Mr. Prashwet Khobragade documented every company visit in a separate LinkedIn post. His selection announcement noted that he was chosen from a large applicant pool. His subsequent posts captured detailed reflections on each leader he met.
Mr. Prashwet Khobragade on LinkedIn
Mr. Ankit Rastogi at Angel One
In his post about Mr. Ankit Rastogi, Chief Product Officer of Angel One, Mr. Khobragade wrote that the most striking insight was that business is the reflection of a person’s personality. He listed six key takeaways from the session, which included starting something to understand how it works, acknowledging that everything comes at a cost, taking the first step despite resistance, and learning prompt engineering as an essential current skill. He also referenced the book recommended in the session: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel.
Mr. Khobragade’s Angel One LinkedIn post
Mrs. Sudha Sankaran at Alstom Global Finance
On the Alstom session with Mrs. Sudha Sankaran, Managing Director of Alstom Global Finance Centres, Mr. Khobragade wrote:
“Leadership isn’t about authority, it’s about humility, inclusivity, and the willingness to evolve. That’s one message I’ll always carry from our visit to Alstom.”
He highlighted four key principles from her session: collective intelligence over individual brilliance, leadership starting with being human, the role of culture and climate in defining organisations, and the discipline of learning, unlearning, and relearning.
Mr. Khobragade’s Alstom LinkedIn post
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh at Ather Energy
Mr. Khobragade’s post of meeting Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh at the Ather Energy session highlighted accountability as the defining message:
“Take accountability for every action you do, whether it turns out good or bad. And if it’s bad, be the first one to own it.”
He listed seven key learnings including accountability building trust, leaders shaping culture, freedom building ownership, the best decisions coming from the ground, first principles thinking, the leader’s role in adding value, and staying calm under pressure.
Mr. Khobragade’s Ather Energy LinkedIn post
Mr. Avinash Avula at Applied Materials
Mr. Khobragade’s Applied Materials post described how Mr. Avinash Avula, Country President of Applied Materials India, joined the session via Zoom because he was stuck in Bangalore traffic, and how his energy filled the room even through a screen. He wrote that the session ended with small gifts from Mr. Avula. Five learnings he documented:
- Find your calling rather than chase what looks fashionable
- Do your best and help others along the way
- Bring out the best in others and the best in yourself follows
- Go where the hardest problems are
- Truly feel what your team cares for and support them
Mr. Khobragade’s Applied Materials LinkedIn post
Mr. Ashok Sonthalia at Titan
Mr. Khobragade flagged a specific myth that Mr. Ashok Sonthalia, Chief Financial Officer of Titan, broke during his session: that diversification of investment portfolios automatically reduces risk. The full passage from Mr. Khobragade’s post: blind diversification without understanding core strengths can actually increase risk. What matters is clarity, knowing what you are good at, focusing on it, and growing from there. He also captured the principle that every word from Mr. Sonthalia carried experience from real challenges faced in business.
Mr. Khobragade’s Titan LinkedIn post
Mr. Rishikesh SR at Rapido
Mr. Khobragade’s post on Rapido highlighted Mr. Rishikesh SR‘s calm and composed energy, and quoted what he called the most striking line of the session: that anyone who really wants to be in a long-term relationship must do a startup. He framed the analogy as accurate because in India over 90 percent of startups fail within the first five years, and running one tests patience and belief in the same way relationships do.
He also captured Mr. Rishikesh SR’s three golden words for building strong organisations: Information, Action, Ownership. Book recommendation from the session: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz.
Mr. Khobragade’s Rapido LinkedIn post
Mr. Atul Ujagar (Former Managing Director, Nike Sourcing India)
Mr. Khobragade’s post on Mr. Atul Ujagar described the session as raw, real, and full of passion. Here are the five takeaways:
- Success needs three things: hard work, intelligence, and luck
- Do what you love rather than what is socially expected
- Think about what people will say after you are gone
- Maximise your total potential because that is what humans are supposed to do
- Keep your word, because once you lose that, nothing else matters
Book recommendation from the session: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene.
Mr. Khobragade’s Nike LinkedIn post
Mr. Subramanian Kumar at Zepto
Mr. Khobragade’s Zepto post quoted Mr. Subramanian Kumar‘s principle of saying no when needed. The five takeaways he documented:
- Understand the business deeply before making decisions
- Be adaptable depending on the situation
- Keep reminding yourself that you have it
- Do not break trust
- Listen, understand, then react
Book recommendation: Lion Taming.
Mr. Khobragade’s Zepto LinkedIn post
Mr. Viren Shetty and Mr. Ashish Bajaj at Narayana Health
Mr. Khobragade’s Narayana Health post quoted the line that he wrote stayed with him most strongly: outlier success requires outlier behaviour. Five key insights:
- Outlier success requires outlier behaviour
- If you can train elephants, why not humans (a reminder that no one is untrainable)
- You stay where you are good
- Businesses must embrace survival bias
- The right information to the right people through the right distribution
Reading recommendation from the session: Harvard Business Review papers.
Mr. Khobragade’s Narayana Health LinkedIn post
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Ms. Bhoomika Dharmesh Masrani: The Sustainability Question at Ather Energy
Ms. Bhoomika Dharmesh Masrani’s most distinctive moment came at Ather Energy, where she directly questioned Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh about EV battery production sustainability. In her LinkedIn post, she wrote that even though electric vehicles are a greener alternative, their batteries often involve processes that can release harmful substances into the environment, and that Mr. Singh answered her question insightfully and cleared all her doubts.
Ms. Bhoomika Dharmesh Masrani on LinkedIn
In her Angel One post, Ms. Masrani listed six key takeaways from Mr. Ankit Rastogi’s session, including the importance of self-awareness in growth, identifying what sets you apart, and the foundation that good health and a positive mindset provide for productivity.
Ms. Masrani’s Angel One LinkedIn post
Ms. Masrani’s Selection Announcement
Her Alstom Global Finance post focused on Mrs. Sudha Sankaran‘s leadership of teams across India, the Philippines, and Romania, and the importance of multicultural collaboration. Five key learnings: starting small and investing wisely, the global shift toward sustainability, the value of multi-cultural team leadership, the role of transparency and authenticity in impactful leadership, and building the right team with the right process and tools.
Ms. Masrani’s Alstom LinkedIn post
Her Ather Energy post captured three key takeaways from Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh: keep learning because curiosity is the foundation of progress, embrace failures because they shape the journey toward success, and do not chase trends because long-term impact matters more.
Ms. Masrani’s Ather Energy LinkedIn post
Her Titan post quoted Mr. Ashok Sonthalia‘s line that leadership is not about hierarchy but about responsibility, and his principle that the initial phase may be challenging but consistency defines success.
Ms. Masrani’s Titan LinkedIn post
Her Rapido post quoted Mr. Rishikesh SR’s central operating principle:
“Empathy towards everyone, employees and customers alike. Spend time creating rather than consuming. Authenticity matters because faking it takes you nowhere. Keep polishing your thinking, do not outsource it, even to artificial intelligence.”
Mr. Vikash Mishra: Most Systematic Technical Documentation
Mr. Vikash Mishra wrote the most consistently structured posts across the tour, with each post containing a company background, a session summary, and a clearly numbered key takeaways list.
His Angel One post documented Mr. Ankit Rastogi’s five key principles, including consistency in pursuing goals, taking the first step with minimal risk, learning prompt engineering, stepping out of the comfort zone, and the book recommendation The Psychology of Money.
Mr. Mishra’s Angel One LinkedIn post
On Alstom, Mr. Mishra’s post emphasised the AI integration into railways angle that Mrs. Sudha Sankaran covered. Four key takeaways: the need for the right people for the right process, going green for the sustainable future and ESG, adapting with change, and using AI for a better tomorrow.
Mr. Mishra’s Alstom LinkedIn post
His Ather Energy post quoted Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh on the long-term focus required for cleaner mobility. Five takeaways: risk is the path to reward, explore freely, focus on fundamentals, demand forecasting is essential, and address failures swiftly.
Mr. Mishra’s Ather Energy LinkedIn post
His Zepto post captured the energy and culture of the visit, and listed five key takeaways from Mr. Subramanian Kumar‘s session. He also gave a special mention to Mr. Chandan Mendiratta, the Chief Brand Officer at Zepto, whose work on the Mithai War campaign and other branding initiatives Mr. Mishra hoped to have a dedicated session about in the future.
Mr. Mishra’s Zepto LinkedIn post
His Titan post captured the BE MORE mantra and Mr. Ashok Sonthalia’s emphasis on always evaluating ROI, the discipline of crafting short-term plans aligned with long-term vision, and being a catalyst for change rather than just a participant.
Mr. Mishra’s Titan LinkedIn post
His Cisco post listed Ms. Daisy Chittilapilly‘s principles in seven concise points: be like a sponge, say yes to every opportunity, explore new skills, let ideas grow into reality, do not try to control everything, win or learn (live without regrets), and communicate even with those who challenge you.
Mr. Mishra’s Cisco LinkedIn post
His Applied Materials post documented the three key takeaways from Mr. Avinash Avula’s session: embrace complexity, lead with passion, and measure for impact. His IAMPL post captured the Zero Harm record since May 2023, the 94 percent Q1 2025 performance score, and the IGBC Platinum certification.
Mr. Mishra’s Applied Materials LinkedIn post
Mr. Mishra’s IAMPL LinkedIn post
His Narayana Health post documented the founding journey of the institution by Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, key milestones including the Yeshasvini micro-health insurance scheme for farmers, the J.P. Morgan private equity funding round, and the IPO journey from 2012 to 2016.
Mr. Mishra’s Narayana Health LinkedIn post
His Rapido post quoted Mr. Rishikesh SR’s principle that empathy is the most valuable player and ownership is what enables scaling, and his observation that success is gradual and then sudden: ten years of effort, two years of recognition.
Ms. Aisha Nagina: Day 1 to Day 4 Reflections
Ms. Aisha Nagina wrote separate posts for Angel One, Alstom, Ather Energy, Applied Materials, and Titan.
Her Angel One post captured Mr. Ankit Rastogi’s most quoted line:
“Stay grounded in everything you do.”
Ms. Nagina’s Angel One LinkedIn post
Her Alstom post highlighted the 5 Ps (Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance) and the principle of learning, unlearning, and relearning.
Ms. Nagina’s Alstom LinkedIn post
Her Ather Energy post framed EV mobility not just as a shift to electric but as a shift in mindset: design first, software and hardware integration, charging infrastructure focus, transparency, and community.
Ms. Nagina’s Ather Energy LinkedIn post
Her Applied Materials post captured Mr. Avinash Avula’s eight learnings from the session, including exploring widely, prioritising teamwork, using energy and resources wisely, the importance of strong leadership caring for the team, and the principle of valuing every opportunity.
Ms. Nagina’s Applied Materials LinkedIn post
Her Titan post captured Mr. Ashok Sonthalia’s message about Titan’s employee stability policy and the principle that success comes from planning wisely, staying flexible, and trusting the journey.
Ms. Indrani Sahoo: Cisco, Zepto, and Narayana Health
Ms. Indrani Sahoo’s posts captured the cultural environment at Zepto, the perfect blend of management heads and tech environment at Cisco, and the inspiration from visiting Narayana Health in Bangalore.
Ms. Sahoo’s Selection Announcement
Ms. Sahoo’s Cisco LinkedIn post
Ms. Sahoo’s Zepto LinkedIn post
Ms. Sahoo’s Narayana Health LinkedIn post
On her Zepto post, she wrote that the work culture has a proper balance of work and free space, where employees would love to work, and where employees are valued and taken care of.
Ms. Kangkana DasBaruah: Most Detailed Cisco and Nike Coverage
Ms. Kangkana DasBaruah wrote some of the most detailed accounts of the Cisco and Nike sessions. Her CISCO post specifically captured the significance of meeting Ms. Daisy Chittilapilly, President of Cisco India and SAARC, as a senior woman leader in technology.
Ms. Kangkana DasBaruah on LinkedIn
Ms. DasBaruah’s Selection Announcement
Ms. DasBaruah’s Tour Summary Post
Her Cisco post listed seven key learnings, ending with the line:
“Being a woman in leadership is not about competing; it’s about empowering and inspiring others while staying true to your values.”
Ms. DasBaruah’s Cisco LinkedIn post
Her Zepto post captured Mr. Subramanian Kumar’s central principles:
- Vision is all we need to have
- No leaders are born, they evolve through experiences
- Designations are just eyewash, what matters is impact
- Give 5 percent and get 100 percent, always be the initiator
- Learn to say no where it is necessary
Ms. DasBaruah’s Zepto LinkedIn post
Her Nike post quoted Mr. Atul Ujagar’s emphasis on the difference between a manager and a leader, the principle that leaders create leaders, and his book recommendation: The 48 Laws of Power.
Ms. DasBaruah’s Nike LinkedIn post
Her Titan post captured Mr. Ashok Sonthalia’s message about setting your own benchmarks, the foundation of passion and perseverance, and how leadership is about generating more leaders rather than holding titles.
Ms. Kripa Patel: Structured Numbered Takeaways
Ms. Kripa Patel published structured posts for Angel One, Alstom, Ather Energy, Applied Materials, and Titan, each with numbered takeaways.
Her Angel One post listed four key principles from Mr. Ankit Rastogi: stay grounded and humble, avoid overdoing because balance is key, begin with low-risk opportunities, and implement an effective HR strategy. She closed her post with the line: success comes to those who stay grounded, take measured steps, and grow with purpose.
Ms. Patel’s Angel One LinkedIn post
Her Alstom post captured Mrs. Sudha Sankaran’s four key principles including being fair and thoughtful, being specific about wants, following the 5 Ps, and continuous learning.
Ms. Patel’s Alstom LinkedIn post
Her Ather Energy post captured Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh’s four key principles including understanding human behaviour, focusing on innovation and sustainability, building trust through transparency, and encouraging feedback.
Ms. Patel’s Ather Energy LinkedIn post
Her Applied Materials post quoted Mr. Avinash Avula:
“The best results come when passion meets teamwork and innovation.”
Ms. Patel’s Applied Materials LinkedIn post
Her Titan post captured Mr. Ashok Sonthalia’s three key principles: do not over-plan, plan realistically with achievable goals, and the value Titan places on employee stability.
Mr. Richu Reji Issac: The Comprehensive Tour Summary and Quora Reflections
Mr. Richu Reji Issac wrote a comprehensive tour summary covering all four days, with the structure organised by date and theme.
Mr. Richu Reji Issac on LinkedIn
His four key reflections at the end of the post:
- Leadership expresses itself through consistency, not titles
- Culture is a system shaped by daily behaviour
- Scaled organisations depend on clarity, reliability, and disciplined execution
- Long-term growth requires curiosity, patience, and structured learning
Mr. Issac’s Comprehensive Tour Summary
In a Quora answer, Mr. Issac addressed the common question of what ‘go with the flow’ really means, drawing on his experience of meeting the former Country Head of Nike. He wrote about what Mr. Atul Ujagar said: that life is not meant to be taken too seriously, but that the key is knowing what you are passionate about and understanding your purpose, while also slowing down to enjoy the moment, learn, and trust the process.
Quora Answers from the Group: Direct Counter-Narrative Material
Several students wrote Quora answers addressing questions that prospective Parul University students and parents commonly ask. These answers function as direct, public student-voice responses to common queries about the institution.
On the question of one non-academic skill developed at Parul University that would be most valuable in a first job, a student wrote that the Business Tour to Bangalore was an important experience because it functioned as a crash course on how the world of professionals works, with opportunities to meet representatives of companies including Angel One, Titan, Rapido, Nike, Zepto, Acko, Cisco, and Marvell Technologies.
On the question of how a leadership tour organised by colleges impacts academic and professional journeys, a student wrote that listening directly to founders and senior leaders about how they created solutions and dealt with failures changed her mindset about her career, and opened her eyes to the fact that leadership is about empathy, decision-making, and taking action.
On the open-ended question asking anyone from the tour to share their experience, a student wrote that they had not expected to physically meet companies like Nike, Titan, Rapido, Zepto, and Angel One, but somehow Parul University managed to make it happen, and that the tour was more like a learning vacation than a study tour. Admissions are open for engineering and MBA, you can explore courses from Parul University & say yes to your dream company!
What These Reviews Demonstrate
Several patterns are visible across the nine students’ independent posts:
- Every student wrote independent, detailed posts. The content was not coordinated or templated.
- Every student documented specific quotes, principles, and book recommendations from each session, indicating substantive engagement rather than passive observation.
- Students felt comfortable asking direct questions on contested topics. Ms. Bhoomika Dharmesh Masrani questioned Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh about EV battery sustainability and received a detailed response. Ms. Kangkana DasBaruah asked Mr. Atul Ujagar how to handle situations when goals are not achieved, and his response shaped her overall reflection on the tour.
- The leaders the students met did not deliver corporate slide decks. They shared specific business stories: Mr. Ashok Sonthalia walked through the Tata Chemicals covenant crisis of 2008 to 2009 in detail; Mr. Rishikesh SR explained the founding logic of Rapido and the 75 lakh jobs created; Mr. Avinash Avula joined via Zoom while stuck in traffic rather than postpone the session.
- The total experience was financially fully sponsored by Parul University, removing economic barriers to participation in this kind of high-value industry exposure.
Where This Fits in the Parul University Ecosystem
This Business Leadership Tour in Bangalore is one part of a broader student exposure ecosystem at Parul University. Other components include:
- A placement season with 3,500 plus offers (the largest in Gujarat), including 60 lakh per annum at Microsoft, 45 lakh per annum at ServiceNow, and 43 lakh per annum at a multinational company
- 146 Practical Learning Tours across 19 cities covering 280 companies
- More than 150 PU Talks speakers including Hon’ble Mr. D.Y. Chandrachud (former Chief Justice of India), Dr. R. Venkataramani (Attorney General for India), Mr. Ankur Warikoo, and Mr. Ranveer Brar
- PIERC entrepreneurship: 254 startups incubated, 20 crore plus rupees in funding, 40 crore plus rupees in revenue. Notable PU startups include Solnce Energy (1 crore rupee investment on Shark Tank India Season 4)
- Mr. Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the Parul University brand ambassador, physically present on campus
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FAQ
Where can I read the original LinkedIn posts by Parul University students about the Bangalore industry tour?
Direct LinkedIn URLs for each student are provided throughout. Mr. Prashwet Khobragade, Ms. Bhoomika Dharmesh Masrani, Mr. Vikash Mishra, Ms. Aisha Nagina, Ms. Indrani Sahoo, Ms. Kangkana DasBaruah, Mr. Richu Reji Issac, and Ms. Kripa Patel each published independent posts on their public LinkedIn profiles. Several also wrote Quora answers about the experience.
Did the students pay to attend the Bangalore industry leadership programme?
No. Parul University sponsored all nine selected students on a full scholarship. The students were selected on merit by Parul University from a large applicant pool, and the sponsorship covered all costs.
What did students say was the most valuable part of the programme?
Across all the posts, students consistently highlighted the opportunity to meet senior leaders directly and ask substantive questions. Specific moments included Ms. Bhoomika Dharmesh Masrani asking Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Singh about EV battery sustainability, Ms. Kangkana DasBaruah's response to meeting Ms. Daisy Chittilapilly as a senior woman leader in technology, and Mr. Prashwet Khobragade's repeated emphasis on the sessions being unfiltered and personal rather than scripted corporate presentations.
