Nexxt in Line with Mohit Goel

30 years and 1 lakh weddings - Tivoli Group stands as the soul of India’s wedding celebrations. In this episode of Nexxt In Line, Mohit Goel sits down with Akshay Gupta, Executive Director of Tivoli Group, to explore how an Indian family brand built a legacy of emotions, scale and trust - turning moments into milestones.

Akshay shares the inside story of how Tivoli navigated Supreme Court battles, scaled from a single venue in Chhatarpur to a national hospitality chain and redefined how India celebrates. From logistics to love, this is the story of a next-generation leader balancing growth with grace.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to run a wedding empire or carry a multi-crore legacy into the future...this conversation is your front-row seat to the business behind “once-in-a-lifetime” celebrations.

What You’ll Learn

• The evolution of India’s wedding industry and Tivoli’s 30-year journey

• How the Gupta family managed legacy, succession & modernisation

• Lessons on leadership, scale & emotional branding in hospitality

• Why empathy is Tivoli’s strongest business strategy

• How family values fuel multi-generational growth

Dinika Bhatia’s story is the perfect example of how women entrepreneurs in India are reshaping family businesses and building modern D2C brands.

As a 6th-generation entrepreneur, she took her 130+ year-old dry fruit legacy and transformed it into a healthy snacking brand loved by today’s millennials and Gen Z consumers. From festive dry fruit boxes to everyday lifestyle snacks, this is how legacy entrepreneurship in India evolves into global opportunities.

India’s packaged food and healthy snacking industry is booming, projected to cross $50 billion by 2030. Dinika Bhatia recognized the gap, that dry fruits were seen as “old-school” and rebranded them into modern health foods with innovative packaging, global D2C distribution, and wellness-driven positioning. Her journey is not just about nuts and dry fruits, but about how to build a consumer brand in India by balancing tradition with innovation.

This episode of Nexxt in Line dives deep into the myth of second-gen privilege, the challenges of legacy businesses, and the opportunities for women leaders in Indian entrepreneurship. Dinika shares her lessons on identity, consumer trust, and scaling family businesses in India, proving that legacy is inherited, but leadership is built.

If you’re interested in family businesses, women entrepreneurs, D2C brands, Indian agriculture and food industry, or next-gen leadership in India, this episode is a must-watch.

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Every family business begins with love but survives only with structure.

In this episode of Nexxt In Line, Mohit Goel sits down with Ankur Gupta, Joint Managing Director of Ashiana Housing, to unpack what happens when a family business grows faster than the family itself.

From emotional boardrooms to written constitutions, this episode explores how governance, purpose and self-awareness can hold a legacy together when success starts to test relationships.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s a rare inside look into a next-gen leader who rebuilt a system around trust, not titles.

What You’ll Learn

• How a family constitution turns emotion into clarity

• Why coaching can save both relationships and revenue

• The mindset shift from control to governance

• How to balance growth, values and generations

• What real succession planning looks like in modern India

What does it take to carry forward a legacy in a field the world still whispers about?In this episode, Sakshi Bakshi, Co-Founder of the International Institute of Reproduction and Fertility Training (IIRFT), opens up about her journey in the world of IVF, fertility and reproductive science - a space where empathy matters as much as expertise.From growing up in a medical family to watching couples fight stigma for the dream of parenthood, Sakshi’s story is about breaking silence, redefining success and finding purpose beyond inheritance.Because legacy isn’t always a business you inherit, sometimes it’s a belief you choose to uphold.What You’ll Get from This Episode:- A raw conversation about IVF, awareness, and acceptance in India- How legacy evolves when daughters take the lead- The emotional and ethical sides of fertility treatment- Insights on egg freezing, surrogacy, and modern parenthood- Lessons on leadership, empathy, and carrying forward purpose

What happens when your father is your boss, your surname is your brand, and your legacy feels like a burden?

In this episode of Nexxt in Line with Mohit Goel, Avneet Singh, Director of SPPL Group, reveals the unfiltered truth behind legacy businesses in India, next-gen entrepreneurship, and how technology is redefining inheritance in 2025. Avneet calls it out as it is - legacy isn’t privilege, it’s pressure.

From the emotional dynamics of family business to the challenges of rebuilding old empires with modern systems, this conversation exposes what it really takes to run, reinvent, and survive a legacy business in India. He breaks the illusion of privilege, talks about the role of technology in family businesses, and shares the mindset shift every next-gen entrepreneur needs today.

In this episode of Nexxt In Line, host Mohit Goel sits down with Yug Bhatia, the founder of ControlZ, to uncover what really goes on behind the glossy label of family business legacy in India.

Born into a business family, Yug didn’t want to just inherit success. He wanted to understand it. From early lessons at home to the supportive role of his father and brother, this conversation dives deep into what it means to balance privilege, pressure, and purpose.

At just 22, Yug founded ControlZ, a company redefining sustainable tech by giving old smartphones a new life. Through honesty and humility, he represents India’s next generation of entrepreneurs who are proving that Legacy is Inherited but Leadership is Built

From earning just ₹5000 a year on 6 acres of land to becoming a Padma Shri awardee, Ram Saran Verma’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and transformation. Known today as one of India’s most acclaimed farmers, he has redefined what it means to succeed in agriculture. This episode dives deep into how a school dropout from a small village in Uttar Pradesh empowered farmers across 100 villages and turned farming into a model of entrepreneurship.

India’s farmers form the backbone of the nation, feeding over 1.4 billion people, yet agriculture contributes only ~18% to GDP and most farmers earn less than ₹10,000/month. Ram Saran Ji breaks this cycle by adopting high-yield farming techniques, crop diversification, and mechanization, proving that agriculture can be both sustainable and profitable. His journey is a powerful reminder that farming in India is not backward, it is innovation, leadership, and nation-building.

In this episode of Nexxt in Line, discover how Padma Shri Farmer Ram Saran Verma resisted politics, stayed true to his roots, and built an agricultural model that is now celebrated across India. If you care about food security, farmer success stories, or the future of Indian agriculture, this is a must-watch.
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From penthouse struggles to business survival, Armaan’s journey as a second-generation entrepreneur in India reveals the hidden truths behind family businesses. While most people assume legacy makes life easy, Armaan shares how he once didn’t even have ₹1000 for petrol despite living in luxury. His story is about resilience, survival, and the fight to create identity beyond inheritance.India’s family businesses contribute over 70% to the GDP, yet the challenges of successors are rarely spoken about. Armaan opens up about the politics inside family businesses, the cracks that can break both families and companies, and the myth of second-gen privilege. From building his first piece of furniture in 10th grade to leading a legacy, his story shows that leadership isn’t inherited; it’s built.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to run a family business in India, balance legacy with leadership, or survive the burden of a famous surname, this episode is for you. Watch till the end to uncover business lessons, survival insights, and real stories of resilience from a next-gen entrepreneur.Follow us on: Website: http://nextinlinewithmohitgoel.com/Instagram:   / nexxtinlinewith_mohitgoel  Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Nexxt-In-Line-with-Mohit-Goel/Follow Mohit Goel on: Instagram:   / mohitgoelofficial  #podcast #nexxtinline #legacy #familybusiness

What does it really mean to inherit a political legacy in BJP? For some, it is privilege. For others, it is pressure. For the next generation of BJP leaders in India, it is both a responsibility and a test of credibility.

In this exclusive episode of Nexxt in Line, hosted by Mohit Goel (MD, Omaxe Ltd.), we explore the journey of a BJP leader shaped by legacy but determined to build his own identity in Indian politics. From completing an MBA in London to returning to Amroha for grassroots governance, this is the story of how next gen politics in BJP balances inheritance with real leadership.

Drawing inspiration from B.R. Ambedkar’s justice, Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s vision, and Narendra Modi’s determination, the conversation dives into what truly defines service, credibility, and leadership in India’s democracy, and why political legacy alone is never enough.

This episode is a candid deep dive into the burden and blessing of political legacy, the struggles of next gen politics in BJP, and the universal truth that while legacy may be inherited, true leadership is built.

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What does it mean to carry a legendary family legacy in India? For some, it's a privilege. For others, it’s pressure. For Ragini Maharaj, granddaughter of the iconic Pandit Birju Maharaj Ji, it is both a blessing and a burden.In this exclusive episode of Nexxt in Line, hosted by Mohit Goel (MD, Omaxe Ltd.), Ragini shares her deeply personal journey of being next in line to one of India’s greatest cultural icons. She opens up about the reality of carrying a famous surname, the discipline required to honour tradition, and the struggles of every next-generation leader in India - whether in business, art, or family legacies.From the world of Kathak dance to the universal truth of building your own identity under family expectations, this episode is a raw and emotional conversation about leadership, sacrifice, humility, and legacy.Key Themes Covered in This Episode- The true meaning of Kathak as pooja, not entertainment- Why legacy feels like both a blessing and a burden- Growing up as the granddaughter of Pandit Birju Maharaj Ji- The struggles of second-generation leaders in art and business- The fine line between privilege, pressure, and identity- Lessons on discipline, humility, and resilience“Art is not entertainment. Your stage is your temple. Your kala is your pooja.” - Ragini Maharaj