energy Systems Ltd. He specializes on strengthening core business and innovations on new products and establishing a strategic organizational direction based on the customer and in turning around lagging operations. He is Confederation of Indian Industries Tamilnadu panel member for Climate Action and Solar Rooftop. He was awarded as India’s 40 most promising young business leaders in the solar industry by Solar Quarter for two consecutive years. He also holds a Board position at SWELECT Renewable Energy Private Limited, SWELECT Energy Systems Pte. Limited, Singapore, NOEL Media & Advertising Private Limited, K J Solar Systems Private Limited, SWELECT Sun Energy Private Limited, SWELECT RE Power Private Limited, AMEX Alloys Private Limited and SWELECT TAIYO Energy Private Limited.

Mr. Ramasundaram has over four decades of experience spanning public and private sectors. He has served as an esteemed leader in diverse roles, including as a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and Joint Secretary at the Department of Commerce. Post-retirement from the IAS in 2010, he assumed the role of Managing Director and CEO at Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Limited, navigating complex challenges. His advisory contributions to prominent entities like Hyundai Motor India and Essar Group underscore his expertise in government relations and policy. Notably, he steered ReNew Power as President, driving growth in India's renewable energy landscape. Passionate about innovation and social impact, he has pioneered impactful models, notably in HIV prevention, earning recognition and publication. He is equipped with a Master of Science degree from Loyola College, Chennai, and accolades like the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, showcase his commitment to excellence and societal betterment. He is currently serving as President – Corporate Affairs of Hero Future Energies (HFE).

Mr. Rajesh Kohli, Chairman & Managing Director of HMT Limited, brings over 36 years of industry expertise, holding positions such as Executive Director at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). A Mechanical Engineer from N.I.T Kurukshetra, he began his career at BHEL's Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant, Haridwar, in 1987. Throughout his tenure, he has navigated advanced technologies including Superconducting machines and large electrical machines, contributing significantly to R&D and intellectual property portfolios. Transitioning to BHEL's Corporate Office in 2016, he spearheaded diverse functions like Technology Licensing, Joint Ventures, and R&D strategy, fostering global partnerships and expanding BHEL's presence in sectors such as hydrogen value chain and rail transportation. Notably, his initiatives facilitated a landmark joint venture agreement with Coal India Limited for coal gasification technology. Certified in Total Quality Management and Product Lifecycle Management, his pragmatic leadership and extensive industry insight will drive HMT towards excellence.

Mr. Sanjay Agarwal working as General Manager, Head Infrastructure & Climate Action in Bharat Electroncis Limited(BEL) a Navaratna Defence Public Sector under the Ministry of Defence. Mr. Agarwal is an Engineering graduate from MNIIT Allahabad. He has executed various strategic projects for Indian armed forces and other customers during his 30 years of service tenure at various capacities in the organization. Presently he is heading Central Services /Corporate involved in creation of BEL and Defence infrastructure projects. In addition he is also heading Environment and Sustainable initiative of BEL. Under his leadership BEL is heading towards achieving goal of Carbon neutral and Net Zero from present level of 45 % to RE 100 by 2028. He is also sphere heading other initiatives to address climate risk such as water positive, low carbon path ways, cleaner technologies, GRIHA compliance infrastructure and carbon sink initiatives through afforestation programmes. As a Apex Member of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team , he is also involved in implementation of multi dimensional project for upliftment of society.

With a vision of ‘Building a Better Life’ Lodha has transformed the way we live and work, with the world’s finest developments across its residential, commercial and digital infrastructure portfolio. For over four decades, Lodha has crafted iconic developments that match the rising aspirations of our nation. Benchmarked against the highest global standards, Lodha developments built on the principals of sustainability, deliver thoughtfulness of design for a seamless life, craftsmanship and unmatched services. Each of our development enables an enriched lifestyle, adding to the life quality. Today, we are one of the largest real estate developers in the country with premium developments across different price points, having delivered ~94 million square feet of real estate and currently developing ~105 million square feet under its on-going and planned portfolio. In FY23, we reported best ever annual pre-sales of INR 12,064 crores. With the real estate sector in India set to become $1 trillion market by 2030, Lodha is in a unique position to shape this future. We also strive to act in the larger interest of our community and planet. In the journey towards achieving Net Zero carbon goals, we aim to become a Net Zero company by operations* within FY24. We have partnered with RMI India Foundation to showcase that growth decoupled from emissions is possible. We are leading global sustainability benchmarks. With an aim to build a stronger nation, we are also working in the areas of women empowerment and education. Our program Unnati is aimed at enabling women to participate in the formal workforce and to achieve their aspirations. While the Lodha Genius Programme, in partnership with Ashoka University, nurtures brightest young minds to reach their full potential and inculcate a spirit of giving back to the nation.

The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is a Government coal mining company jointly owned by the Government of Telangana and Government of India on a 51:49 equity basis. The Singareni coal reserves stretch across 350 Km of the Pranahita – Godavari Valley of Telangana with a proven geological reserves aggregating to whopping 8791 million tonnes. SCCL is currently operating 17 opencast and 22 underground mines in 6 districts of Telangana with a manpower around 42,000.

National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation is a fully owned company of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India. The company promotes, surveys, establishes, designs, builds, operates, maintains and upgrades National Highways and Strategic Roads including interconnecting roads in parts of the country which share international boundaries with neighboring countries. The regional connectivity so enhanced would promote cross border trade and commerce and help safeguard India’s international borders. This would lead to the formation of a more integrated and economically consolidated South and South East Asia. In addition, there would be overall economic benefits for the local population and help integrate the peripheral areas with the mainstream in a more robust manner. An approximate aggregate length of 10,000 kms has been identified to begin with for development through this company. The company envisages creating customized and specialized skills in terms of addressing issues like complexities of geographical terrains and addressing extensive coordination requirements with security agencies. The company would also endeavor to undertake infrastructure projects including but not restricted to urban infrastructure and urban or city transport and to act as an agency for development of all types of Infrastructure.