The Job
Being the MD & CEO of Tata Projects is less about corner offices and more about rolling up sleeves. In an EPC business, Collaboration is not optional—it’s the currency we trade in. Every infrastructure we build or an Industrial project we deliver is a sum of countless minds and hands working in sync. Accountability sits at the core—projects worth thousands of crores can’t run on autopilot. And then there’s value consciousness; in today’s world, efficiency is not just about saving money, it’s about creating trust. My role is really about balancing these three—bringing people together, taking responsibility, and ensuring we meet targets, which could be the predictable project delivery targets for our customers or the business targets we promise our shareholders.
The Weekday
Weekdays are anything but “typical.” Two to three days a week, I’m hopping across fast-track project sites and customer meetings. Travel is part of the rhythm, but I keep myself grounded with yoga in the mornings and a solid gym session in the evenings. When I’m in office, I’m an early starter and early finisher—because leadership is also about showing up for your family. My favourite ritual? Playing cards with my mother and wife. Trust me, that’s where the real strategy lessons happen.
The Weekend
Weekends are a mix of downtime and duty. A round of golf if the schedule allows, a little “professor mode” when I advise educational institutes, and a lot of couch time with OTT platforms. Movies, theatre, or music concerts—they’re my way of refuelling. It’s equal parts relaxation, learning, and a reminder that life outside work has its own beautiful pace.
The Toys
I’m firmly in the Apple ecosystem—phone, watch, laptop, tablet, earphones, you name it. But my true indulgence? Earphones. I sweat a lot and live a fairly active life, so I’ve built a small museum of noise-cancelling, water-resistant ones. Each promises to be “the perfect fit”… until the next upgrade comes along!
The Logos
The Tata brand is my North Star—purpose-driven, trusted, and timeless. Apple comes a close second—it just simplifies life. And lately, I’ve discovered “ON” for my sports gear and sports apparel. It’s sleek, functional, and lets me feel like I’m running on air, even when I’m just jogging through airports.