Saket Dalmia, MD of Marble City believes young entrepreneurs will find incredible opportunities in India.
Updated: Nov 8
Mr. Saket Dalmia is Managing Director of Marble City India Limited
Hi my name is Rehaan Khaneja and this is the 25th podcast in the Leadership Speaks series where I interview the most successful and influential leaders of India.
INTRODUCTION
Saket Dalmia is Managing Director of Marble City India Limited, a fast-growing export house of natural stones, and President, Sotheby's International Realty, India. Mr. Dalmia is also President of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), a leading apex chamber of commerce in India.
With over 28 years of experience in business development, financing, and international trade, he is a visionary leader and a passionate entrepreneur who aims to revolutionize the business ecosystem in India and beyond.
As President of PHDCCI, he is spearheading the chamber's support for India's G20 Presidency and the newly initiated Startup20 engagement group, where he serves as the co-chair of the finance taskforce. He is also leading the Young Business Leader Forum and the Retail Committee of the chamber, where he leverages his expertise and network to create policies and frameworks to ease startup financing, foster innovation, and promote market access.
"Young people must remember that you've been born in a golden age, with opportunities that never existed before. For the first time in India we can be confident that if we simply work hard and focus on a goal, we will very likely succeed."
In this interview, Mr. Dalmia talks about his vision for success in traditional businesses such as Natural Stones and Real Estate. He lists out the clear advantages industry bodies such as the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry brings. Mr. Dalmia believes that to achieve growth and attract global clients, entrepreneurs and new entrants to any industry must strive to be transparent in their operations, build trust, and develop competence to deliver well at scale. This will enable them to compete with established players and build networks in global markets that will ensure long term success.
A strong believer in the India story, Mr. Dalmia thinks there are opportunities today that never existed anytime before in this country. He is driven by his mission to make India a hub for entrepreneurs and start-ups.
"A global perspective makes you sensitive to different cultures and you find a common language of friendship and trust with your partners. This melts away barriers and open doors."- Saket Dalmia
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