Authors

The writer has been part of India’s alcobev sector since 2001, beginning as Sales Controller for UDV after moving from The Coca-Cola Company, and later serving as CEO of the JV of AB InBev India. He has held leadership roles both within and beyond the industry, and now heads a boutique consultancy, advising clients such as United Spirits Ltd. and previously Thales India.

The author is an energy policy analyst. He writes on critical minerals, clean energy, and industrial strategy, and comments frequently on the geopolitics of resource security.

The writer is a public health specialist and an advocate for mental health and adolescent well-being

The author is a researcher specialising in agriculture, climate change, and rural livelihoods.

The author is a researcher at a policy think tank, specialising in infrastructure, regional growth, and geopolitics, with a particular focus on the transformative changes unfolding in India’s Northeast

The writer is currently pursuing a Master in Public Policy at the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is a youth leader from Kashmir and the founder of KYARI, a non-profit organisation addressing critical issues in the region. He is also the Awareness and Impact Ambassador for the Paralympic Committee of India.

The writer is an ecologist and researcher with over two decades of experience studying island ecosystems and coastal biodiversity.

The writer is a commentator on culture and economy, with a special interest in how India’s artisanal traditions adapt to the demands of a globalised market.

The author is an environmental policy analyst focusing on climate diplomacy, sustainable cooling, and global cooperation on environmental treaties.

The writer is a policy analyst focusing on employment, demographics, and economic development.