As India navigates complex challenges in governance, climate, and education, a growing number of private sector leaders are beginning to engage more directly in conversations once dominated by policymakers and academics. From corporate boardrooms to policy roundtables, business executives are offering structured viewpoints on national priorities—blending managerial experience with reform-oriented ideas.
The shift reflects a broader trend where governance is no longer seen as the sole domain of the state. Experts suggest this growing overlap between enterprise and policy comes as industries respond to regulatory shifts, environmental demands, and calls for social equity. “Private sector actors are now stakeholders in governance—not just economically, but intellectually,” said Radhika Mehta, a senior fellow at a Delhi-based think tank. “There’s a greater sense of shared responsibility.”
This convergence is also visible in how entrepreneurs are choosing to document and circulate their perspectives. A number of recent publications by business leaders address systemic issues in education, healthcare, and infrastructure—offering policy blueprints grounded in operational experience. One such example is An Indian Manifesto: A Vision for Tomorrow’s India, released earlier this month by Enso Group’s Managing Director Vaibhav Maloo. The book outlines reform proposals across government ministries and reflects over a decade of his engagement with public policy through writing and commentary.
Observers note that while such contributions are not substitutes for institutional policymaking, they help generate discussion beyond traditional silos. As India positions itself for a larger role on the global stage, the intersection of enterprise thinking and governance may continue to shape its developmental discourse.