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Editor’s Note Dear ISB Community, The past few months have been truly rewarding as we’ve closed the first cohort of our knowledge workshops on business innovation, built valuable relationships with the Global Capability Centres (GCC) community, hosted multiple learning opportunities like the fintech webinar and the Indo-US learning table on bilateral trade, and much more. We are happy to share these updates with you in the hope that you will join us in future and maximise our efforts to develop an innovation mindset. |
As we enter the new fiscal, I want to draw your attention to the multiple industry verticals that have been charted at the centre, and the upcoming learning opportunities under each vertical. From learning tables on agritech and healthcare to defence and aviation in the coming few months, we hope to engage our industry partners as well as the distinguished ISB faculty and research fellows in our network to create thought leadership platforms, that will eventually inform and inspire policymakers, entrepreneurs, large enterprises, and the ecosystem at large.
Over the next few months, you will also witness a continuation of our knowledge workshops on Accelerating Growth through Innovation (AGTI) as well as a curated forum for GCC leaders in the country. These efforts reflect our commitment to helping leaders succeed, supporting business transformation, and exploring new opportunities in innovation. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working together in the future.
Best regards,
Dr. Rajendra Srivastava
Executive Director, Centre for Business Innovation
Indian School of Business
Dr. Rajendra Srivastava
Executive Director, Centre for Business Innovation
Indian School of Business
The Indo American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, in
partnership with the Centre for Business Innovation at the Indian School of Business
(ISB), successfully organized a Learning Table on “Indo-US Business and Trade
Relations – Opportunities & Challenges” on February 24, 2025, at ISB Hyderabad. The
event was graced by Ms. Jennifer Larson, Consul General, U.S. Consulate General
Hyderabad, and featured insightful conversations on advancing bilateral ties.
Key takeaways included the ambitious “Mission 500” target, projecting Indo-US bilateral
trade to grow from $118 billion in 2024 to $500 billion by 2030, driven by innovation in
sectors such as defense, semiconductors, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs). The
significance of people-to-people ties was underscored, with over 300,000 Indian
students contributing more than $10 billion to the US education sector, and American
firms employing over 100,000 professionals in India, reflecting mutual economic
interdependence.
GCCs emerged as engines of innovation, with over 2,000 centers in India contributing
heavily to R&D, AI, and deep tech — every $10 million investment generating over $200
million in value. Hyderabad, alongside Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Gurgaon, was
spotlighted as a preferred GCC destination due to its connectivity and talent pool, while
a policy push is needed to unlock potential in Tier 2 and 3 cities like Vishakhapatnam
and Bhubaneswar.
The discussions also highlighted the strengthening of cross-border startup and
innovation ecosystems between India and Silicon Valley, particularly in AI and fintech.
The event concluded with appreciation for the enthusiastic participation and support of
industry leaders and speakers, and a call to continue fostering meaningful Indo-US
collaborations.
The Centre for Business Innovation (CBI) at ISB proudly concludes the inaugural
Accelerating Growth through Innovation (AGTI) workshop—an intensive 12-day,
5-month journey where 14 senior professionals tackled 12 real-world innovation
challenges such as agri-finance access and climate-resilient supply chains.
The program featured modules on Business Model Innovation, Digital Ecosystems,
Corporate Venturing, AI-driven Market Insights, Design Thinking, and Competitive
Analysis. Participants engaged in simulations, action learning projects, and strategy
sessions on Digitally Enabled Operations, Customer Acquisition, and Managing Growth
in Dynamic Markets. We thank our cohort for their dedication and look forward to the
next AGTI launch at ISB Hyderabad.
The GCC Executive Leadership Cohort is an initiative by the Centre for Business
Innovation at the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, in partnership with
ANSR, one of the leading GCC consultants in the country today.
Launching in August 2025, this first-of-its-kind knowledge series is tailored for senior
leaders and high-potential executives within Global Capability Centers (GCCs), a sector
projected to grow into a $150 billion industry by 2030. With GCCs increasingly driving
enterprise-wide transformation, this program equips leaders with strategic tools, digital
fluency, and innovation mindset required to thrive in a fast-evolving global business
landscape.
Through future-focused content covering AI, automation, digital transformation,
organizational design, governance, and talent strategy, participants will learn to lead
beyond operations, integrating cross-functional expertise and shaping strategic
outcomes. The cohort also offers rare networking access to ISB faculty, industry
pioneers, and fellow GCC visionaries, making it a transformative platform for those
aspiring to influence the next wave of global innovation.
On 30th January 2025, the Centre for Business Innovation (CBI) at ISB Hyderabad
successfully hosted an insightful webinar titled "Accelerating Financial Innovation on the
Asian Subcontinent," featuring Mr. Lito Villanueva, a leading voice in digital finance and
transformation.
The session explored key trends shaping the fintech landscape in Asia-Pacific, from the
rise of digital banks and AI-driven financial solutions to the role of regulatory
collaboration and fintech partnerships in driving financial inclusion.
Discussions highlighted the global impact of India’s UPI model, strategies for fraud
prevention and digital literacy, and the convergence of traditional and digital banks to
enhance customer experiences. With an engaging keynote, panel discussion, and Q&A
session, the webinar provided a platform for thought-provoking insights into the future of
financial services in Asia.
Learning Table on Defense & Aerospace will be held to promote India's defense
indigenization initiatives and identify design and manufacturing opportunities for
ecosystem players; dates and venue TBA
Learning Table for the Agritech ecosystem to discuss FPO models, technology
adoption, inclusive agri-finance, and policymaking for agricultural productivity and global
market linkages; dates and venue TBA
