SEPTEMBER 2025
Beyond Boardrooms with Smita Shetty
India is quietly rewriting its public-transit rule-book. Under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model, over 200,000 state-owned buses are slated to be run by private operators—an annual opportunity worth almost ₹1 lakh crore. Cityflo’s new JV Urban Glide is already rolling out 500 electric buses in Year 1.
In this candid conversation, Cityflo co-founder & CEO Jerin Venad breaks down this opportunity
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Dr. Devyani Rozario
A Corporate Professional, Academician, Soft skills Trainer, Happiness Coach, Life Coach, Ex State President Maharashtra Marketing Council, WICCI
Book Releases
The Ripple Effect of Kindness – 50 True Stories is a heartwarming collection of real-life acts of compassion that show how small gestures can create big changes. This book will inspire you to embrace kindness and spread your own ripple of goodness.
Nidhi Raina
Podcast
What does it really take to build conscious organizations where everyone leads — not just the C-suite?
In this episode of GameRoom, our Nidhi Raina from T7, CEO of Quonscious, to explore her journey of working with CXOs, boards, and fast-scaling startups on using culture as a powerful business strategy.
Jyotsna Bhole
An accomplished artist and owner of Jyotsna Nair Art Studio. Her vibrant works on Instagram engage a wide audience, showcasing her artistic journey.
September 2025 - Edition
Editors Note
Dear Gentle Readers,
Welcome to the 11th episode of EI Outlook—almost a full circle! Time has flown, and yet, month after month, we’ve kept the rhythm alive, fueled by the energy and contributions of our vibrant community.
August monsoons have gracefully rolled into September, and with them, a series of celebrations—Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturthi, Eid-e-Milad, and now the much-awaited Durga Puja.
This month’s Business Podcast – Beyond Boardrooms with Smita Shetty features Jerin Venad, CEO & Co-founder of Cityflo, unpacking the massive ₹1 lakh crore opportunity in urban mobility waiting to be tapped by private operators.
September also brings refreshing perspectives:
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The youngest entrepreneurs of our community—Raghav & Kabir (5.5 years!)—launching their brand Nutty Buddies with Bhakti,
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GST simplified for everyday understanding,
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Teachers’ Day specials on how mentors shape us,
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New paths in liberal arts education,
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Reflections on motivation in relationships,
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Health insights from ongoing initiatives, and
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A gentle reminder on why kids should share less on social media.
As always, new voices keep EI Outlook alive—this month, we welcome Bhakti, with Raghav & Kabir.
Our August Edition was a huge success:
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From Soil to Soul – Deepening Our Root Chakra Connection emerged as the most loved and appreciated story.
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Women’s Wellness Series – Your First Rep to Confidence received the highest views, likes, and comments, striking a chord across age groups.
What’s Next?
October will mark our 12th Edition—our grand finale for the year! A celebration of the journey we’ve shared, packed with stories that reflect our growth, spirit, and community bonds. Stay tuned—it will be special!
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Warm Regards,
