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How INDIAN OIL Became India’s Second-Largest Company | Ft. Former Chairman, Indian Oil

In this episode, our founder Pratham Mittal sits down with Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, and Neil George, Managing Director of Abbott India. Across their combined decades of experience, they break down the real engines that drive India: energy, consumption, and long-term career compounding. Mr. Vaidya shares how he built a 38-year legacy at Indian Oil, what kept him rooted in one organisation, and how crude oil continues to influence everything from national growth to everyday life. Neil George offers an equally powerful lens from the FMCG and healthcare world, sharing what years of product innovation have taught him about quality, trust, and consumer psychology. His journey across global brands reveals how great companies build relevance and stay consistent for generations. This conversation is packed with learnings on India’s energy future, consumer trends, career growth strategies, and the mindset needed to build long-lasting organisations. Chapters: 00:00 | Trailer 01:29 | Introduction 03:29 | The early days: compounding careers and long-term growth 17:07 | Decades of commitment explained 22:22 | Crude Oil 101: the backbone of India’s economic growth 24:36 | Understanding the Indian consumer and evolving markets 42:18 | Exploring the role of crude oil in India’s future 43:41 | Audience Q1: The rise of EVs, disruption, opportunities, and crude oil impact 47:41 | Audience Q2: Should founders build fast-growing startups or long-term compounding companies 53:22 | Audience Q3: What it takes to stay 38 years in one organisation