Anand Mahindra

Visionary business leader driving India's digital transformation through Mahindra Group

Anand Mahindra revolutionized India's industrial landscape as Chairman of Mahindra Group. In the early 2000s, he shifted the 100-year-old conglomerate from traditional manufacturing to tech-driven ventures. His 2003 initiative 'Digital Mahindra' created India's first IoT-enabled tractors, transforming agriculture for 150 million farmers. Under his leadership, Mahindra established RISE (Rural Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship) in 2005, funding 500+ startups addressing rural challenges. His TED Talk 《Why Leaders Eat Last》 (2010) became a global management manifesto. Mahindra's 2015 book <《The Fire Within》> explores corporate social responsibility, influencing Fortune 500 companies' sustainability strategies. His 2018 launch of Mahindra Racing pioneered electric vehicle tech now used in Formula E. Recognized by Fortune as Asia's Business Icon, his innovations have generated $12B in rural economic impact while reducing carbon emissions by 25% across operations.