R Gopalakrishnan, director, Tata Sons, on India and The Benjamin Button Effect

Why does India display characteristics that others find difficult to comprehend? Why does India not follow the path taken by other emerging countries? Is India really that different and, if so, why? In its youth, it looks frayed and old and in its ancient traditions, it looks young and fresh—a bit like Benjamin Button! R Gopalakrishnan, director, Tata Sons, talks about India and The Benjamin Button Effect.

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Two strategists. Two millennia apart. One timeless dialogue.

When the wisdom of Chanakya meets the strategy of Sun Tzu, the lessons transcend empires and echo in today’s boardrooms. Their principles continue to shape how modern CEOs, businesses, and leaders think and act.

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