The Journey with Simarpreet Singh

Welcome to Episode #30 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).Today's episode features MR.JAGDISH RAI SINGAL, a visionary and dynamic entrepreneur who founded the Eastman Group with the aim of transforming the automobile industry through cutting-edge technology. Hailing from a textile business family in Ludhiana, Jagdish Rai Singal founded Eastman Industries in 1970, focusing on manufacturing bicycles. The Eastman Group today includes 8 different companies - Eastman Cast and Forge Ltd., Eastman Industries Limited, - a leading manufacturer and exporter of engineering goods specializing in industrial and automation engineering, Eastman Auto & Power Ltd. - in the automotive sector, producing auto components and contributing to the group's presence in the industry, Eastman Hongkong Ltd., Eastman Exports Pvt. Ltd, JVR Forgings Ltd, JVR Enterprises, and BDJN Casting.Join us in this episode where Jagdish ji talks about the story of building the brand, learnings from business, partition, relationship with Hero & Avon Cycles, Battery business, e-mobility & much more.Stay tuned and watch the full episode.

CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro2:43 Early Life & Education9:35 The First Business Learning : PDC12:50 How Eastman Group started?14:55 How To Bring Differentiation in Business?18:50 Understanding Manufacturing Process22:50 Relationship with Hero & Avon Cycles27:35 How Eastman Got The First Grant for Imports Exports31:30 The Second Business - Hand Tools35:35 How Eastman Auto & Power Business started?40:20 The Battery Business & e-Mobility46:23 Who are the Major Automobile Players today?53:55 National Recognition56:45 Conflict Resolution in Family Businesses1:01:10 Case Study of Hero Group & OutroSUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT to engage in an interesting journey.@simarpreethsinghReach me atInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/simarpreeths/Twitter handle : https://twitter.com/simarpreethsLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/simarpreethsingh/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/simarpreet.singh07Keep following my channel for more such updates.About the Podcast "The Journey with Simarpreet Singh" is a talk show where we discuss life, family, emotions, childhood, success, failure, and more. That’s the thing with this podcast - it’s for everybody. All the episodes and the guests that we have recorded - our intent is to talk about their journey, get to know every aspect of these inspiring people and in the process, if anyone of you get inspired, or pick something from someone’s life, our work is done. ____#thejourneypodcastwithsimarpreetsingh #thejourneypodcast #podcast #TJWS #SimarpreetSingh #Hartek #JagdishRaiSingal #JRS #JRSEastmanGroup #EastmanGroup #Eastman #batteries #emobility #startups #growth #businesssuccess #business #inspiration

Welcome to Episode #29 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).

Welcome to Episode #28 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).

Welcome to Episode #27 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).Today's episode features the legendary MR.CHANDUBHAI VIRANI, the founder of the massive brand BALAJI CHIPS & WAFERS, a leading snack brand in central & western India.Balaji Wafers is a snack food manufacturer and distributor in India. Founded in 1974, it produces and distributes a variety of potato chips and other grain-based snack foods.Balaji aims to provide a quality snacking experience at the most affordable price to people across all age groups.Join us in this episode where Chandubhai talks about the story of building the brand, growth story, revenue stats, fight with Pepsico & the offer to sell, market competition, power of distribution, FMCG industry, expansion plans & much more.Stay tuned and watch the full episode. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro2:10 Early Life & Canteen Job10:02 How Balaji Chips began operations?15:04 The Story Behind the Name 'Balaji Chips'18:00 How Balaji became #1 in their region?24:47 Pepsico Legal Case against Balaji30:28 The Health & Nutrition in Balaji Chips?33:57 Did Pepsico offer to buy Balaji Chips & Wafers?40:45 Unit Economics & Revenue Stats44:30 How to handle conflicts in family business?48:39 Market Competition-Haldirams, Bikaji & Pepsico51:48 Growth Plans & Pricing Strategy56:44 Tips to Build a Big Brand?58:25 Vision for Future & OutroSUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT to engage in an interesting journey.@simarpreethsinghReach me atInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/simarpreeths/Twitter handle : https://twitter.com/simarpreethsLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/simarpreethsingh/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/simarpreet.singh07Keep following my channel for more such updates.About the Podcast "The Journey with Simarpreet Singh" is a talk show where we discuss life, family, emotions, childhood, success, failure, and more. That’s the thing with this podcast - it’s for everybody. All the episodes and the guests that we have recorded - our intent is to talk about their journey, get to know every aspect of these inspiring people and in the process, if anyone of you get inspired, or pick something from someone’s life, our work is done. ____#thejourneypodcastwithsimarpreetsingh #thejourneypodcast #podcast #TJWS #SimarpreetSingh #Hartek #ChandubhaiVirani #Balajichips #Balajiwafers #snacks #fnb #growth #businesssuccess #distribution #expansion #business #inspiration

Welcome to Episode #26 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).Today's episode features PROF. CHETAN SINGH SOLANKI, a distinguished educator, researcher, innovator, and a certified teacher of the Art of Living's Happiness program. Currently, he is on unpaid leave from IIT Bombay. Since November 2020, he has embarked on the Energy Swaraj Yatra, a remarkable 11-year journey aboard a solar bus, set to continue until 2030 with a pledge to not return home throughout this entire duration.The Energy Swaraj Yatra, designed to address urgent climate change challenges, aims to spark a broad movement for 100% solar energy adoption. Prof. Solanki's remarkable journey has earned accolades, including a commendation from Prime Minister Modi.Join us in this episode where he talks about leaving his home for Energy Swaraj Yatra, Sustainability, Consumption vs Production, Solar Power, Net Zero Goals, Future of Earth, Climate Change, Global Warming, GDP Growth & much more. Stay tuned and watch the full episode. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro2:36 Why is Solar Man living on a Bus?11:00 Power of Emotions18:02 Energy Swaraj Yatra27:00 Is Solar Power the real solution?31:00 Energy: Demand & Supply35:37 India's per capita energy consumption43:30 AMG Formula of Solar Energy46:28 Net Zero & Decarbonization Goals: India 207055:00 How to limit consumption?1:04:30 The 123 Process of Sustainable Living1:07:00 Global Scenario of Climate Change1:14:40 Consumption Model of Businesses1:18:52 The SDG-ESG Goals1:22:25 OutroSUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT to engage in an interesting journey.@simarpreethsinghReach me atInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/simarpreeths/Twitter handle : https://twitter.com/simarpreethsLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/simarpreethsingh/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/simarpreet.singh07Keep following my channel for more such updates.About the Podcast "The Journey with Simarpreet Singh" is a talk show where we discuss life, family, emotions, childhood, success, failure, and more. That’s the thing with this podcast - it’s for everybody. All the episodes and the guests that we have recorded - our intent is to talk about their journey, get to know every aspect of these inspiring people and in the process, if anyone of you get inspired, or pick something from someone’s life, our work is done.____#thejourneypodcastwithsimarpreetsingh #thejourneypodcast #podcast #TJWS #SimarpreetSingh #Hartek #ChetanSolanki #SolarManOfIndia #EnergySwaraj #EnergySwarajYatra #climatechange #globalwarming #netzero #GDPgrowth #sustainability #inspiration

Welcome to Episode #25 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).Today's episode features AMIT DAMANI, Co-Founder & Marketing Head of StayVista, India's largest luxury property chain, with over 500 properties in more than 50 destinations. The company was previously known as Vista Rooms, but rebranded to StayVista to offer a better service experience.StayVista has been recognized as the market leader in vacation rentals and one of the top villa rental companies in the industry.Join us in this episode where he talks about travel preferences in India, how he built StayVista, rebranding of Vista Rooms, AirBnB, 5-star & 7-star properties in India, hospitality industry, finding cofounders & much more. Stay tuned and watch the full episode. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro2:50 Travel Mindset in India6:08 The Idea Behind StayVista14:55 AirBnB vs StayVista18:08 Villa Selection Criteria22:40 How home owners earn from StayVista?29:25 Market Dynamics33:55 Luxury Hotels vs StayVista36:30 Unit Economics & Funding47:55 Rebranding Decision: Vista Rooms to StayVista50:45 How to select co-founders?57:00 Why Brand Ambassadors are signed?1:04:18 The India Story1:10:40 OutroLink for Booking https://www.stayvista.com/SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT to engage in an interesting journey.@simarpreethsinghReach me atInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/simarpreeths/Twitter handle : https://twitter.com/simarpreethsLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/simarpreethsingh/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/simarpreet.singh07Keep following my channel for more such updates.About the Podcast "The Journey with Simarpreet Singh" is a talk show where we discuss life, family, emotions, childhood, success, failure, and more. That’s the thing with this podcast - it’s for everybody. All the episodes and the guests that we have recorded - our intent is to talk about their journey, get to know every aspect of these inspiring people and in the process, if anyone of you get inspired, or pick something from someone’s life, our work is done.____#thejourneypodcastwithsimarpreetsingh #thejourneypodcast #podcast #TJWS #SimarpreetSingh #Hartek #AmitDamani #StayVista #VistaRooms #travel #luxuryvillas #airbnb #funding #India #inspiration

Welcome to Episode #24 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).Today's episode features a dear friend - NIKHIL MITTAL, Founder & CEO - Nik Baker's - a renowned European-styled bakery-cum-café brand in North India. With 28 outlets and over 1500 employees, Chef & Entrepreneur, Chandigarh-based Nikhil Mittal, owes his success entirely to his father, mentor, and guide Vinod Mittal, who saw the passion for food in him and encouraged him to pursue a career as a Chef. Join us in this episode where Nikhil talks about his early life and inspiration, his stint in Australia and then coming back to India and opening his first flagship store, the franchise concept, Nik Baker's outlets, food quality, health and nutrition, global expansion, valuation, private equity & much more.Stay tuned and watch the full episode. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro3:05 Inspiration & Education8:05 The First Flagship Store - Nik Baker's13:50 The Sexiness of Businesses Today16:30 Nik Baker's & Franchise Concept24:08 Roles, Responsibilities & HR Strategies27:35 Maintaining Consistency of Quality29:30 Health & Nutrition34:08 Unit Economics & Business Model36:36 The Kitchen Process38:04 Valuation & Private Equity41:28 Baking & Culinary Institute42:41 Chef Nikhil's Personal Favorites44:12 OutroSUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT to engage in an interesting journey.@simarpreethsinghReach me atInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/simarpreeths/Twitter handle : https://twitter.com/simarpreethsLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/simarpreethsingh/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/simarpreet.singh07Keep following my channel for more such updates.About the Podcast "The Journey with Simarpreet Singh" is a talk show where we discuss life, family, emotions, childhood, success, failure, and more. That’s the thing with this podcast - it’s for everybody. All the episodes and the guests that we have recorded - our intent is to talk about their journey, get to know every aspect of these inspiring people and in the process, if anyone of you get inspired, or pick something from someone’s life, our work is done.____#thejourneypodcastwithsimarpreetsingh #thejourneypodcast #podcast #TJWS #SimarpreetSingh #Hartek #NikhilMittal #NikBakers #nik #foodandbeverage #fnb #chandigarh #entrepreneurship #cafe #bakery #India #globalexpansion #inspiration

Welcome to Episode #23 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).Today's episode features a legend in the Financial sector, JASPAL SINGH BINDRA. A veteran Banker with a successful global MNC career spanning over three decades. He has held coveted positions across MNC Banks such as Standard Chartered, UBS and Bank of America and has an impeccable track record of leading large banks, driving profitable growth, Mergers, Acquisitions, Turnarounds and the list goes on. He has played a key role in transitioning the Centrum Group, from a pure play financial advisory business to becoming a diversified financial services group. His present focus is on steering Centrum’s Banking venture - Unity Bank into a New Age Digital First Bank.Join us in this episode where he talks about his personal journey, life at Bank of America, UBS, Standard Chartered & finally owning Unity Small Finance Bank and Centrum Group, the 2008 crisis, collapse of PMC Bank, BharatPe controversy, RBI Tender, Stock Markets, Global Finance & much more. Stay tuned and watch the full episode. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro & Early Life11:20 Turning point18:46 How to create legacy?21:16 Life at Standard Chartered Bank28:52 The 2008 Crisis & Banking Sector Compliances35:35 Resignation from Standard Chartered Bank45:50 How Centrum Group happened?55:40 Collapse of PMC Bank - 7500 cr debt1:06:45 The BharatPe Controversy1:15:12 Jaspal Bindra Owns a Bank1:21:00 Size & Scale of Indian Banking Sector1:24:50 Financial Sector Challenges today1:32:40 Which stocks should you invest in?1:38:00 The NREGA Scheme1:41:14 India 20471:47:40 OutroSUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT to engage in an interesting journey.@simarpreethsinghReach me atInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/simarpreeths/Twitter handle : https://twitter.com/simarpreethsLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/simarpreethsingh/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/simarpreet.singh07Keep following my channel for more such updates.About the Podcast "The Journey with Simarpreet Singh" is a talk show where we discuss life, family, emotions, childhood, success, failure, and more. That’s the thing with this podcast - it’s for everybody. All the episodes and the guests that we have recorded - our intent is to talk about their journey, get to know every aspect of these inspiring people and in the process, if anyone of you get inspired, or pick something from someone’s life, our work is done.____#thejourneypodcastwithsimarpreetsingh #thejourneypodcast #podcast #TJWS #SimarpreetSingh #Hartek #JaspalBindra #UnityBank #CentrumGroup #Centrumfinancialservices #HDFC #indianbanking #financialsystem #stockmarket #PMC #bharatpe #RBI #funding #India

Welcome to Episode #22 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS). Today's episode features Padma Vibhushan MONTEK SINGH AHLUWALIA, a legend & celebrated Economist. Montek Singh Ahluwalia served as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India from 2004 to 2014 and prior to that, as the first Director of the Independent Evaluation Office of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2001 to 2004. A prominent figure in the world of economics and public service, known for his dedication to promoting economic growth, development, and sustainability in India and beyond. Join us in this episode where he talks about his early life, his inspiration, the India story from 1970s to now, his relationship with Dr.Manmohan Singh & the contributions as former Prime Minister, the famous 1991 reforms, inclusive growth, GDP, Capital Markets & much more. Stay tuned and watch the full episode. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro, Early Life & Inspiration4:12 Relationship with Dr.Manmohan Singh13:55 India pre-199128:20 The 1991 Reforms38:23 India's Poor Financial State48:29 What is GDP Growth?1:07:07 State of Capital Markets1:16:54 Inequality & Wealth Distribution1:42:33 Gender Inequality, Healthcare & Education1:54:05 Viksit Bharat: Need for Policy Changes2:02:40 OutroLink for buying the book BACKSTAGE:https://amzn.in/d/4BHtMtOSUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT to engage in an interesting journey.@simarpreethsinghReach me atInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/simarpreeths/Twitter handle : https://twitter.com/simarpreethsLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/simarpreethsingh/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/simarpreet.singh07Keep following my channel for more such updates.About the Podcast "The Journey with Simarpreet Singh" is a talk show where we discuss life, family, emotions, childhood, success, failure, and more. That’s the thing with this podcast - it’s for everybody. All the episodes and the guests that we have recorded - our intent is to talk about their journey, get to know every aspect of these inspiring people and in the process, if anyone of you get inspired, or pick something from someone’s life, our work is done. ____#thejourneypodcastwithsimarpreetsingh #thejourneypodcast #podcast #TJWS #SimarpreetSingh #Hartek #Montek #MontekSinghAhluwalia #planningcommission #drmanmohansingh #1991reforms #india1991 #financeministry #GDPgrowth #India #inspiration

Welcome to Episode #21 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).