In a grim year, India illustrated how relevant it is to the world: N Venkatram, CEO, Deloitte India

As India tries to overcome the perils of Covid-19 pandemic, it will need more companies that help build a better future to recover and thrive and make it future ready, N Venkatram, CEO, Deloitte India said.

Venkatram was speaking at the Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence.

He said that over the past one year, even the basic definition of success has undergone a change with how professionals and individuals had to adjust their lifestyles.


“We have drawn life-defining conclusions, and how well we act on them will shape our generation and the future of our children and grandchildren,” he said.

The pandemic has also in a way displayed how corporates and leaders can rise up to the challenge and build businesses of international stature and scale.

“The private investment opportunities in the $1.3 trillion national infrastructure pipeline is another case in point: successful implementation can enhance our cost competitiveness as an economy — that’s a win for India,” said Venkatram.

But most importantly, India has clearly displayed its relevance to the world. “Our IT services companies and the Global Capability Centres—run by skilled Indian technicians ensure global operations not only run seamlessly, but step up with digital, cyber security and analytics to drive value. In a grim year, this truly illustrates the value of a dependable business partner with global enterprise,” he said.

As India excels on the Covid vaccine diplomacy, the country may also see change in the way world views it.

“Just as England was characterised as a nation of shopkeepers, I would offer that India is a nation of savers. We now need channels and incentives to move our savings into investment,” he said.