Gurcharan Das

Gurcharan Das, a celebrated writer and former CEO of Procter & Gamble India, reflects on his remarkable journey from corporate titan to influential author. In this engaging conversation, he discusses the balance between ambition and humility influenced by his parents’ contrasting values. Das shares poignant insights into identity shaped by India's partition, critiques societal expectations, and explores the complexities of morality through literature like the Mahabharata. He emphasizes the importance of purposeful living and the transformative power of writing.

Author Gurcharan Das discusses liberalism in India on the podcast, touching on topics such as the history of liberalism in India, political vs economic liberalism, imperialism and caste politics influence on Indian liberalism, and the importance of liberal values for India today.