Crafting Bharat: Special Features https://www.htsmartcast.com en HTSmartcast An initiative by NewsReach, this playlist shares stories from brands, companies, and individuals who are making a difference. Whether it's a business journey, a social impact story, or a fresh idea taking shape — if it’s worth sharing, you’ll find it here. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/970e56ce-2b18-11f0-89d1-c3c37a331640/image/30fb5a749fc911906d26dd3d0b294c9d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Crafting Bharat: Special Features https://www.htsmartcast.com no episodic HT Smartcast Originals An initiative by NewsReach, this playlist shares stories from brands, companies, and individuals who are making a difference. Whether it's a business journey, a social impact story, or a fresh idea taking shape — if it’s worth sharing, you’ll find it here. An initiative by NewsReach, this playlist shares stories from brands, companies, and individuals who are making a difference. Whether it's a business journey, a social impact story, or a fresh idea taking shape — if it’s worth sharing, you’ll find it here.

]]> HT Smartcast podcasts@hindustantimes.com Smart & Inclusive Credit for New India The evolving world of credit in a rapidly changing India, where speed meets responsibility, and technology meets trust. From digital lending to the importance of predictability and collections, this conversation breaks down what it really takes to build a sustainable financial ecosystem. In Episode 2, host Shalil Gupta, MD - Global Growth, Ozonetel sits down with Matthew Panat, CTO at HDB Financial Services, to talk about balancing digital and physical models to serve customers across Bharat and India. From scaling financial inclusion to using technology to create seamless, continuous customer journeys, the episode shares practical insights on building intelligent, inclusive, and impactful credit systems.Watch the full episode on Crafting Bharat YouTube Channel. Fri, 01 May 2026 10:04:00 -0000 full HT Smartcast Originals The evolving world of credit in a rapidly changing India, where speed meets responsibility, and technology meets trust. From digital lending to the importance of predictability and collections, this conversation breaks down what it really takes to build a sustainable financial ecosystem. In Episode 2, host Shalil Gupta, MD - Global Growth, Ozonetel sits down with Matthew Panat, CTO at HDB Financial Services, to talk about balancing digital and physical models to serve customers across Bharat and India. From scaling financial inclusion to using technology to create seamless, continuous customer journeys, the episode shares practical insights on building intelligent, inclusive, and impactful credit systems.Watch the full episode on Crafting Bharat YouTube Channel. The evolving world of credit in a rapidly changing India, where speed meets responsibility, and technology meets trust. From digital lending to the importance of predictability and collections, this conversation breaks down what it really takes to build a sustainable financial ecosystem.

In Episode 2, host Shalil Gupta, MD - Global Growth, Ozonetel sits down with Matthew Panat, CTO at HDB Financial Services, to talk about balancing digital and physical models to serve customers across Bharat and India. From scaling financial inclusion to using technology to create seamless, continuous customer journeys, the episode shares practical insights on building intelligent, inclusive, and impactful credit systems.
Watch the full episode on Crafting Bharat YouTube Channel.

]]> 2191 no Clarity In Complexity Podcast | India Special | Insurance Landscape in India |Insurance Podcast 2026 Looking for an expert Podcast on Insurance? In this episode of Clarity In Complexity, we dive into the Indian Insurance Landscape with industry titans Dr. Tapan Singhel and Dr. Sandeep Dadia.This Insurance Podcast covers everything from GST reforms and NATCAT protection gaps to how AI is revolutionizing InsurTech in India. Whether you are an industry professional or a business owner, this is the definitive Podcast on Insurance for the Asian market.Key Topics Discussed: Impact of 0% GST on Health & Life Insurance India’s "Leaking Bucket" GDP theory & the Protection Gap The Role of Parametric Insurance in NATCAT losses How GenAI is disrupting business models in InsurTech Leadership qualities for building world-class organizations Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:43:00 -0000 full HT Smartcast Originals Looking for an expert Podcast on Insurance? In this episode of Clarity In Complexity, we dive into the Indian Insurance Landscape with industry titans Dr. Tapan Singhel and Dr. Sandeep Dadia.This Insurance Podcast covers everything from GST reforms and NATCAT protection gaps to how AI is revolutionizing InsurTech in India. Whether you are an industry professional or a business owner, this is the definitive Podcast on Insurance for the Asian market.Key Topics Discussed: Impact of 0% GST on Health & Life Insurance India’s "Leaking Bucket" GDP theory & the Protection Gap The Role of Parametric Insurance in NATCAT losses How GenAI is disrupting business models in InsurTech Leadership qualities for building world-class organizations Looking for an expert Podcast on Insurance? In this episode of Clarity In Complexity, we dive into the Indian Insurance Landscape with industry titans Dr. Tapan Singhel and Dr. Sandeep Dadia.
This Insurance Podcast covers everything from GST reforms and NATCAT protection gaps to how AI is revolutionizing InsurTech in India. Whether you are an industry professional or a business owner, this is the definitive Podcast on Insurance for the Asian market.
Key Topics Discussed:
 Impact of 0% GST on Health & Life Insurance
 India’s "Leaking Bucket" GDP theory & the Protection Gap
 The Role of Parametric Insurance in NATCAT losses
 How GenAI is disrupting business models in InsurTech
 Leadership qualities for building world-class organizations

]]> 2032 no What AI Really Means for PR and Brand Communications Today AI isn't coming, it's already here. It’s reshaping how we communicate, how audiences form beliefs, and how brands build (or lose) trust.In this episode, RJ Sarthak sits down with Shivaram Lakshminarayan, Managing Director at Ruder Finn India, and Tejas Totade, Chief Technology Officer at Ruder Finn, for a candid conversation about what AI actually means for the communications industry- beyond the hype.From leadership implications to real-world applications, they break down, How AI is changing the communications playbook and what budding communicators need, to be future ready!If you work in communications, marketing, leadership, or technology, this episode will give you practical clarity, not just theory.Stay till the end for simple, actionable insights you can start applying immediately. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:08:00 -0000 full HT Smartcast Originals AI isn't coming, it's already here. It’s reshaping how we communicate, how audiences form beliefs, and how brands build (or lose) trust.In this episode, RJ Sarthak sits down with Shivaram Lakshminarayan, Managing Director at Ruder Finn India, and Tejas Totade, Chief Technology Officer at Ruder Finn, for a candid conversation about what AI actually means for the communications industry- beyond the hype.From leadership implications to real-world applications, they break down, How AI is changing the communications playbook and what budding communicators need, to be future ready!If you work in communications, marketing, leadership, or technology, this episode will give you practical clarity, not just theory.Stay till the end for simple, actionable insights you can start applying immediately. AI isn't coming, it's already here. It’s reshaping how we communicate, how audiences form beliefs, and how brands build (or lose) trust.In this episode, RJ Sarthak sits down with Shivaram Lakshminarayan, Managing Director at Ruder Finn India, and Tejas Totade, Chief Technology Officer at Ruder Finn, for a candid conversation about what AI actually means for the communications industry- beyond the hype.From leadership implications to real-world applications, they break down, How AI is changing the communications playbook and what budding communicators need, to be future ready!If you work in communications, marketing, leadership, or technology, this episode will give you practical clarity, not just theory.Stay till the end for simple, actionable insights you can start applying immediately.

]]> 2498 no ISB Dean Prof. Madan Pillutla on Research and Management Education | Crafting Bharat Special Feature Prof. Madan Pillutla, Dean of the Indian School of Business (ISB), discusses the role of research in shaping management education. The conversation explores how ISB approaches research, its relevance to industry and society, and the evolving role of business schools in contributing to knowledge creation and leadership development. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:09:00 -0000 full HT Smartcast Originals Prof. Madan Pillutla, Dean of the Indian School of Business (ISB), discusses the role of research in shaping management education. The conversation explores how ISB approaches research, its relevance to industry and society, and the evolving role of business schools in contributing to knowledge creation and leadership development. Prof. Madan Pillutla, Dean of the Indian School of Business (ISB), discusses the role of research in shaping management education.

The conversation explores how ISB approaches research, its relevance to industry and society, and the evolving role of business schools in contributing to knowledge creation and leadership development.

]]> 1780 Building the Future of Insurtech in India | Guidewire’s New Bengaluru Hub | Crafting Bharat Podcast Can innovation in India shape the future of global insurance? In this Crafting Bharat special, Nelson John visits Guidewire’s brand-new Bengaluru office and sits down with Mohammed Anzy S, Vice President and Managing Director - India, Guidewire Software. From driving cutting-edge insurtech solutions to scaling a high-performing team, discover how Guidewire India is powering the technology behind property and casualty insurers across 42 countries. We also take you inside Guidewire’s culture of innovation, collaborations with universities, and its vision for the next decade of insurance tech. Crafting Bharat is an initiative by NewsReach to bring you stories of leaders, innovators, and organisations shaping India’s growth story. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:14:00 -0000 full HT Smartcast Originals Can innovation in India shape the future of global insurance? In this Crafting Bharat special, Nelson John visits Guidewire’s brand-new Bengaluru office and sits down with Mohammed Anzy S, Vice President and Managing Director - India, Guidewire Software. From driving cutting-edge insurtech solutions to scaling a high-performing team, discover how Guidewire India is powering the technology behind property and casualty insurers across 42 countries. We also take you inside Guidewire’s culture of innovation, collaborations with universities, and its vision for the next decade of insurance tech. Crafting Bharat is an initiative by NewsReach to bring you stories of leaders, innovators, and organisations shaping India’s growth story. Can innovation in India shape the future of global insurance?

In this Crafting Bharat special, Nelson John visits Guidewire’s brand-new Bengaluru office and sits down with Mohammed Anzy S, Vice President and Managing Director - India, Guidewire Software.

From driving cutting-edge insurtech solutions to scaling a high-performing team, discover how Guidewire India is powering the technology behind property and casualty insurers across 42 countries.

We also take you inside Guidewire’s culture of innovation, collaborations with universities, and its vision for the next decade of insurance tech.

Crafting Bharat is an initiative by NewsReach to bring you stories of leaders, innovators, and organisations shaping India’s growth story.

]]> 1694 Crafting Bharat: How ZEISS is Powering the Future of Eyewear | ft. Boris Dejonckheere "Can a pair of glasses change how you live, work, and see the world?" In this Crafting Bharat Special Feature, catch Boris Dejonckheere, Head of Global Sales Operations, ZEISS Vision Care, as he shares how eyewear is evolving from a basic necessity to a personalised tech companion. This isn’t just vision care, it’s future care. Crafting Bharat is an initiative by NewsReach. Wed, 07 May 2025 10:17:00 -0000 full HT Smartcast Originals "Can a pair of glasses change how you live, work, and see the world?" In this Crafting Bharat Special Feature, catch Boris Dejonckheere, Head of Global Sales Operations, ZEISS Vision Care, as he shares how eyewear is evolving from a basic necessity to a personalised tech companion. This isn’t just vision care, it’s future care. Crafting Bharat is an initiative by NewsReach. "Can a pair of glasses change how you live, work, and see the world?" In this Crafting Bharat Special Feature, catch Boris Dejonckheere, Head of Global Sales Operations, ZEISS Vision Care, as he shares how eyewear is evolving from a basic necessity to a personalised tech companion. This isn’t just vision care, it’s future care. Crafting Bharat is an initiative by NewsReach.

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