Unicorn Founder Talks India’s Economic Growth – Emerging Sectors, Gig Economy, Climate Change, EV and More

India is growing! And this company enables India to grow.

As India grows into a $5 trillion economy, Delhivery – a new-age logistics startup is emerging, driving the Indian economy, creating jobs and connecting India’s last mile to economic opportunity.

In this episode, we talk to Sahil Barua, Co-Founder of Delhivery, about the next chapter of India’s growth and @delhivery’s role in it.

In our conversation we talked about:
00:00 Episode introduction and guest
1:38 Delhi to Delhi Journey
04:14 Structural problems and logistical challenges in India.
06:53 Evolution and challenges of the Indian market

Logistics as a factor supporting the economy
12:20 The impact of logistics on the economy
17:14 Enabling e-commerce
18:27 Establishment of new production centers and support for local industry.

Consumer expectations and innovations
20:21 Rising expectations for same-day and next-day deliveries.
24:23 Challenges of urban infrastructure
25:15 Forecasts for the future of logistics infrastructure in India.

Job creation and the gig economy
27:42 Role in job creation
31:08 Study of work quality and working conditions.

Automation, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
37:47 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
41:06 The future potential of AI

Sustainability and environmental impact in logistics
49:03 Discussion on the impact of logistics on the environment.
50:20 Transition to electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
51:59 Reusable packaging
53:11 Solar energy and renewable energy sources

Leadership and Work-Life Balance
55:03 Strategies for hiring and managing a large workforce.
59:09 Work-life balance and health

Advice for Beginning Entrepreneurs
01:03:27 Basic business principles
01:07:09 Execution and strategy
01:08:56 Keeping perspective, finding joy, and tips on how to stay resilient.

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