The Institute of Directors has been playing an important role in promoting leadership excellence and strengthening the effectiveness of boardrooms across the corporate landscape.

I have had the privilege and the responsibility of navigating the delicate intersections between strategy, governance, policy and public sentiments, and I have seen a shift.

Over the past few years, Uttar Pradesh has transformed from being primarily an agrarian state to one of the fastest-growing investment hubs in India.

This platform serves as a vital conference of industrial progress and environmental preservation, fostering a balance that is critical for our nation's sustainable future.

As evidenced by this gathering, a large number of dedicated individuals are part of this special relationship, and we all play important roles in keeping it vibrant and strong.

Before continuing, I extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Institute of Directors for conferring the Distinguished Fellowship upon me.

And I feel it is our responsibility, not just mine but all of us to make sure that those who are ready to rise are equipped with more than ambition.

What was once seen as exceptional volatility is fast becoming the new normal. In this environment, resilience is no longer a defensive strategy. It is a leadership imperative.

Air India's fleet, both wide-body and narrow-body, and greatly expand our global network to essentially double Indian Airlines' market share to at least 30% on international routes to and from India, and for Air India to exceed 30% on the domestic market.

And change is the right word. Because let us be honest- we're not operating in a steady, predictable world anymore. We are in what many now call a VUCA world - volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous.