What does 2026 have in Store for Businesses?
As the global innovation landscape evolves faster than ever, 2026 is poised to be a pivotal year for global businesses. Having managed swift digital transformation, breakthroughs in AI, economic adjustments, and changes in workforce trends, leaders are shifting their focus beyond mere growth; they are concentrating on resilience, responsible innovation, and the creation of long-term value.
As companies plan their strategies for 2026, they are getting a unified message from the leadership i.e., innovation itself is insufficient. The actual change will be achieved only when there is a shift in accepting technology usage in a responsible way, putting the community and environment first and creating experiences that customers feel are tailored and not even close to being generic.
The next winners in the corporate world will be those that have the courage to change, do it in a deliberate way, and have a clear intention.
As leaders gear up to make 2026 a successful business year, we hear from established leaders who have spent years in the industry and have weathered every evolution with tact and resilience.
One such leader is Natrajan Ramakrishna, Solar Industries India Ltd Independent, Director. Natrajan is a visionary leader driving ethical governance, cross-functional innovation, and resilient strategies, shaping sustainable business models while empowering organizations to navigate complex markets responsibly.
Another featured leader for this special edition is CA Shubha Ganesh, Independent Director, El Forge and Managing Director, X2A Soft Labs Private is a Bengaluru-based experienced investment domain professional. She has pioneered financial literacy coaching and collaborated with young founders to build proprietary AI software for investment managers.
Leaders such as Natrajan and Shubha act as independent directors and commit to guiding their respective companies through every market upheaval. Read on to know more about their leadership journey, insights and more.
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