From Selling Treadmills to 200 Gyms: Inside Anytime Fitness India's Rise | Vikas Jain

From Selling Treadmills to 200 Gyms: Inside Anytime Fitness India's Rise | Vikas Jain

He started by selling treadmills in 2002. Today, Vikas Jain, Managing Director of Anytime Fitness India, leads a network of 200+ gyms serving nearly 2 lakh members across the country. In this episode of Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine, Vikas opens up about building trust for a global brand in India, why "fitness club for busy people" became a movement, the biggest myths around fat loss and protein, how technology and AI are reshaping the fitness experience, and his honest advice for anyone wanting to start a fitness business in India — including a rapid-fire round you don't want to miss. #LeadershipLounge #TheCEOMagazine #VikasJain #AnytimeFitnessIndia #FitnessIndustry #FitnessIndia #GymFranchise #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #StartupIndia #HolisticHealth #FitnessMyths #FranchiseIndia #IndianBusiness #CEOInterview

Agarwal Packers & Movers CEO on Building a Crore-Level Empire, AI in Logistics & Family Business

In this episode of the CEO Magazine Podcast, Dr. Anjani Kumar Agarwal — Managing Director & CEO of Agarwal Packers and Movers and DRS Group — shares the untold story behind building one of India's most recognized relocation brands. From working 16-20 hour days and sleeping at railway stations in the early years, to scaling to 75+ branches across India and operations in 100+ countries, Dr. Agarwal opens up about leadership, customer experience, AI in logistics, employee welfare, and his family's diversification into education through DRS International School. Watch till the end for his powerful advice to young entrepreneurs building long-term, credible businesses. #AgarwalPackersAndMovers #DRSGroup #CEOMagazinePodcast #IndianBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FamilyBusiness #Leadership #Logistics #PackersAndMovers #BusinessMotivation #StartupIndia #CustomerExperience #IndianCEO #BusinessPodcast #Hyderabad

The Future of Hyderabad Real Estate | Dr. Srinivasarao Veluvolu | NCD

In this episode of Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine, Shweta sits down with Dr. Srinivasarao Veluvolu, Founder of Nikhila Constructions and Developers, for a conversation on real estate, trust, entrepreneurship, and the evolving mindset of today’s homebuyers. From his professional journey to building NCD into a trusted real estate brand, Dr. Srinivasarao shares his perspective on customer trust, consistency, Hyderabad’s rapidly growing real estate market, and the future of the industry. He also talks about the impact of RERA, the changing expectations of homebuyers, the difference between quality and amenities, and what young entrepreneurs should know before entering the real estate sector. In this episode, we cover: * Dr. Srinivasarao Veluvolu’s journey into real estate * The story behind building Nikhila Constructions and Developers * Why Hyderabad is attracting so much attention today * His perspective on the Hyderabad real estate market * How RERA has changed the industry * Buy vs Rent — what makes more sense today? * Quality vs Amenities in modern housing * Challenges in the real estate sector * The core principle behind NCD’s 21-year journey * Advice for next-generation entrepreneurs Join us for a thoughtful conversation on real estate, leadership, customer trust, and the future of housing in India. #leadershiplounge #theceomagazine #realestate #hyderabadrealestate #drsrinivasaraoveluvolu #nikhilaconstructions #realestateindia #propertymarket #realestatepodcast #hyderabad #realestateinvestment #homebuyers #rera #entrepreneurship #businesspodcast #leadership #indiaproperty #housingmarket #realestateindustry #realestateinvesting #businessleadership #propertyinvestment #futureofrealestate #realestatebusiness #realestateleaders

G.S. Ramesh on Building People, Not Just Business | Layam Group | The CEO Magazine

Most companies say people are their biggest asset. Very few actually build their organisations that way. In this episode, Shweta sits down with G. S. Ramesh, Founder & Chairman of Layam Group, a leader who has spent over four decades shaping organisations through people, values, and purpose. From his early years with the Tata Group and Hyundai Motor India to building Layam Group into a trusted workforce solutions organisation, G.S. Ramesh’s journey is rooted in discipline, empathy, and the belief that great employees are built, not simply hired. In this conversation, he shares his perspective on leadership, workforce transformation, untapped talent, and why companies need to move beyond just hiring for qualifications and focus more on potential, trust, and long-term growth. G.S. Ramesh also talks about the changing workforce landscape, the role of technology and AI in the future of work, and the importance of building organisations that stay grounded in ethics and people-first thinking. In this episode, we cover: * G.S. Ramesh’s early journey and lessons from Tata & Hyundai * Why he started Layam Group after retirement * His philosophy on people-first leadership and workforce building * Why companies often hire the wrong way * The importance of giving opportunities to untapped talent * Leadership lessons from over 40 years of experience * The future of workforce, AI, and industry transformation * Advice for young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs Join us for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, values, discipline, and building organisations through people and purpose. #leadershiplounge #theceomagazine #gsramesh #layamgroup #leadership #businesspodcast #podcastindia #peoplefirstleadership #workforce #futureofwork #hrleadership #corporateleadership #entrepreneurship #businessleadership #talentmanagement #hiring #recruitment #peoplemanagement #leadershiplessons #workculture #employeedevelopment #management #careergrowth #futureleaders #businessgrowth #companyculture #staffing #humanresources #manufacturing #industryleaders #professionalgrowth #businessinsights #teambuilding #startupindia #successmindset #founderstory #indiabusiness #motivation #productivity #careeradvice

How to Prevent Disease & Fix Your Lifestyle | Dr. Deepika Krishna | The CEO Magazine

Are you spending ₹25,000 on clothes but ignoring your blood tests? Do you think popping a foreign multivitamin will fix a bad diet? It's time to wake up. In today’s eye-opening episode, we sit down with Dr. Deepika Krishna (Founder of Neuro Science & Learn) to decode the massive gaps in the Indian mindset regarding preventive healthcare. From exposing the truth behind "imported" supplements being manufactured right here in India, to breaking down the "magic pill" delusion—this episode is a masterclass in taking back control of your body. If you found value in this episode, hit the LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and share this with a family member who needs a reality check on their health! 1. 0:00 - Introduction: The Biggest Missing Link in Indian Health 2. 02:15 - Why India is the Diabetic Capital of the World 3. 08:30 - The "Imported" Supplement Scam Exposed 🇮🇳 4. 15:45 - Chhole Bhature vs. The "Magic Pill" Delusion 💊 5. 24:20 - The Indian Priority Paradox (₹25k on Clothes vs. ₹0 on Health) 6. 32:10 - How to Actually Fix Your Lifestyle (Sleep, Movement, Diet) 7. 41:00 - Dr. Deepika’s Vision for the Future of Wellness 8. 45:30 - Outro & Final Thoughts #HealthPodcast #DrDeepikaKrishna #PreventiveHealth #BiohackingIndia #PodcastIndia #IndianHealthcare