CNBC-TV18 successfully hosted the WeWork India presents CNBC-TV18 Titans Summit at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai on May 12, bringing together some of India’s leading business voices, investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to discuss the country’s evolving economic and business landscape.

According to a CNBC-TV18 statement, the summit focused on India’s next phase of growth, with conversations centred around entrepreneurship, investment trends, innovation, hospitality, real estate and the future of enterprise. The event featured a series of high-profile panel discussions and keynote sessions that explored how Indian businesses are adapting to rapid economic and technological transformation.

The evening began with an address by Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor of CNBC-TV18, who spoke about India’s growing stature as a global hub for enterprise, capital and innovation. The summit also featured a special musical performance by Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan along with Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaan Ali Bangash and the younger generation of the Bangash family.

Karan Virwani, Managing Director and CEO of WeWork India, highlighted India’s emergence as a global business creation hub. Speaking at the event, he said India now possesses the right combination of talent, infrastructure, capital and entrepreneurial confidence to build globally relevant businesses from within the country.

One of the key discussions at the summit focused on “The Next Phase of India’s Investment Cycle,” featuring leading investors including Rishabh Mariwala, Manish Kejriwal, Gopal Jain and Krishna Ramachandran. The panel examined long-term investment opportunities, founder resilience, capital allocation and the impact of artificial intelligence on business models and profitability.

During the session, Manish Kejriwal, Founder and Managing Partner of Kedaara Capital, stressed the importance of disciplined investing and strong business fundamentals. Gopal Jain, Managing Director and CEO of Gaja Capital, noted that the next phase of AI-driven value creation would come from companies using proprietary data and deep contextual understanding to solve business problems.

The summit also explored the rapidly growing experience economy through a session featuring hospitality and consumer business leaders including Puneet Chhatwal of IHCL, Anuraag Bhatnagar of The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts, and Rahul Ganjoo of District by Zomato. The discussion focused on how brands are increasingly investing in immersive experiences to deepen customer engagement and loyalty.

Another major conversation revolved around India’s changing commercial real estate landscape and the rise of hybrid workspaces. Industry leaders including Niranjan Hiranandani, Gulam Zia and Karan Virwani discussed how flexible office models are reshaping India’s future workplace ecosystem.

Speaking at the session, Niranjan Hiranandani, Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Hiranandani Group, said India’s residential and commercial real estate sectors continue to evolve with changing consumer aspirations and workplace dynamics.

The summit concluded with a discussion featuring entrepreneurs from emerging consumer-focused businesses, including leaders from The Sleep Company, Rebel Foods and StayVista. The session explored how Indian startups are creating new-age categories by identifying untapped consumer needs and redefining traditional business models.

With participation from leaders across investment, real estate, hospitality, consumer technology and entrepreneurship, the CNBC-TV18 Titans Summit positioned itself as a platform for meaningful discussions around leadership, disruption and India’s long-term economic growth trajectory.