The Indian Auto Component Industry: Stories, Strategies & Sustainable Growth.
Get an insider’s view into one of India’s most dynamic industries — through the lens of Triton Valves, a ₹490 Cr legacy that’s grown from making tyre valves to powering modern mobility.
In this episode of Progress Mantras, we go beyond the shopfloor to explore leadership, R&D, skilling, diversification, the EV transition, and how MSMEs can tap into global supply chains.
Whether you're an MSME founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the auto ecosystem — this episode is a goldmine of growth mantras.
Hosted by Profectus Capital, this episode features 🎙️:
👨🦳KV Srinivasan - CEO, Profectus Capital
👨🦰Aditya Gokarn - MD, Triton Value Ltd
🧔Alok Kumar sahu - Co-founder and Director, Tetrahedron Manufacturing Services
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Pre-cap
(01:00) - Intro
(4:13) - Inception of Triton Valves
(6:39) - Importance of a tyre valve
(7:34) - Snapshot of Triton Valves’ journey up to 490+ crore
(10:59) - Father’s death, mother’s pivot from Teacher to MD
(13:18) - Aditya joins Triton Valves
(15:54) - The auto component expert’s journey
(19:27) - Perspective on auto component sector
(21:35) - Mantra for entering the OEM market
(24:52) - China vs Indian MSMEs: Who wins?
(28:52) - ICE to EV transition: How can MSMEs navigate?
(36:27) - Make in India opportunities
(41:03) - Diversification secrets for MSMEs
(49:18) - How can MSMEs build manufacturing capabilities?
(52:24) - Leveraging tech advancements in manufacturing
(1:01:34) - Smart R&D hacks for MSMEs
(1:15:09) - Secrets of People Management
(1:20:09) - Why MSMEs can’t ignore skilling
(1:26:07) - A mistake 95% MSMEs make
(1:30:57) - Financing MSME growth & working capital
(1:39:39) - What finance companies look for before lending
(1:42:23) - IPO: DOs and DONTs
(1:46:28) - Rapid Fire
(1:50:12) - Conclusion
KV Srinivasan - CEO, Profectus Capital
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-v-srinivasan-9782569/
Aditya Gokarn - MD, Triton Value Ltd
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditya-gokarn-2729b27/
Alok Kumar sahu - Co-founder and Director, Tetrahedron Manufacturing Services
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aloksahu1/
#AutoAncillary #MSMEIndia #ProgressMantras #ProfectusCapital #TritonValue #TetrahedronManufacturingServices #Podcast #NBFC
Welcome to the very first episode of Progress Mantras, a podcast series that dives deep into the heart of MSMEs and School Promoters growth and transformation.
In this powerful episode, we explore the journey of Children’s Academy Group of Schools, on how they created an affordable school chain — an inspiring story of legacy, leadership, and innovation in K-12 education sector.
Hosted by Profectus Capital, this episode features 🎙️:
👨🦳KV Srinivasan - CEO, Profectus Capital
👨🏫Rohan Bhat – Chairman, Children’s Academy Group of Schools
👨💼Rohit Bhat – CEO, Children’s Academy Group of Schools
📘Dr. Dhirendra Mishra – Founder, Life Educare
Whether you're an aspiring school leader, an educator, or simply passionate about the future of learning in India, this episode is packed with lessons, inspiration, and actionable advice.
📖 Download K-12 School Growth Playbook - https://www.profectuscapital.com/k12-playbook/?utm_source=Spotify&utm_medium=Spotify&utm_campaign=Spotify&utm_id=Spotify
Timestamps:
(00:00) – Pre-cap
(01:11) – Introduction
(6:53) – The Bhat Family legacy
(8:17) – Mr VV Bhat’s Mumbai journey and inception of Children's Academy
(10:16) – Challenges and early days of Children's Academy
(17:26) – Expansion journey of the Children's Academy Group of Schools
(28:47) – Dr Mishra’s teacher to consultant journey
(32:10) – All about the New Education Policy
(40:28) – Changing parents’ expectations
(44:03) – Role and adoption of technology
(46:49) – Planning for growth
(51:02) – Which schools will survive?
(54:58) – Which is the best Board?
(1:06:37) – Transformation and Affordability
(1:12:41) – 500 to 5000 students: Expert advise
(1:18:30) – 4 pillars of a school’s growth
(1:19:19) – Business model of Affordable Schools
(1:22:33) – Dynamics of a family-manged school
(1:24:43) – Professional Structure
(1:29:16) – School Infrastructure and Holistic Education
(1:33:53) – Success in academics
(1:36:11) – Collaboration and expansion
(1:38:08) - Expert advise on expansion
(1:41:20) – Digital Transformation: Fad or Must
(1:44:54) – How to finance your school’s growth
(1:47:47) – Finance Mantras for schools
(1:53:28) – How to get finance easily
(1:57:19) – Importance of Values and Culture
(2:02:02) – Rapid Fire
(2:12:45) – Conclusion
KV Srinivasan - CEO, Profectus Capital
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-v-srinivasan-1a308185/
Rohan Bhat – Chairman, Children’s Academy Group of Schools
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohan-bhat-9b89514a/
Dr. Dhirendra Mishra – Founder, Life Educare
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dhirendra-life/
#EducationLeadership #MSMEIndia #K12Schools #ProgressMantras #ProfectusCapital #NEP #EdTech #ChildrensAcademy #SchoolTransformation #Podcast
