{"id":64436,"date":"2025-12-01T11:54:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T06:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/01\/value-management-2025-from-cost-optimization-to-sustainable-growth-november-8-2025-hyatt-regency-pune\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T11:54:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T06:24:19","slug":"value-management-2025-from-cost-optimization-to-sustainable-growth-november-8-2025-hyatt-regency-pune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailymetro.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/01\/value-management-2025-from-cost-optimization-to-sustainable-growth-november-8-2025-hyatt-regency-pune\/","title":{"rendered":"Value Management 2025 \u2013 From Cost Optimization to Sustainable Growth November 8, 2025, Hyatt Regency, Pune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Value Management 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

New Delhi [India], December 1:<\/span> <\/strong>Value Management 2025\u00a0was the\u00a0first in-person event\u00a0under the\u00a0\u2018IX \u2013 Interact & Explore\u2019\u00a0platform \u2014 created to help professionals engage directly with industry experts and explore topics of real interest through meaningful interaction.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hosted by\u00a0Arience\u00a0with\u00a0PMI Pune\u2013Deccan India Chapter\u00a0as Knowledge Partner, and supported by\u00a0Envision Energy (Platinum Sponsor),\u00a0Karve Institute of Social Service (Academic Partner), and\u00a0Infisuite Technologies (Technology Partner), the event brought together over\u00a0120 industry leaders\u00a0and professionals at Hyatt Regency, Pune.<\/p>\n

Keynote Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n

The opening keynote was delivered by\u00a0R.P.V. Prasad\u00a0(Managing Director \u2013\u00a0Envision Energy), on\u00a0Customer-Centric Value Creation: Transforming Organisations for Sustainable Growth.\u00a0He highlighted how customer-led value models fuel sustainable competitive advantage.<\/p>\n

The closing keynote by\u00a0Dr. Pramod Kumar\u00a0(Director \u2013\u00a0Arience),\u00a0\u201cFrom Effort to Impact: The Value Equation,\u201d\u00a0introduced a powerful framework showing how value creation is driven by willingness, ability, and determination. His humorous and relatable delivery made the value equation one of the most memorable themes of the day.<\/p>\n

Experts Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n

The expert sessions featured\u00a0Sanjeev Kumar\u00a0(CEO, Dusters Total Solutions Services) on\u00a0\u201cEngineering a Better Tomorrow: Where Value Meets Vision,\u201d\u00a0Dr. Marc Pauwels\u00a0(President, Krehl & Partner \/ SAVE International) on\u00a0\u201cThe Best-Kept Open Secrets of Value Engineering,\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0Saroj Burman\u00a0(Project Director, Hitachi Energy) on\u00a0\u201cValue Through Partnership: People, Process & Progress,\u201d\u00a0with Hitachi Energy also bringing the largest delegation.\"\"<\/p>\n

They also included\u00a0Stan Buhne\u00a0(Managing Director, IREB \u2013 Germany) on\u00a0\u201cDesigning for Value: Rethinking What Really Matters,\u201d\u00a0Atul Karkhanis\u00a0(Vice President, Inventys Research Company) on\u00a0\u201cValue Thinking in a Volatile World,\u201d\u00a0Partha Ghose\u00a0(President, Kalyani Steels) on\u00a0\u201cVAVE \u2013 Driving Cost Efficiency and Innovation,\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0Ashish Dwivedi\u00a0(CFO, MAN Trucks & Bus India) on\u00a0\u201cDriving Value Beyond the Balance Sheet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additionally,\u00a0Prof. Dr. Mahesh Thakur\u00a0(Director, Karve Institute of Social Service) delivered\u00a0\u201cHigh-Impact, Low-Cost CSR \u2013 The Karve Model,\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0Rinoo Rajesh\u00a0(President & CEO, PMI Pune\u2013Deccan India Chapter) spoke on value-driven project ecosystems and benefits realization.<\/p>\n

The event also featured two special recognitions: the\u00a0IX \u2013 Sustainability Excellence Award\u00a0presented to\u00a0RPV Prasad\u00a0(Managing Director, Envision Energy) for his leadership in sustainability-driven transformation, and the\u00a0IX \u2013 Social Service Excellence Award\u00a0presented to\u00a0Prof. Dr. Mahesh Thakur\u00a0(Director, Karve Institute of Social Service) for his pioneering contributions to community development.<\/p>\n

Panel Discussion \u2013 People, Purpose & Product Value<\/strong><\/p>\n

The panel\u00a0Value Engineering for Cost-Effective Product Design\u00a0brought together\u00a0Aditi Sharma\u00a0(President & Chief Manufacturing Excellence Officer, Uno Minda),\u00a0Neelam Pandey Pathak\u00a0(Founder & CEO, Social Bay \/ WIMA \/ RozgarDhaba),\u00a0Prof. Dr. Mahesh Thakur\u00a0(Director, Karve Institute of Social Service),\u00a0Ashish Dwivedi\u00a0(CFO, MAN Trucks & Bus India), and\u00a0Dr. Pramod Kumar\u00a0(Director \u2013 Arience).<\/p>\n

Moderated by\u00a0Vivek Sonar, Head \u2013 IMCR, Mahindra Trucks & Bus, the panel examined hiring for \u201cwill,\u201d people-led value, and balancing cost, innovation, and purpose.<\/p>\n

Distinguished Industry Guests<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event was enriched by the presence of senior industry leaders\u00a0Abhay Soman\u00a0(Global Delivery Head, Tech Mahindra),\u00a0MUB Rao\u00a0(Ex Head \u2013 Engineering, Mahindra Trucks & Bus),\u00a0Sachin Kondejkar\u00a0(VP & Country Head, Cummins Emission Solutions India), and\u00a0Suvarna Naikdesai\u00a0(Head \u2013 Business Ops & Data Analytics, PMI South India).<\/p>\n

Masterclass on VAVE \u2013 Hands-On Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n

The VAVE Masterclass, conducted by\u00a0Vivek Sonar, delivered a powerful, hands-on learning experience supported by an exceptional group of mentors. The mentor team included\u00a0Prahalad Thakur,\u00a0Lalita Godara,\u00a0Amit Sawant,\u00a0Nagesh Lembhe,\u00a0Aniket Rohidas Amale,\u00a0Rahul Neema,\u00a0Tushar Patil,\u00a0Dileep Garje,\u00a0Kanak Goyal, and\u00a0Suraj Mane\u00a0(all from\u00a0Mahindra & Mahindra), along with\u00a0Amol Dandgavhal\u00a0(Bajaj Electricals Ltd.),\u00a0Vijay Munde\u00a0(John Deere) and\u00a0Sujit Danait\u00a0(Industry Expert).<\/p>\n

Event execution was powered by volunteers\u00a0Rekha Pote\u00a0(IGT Solutions),\u00a0Vidya Joshi\u00a0(Philips India),\u00a0Nupur Sonar\u00a0(Design Consultant), and\u00a0Mukesh Kumar\u00a0(Infisuite Technologies), along with student volunteers\u00a0Atharva\u00a0and\u00a0Shubham\u00a0 under the guidance of\u00a0Prof. Nitin\u00a0Indira Institute of Management, Pune).<\/p>\n

As a unique IX benefit, this event also includes\u00a0three months of post-event mentoring, ensuring delegates receive maximum value beyond the one-day program.<\/p>\n

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A Strong Multi-Industry Presence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Large delegations joined from\u00a0Hitachi Energy,\u00a0Dusters Total Solutions,\u00a0Envision Energy,\u00a0Mahindra & Mahindra,\u00a0Eaton India Innovation Center,\u00a0Cummins India, and\u00a0Karve Institute.<\/p>\n

Additionally, professionals participated from\u00a0Accenture, Tech Mahindra, John Deere, Brembo Brake India, Skoda, Lear Corporation, ITW Automotive, Dhoot Transmission, SAFEX Fire, Sany Group, Dana Anand India, Jamna Auto, CDAC, and others\u2014making it one of Pune\u2019s richest cross-industry gatherings on value creation.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event captured the true spirit of IX \u2013 Interact & Explore, turning conversations into insight and insight into action. With post-event mentoring already underway and more IX events planned in the coming months, Value Management 2025 has laid a strong foundation for a growing community committed to intelligent, sustainable, value-driven leadership.<\/p>\n

IX\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Interact & Explore\u00a0initiative is supported by\u00a0Arience\u00a0to help individuals and organizations grow through meaningful interaction, knowledge sharing, and collaborative value creation.<\/p>\n

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