Perspectiv with Parthiv

Parthiv Neotia

Welcome to Perspectiv with Parthiv   Where we explore how India’s most respected founders and business leaders think, decide, and build. Hosted by Parthiv Neotia, Perspectiv with Parthiv features conversations with promoters, CEOs, and founders across India that go beyond headlines to uncover the mindset, judgment calls, and philosophies behind enduring companies.   🎙 What you’ll find here: •⁠ ⁠Honest conversations on leadership, legacy & decision-making •⁠ ⁠⁠Deep dives into business strategy, growth & company culture •⁠ ⁠⁠The stories behind pivotal choices that stay behind closed doors   Whether you’re a founder, operator, investor, or simply curious about how great businesses are built from the inside - this channel is for you.

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    Building Wai Wai into a Global Brand | ft. Varun Chaudhary, CG Corp Global | Perspectiv with Parthiv Ep 6 

    In this episode of Perspectiv with Parthiv, Varun Chaudhary, Managing Director of CG Corp Global (the company behind Wai Wai Noodles), shares how a boarding school snack became a global FMCG brand present in over 70 countries.  Varun talks about competing with Maggi without matching its advertising budgets, maintaining the iconic ₹5 price point for over two decades, and how quick commerce is reshaping consumer behaviour across India.  The conversation also explores family businesses, scaling across volatile markets, managing 200+ companies, discipline in entrepreneurship, and CG Corp’s future IPO ambitions in India.  All of this, and much more, in episode 6 of Perspectiv with Parthiv.  Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 02:51 – Varun Chaudhary's Family roots: Migration from Rajasthan to Nepal 07:02 – Diversification strategy for CG Corp 10:07 – Varun Chaudhary's early career in Dubai 16:22 – The origin story of Wai Wai 20:55 – Wai Wai competing with Maggi in India 23:20 – India’s instant noodle consumption opportunity 27:24 – The ₹5 FMCG pricing phenomenon 33:22 – CG Corp IPO plans & India’s capital markets 36:10 – Nepal political unrest & personal losses 40:25 – Why India excites global entrepreneurs 45:24 – Varun Chaudhary's advice for young entrepreneurs 47:24 – The truth about third-generation businesses

    Building Wai Wai into a Global Brand | ft. Varun Chaudhary, CG Corp Global | Perspectiv with Parthiv Ep 6 

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Welcome to Perspectiv with Parthiv   Where we explore how India’s most respected founders and business leaders think, decide, and build. Hosted by Parthiv Neotia, Perspectiv with Parthiv features conversations with promoters, CEOs, and founders across India that go beyond headlines to uncover the mindset, judgment calls, and philosophies behind enduring companies.   🎙 What you’ll find here: •⁠ ⁠Honest conversations on leadership, legacy & decision-making •⁠ ⁠⁠Deep dives into business strategy, growth & company culture •⁠ ⁠⁠The stories behind pivotal choices that stay behind closed doors   Whether you’re a founder, operator, investor, or simply curious about how great businesses are built from the inside - this channel is for you.