Industry leaders share how resilience, adaptability, and people-centric leadership drive sustainable business expansion in today’s changing world.
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In today’s volatile business landscape, resilience has become the cornerstone of sustainable expansion. Industry leaders agree that while vision sets the direction, it is resilience-built on adaptability, agility, and people-centric leadership-that ensures organizations not only survive uncertainty but thrive in it.
Harita Mehta, Advocate, High Court and Supreme Court, noted that true leadership lies in balancing resilience with expansion. “Resilience builds systems that adapt and endure; expansion turns that strength into growth,” she said.
For Sirish Korada, Managing Director & CEO, BINDZ Consulting, resilient businesses are not built on vision alone but on leaders who adapt and innovate. “Resilience is not a safety net-it’s a growth engine,” he emphasized.
Echoing this, Nikhil Mahajan, Director at Kestone Utsav and Executive Director & Group CEO – Enterprise Business at CL Educate, highlighted the role of transformation. His focus on creativity, client-centricity, and measurable impact reflects how leaders can embed resilience into strategy while scaling sustainably.
“Expansion is only meaningful when backed by resilience,” said Rashmi Chopra, Founder, Digicloset, stressing that challenges must be turned into catalysts for reinvention.
Richa Sharma, Co-Founder, CURRYiT, shared a consumer-centric view: “Expansion for us is not just about growth but about touching more lives with convenience and authenticity.”
For Vishal Prakash Shah, Founder of UnitedSMEs and CEO of Synersoft Technologies, resilience must come from shared ownership. “Processes create the backbone for scale, but it cannot depend on the leader alone,” he remarked.
At Stellar Innovations, Shashi Bhushan, Chairman of the Board, said resilient organizations expand because “their people feel equipped and motivated to rise with change.”
Nitin Guppta, Founder, juhst: Resilience is about staying true to your purpose while adapting fast when challenges come your way. As a founder, I’ve seen that honest communication, clarity of goal and flexibility to pivot are what really help a business grow and expand.
Similarly, Jeevan Kasara, Director & CEO, Steris Healthcare, believes resilience lies in adaptability. “True resilience is not resistance to change but readiness to evolve,” he said.
Saurabh Tyagi, Co-Founder & CEO, Propchk, added, “Expansion without resilience is fragile, but resilience with vision creates enduring value.”
For Kamal Kumar, Business Transformation Leader, leadership is about staying resilient when challenges arise and creating a foundation that endures. “Resilience with clear decision-making transforms obstacles into opportunities,” he observed.
Dharmisha Gokani, Director, D’aromas, True leadership goes beyond vision-it’s about turning foresight into action. At D’aromas, we believe resilience comes from adaptability and innovation. Expanding a business isn’t just about growth in numbers, but in mindset, culture, and the ability to evolve with changing times."
Vivek Gupta, Director, Panembra Tech Pvt Ltd, emphasized foresight and operational agility. “Successful leaders diversify, optimize, and invest in continuous innovation to stay ahead,” he said.
At Virgio, Amar Nagaram, Co-founder & CEO, sees resilience as systems that bend without breaking-whether supply chains or teams. “Expansion then becomes the natural outcome, turning resilience into a springboard where disruptions are signals, not setbacks,” he explained.
“Business resilience comes from empowering teams, diversifying markets, and adopting forward-looking technologies,” added Kaushal Mehta, Managing Director, Walplast, stressing that expansion is about impact and consistent delivery.
True leadership goes beyond vision-it’s about dreaming big, anticipating challenges, empowering teams, and making bold decisions that drive resilience and sustainable growth. Leaders who embrace change inspire expansion and create lasting impact in every aspect of business and create a legacy." said - Naveen Samala, Founder and Chief Host, The Guiding Voice
Ms. Sonal Jindal, Promoter, Medusa Group India – True leaders go beyond vision-they build resilient ecosystems. By empowering teams, embracing innovation, and forming strong partnerships, they turn challenges into opportunities. Growth follows naturally when businesses prioritize long-term sustainability, courage, and empathy while aligning people, purpose, and profit.
Nidhi Govil, Founder & CEO, Orive Organics – Leaders thrive by adapting to change and prioritizing client value. They help teams learn new skills, invest in people, and navigate challenges with flexibility. By empowering teams and fostering trust, leaders turn obstacles into opportunities, driving resilience and business expansion.
Nipun Mittal, CEO, Anaaya Cosmetics – Leadership blends vision with adaptability. Resilient leaders strengthen their foundations, helping organizations face disruption, grow stronger, and turn change into lasting growth and innovation.
Akash Gupta, Co-founder & CEO, Zypp Electric – Resilience means pivoting and executing relentlessly. Scaling from 50 to 20,000 EVs involved innovative financing, operational excellence, and integrating people, processes, and tech. True expansion comes from solving ecosystem problems collaboratively, not solo.
Prerana Agarwal Saxena, Founder & CEO, WedEase & Theme Weavers Designs – Leadership is about being part of the team. Leading by example fosters trust, collaboration, and resilience, ensuring growth is shared and sustainable. Leaders who immerse themselves with their teams inspire motivation and adaptability during challenges.
Mr. Sidhantt Suri, CEO of Urban Harvest & DeliverIt - Visionary leaders don't just see the future, they shape it. By embracing innovation and resilience, we can turn challenges into opportunities and drive business expansion. At Urban Harvest & DeliverIt, we're committed to leading the way, fostering growth, and empowering communities
Nimish Mehra and Cyril Joe Baby, Co- Founder, Fupro Innovations Resilience isn’t about surviving change, but leading through it with purpose. True growth lies in creating impact that outlasts uncertainty - where innovation, empathy, and adaptability move together. A leader’s vision must not only build businesses, but also empower people to stand stronger with every challenge.
For startups, Sana Afreen, CEO, Beyond The Loop, believes vision is just the beginning. “The true test of leadership lies in building resilience-turning market shifts and funding cycles into opportunities.
In addition to this, Kaustubh Dhonde, Founder & CEO, AutoNxt Automation says - resilience means building technology that addresses real challenges, while expansion lies in scaling solutions responsibly. Leadership is about anticipating change, empowering teams, and ensuring growth that is sustainable, impactful, and future-ready
Together, these leaders highlight a critical shift: resilience is no longer just defensive-it is a proactive strategy that fuels expansion. By empowering people, embedding agility, and driving innovation, they are shaping organizations that not only withstand disruption but also define the future.
Disclaimer: Views expressed above are those of the individuals quoted and do not reflect the publication’s views.
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