Why do some of the world’s smartest companies fail spectacularly in India, while others quietly turn it into their fastest-growing region?

Bridge to Bharath is a podcast for business leaders, strategists, and curious minds who want to understand how India really works as part of the global economy. Hosted by Siva Bala Narayanan and Manjunath, the show blends boardroom lessons, on-the-ground realities, and practical playbooks for navigating the India opportunity.

Our opening six-part miniseries unpacks the paradox of India entry—covering billion-dollar failures, surprising success strategies, and the frameworks global leaders need to succeed without the million-dollar mistakes. But the journey doesn’t stop there. Future episodes and miniseries will go deeper into sectoral shifts, leadership mindsets, case studies, and cross-border lessons for companies of all sizes.

🎧 Topics include:

• Why India is inevitable (and when it isn’t)
• What’s changed in India’s infrastructure, policy, and digital ecosystem
• The most expensive mistakes foreign companies make—and how to avoid them
• The execution playbook: entity structures, first hires, and GTM strategies that work
• Success stories and pivots that turned struggles into breakthroughs
• India’s role in the next decade of AI, climate infrastructure, and digital governance

Whether you’re a CEO deciding on expansion, a strategy manager tasked with “figuring out India,” or simply curious about how the world’s largest democracy is reshaping global business, Bridge to Bharath will give you the clarity and confidence to engage with India—on its own terms.

Subscribe now to join the journey. The bridge is just getting built.