Mahindra Group hosts the 6^th edition of its annual risk gazing event to navigate potential macro risks

Mahindra Group's Corporate Risk team recently held the 6th edition of its annual risk gazing event, ‘Crystal Ball Gazing,’ at the Worli office. This gathering served as a platform to dissect and deliberate upon the pivotal macro risks anticipated for the FY 2024-25. The event serves as a pivotal forum for industry leaders to delve into the macro risks poised to shape the landscape of the upcoming financial year.

Kicking off the event with insightful deliberations was Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO (Auto & Farm sector), emphasising the significance of behavioural focus in risk management over event-centric approaches. The inaugural panel, moderated by Abanti Sankaranarayanan, Chief Group Public Affairs Officer, delved into macroeconomics, geopolitics, the impending Indian election, and India through the investor's lens. Distinguished speakers such as Sandeep Kumar, former diplomat and ambassador from the Government of India, and Dr. Sanjay Kumar, a renowned Political Analyst and Psephologist, enriched the discussion alongside industry stalwarts, Navneet Munot (MD, HDFC Asset Management) and Prithviraj Srinivas. (Mahindra Group’s Chief Economist)

The event also featured focused discussions on key risks across various industries and their impact. The speakers included, Rajeev Goyal, CFO of the Auto & Farm Equipment sector at Mahindra, Anil Mathew, Chief Risk Officer from Hindalco Industries, and Swaminathan V, Chief Risk Officer at Godrej Industries.

Drawing participation from a diverse array of risk professionals, the event saw representation from conglomerates including Aditya Birla Group and Tata Group, Godrej, Wipro & RPG industries and multinational corporations like Siemens and Bayer, as well as entities spanning IT, public sector, consumer goods, logistics, and more. The discussions were enriched by insightful comments and queries from the engaged participants, reflecting the event's success in fostering collaborative dialogue and strategic foresight within the industry landscape.