Srinath Sridharan

CEO and Co-Founder, Aura Semiconductor Pvt

Search every verified Srinath Sridharan interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. At the Indian Business Literature Festival 2023 in Mumbai, Srinath Sridharan discussed his book *Time for Bharat*, describing it as a "dialogue starter" on public governance. He stated that his motivation for writing the book came from a desire to ask questions about public policy, noting that while his generation succeeded despite challenges, not everything is good. Sridharan argued that inclusion must cut across gender, ideology, religion, and other divides, and that societal inequality must be addressed equitably rather than equally. He expressed concern that politicians will continue to divide people on the basis of poverty rather than discussing urban issues. Sridharan also commented on affirmative action, saying that "affirmative actions give reactions" and that decision-makers in both politics and corporations must keep stakeholders engaged. He suggested that a timeframe should be set for addressing reservation policies, stating that a five-trillion-dollar economy cannot coexist with the same level of reservation.