Sougata Ray

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Introducing Family Enterprise Quarterly, Volume 5, Issue 3, which showcases the inspiring stories of distinguished family business legends and highlights the legacies these families have built through their entrepreneurial endeavours.
Read the full issue: https://t.co/OaJlPxD1AY

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In the context of the longer-term question of leadership after Mukesh Ambani steps aside, Prof Sougata Ray is quoted in the story as noting that, while a clear structure is in place, the real test will come when the next generation must lead independently, without his guidance.

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Prof Sougata Ray moderated a session at the Silicon Lab Symposium. Titled ‘From Pilots to Production:The Reality of GenAI in R&D,’ the discussion explored what is genuinely working in engineering today, where GenAI is delivering tangible value &where its limitations still persist

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We are delighted to share about the upcoming ‘Family Business: Managing Growth and Transformation’ programme which will be held at the @ISBedu.
The programme will be held over 3 days from June 15-17, 2026. We are sure family entrepreneurs & leaders will find the programme useful

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The latest issue of FEQ Vol 5 Issue 2 features Pavitra Shankar, Managing Director of Brigade Group, in our Women in Family Business series.
Pavitra shares her perspective on what it truly means to lead with purpose, moving beyond a role to build a mission.

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In the latest issue of FEQ, we feature Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, in the C-Suite Wisdom section. He shares that enduring institutions are built when each generation treats the business as a trust - for family, employees, customers, and the wider community.

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𝐅𝐄𝐐 𝐕𝐨𝐥. 5, 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 2 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞!

This edition brings together powerful insights and lived experiences from family business leaders and next-generation voices navigating growth, governance, and transformation in an increasingly complex global landscape.

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Introducing Family Enterprise Quarterly Vol 5 Issue 2, which showcases the inspiring stories of various family business legends. Join us in discovering the legacies these families have built through their entrepreneurial endeavours. Full edition- https://t.co/d8btTHx2AM
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In a @business_today story on Vellayan Subbiah’s transformation of the Murugappa Group, Prof. Sougata noted that a business once defined by bicycles &steel tubes has evolved into a credible platform for advanced engineering &manufacturing, highlighting the group’s strategic shift

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The case study “Breaking Up of the Senanis (A)” examines how a family enterprise in Satna, Madhya Pradesh grew into a successful business over decades, driven by hard work and entrepreneurial vision.
Case summary: https://t.co/0Iv1RCNEIv
Full edition: https://t.co/aTxpngt2gw

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Remembering Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar, the 76th Custodian of the House of Mewar, who dedicated his life to preserving and strengthening one of the world’s oldest continuing family legacies spanning over 1,300 years.

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We feature Gopichand Parmanand Hinduja in the Legacy Builders from the Past section of Family Enterprise Quarterly, paying tribute to a leader whose steady and understated stewardship shaped one of the world’s most influential family enterprises.
Read more:https://t.co/X4x5yD1HMf

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We are pleased to share that Nayan Gupta, Managing Director, Mangatrai Neeraj Jewellers Pvt Ltd, is featured in the latest issue of Family Enterprise Quarterly(Vol. 4, Issue 4) under the “Thoughts from Alumni” section.
To read the full section, click here: https://t.co/iGjKSLntQm

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On the birth anniversary of Jamsetji Tata, we honour a visionary who shaped modern India. Beginning in 1868 with ₹21,000, he founded what became the Tata Group and envisioned institutions like Tata Steel, Tata Power, the Indian Institute of Science, and the Taj Mahal Palace.

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Congratulations to Prof. @RamKavil on being named ‘Teacher of the Year’ by the PGP MFAB Class of 2025. He was recognised for his course ‘Management, Family & the Board: Managing Paradoxes,’ which continues to shape how future family business leaders navigate the complex interplay

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In the latest issue of FEQ, we feature Tara Singh Vachani, Executive Chairperson of Antara Senior Care and Vice-Chairperson of Max India Ltd, under the Women in Family Business section.
View the link to read about her: https://t.co/ln2qBThXl9
Full edition: https://t.co/aTxpngt2gw

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We are hiring for the following positions at the @ISBFamBiz:
1- Researcher/Postdoc
Click the link to view the job details & eligibility criteria: https://t.co/YwU3Jgv2KC
2- Research Associate
Click the link to view the job details & eligibility criteria: https://t.co/09QbmryKHD

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In the latest issue of FEQ, we feature @OushnikChandra, under the Next-Gen in Family Business section.
Oushnik is a 4th Gen leader at P.C. Chandra Jewellers - a jewellery brand built on trust, craftsmanship, & enduring values, & one of India’s most respected names in the industry

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Sharing insights on the heightened scrutiny faced by N. Chandrasekaran as he works to steer the Tata Group through a difficult phase, Prof @SougataRay10 observed that non-family leaders in legacy business groups operate under constant pressure to prove their strategic credibility

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We have successfully completed the 3-day programme on “Family Business: Managing Growth and Transformation (FBGT)” during February 02–04, 2026.
Participants engaged with the core challenges that multigenerational family enterprises face, and gained valuable insights.
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