Last month, Donald Trump secured a decisive victory in the US presidential elections, marking the start of a transformative new era in American and global politics. IMA ran a series of sessions of the India CEO and CFO Forums, across cities, examining the impact of this landmark event. We hosted three recognised authorities on the subject: Pramit Pal Chaudhari, Head of the South Asia Practice at the Eurasia Group; Suhasini Haider, Diplomatic Editor at The Hindu; and Ambassador Ajay Bisaria, Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation. These sessions delved into the implications of Donald Trump’s second presidency for geopolitics and the world economy.
This podcast synthesises the insights we garnered from our three experts.

Javier Milei assumed office, as President of Argentina, where the effects of fiscal irresponsibility, by populist Peronist governments, had reduced what was once a rich nation into the ranks of the third world, amid poverty rates of 50%. With inflation at 211%, practically no growth and reckless restrictions that created price distortions, Argentina has been in a miserable situation.

It took both courage and radical reforms to change course. Mr Milei, a self-declared libertarian, believes in free markets, soft touch regulation and expresses his hatred for a big state. His main economic argument is simple: the public sector in Argentina is too big as it crowds out private initiative. In short, there are too many Argentines living from government handouts and public sector jobs, the economy has been overly regulated and that regulation in turn strangles private enterprise. This podcast explains.

Since the 1990s, neuroscience-related research has expanded significantly, uncovering the complex links between brain activity and decision-making. By understanding the neural basis of decisions, business leaders can make more informed choices and create better contexts for each decision. Neuromarketing – which uses neuro- and cognitive science to identify customer needs, desires and preferences – can serve as a powerful tool in any CMO’s arsenal. Similarly, a key part of a CEO's role is to influence behaviour at various levels to derive results. Neuro-tools provide a powerful means of obtaining insights that enhance the ability of CEOs to orchestrate the required behaviours in the organisation.

At a recent joint session of the India CEO and CMO Forums in Bangalore, Arvind Sahay, Director and Professor of Marketing & International Business, MDI Gurgaon, explored a range of neuro tools and their applications in business. This podcast summarises these discussions.