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The Indian startup ecosystem may be thriving but over 28,000 startups have failed in recent years.

In this episode, Shutapa Paul speaks with Dr. Subhrangshu Sanyal, CEO of IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, about the challenges facing the Indian startup ecosystem and how innovation and entrepreneurship can bridge the urban-rural divide, empower women, and solve grassroots problems.

From success stories in the Northeast to bold experiments in social entrepreneurship, this discussion unpacks what it will take to create a real Viksit Bharat from the ground up.

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#WhatIndiaNeeds #Podcast #ViksitBharat #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #SocialImpact #India2047

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:36 - Challenges startups face

00:05:50 - India’s $34.7 trillion dream and the gaps

00:07:56 - Bridging the urban–rural innovation divide

00:11:19 - Scaling social entrepreneurship

00:13:27 - Wishlist to the government on policy

00:16:18 - Building entrepreneurship ecosystem in North east

00:19:24 - India’s Startup Future

00:23:35 - Women entrepreneurs driving livelihoods

00:31:04 - Eastern India’s startup potential

00:32:27 - Innovative startups at IIMCIP

00:41:30 - Learnings as the CEO of IIMCIP

00:44:56 - Outro

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#InclusiveInnovation #GrassrootsEntrepreneurs #RuralInnovation #MSMEs #SocialEntrepreneurship #ImpactInnovation #FutureOfBharat

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India wants tourism and hospitality to fuel a $3 trillion economy by 2047. But here’s the truth: only 1% of the 37 million people employed in the sector are formally trained.

In this episode of What India Needs!, Shutapa Paul speaks with Dr. Suborno Bose, hospitality educator and Founder of IIHM, on the future of hospitality, including skills gaps, sustainability, women in the workforce, policy hurdles, and AI-powered solutions like NamAIste.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:33 - Acute shortage of talent in the sector

00:07:40 - Long hours, lifestyle & retention

00:12:10 - The $3 trillion goal

00:14:05 - Homestays, agro-tourism & new growth engines

00:16:33 - Women in hospitality

00:20:30 - Policy challenges & regulatory inconsistencies

00:23:32 - Why training cannot stay in classrooms

00:27:45 - Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities: The next hospitality hubs

00:32:15 - Sustainability & Responsible Tourism

00:36:45 - Dr Bose’s journey

00:39:32 - Technology in Hospitality: AI for Today, Not Tomorrow

00:48:22 - Ratan Tata & International Hospitality Day

00:57:12 - Outro

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#WomenInHospitality #TravelIndia #SustainableTourism #AgroTourism #Homestays #HotelIndustry #IndianEconomy #IndiaGrowthStory #TourismEconomy #AI #AIinHospitality #NamAIste

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Since April 1, 1935, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been protecting India’s economy. Printing currency, managing banks, controlling inflation, and handling the Rupee — the nation’s central bank has been doing it all. But the inner workings of this carefully guarded institution has remained an enigma.

In this episode of What India Needs, Shutapa Paul is joined by Alpana Killawala, former Principal Advisor at the Reserve Bank of India, and an insider who gives us a ‘fly on the wall’ view of the RBI.

From UPI scams and fintech regulation to inflation control and autonomy debates, this conversation sheds light on what the RBI can and cannot do. Alpana shares her personal experiences from landmark events, including demonetisation, the Harshad Mehta scam, and the shift to digital banking, offering unmatched insight into an institution that shapes every Indian’s economic reality.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:18 - India’s economic challenges

00:04:15 - The skipped manufacturing phase

00:06:56 - Responsible innovation & regulating fintech

00:10:18 - UPI’s rise and the scam problem

00:14:20 - Idle youth and job creation

00:15:40 - View on Rupee value and exchange Rate

00:20:12 - The Tussle within RBI

00:24:56 - AI in RBI’s supervisory process

00:26:09 - The Harshad Mehta Scam

00:31:22 - Learnings from six RBI Governors

00:44:20 - What made her write the book

00:48:08 - Recalling the demonetisation days

00:56:32 - What it’s like to work at the RBI

00:59:33 - The compartmentalised RBI

01:06:17 - Stress and pressure in banking career

01:10:28 - Is RBI’s autonomy at risk?

01:12:11 - Advice for future RBI aspirants

01:13:23 - Outro

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#CyberThreats #FinancialFraud #RBIInsights #FinancialInnovation #FintechRegulation #DigitalIndia #Demonetisation

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