Future Unplugged Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/future-unplugged Future Unplugged: Navigating what’s next is PwC India’s podcast series that dives into the decisions, disruptions, and dilemmas shaping leadership today. Hosted by Sanjeev Krishan, the show features candid conversations with leaders driving change across sectors. © 2026 PWC 63888cba-8b2b-5bf8-a0d8-c7b697a506d9 yes en Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:12:10 -0700 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:12:19 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/AqppX7-YIJPX6L-FF8yJgPcdzJ-Q4qMdhWAQMnyKd8I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMTY4/ZmNjNTEzM2MwY2Zh/NTU3ZTFjZWM5ZGRh/NThkYS5qcGVn.jpg Future Unplugged episodic PWC Future Unplugged: Navigating what’s next is PwC India’s podcast series that dives into the decisions, disruptions, and dilemmas shaping leadership today. Hosted by Sanjeev Krishan, the show features candid conversations with leaders driving change across sectors. Future Unplugged: Navigating what’s next is PwC India’s podcast series that dives into the decisions, disruptions, and dilemmas shaping leadership today. PWC No No Future Unplugged | Episode 10 | Part 2 | Abhishek Bachchan on ETPL, Team Ownership and Sports Business 10 10 Future Unplugged | Episode 10 | Part 2 | Abhishek Bachchan on ETPL, Team Ownership and Sports Business full 67afedcf-3bdb-46cc-9b07-c0bf401cfca8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c063b721 Beyond the world of cinema, Abhishek Bachchan has been quietly building a legacy in sports. In this conversation with PwC India Chairperson Sanjeev Krishan on Future Unplugged, he shares the story behind the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), the differences between sports and entertainment audiences, and the challenges of building sustainable sporting ventures.

Whether you're interested in sports, business, or entrepreneurship, this episode offers valuable insights into building institutions from the ground up.

]]> Beyond the world of cinema, Abhishek Bachchan has been quietly building a legacy in sports. In this conversation with PwC India Chairperson Sanjeev Krishan on Future Unplugged, he shares the story behind the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), the differences between sports and entertainment audiences, and the challenges of building sustainable sporting ventures.

Whether you're interested in sports, business, or entrepreneurship, this episode offers valuable insights into building institutions from the ground up.

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:49:17 -0700 PWC PWC 865 Beyond the world of cinema, Abhishek Bachchan has been quietly building a legacy in sports. In this conversation with PwC India Chairperson Sanjeev Krishan on Future Unplugged, he shares the story behind the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), the differences between sports and entertainment audiences, and the challenges of building sustainable sporting ventures.

Whether you're interested in sports, business, or entrepreneurship, this episode offers valuable insights into building institutions from the ground up.

]]> No Future Unplugged | Episode 10 | Part 1 | Building Beyond Legacy with Abhishek Bachchan 10 10 Future Unplugged | Episode 10 | Part 1 | Building Beyond Legacy with Abhishek Bachchan full e40820a5-79f5-4a3a-a6c3-bfa18dfe0fae https://share.transistor.fm/s/9270d559 On this episode of Future Unplugged, PWC India Chairperson Sanjeev Krishan speaks with actor and sports entrepreneur Abhishek Bachchan about stepping out from the shadow of a powerful family legacy to build a distinct identity as an investor in Indian sports. From a childhood shaped by his father's love for sports to unexpected opportunities that led him into the Pro Kabaddi League and the Indian Super League, Bachchan reflects on his journey of building sports franchises from the ground up. He also speaks about the early grassroots challenges of micromanaging teams and building franchise fandom in a cricket-dominated nation.

A must-watch conversation for anyone interested in sports entrepreneurship, building lasting brands, and the future of Indian sports.

]]> On this episode of Future Unplugged, PWC India Chairperson Sanjeev Krishan speaks with actor and sports entrepreneur Abhishek Bachchan about stepping out from the shadow of a powerful family legacy to build a distinct identity as an investor in Indian sports. From a childhood shaped by his father's love for sports to unexpected opportunities that led him into the Pro Kabaddi League and the Indian Super League, Bachchan reflects on his journey of building sports franchises from the ground up. He also speaks about the early grassroots challenges of micromanaging teams and building franchise fandom in a cricket-dominated nation.

A must-watch conversation for anyone interested in sports entrepreneurship, building lasting brands, and the future of Indian sports.

]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:35:35 -0700 PWC PWC 900 On this episode of Future Unplugged, PWC India Chairperson Sanjeev Krishan speaks with actor and sports entrepreneur Abhishek Bachchan about stepping out from the shadow of a powerful family legacy to build a distinct identity as an investor in Indian sports. From a childhood shaped by his father's love for sports to unexpected opportunities that led him into the Pro Kabaddi League and the Indian Super League, Bachchan reflects on his journey of building sports franchises from the ground up. He also speaks about the early grassroots challenges of micromanaging teams and building franchise fandom in a cricket-dominated nation.

A must-watch conversation for anyone interested in sports entrepreneurship, building lasting brands, and the future of Indian sports.

]]> No Future Unplugged | Episode 9 - If it matters, it shouldn't be a "good to have" with Nishant Arya 9 9 Future Unplugged | Episode 9 - If it matters, it shouldn't be a "good to have" with Nishant Arya full babbb443-ece7-4f26-88a5-ac36d769767a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1adc8be6 Every company keeps a "good to have" list. It's where the things you'll fund later go to wait: sustainability, new technology, spare capacity, honest feedback. Nishant Arya built a career on transforming a "good to have" list into non-negotiables.

In 2010, he bet a stable, profitable auto components business on electric buses, before the policy, the infrastructure, or the belief existed. It was a way of deciding what's actually non-negotiable long before the market forces everyone else to catch up.

On this episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan speaks with Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman of JBM Group, on conviction ahead of the curve, complexity as a competitive moat, the one thing AI will never take off the factory floor, and why the leaders who treat the future as optional are the ones who end up late.

A conversation for anyone building something that has to outlast the way it works today.

]]> Every company keeps a "good to have" list. It's where the things you'll fund later go to wait: sustainability, new technology, spare capacity, honest feedback. Nishant Arya built a career on transforming a "good to have" list into non-negotiables.

In 2010, he bet a stable, profitable auto components business on electric buses, before the policy, the infrastructure, or the belief existed. It was a way of deciding what's actually non-negotiable long before the market forces everyone else to catch up.

On this episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan speaks with Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman of JBM Group, on conviction ahead of the curve, complexity as a competitive moat, the one thing AI will never take off the factory floor, and why the leaders who treat the future as optional are the ones who end up late.

A conversation for anyone building something that has to outlast the way it works today.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:34:28 -0700 PWC PWC 3308 Every company keeps a "good to have" list. It's where the things you'll fund later go to wait: sustainability, new technology, spare capacity, honest feedback. Nishant Arya built a career on transforming a "good to have" list into non-negotiables.

In 2010, he bet a stable, profitable auto components business on electric buses, before the policy, the infrastructure, or the belief existed. It was a way of deciding what's actually non-negotiable long before the market forces everyone else to catch up.

On this episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan speaks with Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman of JBM Group, on conviction ahead of the curve, complexity as a competitive moat, the one thing AI will never take off the factory floor, and why the leaders who treat the future as optional are the ones who end up late.

A conversation for anyone building something that has to outlast the way it works today.

]]> No Future Unplugged | Episode 8 - When the stakes are too high for a playbook with Jeet Adani 8 8 Future Unplugged | Episode 8 - When the stakes are too high for a playbook with Jeet Adani full ae045066-71b3-4e8f-b8e0-b35a592e6d73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66632d82 How do you think about an airport - as infrastructure, a consumer platform, or a piece of city-making? How do you hold capital discipline when the commitment runs to a trillion rupees? What does leading through intense public scrutiny actually teach you about governance? And when you build something with AI in a matter of hours, what does that change about how you lead? In this episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan sits with Jeet Adani for a conversation that goes beyond the business case. 
 
They also get into India's bigger infrastructure questions, whether Tier 2 and Tier 3 consumers actually want something different from Tier 1, the O&M gap that gets quietly ignored in every major build, and where India's single biggest infrastructure opportunity is sitting, largely unnoticed.
 
Tune in.

]]> How do you think about an airport - as infrastructure, a consumer platform, or a piece of city-making? How do you hold capital discipline when the commitment runs to a trillion rupees? What does leading through intense public scrutiny actually teach you about governance? And when you build something with AI in a matter of hours, what does that change about how you lead? In this episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan sits with Jeet Adani for a conversation that goes beyond the business case. 
 
They also get into India's bigger infrastructure questions, whether Tier 2 and Tier 3 consumers actually want something different from Tier 1, the O&M gap that gets quietly ignored in every major build, and where India's single biggest infrastructure opportunity is sitting, largely unnoticed.
 
Tune in.

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:38:41 -0700 PWC PWC 3460 How do you think about an airport - as infrastructure, a consumer platform, or a piece of city-making? How do you hold capital discipline when the commitment runs to a trillion rupees? What does leading through intense public scrutiny actually teach you about governance? And when you build something with AI in a matter of hours, what does that change about how you lead? In this episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan sits with Jeet Adani for a conversation that goes beyond the business case. 
 
They also get into India's bigger infrastructure questions, whether Tier 2 and Tier 3 consumers actually want something different from Tier 1, the O&M gap that gets quietly ignored in every major build, and where India's single biggest infrastructure opportunity is sitting, largely unnoticed.
 
Tune in.

]]> No Future Unplugged | Episode 7 - The Business of Food 7 7 Future Unplugged | Episode 7 - The Business of Food full 5c82f122-f7a7-4be6-b3d9-ae350201a1fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb64b449 Most people think food is a commodity business. Low margins, fragmented supply chains, price-driven consumers. Satyajit Hange and his brother Ajinkya thought differently.

When they walked away from banking careers to farm their ancestral land in Maharashtra, they weren't just making a lifestyle choice. They were making a business bet. That trust, traceability, and soil health could be turned into a scalable, differentiated brand.
 
What might surprise you about this conversation on Future Unplugged isn't about scale. It's the insight Satyajit shares about where the real problem in Indian agriculture lies - and it isn't the farm. 
 
Tune in to hear one of India's most compelling food entrepreneurs talk about fixing a broken system, one harvest at a time.

]]> Most people think food is a commodity business. Low margins, fragmented supply chains, price-driven consumers. Satyajit Hange and his brother Ajinkya thought differently.

When they walked away from banking careers to farm their ancestral land in Maharashtra, they weren't just making a lifestyle choice. They were making a business bet. That trust, traceability, and soil health could be turned into a scalable, differentiated brand.
 
What might surprise you about this conversation on Future Unplugged isn't about scale. It's the insight Satyajit shares about where the real problem in Indian agriculture lies - and it isn't the farm. 
 
Tune in to hear one of India's most compelling food entrepreneurs talk about fixing a broken system, one harvest at a time.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:55:35 -0700 PWC PWC 3603 Most people think food is a commodity business. Low margins, fragmented supply chains, price-driven consumers. Satyajit Hange and his brother Ajinkya thought differently.

When they walked away from banking careers to farm their ancestral land in Maharashtra, they weren't just making a lifestyle choice. They were making a business bet. That trust, traceability, and soil health could be turned into a scalable, differentiated brand.
 
What might surprise you about this conversation on Future Unplugged isn't about scale. It's the insight Satyajit shares about where the real problem in Indian agriculture lies - and it isn't the farm. 
 
Tune in to hear one of India's most compelling food entrepreneurs talk about fixing a broken system, one harvest at a time.

]]> No Future Unplugged | Episode 6 - Lessons in business from a scientist 6 6 Future Unplugged | Episode 6 - Lessons in business from a scientist full da40037c-cb45-47e9-abe5-35befcf89a5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d14f5ea What can business leaders learn from a lifetime in science? In this conversation, Dr. R A Mashelkar reflects on innovation, problem-solving, and the discipline of scientific thinking and how these principles can redefine strategy and leadership in a rapidly changing world.

]]> What can business leaders learn from a lifetime in science? In this conversation, Dr. R A Mashelkar reflects on innovation, problem-solving, and the discipline of scientific thinking and how these principles can redefine strategy and leadership in a rapidly changing world.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:00:14 -0700 PWC PWC 2910 What can business leaders learn from a lifetime in science? In this conversation, Dr. R A Mashelkar reflects on innovation, problem-solving, and the discipline of scientific thinking and how these principles can redefine strategy and leadership in a rapidly changing world.

]]> No Future Unplugged | Episode 5 - Export Roots to Artisan Revolution: Dissecting Business & Leadership 5 5 Future Unplugged | Episode 5 - Export Roots to Artisan Revolution: Dissecting Business & Leadership full b1a881c0-7fc7-404b-962b-d41dc504ee3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7544da4b In this candid episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan, chairperson of PwC in India, sits down with William Bissell, managing director of Fabindia, to discuss his journey, the biggest mistake that reshaped his leadership, balancing growth with investor pressure, the rise of India’s soft power, and building brands with a clear purpose and focus on sustainability.

]]> In this candid episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan, chairperson of PwC in India, sits down with William Bissell, managing director of Fabindia, to discuss his journey, the biggest mistake that reshaped his leadership, balancing growth with investor pressure, the rise of India’s soft power, and building brands with a clear purpose and focus on sustainability.

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:20:22 -0700 PwC PwC 2403 In this candid episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan, chairperson of PwC in India, sits down with William Bissell, managing director of Fabindia, to discuss his journey, the biggest mistake that reshaped his leadership, balancing growth with investor pressure, the rise of India’s soft power, and building brands with a clear purpose and focus on sustainability.

]]> No Future Unplugged | Episode 4 - The Art Of Building And Leading With Sanjiv Mehta 4 4 Future Unplugged | Episode 4 - The Art Of Building And Leading With Sanjiv Mehta full e24768d0-a789-4679-a3b2-88a9af02632b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4954bc96 In this action-packed episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjiv Mehta, Executive Chairman, L Catterton India and former Chairman and CEO, Hindustan Unilever, shares powerful lessons on navigating crises, building enduring brands, and striking the right balance between risk and reward. From leading through uncertainty to investing in what truly matters, this conversation is a goldmine of insights.

]]> In this action-packed episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjiv Mehta, Executive Chairman, L Catterton India and former Chairman and CEO, Hindustan Unilever, shares powerful lessons on navigating crises, building enduring brands, and striking the right balance between risk and reward. From leading through uncertainty to investing in what truly matters, this conversation is a goldmine of insights.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:52:48 -0700 PWC PWC 2758 In this action-packed episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjiv Mehta, Executive Chairman, L Catterton India and former Chairman and CEO, Hindustan Unilever, shares powerful lessons on navigating crises, building enduring brands, and striking the right balance between risk and reward. From leading through uncertainty to investing in what truly matters, this conversation is a goldmine of insights.

]]> No Future Unplugged | Episode 3 - What Great Leaders Get Right: Ambition, Autonomy and Adaptability 3 3 Future Unplugged | Episode 3 - What Great Leaders Get Right: Ambition, Autonomy and Adaptability full ac3dc12a-78e9-4db3-8265-abb59fe65048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a07bfcea What does it take to build something that lasts – not just something that sells?


In this episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India, sits down with Saugata Gupta, CEO and Managing Director, Marico, for a candid conversation on leading with clarity in times of chaos.

 

From empowering founders without diluting their vision to the art of cutting your losses early and knowing when to let go – this episode delivers sharp, unfiltered insights into what modern leadership demands. 

 

Saugata also shares why ambition must always exceed resources – and how reverse mentoring, emotional discipline, and building leaders, not followers, are essential to navigating what’s next.

 

Whether you’re scaling a startup or steering a legacy brand, there’s something here for every forward-looking leader. #NotJustAnotherPodcast

]]> What does it take to build something that lasts – not just something that sells?


In this episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India, sits down with Saugata Gupta, CEO and Managing Director, Marico, for a candid conversation on leading with clarity in times of chaos.

 

From empowering founders without diluting their vision to the art of cutting your losses early and knowing when to let go – this episode delivers sharp, unfiltered insights into what modern leadership demands. 

 

Saugata also shares why ambition must always exceed resources – and how reverse mentoring, emotional discipline, and building leaders, not followers, are essential to navigating what’s next.

 

Whether you’re scaling a startup or steering a legacy brand, there’s something here for every forward-looking leader. #NotJustAnotherPodcast

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:39:50 -0700 PWC PWC 2291 What does it take to build something that lasts – not just something that sells?


In this episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India, sits down with Saugata Gupta, CEO and Managing Director, Marico, for a candid conversation on leading with clarity in times of chaos.

 

From empowering founders without diluting their vision to the art of cutting your losses early and knowing when to let go – this episode delivers sharp, unfiltered insights into what modern leadership demands. 

 

Saugata also shares why ambition must always exceed resources – and how reverse mentoring, emotional discipline, and building leaders, not followers, are essential to navigating what’s next.

 

Whether you’re scaling a startup or steering a legacy brand, there’s something here for every forward-looking leader. #NotJustAnotherPodcast

]]> No Building Bold: The Frugal Way With Ronnie Screwvala | Future Unplugged | Episode 2 2 2 Building Bold: The Frugal Way With Ronnie Screwvala | Future Unplugged | Episode 2 full 1834d608-00c3-4f6f-a7d0-76b86493ed2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3e21dd5 In this compelling episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India, sits down with serial entrepreneur and visionary Ronnie Screwvala for a no-holds-barred conversation on leadership, legacy, and the long game.

From shaping India’s media landscape to becoming an “accidental investor,” Ronnie shares why frugality – not in money, but in time, energy, and focus – has been his greatest asset. They dive into impact investing, the need to rethink CSR, and the critical challenge of making India’s youth job-ready.

From the gig economy to the skilling gap, this episode is a reality check on what the future demands – and how to navigate it. This is one episode you’ll want to revisit.

#NotJustAnotherPodcast

]]> In this compelling episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India, sits down with serial entrepreneur and visionary Ronnie Screwvala for a no-holds-barred conversation on leadership, legacy, and the long game.

From shaping India’s media landscape to becoming an “accidental investor,” Ronnie shares why frugality – not in money, but in time, energy, and focus – has been his greatest asset. They dive into impact investing, the need to rethink CSR, and the critical challenge of making India’s youth job-ready.

From the gig economy to the skilling gap, this episode is a reality check on what the future demands – and how to navigate it. This is one episode you’ll want to revisit.

#NotJustAnotherPodcast

]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 23:56:52 -0700 PwC India PwC India 2347 In this compelling episode of Future Unplugged, Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India, sits down with serial entrepreneur and visionary Ronnie Screwvala for a no-holds-barred conversation on leadership, legacy, and the long game.

From shaping India’s media landscape to becoming an “accidental investor,” Ronnie shares why frugality – not in money, but in time, energy, and focus – has been his greatest asset. They dive into impact investing, the need to rethink CSR, and the critical challenge of making India’s youth job-ready.

From the gig economy to the skilling gap, this episode is a reality check on what the future demands – and how to navigate it. This is one episode you’ll want to revisit.

#NotJustAnotherPodcast

]]> No Building Bold: The Snitch Story | Future Unplugged | Episode 1 1 1 Building Bold: The Snitch Story | Future Unplugged | Episode 1 full 542b88b4-caf2-41c4-ba91-893b593051e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/170ae0e6 Fri, 16 May 2025 04:11:32 -0700 PWC PWC 1861 No