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The Indian AdGeekThe Juice is Worth the Squeeze feat. Shradha Agarwal (Global CEO, GRAPES)Episode 18:
How does a digital-first agency transform into a global integrated brand partner with footprints in London and Dubai? In this episode, Vishal Mehra sits down with Shradha Agarwal, co-founder and Global CEO of Grapes, to deconstruct the blueprint of a modern independent agency.
Shradha pulls back the curtain on why she’s betting on a "modular" agency structure—launching specialised units like IMAGINE (AI Studio) and the Vernac Room rather than folding them into the core. We dive deep into the math of profitability, where Shradha reveals her "salaries + seat cost" rule for retainers and the proprietary SPIC framework (Suspe...
2026-02-011h 09
The Indian AvGeekInside BBJ's feat. Chris Shindle (Director of Marketing, Boeing Business Jets)In Episode 59 of The Indian AvGeek, Vishal Mehra sits down with Chris Shindle to explore the evolving world of business aviation through Boeing’s lens. From Honeywell’s forecast of 8,500 new biz jets in the next decade to India’s billionaire class weighing Gulfstreams against BBJs, this conversation dives deep into the trade-offs between speed, cabin volume, and prestige.
Chris explains how a BBJ sale unfolds, current delivery timelines, and whether business jet customers get priority over airlines. We discuss India’s infrastructure expansion with Navi Mumbai and Noida International Airport, the lingering FBO bottleneck, and whether 2026 could be the year of...
2026-01-2557 min
The Indian AdGeekMaking of a Design Consultancy feat. Anant Sharma (CEO, Matter Of Form)Episode 17
In a world obsessed with 15-second micro-trends and "zero-click" conversions, Anant Sharma (CEO of Matter Of Form) is making a radical case for slowing down. In this episode of The Indian AdGeek, host Vishal Mehra sits down with Anant to deconstruct why the term "luxury" has become a marketing crutch and why "timelessness" is the only metric that matters in 2026.
We dive deep into:
* The Anti-Luxury Stance: Why calling a brand 'luxury' is a sign of creative laziness.
* Positive Friction: Why making your customers work a little harder can actually increase brand loyalty.
* The AI Paradox: As "perfect" AI...
2026-01-181h 15
The Indian AvGeekAir Canada’s 2026 Flight Plan feat. Mark Nasr (EVP & COO, Air Canada)Episode 58:
We are kicking off 2026 with a high-altitude deep dive! In the season premiere, Vishal Mehra sits down with Mark Nasr, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Air Canada.
Mark is the man the AvGeek community knows as the architect behind the revamped Aeroplan, but today, he’s steering the operational ship of Canada’s flag carrier. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore why India has become Air Canada’s most critical overseas market—surpassing even the UK and France in traffic volume—and the complex chess game of managing ultra-long-haul operations.
Key highlights in this episode:
The Transit...
2026-01-1159 min
The Indian AdGeekSuper Agencies, Super Challenges feat. Tarun Rai (Co-Chairman Start Design Group UK, Ex-Group CEO S Asia Wunderman Thompson)Episode 16 kicks off The Indian AdGeek in 2026 with a powerhouse guest: Tarun Rai, Co-Chairman of Start Design Group UK and former Group CEO South Asia at Wunderman Thompson (JWT).
In this wide-ranging conversation, Tarun shares:
* His first big break in advertising and the decisions that propelled him from Account Executive to Group CEO.
* Lessons from seven years in publishing before returning to the agency world.
* A candid take on whether the ‘Super Agency’ model has truly delivered seamless integration—or just created slower giants in the age of AI.
* How leaders can sell intangible brand equity to CFOs obsessed with quarte...
2026-01-041h 18
The Indian AvGeekForecast for 2026 Skies feat. Ajay Awtaney (Founder & Editor, LiveFromALounge.com)Episode 57: The 2026 Flight Plan with Ajay Awtaney
As 2025 draws to a close, the Indian skies look vastly different than it did twelve months ago. We’ve seen the "arrival" of India on the global stage at the IATA AGM in Delhi, but we’ve also grappled with the sombre reality of the AI171 tragedy and operational meltdowns at IndiGo that tested passenger loyalty to its limit.
In this deep-dive season finale, Vishal sits down with LiveFromALounge’s founder and editor, Ajay Awtaney, to dissect a year of extreme highs and lows. We explore:
The IndiGo Pivot: From "IndiGoStretch" to the "BluChi...
2025-12-281h 06
The Indian AdGeekRethinking Everything in 2026 feat. Rishad Tobaccowala (Formerly at Publicis Groupe; Author: Rethinking Work)Episode 15: The Year-Ender | Scale, Soul, and the Agentic AI Revolution with Rishad Tobaccowala
As 2025 draws to a close, the advertising world is reeling from the massive Omnicom-IPG merger and the realization that AI is moving faster than anyone predicted. To make sense of it all, we are joined by world-renowned marketing visionary Rishad Tobaccowala.
In this deep-dive finale, Rishad challenges the industry’s obsession with scale, arguing that "relevance" is the only currency that matters in 2026. We discuss why agencies shouldn’t try to out-consult the consultants, but instead double down on what they do best: Storytelling, Provenance, and Emotion.
Key...
2025-12-211h 19
The Indian AvGeekThe Cheeky Challenger feat. Shivani Singh Deo (Country Manager - India, Virgin Atlantic)Episode 56
Virgin Atlantic isn’t just flying to India; they are painting the skies red with a staggering 350% growth since 2019. In this episode, Vishal sits down with Shivani Singh Deo, Country Manager – India for Virgin Atlantic, to decode how the "cheeky challenger" of aviation is aggressively expanding its footprint in one of the world's largest aviation markets.
Transitioning from a marketing role to leading country operations, Shivani opens up about the strategy behind Virgin’s massive capacity boost—offering one million seats annually on India routes. We deep dive into the mechanics of their four-way partnership with IndiGo, Delta, and Air Fran...
2025-12-1454 min
The Indian AdGeekThe Agency for the World’s Most Lucrative Audience feat. Brent Rivard (Partner, Geezer)Is the advertising industry undergoing a mid-life crisis? We are obsessed with youth culture, viral trends, and Gen Z—yet the data shows that Gen X outspends Gen Z by a staggering 10:1 ratio.
The 14th episode of The Indian AdGeek features Brent Rivard, founder of Geezer, a "purpose-built" agency hell-bent on helping clients unlock the 50+ demographic.
Brent doesn’t hold back. We discuss the "brain drain" of senior talent in agencies and why a 27-year-old creative—no matter how talented—often lacks the lived experience to connect with a 52-year-old consumer. We also dive into the current health of the agency m...
2025-12-0752 min
The Indian AvGeekThe Last MD‑83 and the Next Frontier feat. Arun Kr Singh (President & CEO, TezJet)Episode 55 with Arun Kumar Singh, the CEO of Kyrgyzstan-based TezJet.
From the hyper-regulated regional skies of India’s UDAN scheme to the mountainous terrain of Central Asia, Arun’s journey is as unique as the fleet he operates. With TezJet launching its direct Bishkek-Delhi service this week, we dive deep into the operational reality of connecting India with Kyrgyzstan. But this isn't just a route launch conversation—it is a deep dive into fleet strategy, unit economics, and aviation history.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Return of the Mad Dog: Why TezJet operates the MD-83 (including the last one ever bu...
2025-11-301h 25
The Indian AdGeekRegulation as a Creative Superpower: Inside ASCI feat. Manisha Kapoor (CEO, ASCI)Episode 13 of The Indian AdGeek, Vishal Mehra sits down with Manisha Kapoor, CEO of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) and Vice President on the Executive Committee of ICAS, for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving role of advertising standards in India and beyond.
From her early love affair with advertising and formative years at Hindustan Unilever and Johnson & Johnson, to over a decade at ASCI leading India’s self-regulation journey, Manisha reflects on the transformative career moments that shaped her philosophy. As someone who has been both a brand strategist and the industry’s watchdog, she offers candid insi...
2025-11-2359 min
The Indian AvGeekFrom Cockpit to Analytics feat. Courtney Miller, Founder & MD, Visual Approach Analytics)Episode 54
What happens when a pilot, an airline operator, and a strategist decide to reimagine aviation through the lens of data? In this episode, I sit down with Courtney Miller, the mind behind Visual Approach Analytics, to explore how storytelling, visualisation, and forecasting are reshaping the way airlines make decisions.
What we discussed:
• Courtney’s journey into aviation: from the cockpit to Bombardier and DHL, and eventually into analytics.
• Why he believes the industry was “oddly slow” to recognize the value of aviation analytics.
• Lessons from DHL’s cargo forecasting (yes, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day were the most stressful!) and...
2025-11-161h 15
The Indian AdGeekThe Agency Model’s Midlife Crisis (And How to Profit From It) feat. Ivan FernandesWhat does it take to build not just great campaigns, but great businesses? In this episode of The Indian AdGeek, I sat down with Ivan Fernandes — leading marketing management consultant — to unpack the urgent shifts reshaping the advertising world.
Ivan shares how he first found his way into advertising and how his current roles give him a unique vantage point on agency health. From the industry’s fixation on awards over business impact to the need for agencies to move beyond vendor relationships and truly partner with clients, he argues for a fundamental reset in how agencies create value.
• The Turning P...
2025-11-091h 03
The Indian AvGeekDefrastructure & Disruption: The ePlane Story feat. Prof Satya Chakravarthy (Founder, The ePlane Co)What does it take to reimagine flight for India’s cities — and make it affordable, scalable, and safe? In this episode of The Indian AvGeek, I sit down with Prof. Satya Chakravarthy, Founder, CEO-CTO of The ePlane Company and long-time professor at IIT Madras, to explore how deep-tech innovation is reshaping the skies above us.
From his early fascination with aerospace engineering to his bold leap from academia into ventures like ePlane and Agnikul Cosmos, Prof. Chakravarthy shares the sparks that drive him to tackle frontier problems. We dive into his concept of “defrastructure” — the invisible backbone of future mobility — and how it g...
2025-11-021h 12
The Indian AdGeekBlur-print for the Future: Agency OS feat. Gopa Menon (Co-Founder, Theblurr)On Friday, October 25, 2025, the advertising industry woke up to devastating news—Piyush Pandey, the Godfather of Indian Advertising, had passed away. The man who gave Indian advertising its own voice, who believed that “no campaign is worth its salt unless the people on the street love it,” was gone. This episode is dedicated to his memory.
The Indian AdGeek episode 11 features Gopa Menon. Longtime digital leader and cofounder of Theblurr, Gopa Menon walks us through two decades of transformation—from JWT and GroupM to a 12-year run at Isobar and leadership at Mindshare—before explaining why he launched an AI-native agency. We...
2025-10-261h 08
The Indian AvGeekThe Indian Travel Stack feat. Suresh Khadakbhavi (CEO, Digi Yatra Foundation)A deep dive into the tech, governance, and everyday friction of modern air travel with the person who helped turn a fringe idea into India’s biometric travel backbone. Suresh Khadakbhavi walks us from a muddy auto ride before his BIAL interview to the pilot with Jet Airways that proved passenger-first biometrics could scale nationally and explains how Digi Yatra is designed to enable seamless journeys without becoming a surveillance system.
What you’ll hear in this episode
• A vivid origin story of how aviation and Suresh found each other, including a memorable muddy-ride interview anecdote that ended with an emergen...
2025-10-1957 min
The Indian AdGeekThe Pitch Doctor feat. Lulu Raghavan (President, APAC - Landor)A wide-ranging conversation with Lulu Raghavan on brand building, pitching, and design-led business transformation across APAC, from San Francisco and London to Mumbai and the Delhi airport that changed her work forever. Lulu unpacks the craft of winning clients, the anatomy of a memorable pitch, and how global thinking meets Indian opportunity.
What we cover:
📺 How Lulu's lifelong love for brands began.
📺 A defining career moment that reshaped how she thinks about brands.
📺 Building Landor India from scratch: challenges, trade-offs, and the playbook that worked.
📺 A deep dive on a standout project — Delhi Airport Terminal 3 — from brief to launch and why it still mat...
2025-10-121h 14
The Indian AvGeekDelhi Hub Hustle & Airline Tussle feat. Ameya Joshi (Founder, NetworkThoughts.com)In this episode of The Indian AvGeek, we welcome Ameya Joshi, Founder of NetworkThoughts.com to unpack Delhi Airport’s rise as a global transfer hub, explore underserved corridors, and chart India’s changing network dynamics. From terminal revamps and new mega-hubs to airline slot wars and bold contrarian forecasts, Ameya lays out the strategic moves that will define the next decade of Indian aviation.
✈️ In this discussion, we explore Delhi Airport’s remarkable transformation into a global transit hub, with international-to-international transfers surging 244%. This impressive growth positions Delhi as the best directly connected airport to North America and Europe in South a...
2025-10-051h 05
The Indian AdGeekThe Integration Equation - feat. Anita Kotwani (Chief Client Officer - Dentsu South Asia)In this episode of The Indian AdGeek, we sit down with Anita Kotwani, Chief Client Officer at Dentsu South Asia, to unpack over two decades of industry evolution. From swapping a law degree for manual media formulas to leading digital-first transformation across Creative, Media, CXM, BX, Retail, and Commerce, Anita shares the pivotal moments that reshaped her career and the broader ad landscape.
Join us as we explore:
📺 The career pivot from law to advertising and the dramatic shifts Anita has witnessed
📺 Why traditional reach and frequency metrics are giving way to more nuanced KPIs
📺 How leadership experiences at Mindshare, Carat, an...
2025-09-281h 10
Konversation with KushalCA vs CFA vs ACCA: Which Is Better? | Kushal Lodha #230➡ Recommend A Guest For Our Podcast Here - https://forms.gle/eotmhzWMx6KpJQH86➡ Join This Group To Be Invited To Future Offline KwK Events in Mumbai: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F3MbHDPwTwC...Is CA a dying course? Can a CFA really earn ₹1.6 Crores? Is ACCA the easiest way to get a global job?In this ultimate debate, we settle the CA vs CFA vs ACCA question once and for all. I'm joined by three top experts and rankers in their fields: Aakash (CA), Arjun Mehra (CFA), and Vishal (ACCA). Together, we break down everything you need to know before choosi...
2025-09-231h 57
The Indian AvGeek50 Shades of Oneworld feat. Nathaniel Pieper (CEO, Oneworld)A milestone episode for The Indian AvGeek. For our fiftieth show we welcome Nathaniel Pieper, an airline lifer who now leads Oneworld. Expect a conversation that blends airline boardroom strategy with the pure joy of flight — fleet tales, alliance chess, lounge plans for India, and the kind of technical nitty gritty only someone who’s ridden the industry for decades can tell.
✈️ How it began — Nat’s first sparks for aviation and the formative moments that steered him from Northwest to a career shaped around alliances and network strategy.
✈️ Alliances as vocation — Why alliances became a repeated thread through his roles at Northwest...
2025-09-2148 min
The Indian AdGeekKinnect-ing the Dots - feat. Rohan Mehta (Founder, CEO - FCB Kinnect and FCB/SIX India)In this eighth episode of The Indian AdGeek, we have Rohan Mehta, co-founder and CEO of FCB Kinnect, to trace his personal and professional trajectory—from that serendipitous first spark with advertising to the leap into entrepreneurship back in 2011 and the origins of the name Kinnect.
We chart the agency’s evolution from a bootstrapped startup to India’s largest independent digital powerhouse and unpack the strategic moments that led to the FCB Group India partnership and subsequent acquisition—valued at $36.6 million—revealing why FCB became the perfect collaborator and how global and local synergies have driven “exceptional” growth.
Then we delve into...
2025-09-141h 04
The Indian AvGeekAviation Economics at 35000 feet feat. Jay Shabat (Skift Airline Weekly)Episode 49 features Jay Shabat, the founder of Airline Weekly (now Skift Airline Weekly) and senior aviation analyst at Skift. In this episode, Jay shares his unique journey from revenue analyst at US Airways to becoming one of the industry’s most respected voices, teaching IATA courses worldwide, and publishing influential industry analysis.
Along the way, Jay shares timeless lessons, academic insights, and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped his view of the industry’s peaks and troughs.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we unpack:
• Key drivers of record global demand and the premium cabin boom through 2026
• The future of consolidation, alliances, and potential break-ups...
2025-09-071h 12
The Indian AdGeekTaste Matters! - feat. Kunel Gaur and Sayantan Choudhury (Animal)Join us for an in-depth conversation with Kunel Gaur, Founder & Creative Director, and Sayantan Choudhury, Senior Partner & Creative Director at Animal—the independent creative agency that’s redefining Indian advertising with their fearless approach to storytelling and design.
From a design studio in 2013 to one of Adweek’s 100 Fastest Growing Agencies worldwide, Animal has carved out a unique space in India’s creative landscape. This episode dives deep into their journey, creative philosophy, and the cultural insights that drive their award-winning work—including the acclaimed Hyatt “Perfectly Yours” wedding campaign that broke category conventions
In this episode:
• Their journey into advertising and h...
2025-08-3157 min
The Indian AvGeekHub & Spoke Huddle: From Munich to Mumbai via Beijing, feat. Behramjee GhadiallyEpisode 48 of The Indian AvGeek featured Behramjee Ghadially, Senior Manager, Route Network Planning at CAMAIR and aviation analyst. We unpacked the latest in network planning, fleet deployment, and market opportunities across Asia, Africa, and the Gulf.
The show was led, however, with the revival of India–China direct flights and how airlines like Air India and IndiGo are positioned to capitalize on this reopening. Before the suspension in 2020, the route network included 539 monthly flights, with Chinese carriers dominating approximately 70% of capacity. Behramjee provides insights into which routes should be prioritized first - Beijing, Shanghai, or emerging destinations like Hangzhou and Sh...
2025-08-241h 07
The Indian AdGeekOHRI-GAMI: Folding Ideas Into Brands - feat. Rohit Ohri (Founder, OHRIGINAL)In this episode of The Indian AdGeek, Vishal sits down with industry legend Rohit Ohri. He is the founder of Ohriginal & Former Global Partner at FCB. We unpack a career defined by strategic turnarounds, bold acquisitions, and culture-driven growth. From his early days at JWT to reshaping FCB India into Adweek’s International Agency of the Year, Rohit shares the pivotal moments and leadership philosophies that cemented his status as an icon of Indian advertising.
What We Discussed
• Rohit’s “aha” moment when he knew advertising was his calling
• Mentors, people management, and JWT’s pivot from “too big” to pitch powerhouse
• ...
2025-08-171h 12
The Indian AvGeekFlying by the Numbers feat. Mike Malik (Chief Marketing Officer, Cirium)Episode number 47 of The Indian AvGeek, Vishal sits down with Mike Malik—veteran airline sales leader turned marketing chief at Cirium, to trace a remarkable journey through aviation. From sales at American Airlines and leading Aloha Air Cargo to co-founding Maxjet, Mike shares stories of entrepreneurial grit and strategic pivots that shaped his career.
We then dive into Cirium’s mission: how this data powerhouse powers on-time performance reports, underpins airport and airline planning, and supports emerging markets like India with analytics on regional connectivity, network optimization, and sustainability. Along the way, Mike reflects on rebranding FlightGlobal into a unified Ciri...
2025-08-1034 min
The Indian AdGeekFamous by Innovation - feat. Mithila Saraf (CEO, Famous Innovations)In this episode of The Indian AvGeek, Mithila Saraf, CEO of Famous Innovations, joins in as she takes us from her scrappy start in advertising to leading one of India’s most dynamic agencies. We unpack how early challenges, bold growth strategies, and a passion for true partnerships have shaped her leadership and fuelled Famous’s success.
Surviving the Scrappy Phase: Hear firsthand how those early “no salary, no clients” days at Famous Innovations shaped Mithila’s leadership philosophy and business acumen. She reveals how working alongside industry great Raj Kamble during the agency’s most vulnerable period taught her the fundamen...
2025-08-0356 min
The Indian AvGeekSeat 1A. Up-Front and Lie-Flat Truths feat. John Walton (Editor in chief, The Up Front)This isn’t just a cabin tour with John Walton, Editor-in-Chief, The Up Front—it’s a conversation about culture, ambition, and the art and science of making every inch of metal feel like home. Whether you’re an AvGeek, a frequent-flyer strategist, or simply curious about how airlines craft memorable journeys, John’s insider stories and strategic insights will equip you to see every flight in a whole new light.
* The spark that drew John into the world of premium cabins and #PaxEx
* Two decades of luxury in the sky: flatbeds, studio suites, and beyond
* The Emirates “Game Changer” enigma: 9 out...
2025-07-2755 min
The Indian AdGeekClient Karma: Decoding the Agency-Client Tango - feat. Kunal Jeswani (CEO, Ogilvy ASEAN)Step into the world of advertising excellence as The Indian AdGeek welcomes Kunal Jeswani, CEO of Ogilvy ASEAN, for a truly unfiltered and insightful episode. In this engaging conversation, we embark on a journey through the heart and hustle of client servicing, creative leadership, and business evolution in today’s dynamic advertising landscape.
• An Origin Story: Discover how Kunal’s love affair with advertising began and the pivotal moments that shaped his career in one of India’s most celebrated creative agencies.
• The Evolving Role of a Creative CEO: Gain firsthand insights on how the job of a creative agency CEO has tr...
2025-07-201h 08
The Indian AvGeekUnpacking AI171 Prelim Report with India’s Top Aviation MindsIn this special edition of The Indian AvGeek, we have three of India’s leading aviation experts—Sanjay Lazar, Devesh Agarwal, and Captain Kishore Chinta—to dissect the preliminary AI171 crash report. Through a blend of technical insight and human-factors analysis, they chart the accident timeline, examine cockpit ergonomics, and question the selective data release by AAIB.
From the fuel control switch movements in the EAFR data to the haunting cockpit voice exchanges about who “cut off” the engines, our panel explores:
- Initial reactions to the preliminary report
- How EAFR switch positions frame the crash sequence
- Pilot decision-m...
2025-07-1350 min
The Indian AvGeekProps to the Future: feat. Jean-Pierre Clercin (Commercial Head - APAC , ATR)🎙️ In this riveting conversation, Jean-Pierre Clercin, Commercial Head of ATR in APAC, talks us through the evolving turboprop narrative in India and beyond. From new orders at the Paris Air Show 2025 to insights on regional connectivity, we dig into how ATR plans to serve a fast-growing Indian market projected to need 200+ ATR aircraft.
JP candidly reflects on the U.S. market and the dominance of RJs, IndiGo, Fly91, ATR’s monopoly status post-Q400, and whether final assembly lines in India are on the cards. We also explore supply chain advantages, ecosystem building with universities, and the company’s vision for India's r...
2025-07-0658 min
Talking TalkiesOm Shanti Om: Where Nostalgia Meets Satire in Indian CinemaEpisode 16: Om Shanti OmRelease Date: 2007 This is the second episode of our dual episodic series where we explore films based on Bollywood. Om Shanti Om is a 2007 Hindi romantic fantasy film written and directed by Farah Khan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone (in her Hindi film debut), Shreyas Talpade, Kirron Kher, and Arjun Rampal - with a slew of high-profile cameos from Bollywood.The film was a huge hit, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2007 and the highest-grossing Hindi film ever at...
2025-06-301h 41
The Indian AdGeekFrom Kolaveri to Google - feat. Samit Malkani (Head of Brand, Social & Events Marketing, SEA, Google)Get ready for a masterclass in modern brand building as we sit down with Samit Malkani, Head of Brand, Social & Events Marketing for Southeast Asia at Google.
Samit traces his journey from crafting iconic TV ads to pioneering digital-first campaigns, sharing the pivotal moments—including the viral sensation “Kolaveri Di”—that shaped his approach to storytelling. He unpacks the principles behind building brand love and trust across diverse markets, reveals how he blends human insight, data, and technology to drive creativity, and offers candid advice for marketers balancing short-term wins with long-term brand value. From the future of social media and AI i...
2025-06-2954 min
The Indian AvGeekInside the Business of the Sky: feat. Brian Sumers (Founder/Editor, The Airline Observer)In this episode, The Indian AvGeek dives deep with Brian Sumers, founder and editor of The Airline Observer. From the emotional roots of his aviation journey to hot takes from the IATA AGM in New Delhi, Brian reflects on how airline strategy, sustainability, and industry dynamics are evolving. We unpack IndiGo’s rise, Air India’s international ambitions, and Rakesh Gangwal’s legacy, while sizing up the future of supersonic travel and aircraft innovation like JetZero.
A sharp look at India’s ascent in global aviation—and the turbulence that still lies ahead. The Indian AvGeek streams on all major podcast pl...
2025-06-2234 min
The Indian AvGeekAvGeek meets Points Geek- feat. Brian Kelly (Founder & CEO, The Points Guy)The world’s most renowned points & miles guru, the founder of The Points Guy, Brian Kelly, joins this episode of The Indian AvGeek.
Brian talks in detail about the growth of the points and miles scene worldwide and how it has evolved. We spoke extensively about his new book, “How to Win at Travel,” sharing key insights for travelers and points enthusiasts alike.
Brian spoke about how consumers seem more loyal to their credit card companies than airlines and why getting an airline-specific credit card mostly results in heartbreak.
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2025-06-0852 min
The Indian AdGeekTalented and Trending! - feat. Gautam Reghunath (Co-founder & CEO, Talented)Gautam Reghunath, the co-founder & CEO of Talented, joins me to detail his journey in the world of advertising. We discuss how Talented is challenging industry norms and reshaping the agency experience. We dive into the company’s unique approach to talent, sharing insights on attracting and retaining top creative minds, what he looks for when hiring, and the importance of fostering an environment where designers and strategists actively participate in the thinking process.
We also speak about Talented's business model, unpacking how performance-based pricing sets it apart and why clients appreciate the agency’s approach.
Looking ahead, we explore the futu...
2025-06-011h 07
The Indian AvGeekNose to Tail Insights! - feat. Arvind Chandrasekhar (Head of Network, Fleet Management & Director Sales India, Lufthansa Consulting)This week Arvind Chandrasekhar, the Director of Sales India and Head of Network, Fleet Management at Lufthansa Consulting, discusses in detail the world of aviation consulting. We delve deep into the business of airports in India, ranging from the projects undertaken by Lufthansa Consulting to challenges & opportunities for airport infrastructure in the country for the next five years.
We also discuss “Make vs Buy,” airport commercial and marketing teams, the geoeconomics of MROs, lessons from European hubs, Indigo and Low Cost Long Haul and various other topics.
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2025-05-2556 min
The Indian AdGeekWelcome to The Indian AdGeekWelcome to the very first episode of The Indian AdGeek—a podcast for anyone who’s ever rewound a VCR just to catch that one jingle, doodled imaginary brands in their school notebooks, or wondered why a catchy headline makes the cash register ring.
Hosted by Vishal Mehra (lifelong advertising geek, and also The Indian AvGeek), this intro episode is a peek into the gloriously messy, endlessly fascinating world where creativity meets commerce.
Get your ad geek on. The circus is just getting started!
2025-05-2107 min
The Indian AvGeekInside IndiGo’s Flight Plan - feat. Abhijit DasGupta (Head of Planning and Revenue, IndiGo)The 40th episode of The Indian AvGeek features Abhijit DasGupta, the head of planning and revenue management at IndiGo. Abhijit details everything, from his background at Jet Airways to joining IndiGo & the first challenge he had.
We discussed how new routes are selected, decisions on fleet orders, working with airport marketing teams, lease operations with Turkish Airlines, the importance of connecting traffic, the involvement of Indian carriers in next-gen aircraft, premiumization strategy, DXN/NMI, hub development, XLRs, ACMI leases, Norse Atlantic 789s, what IndiGo of the future looks like, UDAN, Boeing!, IATA AGM 2025, and much more.
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2025-05-181h 00
The Indian AvGeekThe Cranky Cockpit - feat. Brett Snyder (Founder/Author, Cranky Flier)Brett Snyder, the founder of Cranky Flier and the host of The Air Show podcast, joins to discuss a wide variety of issues. From the impact of tariffs on aviation to Boeing and Airbus, Embraer’s NGNB, the importance of the Indian market for US airlines, Norse Atlantic planes with IndiGo, XLRs, Air India, regional aviation, Alaska Airlines’ plans for India, next-generation aircraft, and lessons that smaller Indian airlines can draw from the US market on how to compete with the Goliaths.
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2025-05-1150 min
The Indian AvGeekThe HYD High-Flyer - feat. Pradeep Panicker (President & CEO, RGIA) - The Indian AvGeekPradeep Panicker (President and CEO of Hyderabad International Airport) joins episode 38 to discuss near and long-term plans for the airport, one of the most important in the country.
We discuss the reasons for HYD’s success, future infrastructure plans, sensory passenger experience, how the airport attracts international airlines, identification of lateral demand, opening new domestic city pairs, regional aviation, cargo plans, MRO, connecting traffic at the airport, and even Groupe ADP.
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2025-05-0447 min
The Indian AvGeekThe Alliance Alchemist - feat. Mauro Oretti (Head of Operations, SkyTeam) - The Indian AvGeekMauro Oretti joins the podcast to talk about alliances in detail. We discussed mergers vs. alliances. Entries and exits at SkyTeam: What does success look like to the alliance? The lack of Indian carriers in the alliance— if the close partnership with KLM-AF would lead to IndiGo becoming a member, the importance of the Indian market, SkyTeam-branded lounges, the next-generation alliance, SkyTeam’s 25th anniversary celebrations at IATA AGM, and the future of airline alliances.
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2025-04-2751 min
The Indian AvGeekThe A,B,C,E of Past, Present and Future of Aviation - feat. Richard Aboulafia (MD - AeroDynamic Advisory) - The Indian AvGeekRichard Aboulafia, Managing Director of AeroDynamic Advisory, joins me to discuss various topics, ranging from the past to the present and the future of the aviation industry. We discuss his thoughts on the A, B, C, and E of the sector - Airbus, Boeing, Comac, and Embraer - in detail. Right from their existing aircraft programs to their future plans.
We also discuss Richard’s detailed views on the Indian airlines and how they can have an outsized global impact, influence future aircraft development, and influence the supply chain around it.
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2025-04-2057 min
The Indian AvGeekInsights on Aircraft Leasing & Asset Management (Part 2) - feat. Alok Anand (Chairman/CEO - Acumen Aviation) - The Indian AvGeekEpisode number 35 of The Indian AvGeek features Alok Anand, from Acumen Aviation, continuing our in-depth chat from last week about aircraft leasing in India and the various intricacies around the business. In this episode we dive deeper into different types of leasing models (SLB and PLB), how Indian airlines are leasing, why it is essential to have a homegrown aircraft leasing industry in the country, anecdotes from Alok’s career, assessment of profitability and risks in leasing, why lessors often don’t buy aircraft directly, and the challenges for aviation in the next five years.
https://www.flightpathwithalok.com/
Alok Anan...
2025-04-1338 min
The Indian AvGeekLease, Lift, and Land: Insights on Aircraft Leasing & Asset Management - feat. Alok Anand (Chairman/CEO - Acumen Aviation) - The Indian AvGeekJust as the Indian Parliament approved a bill to empower Cape Town convention and aircraft protocol, Alok Anand joined us to give an in-depth perspective of the Indian aircraft leasing market, how the entire process works, wet and dry leasing, as well as leasing done via GIFT City by Indian airlines so far and if it is any good?
Alok Anand - @AlokAnand77
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2025-04-0637 min
The Indian AvGeekSkift Happens: Unpacking the World of Travel & Aviation - feat. Rafat Ali (CEO/Founder - Skift) - The Indian AvGeekI caught up with Rafat just a few days after the conclusion of a very successful Skift India Forum 2025. We engaged in a comprehensive conversation about the power of travel, the intricate relationship with aviation, the Indian market, and the potential benefits of a "connected trip." We also discussed in detail his thoughts on Air India and IndiGo, the potential of artificial intelligence in travel, and how airlines can work more closely with other players in the sector, including hotels, to up their game!
Rafat Ali - @rafat
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2025-03-3044 min
The Indian AvGeekBehind the Terminals at DXN - feat. Daniel Bircher (Chairman & MD - Noida International Airport, Zurich Airport International) - The Indian AvGeekEpisode number 32 features Daniel Bircher, Chairman and MD at the Noida International Airport. Detailed discussion involving all aspects of the airport launching soon.
✈️Daniel’s background in aviation, how he got into the business.
✈️His time at BLR as the director of operations. How those learnings are helping him at DXN?
✈️When will DXN commence operations?
✈️Will cargo operations start earlier or passenger operations?
✈️Will DXN compete with DEL or complement DEL?
✈️Primary catchment area of the airport.
✈️How is DXN attracting traffic and airlines from DEL? Will it become Code F compliant?
✈️PaxEx features at the airport, contract, or airline led lounges?
✈️Domestic an...
2025-03-2348 min
The Indian AvGeekShooting Straight on Points & Miles - feat. Aadil Bandukwala (The Great Indian Points & Miles Show) - The Indian AvGeekThis show features the co-founder and host of The Great Indian Points & Miles Show, Aadil Bandukwala. We break down points and miles scene for Indian travelers, both new and well-versed.
✈️ Points & miles landscape in India
✈️ Advice to get started in points & miles
✈️ Top tips for international redemptions
✈️ Top credit card recommendations
✈️ How to overcome redemption challenges?
✈️ Emerging trends and opportunities for travelers
✈️ Breaking down Emirates’ Skywards subscription
✈️ Air India Maharaja Club and IndiGo BluChip
✈️ Future of miles and points redemptions in India
✈️ Airline-Credit Card partnerships
✈️ All-time favorite in-flight experience
✈️ Apps & tools in use to keep track of points & miles
Aadil Bandukwala - @aadil
Vishal Mehra - @vis
2025-03-1639 min
The Indian AvGeekWings, Wisdom, and Willy - feat. Willy Boulter (ex CCO, IndiGo)The 30th episode of The Indian AvGeek features a veteran of the global aviation industry. With all the news around IndiGo’s expansion into Europe, we sat down with the ex-CCO of IndiGo, Willy Boulter.
- [ ] Willy’s start and background in the aviation industry
- [ ] His time at Etihad and Jet Airways, working experience with Naresh Goyal
- [ ] What made IndiGo such a massive success?
- [ ] How was it working with Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal?
- [ ] Rakesh Gangwal’s foresight about Jet Airways
- [ ] The IndiGo of now vs the IndiGo he retired from
- [ ] The idea to develo...
2025-03-0945 min
The Indian AvGeekThe Business of Airline Loyalty (part 2) - feat. Mark Ross-Smith (StatusMatch)This is the second part of our conversation with Mark Ross-Smith, the CEO of Loyalty Status Co - StatusMatch. In this episode, we go deeper into the business of airline loyalty and status matching.
* How does StatusMatch do its marketing?
* The importance of points/miles websites
* The power of authenticity in loyalty marketing
* Story behind the viral “Chocolate Airlines,” which went viral
* How an airline used numerology to understand pax
* Priorities for StatusMatch in the Indian market
* How can Indian FFPs differentiate themselves & monetize data?
* The evergreen struggle between loyalty and revenue management in airlines
* Understanding the lifetime value of pass...
2025-03-0237 min
The Indian AvGeekEconomy to Elite. The Business of Airline Loyalty - feat. Mark Ross-Smith (StatusMatch)This episode features Mark Ross-Smith, the CEO of Loyalty Status Co - StatusMatch. We discussed the nitty-gritty of the airline loyalty and status matching industry.
* How did he get to lead Malaysia Airlines’ Enrich FFP?
* The story behind starting Status Match
* The status of Indian airline loyalty market
* How has loyalty and status matching evolved into a multi-billion dollar ancillary revenue industry for airlines?
* Global insights and trends in the industry that Indian carriers can adopt
* Size of Indian business, which airline is seeing maximum traction?
* How come StatusMatch hasn’t onboarded Air India Maharaja Club yet?
* Most successful airline part...
2025-02-2337 min
The Indian AvGeekWide Body Wonders - feat. Evan (Analytic Flying)The 27th episode of The Indian AvGeek features Evan from AnalyticFlying.com. We mainly focus on the upcoming wide body aircraft for Air India and IndiGo.
* How does the A321 XLR compare to Boeing’s offerings in the same market segment
* IndiGo’s wet lease induction of Norse 787-9s
* How will Air India use its upcoming A350-900s and A35Ks
* How is IndiGo expected to use its A359s, once they get delivered
* How does the Boeing Dreamliner compare to the Airbus A350
* Air India’s great fleet flex, giving them scale and ULH capabilities
* How and where Air...
2025-02-1630 min
The Indian AvGeekDELville to DALLASpuri. Looking at India-US market - feat. Vinay BhaskaraThis week on The Indian AvGeek, we turn our focus on the India-US market and its potential. Vinay Bhaskara joins us on the show to talk about that and also about artificial intelligence in the industry:
* How can artificial intelligence and aviation come together?
* AI & NDC. How can that lead to smarter, better reservation systems and GDS?
* How can artificial intelligence add value to airports?
* State of the India-US market
* Delving deep into DFW, from HYD and DEL
* New routes US airlines will launch into India
* Alaska’s plan for SEA-BLR
* Current network of US airlines into India and how th...
2025-02-0938 min
The Indian AvGeekFlying far, with the A321 XLR - feat. Evan (Analytic Flying)It’s the quarter-century episode of the Indian AvGeek and do we have a striker or what? Evan from AnalyticFlying.com. We are diving into Airbus’s latest and greatest:
.Is the A321 XLR a misunderstood aircraft?
.Has aircraft marketing been taken too seriously?
.What makes the XLR different from other aircraft in the A320 family?
.IndiGo and the curious case of the Airbus A321 XLRWhat kind of hard product will IndiGo’s XLRs get?
.Why can’t DEL-LON happen on an A321 XLR?
.Why is Frankfurt a likely choice for IndiGo’s XLR ops?
.Which European & African stations can IndiGo possibl...
2025-02-0238 min
The Indian AvGeekForecasting 2025 for Indian Aviation (part 2) - feat. Ajay Awtaney (Live From A Lounge)The second and final part of our 2025 industry forecast. We started our discussion straightaway with a banger: Which global airlines are waiting in the wings to launch routes to India? Once that was out of the way, we also discussed:
* Air India’s international expansion plans
* The US Big3’s plan for the Indian market
* Will Air India get A350Ks this year from Airbus? Or an IPO?
* Akasa’s strategy for the year ahead. Will that involve a premium play?
* Regional Airlines and the year ahead
* Should we expect new aircraft types to be ordered by Indian airlines in 2025?
* Airbus...
2025-01-2635 min
The Indian AvGeekForecasting 2025 for Indian Aviation - feat. Ajay Awtaney (Live From A Lounge)This week Ajay Awtaney forecasts the year ahead for Indian aviation with me. We discussed IATA’s projections and the expected profitability for Indian airlines. Besides that:
* Biggest tech advancements coming up in 2025
* Most critical challenge for MoCA and DGCA this year
* How are airlines preparing to meet increased travel demand?
* IndiGo’s plans for 2025
* The developing complex fleet of IndiGo
* PaxEx discussion around A321 XLR
* Where can we expect IndiGo to dispatch its upcoming XLRs
And more.
Ajay Awtaney - @livefromalounge
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2025-01-1936 min
The Indian AvGeekStar Crossed Connections - feat. Sidharth Grover (Star Alliance)Episode number 22 of The Indian AvGeek features Sidharth Grover, Director of Communications and Marketing at Star Alliance. We started the discussion with Sid’s background at SpiceJet and Vistara before he moved on to Star Alliance. We spoke about the future of airline alliances, how the alliances do marketing, co-ordinating with all 25 partner airlines, future initiatives, the importance of Indian market, the entry of LCAs & other intermodal partners in Star Alliance, and the emerging trends around the industry.
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2025-01-1232 min
The Indian AvGeekIndian Aviation in 2024, Part 2 - feat. Devesh Agarwal (Bangalore Aviation)Episode number 21 of The Indian AvGeek features Devesh Agarwal (BLRAviation) chatting with me on the final part of the 2024 recap for Indian aviation. This week, we started with the leading airports of the country (DEL, BOM, BLR), moved to Boeing, and then Airbus as OEMs. We touched on regional aviation in the country and how 2024 was an important year for it before diving into SpiceJet and Air India.
Devesh Agarwal - @BLRAviation
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2025-01-0533 min
The Indian AvGeekIndian Aviation in 2024, Part 1 - feat. Devesh Agarwal (Bangalore Aviation)Episode number 20 of The Indian AvGeek features Devesh Agarwal (BLRAviation) recapping important events of Indian aviation in 2024. We discussed important laws and directives brought in by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, DGCA, before discussing IndiGo’s year in detail. We also discussed Akasa, its highlights and troubles, as well as the demise of Jet Airways and Go First. It is a loaded first part of the special two-part year ender.
Devesh Agarwal - @BLRAviation
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2024-12-2235 min
The Indian AvGeekHighflying Headlines - feat. Jagriti Chandra (The Hindu)This week’s show has Jagriti talking about her background in aviation journalism, stories that she is proud of covering, Air India’s latest additional 100 aircraft order, FDTL norms for Indian pilots, wet leasing rules revamp by DGCA, gender rights in Indian aviation circles, and much more.
Jagriti Chandra - @jagritichandra
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2024-12-1540 min
The Indian AvGeekThe Embraer Encore - feat. Vasuki Prasad (Embraer)Vasuki Prasad (Marketing Director, APAC for Embraer) is back for an encore, and we dive into many topics.
* How Embraer approached new markets
* Future innovations and products
* Impact of ESG guidelines on aircraft sales
* How marketing differs within different divisions at Embraer
* Technical marketing done by OEMs
* How top airline hubs should be judged, basis of revenue
* How passenger revenue diversity combats volatility
* Detailed discussion on IndiGo
2024-12-0834 min
The Indian AvGeekThe Small Narrow Body Edition - feat. Vasuki Prasad (Embraer)This week’s show features Vasuki Prasad, Embraer Commercial Aviation’s APAC Marketing Director. The first part of our chat discusses Vasuki’s time heading commercial at Vistara, his eventual move to Embraer, the aircraft sales pitch process, Embraer in India, their integrated marketing mix, the relevance of airshows in today’s world, and more.
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2024-12-0137 min
The Indian AvGeekAirline Marketing 101 - feat. Solomon WheelerSolomon Wheeler, the ex- head of marketing at Vistara and SpiceJet, joins us to give a peek inside the life of an airline CMO. He touches upon his time at SpiceJet, how closely he worked with the revenue team for sales campaigns, and various marketing campaigns under his tutelage at Vistara including the famed Retrojet and Fly Higher. We discussed Active Revenue Management, how closely marketing is involved, how far ahead they get to know about various route launches, and his thoughts on what made brand Vistara so special for so many flyers. All this & much more.
Solomon Wheeler - @so...
2024-11-1735 min
The Indian AvGeekSimplifying Airline Marketing - feat. Shashank Nigam (Simpliflying)As a historic week in the world of Indian aviation continues to rumble, the world’s foremost aviation marketing expert, Shashank Nigam, joins the show to talk about iconic brands of Indian aviation. We discussed the importance of airline marketing and how it differs from the usual marketing we all know.
How airline marketing evolved into health ratings during the pandemic, marketing’s importance for leading OEMs like Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, GE, and so forth. His unfiltered thoughts on Vistara’s brand dilution, Air India’s brand revamp, Indigo’s marketing, and how Indian airports are marketing themselves.
Shashank Nigam - @Simpl...
2024-11-1036 min
The Indian AvGeekRegional Rumblings - feat. Manoj Chacko (FLY91)Episode #14 features the Founder CEO of FLY91, Manoj Chacko, talking about how his time at Kingfisher Airlines led to the initial thought for the regional airline, his business plan, their conversations with bigger airlines, their fleet choice, how they built their network, the role of technology in their operations, if the American regional airline model can work in India, Pilots, myths around ATRs and building the brand.
Manoj Chacko - @FLY91_IN
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2024-11-0337 min
The Indian AvGeekHigh Finance: Navigating the skies of Aircraft Leasing - feat. Nitin Sarin (Sarin & Co)This week’s guest is Nitin Sarin, Managing Partner at Sarin & Co, India’s only aviation law firm. The topics ranged from how aircraft leasing happens, to how an engine lessor takes the much bigger risk, to the Capetown convention, the emerging GIFT city, what MoCA and DGCA can do to make India more attractive for leasing companies, aircraft repossessions in India, and more.
Nitin Sarin - @Deaphen
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2024-10-2739 min
The Indian AvGeek“If Mohammad, Jesus & Ram put forward an airport proposal” - feat. Sean MendisThis week our focus is entirely on Africa and its enormous potential for the India-Africa market. Sean Mendis talks to us about the overall state of African aviation, why Ethiopian Airlines leads the market, Qatar’s buying spree in Africa, Carriers serving the Indo-Africa market, unserved markets on the route, How will A321 XLR EIS help in market stimulation, new carriers which may serve the market, Morocco’s market and the Adani controversy wrt to the Nairobi Airport.
Sean Mendis - @SeanMendis
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2024-10-2038 min
The Indian AvGeekThe Mouth of the South - feat. Satyaki Raghunath (Bengaluru International Airport)This episode is dedicated to the greatest Indian AvGeek — Mr. Ratan Tata.
Part two of my chat with the COO of Bengaluru International Airport, Satyaki Raghunath. This episode focuses on Fairfax’s management of BLR, marketing, and branding of the airport, reaching out to the new traveler, inbound tourism for the country, cargo plans for the airport, NetZero plans, how he thinks airlines like Akasa can succeed, the biggest challenge ahead for Indian aviation, and if BLR will open an AvGeek corner at the airport.
Satayaki - @SatyakiRaghuna1
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2024-10-1342 min
The Indian AvGeekThe Perfect Ten - feat. Satyaki Raghunath (Bengaluru International Airport)The 10th episode of The Indian AvGeek features the COO of BLR, Satyaki Raghunath. Satyaki delves deep into the growth of the airport, the business, Talks in detail about IndiGo and Air India, about the new routes recently launched and about to be launched from the airport, how BLR has the best airline marketing team in the country and how they reached out to several North American Airlines. All that and more.
Satayaki - @SatyakiRaghuna1
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2024-10-0640 min
The Indian AvGeekThe PhoenixJet rises. Again - feat. Ameya Joshi (Network Thoughts)SpiceJet seems to have secured another lifeline. What does the future look like for the airline, Why have top Indian and International investors put their faith in it, How long will these INR 3000+ crores last for the airline?
We discuss this in detail with Ameya Joshi of Network Thoughts and a radical plan to rebuild the airline from the ground up.
Ameya Joshi - @khabri_lal
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2024-09-2933 min
The Indian AvGeekCriss-Crossing the Globe with Air India - feat. Rishi JainThis week's episode features Rishi Jain. We delved deep into the India-UK air travel market, the fight for Heathrow slots and then fantasised together about possible new routes for Air India across its key international markets, the role of Star Alliance.
Rishi Jain - @RJainAviation
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2024-09-2238 min
The Indian AvGeekThe Business of General Aviation - feat. Captain Kishore ChintaThis week's episode features Captain Kishore Chinta, one of the most prolific aviators in the country with a celebrated background in the Indian Air Force and last two decades of flying civil aircraft. He has been an integral part of general aviation in the country and discusses trends, challenges and the future of private flying in the country.
Captain Kishore Chinta - @Capt_CK
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
2024-09-1524 min
The Indian AvGeekMove it like a MRO - feat. Devesh Agarwal (Bangalore Aviation)This week’s episode has Devesh Agarwal, the founder of BangaloreAviation.com talking with Vishal on Air India’s upcoming mega MRO facility in Bengaluru, a new wide-body hangar at Delhi airport, the expansion of Air India Express as well as the forthcoming change of guard at the same airline. Devesh says it as he sees it!
Thank you for listening. Leave us feedback and a rating on your preferred podcast app, and follow me on social: @vishal1mehra.
2024-09-0829 min
The Indian AvGeekMonumental Audits & Acquisitions - feat. Sanjay LazarAn unmissable episode where Vishal Mehra speaks to Sanjay Lazar, a four-decade veteran of Indian Aviation, with most of his career spent in Air India. Sanjay dishes out on ICAO's safety audit of BCAS, as well as Air India's acquisition of Vistara - and how Singapore Airlines will be calling the shots increasingly.
As always, feel free to give feedback - it helps. I'm on most social platforms as @vishal1mehra
2024-09-0136 min
The Indian AvGeekFrom MasalaJet to Seattle, via GYD!This week Vishal Mehra talks about all the latest happenings in Indian aviation, from SpiceJet, to Akasa, to Air India and over to airports in the country and the latest news from Boeing.
As always, please do give feedback - it helps. We are now on YouTube too. follow me on @vishal1mehra
2024-08-1722 min
The Indian AvGeekStretch it like IndiGo - feat. Ajay Awtaney (Live From A Lounge)The second episode of The Indian AvGeek is here and it features one of India’s most authoritative voices on aviation, Ajay Awtaney. Ajay and I discussed a variety of topics with the launch of IndiGo’s premium product, now known as Stretch, as well as its soon-to-be-launched FFP called IndiGo BluChip.
We discuss the new product, passenger perspective on these developments, how it might be a successful launch, the increasing hybridization of IndiGo, potential codeshares, increased margins, IFE, new routes, and more.
And then we get into details of IndiGo’s revenue-based FFP - BluChip, whether they add more earn/b...
2024-08-1039 min
The Indian AvGeekBlueHot IndiGo and RedCold SpiceJet - Ameya Joshi (Network Thoughts)The first episode of The Indian AvGeek features one the most respected analysts of the Indian aviation industry, Ameya Joshi from networkthoughts.com as we discuss Indigo’s business class launch, how they have pivoted from their original business model, how their network continues to evolve and grow with the recent Middle East expansion. We also discuss SpiceJet board’s approval of Rs 3000 crore QIP, their never-ending financial/legal troubles and whether is there a way out from all this mess for SpiceJet. Join your host Vishal Mehra, and Ameya Joshi for this insightful episode, and please do leave us a ra...
2024-08-0331 min
The Indian AvGeekWelcome to the Indian #AvGeekVishal Mehra, the host of The Indian AvGeek introduces himself and the show, focussing on the Indian skies, and talks about what's in store for listeners as new episodes drop every Monday.
2024-07-2705 min
Hyper Quest Podcast (Doubles)STS EP-03 | आस्तिक vs नास्तिक | ft. Acharya Yogesh and Kushal Mehra | Atheism vs Theism | Podcast by Hyper Quest✨ Striking Thoughts Show | Episode 3: आस्तिक vs नास्तिक ✨
▪️ Guest on Side A: Acharya Yogesh Bhardwaj
▪️ Expertise: Vedic Literature & Philosophy Expert
▪️ YouTube Channel: @YogeshBhardwaj
▪️ Guest on Side B: Kushal Mehra
▪️ Expertise: Expert in Nastika Philosophy, Thinker, & Writer
▪️ YouTube Channel: https://shorturl.at/3mqS5
Agenda:
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking debate as we delve into the contrasting views on theism and atheism/agnosticism. Our guests will discuss the role of religion and spirituality in modern society, the basis of moral values, and the implications of belief and non-belief on our lives. Whether you're a theist, atheist, or somewhere in between, this episode promises to offer fresh insights and stimulating arguments...
2024-07-272h 48
List Hai Toh Hit HaiKhufiya: 6 must-watch titles if you love spy thrillers like Khufiya, starring Tabu & Wamiqa GabbiIn the new Netflix film Khufiya, veteran Indian actress Tabu slips into the role of Krishna Mehra, an Indian spy who is tasked to track down a mole who is selling state secrets to international adversaries. The Vishal Bhardwaj directorial also stars Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi in prominent roles. The captivating spy thriller is based on the novel Escape to Nowhere by Amar Bhushan. For today’s List Hai Toh Hit Hai podcast, we have curated a list of must- watch Indian spy thrillers on OTT which are just as gripping as Khufiya.
Learn more about yo...
2023-10-0904 min
Sandeep Maheshwari CompleteMeet Ritika Mehra & Vishal Mehra Stylox Founders | Episode 83To be a guest in the Sandeep Maheshwari Show, kindly email us at meet@sandeepmaheshwari.com and if you would like to attend the LIVE session, simply register yourself for free at www.sandeepmaheshwari.com
Sandeep Maheshwari is a name among millions who struggled, failed and surged ahead in search of success, happiness and contentment. Just like any middle class guy, he too had a bunch of unclear dreams and a blurred vision of his goals in life. All he had was an undying learning attitude to hold on to. Rowing through ups and downs, it was time that...
2023-05-2019 min
Why Not Mint MoneyWhat does T+1 settlement for stocks and T+2 redemption payment cycle for equity mutual funds meanIn this episode of Why Not Mint Money, Mint’s Maulik speaks with Mohit Mehra, Head of IPOs, Zerodha on T+1 settlement for stocks, and with Vishal Dhawan, Founder & CEO, Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors on T+2 redemption payment cycle for mutual funds.
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2023-01-3122 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Mukesh Chhabra, Casting DirectorMukesh Chhabra is the driving force behind streamlining the casting process in the Hindi Film Industry. After training for 2 years to understand the craft of acting from Shri Ram Centre, he completed 9 years of acting and teaching stint with the ‘Theatre in Education’ Company (TIE) affiliated with the National School of Drama in India.Mukesh Chhabra Casting Company, founded in 2008, has grown to become the leading casting company in India. With an eye for talent, Mukesh Chhabra has discovered faces like Rajkummar Rao, Sushant Singh Rajput, Mrunal Thakur, Pratik Gandhi, Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh. MCCC believes in n...
2022-08-1820 min
GoBarefoot Podcast with Shital Kakkar MehraEpisode 5: Development Sector Leadership Conversations ( Shital Kakkar Mehra & Vishal Talreja )For our fifth session, we had Vishal Talreja, Co-Founder & Trustee, Dream A Dream. Vishal co-founded Dream a Dream along with 11 others. Dream a Dream is a registered, charitable trust empowering children and young people from vulnerable backgrounds to overcome adversity and flourish in the 21st century using a creative life skills approach. Vishal is an Ashoka Fellow, an Eisenhower Fellow, a Salzburg Global Fellow, and a Board Member at PYE Global. He is also an advisor and mentor to Reap Benefit and is deeply committed to mentoring start-up NGOs and young social entrepreneurs.
Connect w...
2021-08-1240 min