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E-Baithak: Ideas | Insights | Impact

 A Panel Discussion with Alumni Entrepreneurs

September 3, 2025

The Entrepreneurship Cell E-Igniters of IIIM, in collaboration with the IIIM Alumni Association (IIIMAA), hosted another insightful edition of E-Baithak: Ideas | Insights | Impact. The event was organized under IIIM’s entrepreneurial initiative E-Igniters, in partnership with the Institution’s Innovation Council (Ministry of HRD) and TEIIC (E-Igniters Incubation Centre).

The panel brought together alumni entrepreneurs who shared their journeys, challenges, and lessons:

  • Mr. Aayush Mathur (Founding Member & AVP, Lagavi Retail Pvt. Ltd.) shared his early struggles in sales, stressing that perseverance, agility, and networking are crucial as industries shift from D2C to B2B. His message: opportunities should never be wasted.

  • Ms. Aastha Jain (CEO, Oxbow Creatives) spoke about resilience—funding her MBA through tuition, starting during the pandemic, and building her own marketing venture. She highlighted the 3 Ps—Peace, Purpose, and Profit—as her guiding philosophy, while urging students to stay relevant and embrace discomfort for growth.

  • Mr. Hemant Doraya (Owner, Sakshi Textile) drew from his family’s blue pottery business. Inspired by global exposure, he modernized heritage craft through innovation and experiential retail. His mantra: travel fuels creativity, and growth demands constant innovation.

  • Mr. Ronak Jain (Director, Shri Krishna Bio Chem Pvt. Ltd.) emphasized ethical business practices and the Atmanirbhar Bharat spirit. From working under his father’s guidance to achieving a ₹100 crore turnover, he reminded entrepreneurs to always be prepared—success often comes unannounced.

  • Mr. Sunny Akhlak (MD, Sunny Group; Youth President, Credai Rajasthan) urged patience, focus, and clarity of purpose. Guided by his 3 Gs—Guru, Parents, Mentors—and a strong life goal, he emphasized confidence and good intentions as pillars of success.

Key Takeaways:

  • Discipline and daily consistency

  • Balance, happiness, and ethical growth

  • Relevance, patience, and sincerity

  • Persistence, agility, and networking

  • Confidence, courage, and good intentions

The session concluded on a high note, leaving young minds inspired to pursue entrepreneurship with discipline, innovation, and purpose.