In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Parthiv Neotia speaks with Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director of ITC Limited, about leading one of India's largest and most diversified companies through a period of remarkable transformation.
Sanjiv Puri shares stories from his early years in ITC and how he saw the company become a diversified enterprise spanning FMCG, hotels, agriculture, and more. He discusses the philosophy behind building new businesses, fostering entrepreneurship within a large organization, and creating a culture where innovation thrives.
The conversation also explores ITC's approach to brand building, capital allocation, sustainability, acquisitions, and the leadership principles that have shaped one of India's most enduring companies.
All of this, and a lot more, in this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:51 Mr Sanjiv Puri’s Early years at ITC
07:13 How ITC Built a Culture of Empowerment
11:38 How to Successfully Diversify a Business
17:12 How ITC’s Hotel Business Started Off
23:43 ITC’s Competitive Advantage in FMCG
30:33 How ITC Makes Smart Acquisitions
36:24 ITC’s Sustainability Strategy
40:26 Mr Sanjiv Puri’s Learnings from his Career
51:52 Why ITC Chose to Stay in Kolkata
55:31 ITC’s Vision for the Future
58:15 Learnings from the Episode