The India we are becoming
In this episode, Kaytie explores Suhel Seth’s early life, formative experiences, and the journey that shaped his worldview. From childhood influences to career-defining moments, this conversation looks beyond soundbites to understand the person behind the opinions — and the lessons gathered along the way.
Trading Conversations by Kaytie Iqbbal | Episode 1
Trading Conversations by Kaytie Iqbbal | Episode 1
A Conversation with Suhel Seth
Welcome to Trading Conversations by Kaytie Iqbbal — a podcast where ideas, life journeys, and defining decisions come together to reflect India’s evolving story.
In this series, Kaytie Iqbbal sits down with trailblazers, thought leaders, and change-makers to explore the paths they’ve built, the challenges they’ve faced, and the responsibility that comes with shaping industries and public discourse.
In our first episode, we are joined by one of India’s most outspoken and compelling public intellectuals — Suhel Seth.
Known for his sharp wit, fearless opinions, and unapologetic candor, Suhel Seth has worn many hats over the years — entrepreneur, columnist, author, brand consultant, and a prominent voice in conversations around culture, business, and politics in India. He has advised some of the world’s leading organisations, written bestselling books, and continues to challenge conventional thinking through his commentary.
But beyond the public persona and the television debates, this conversation goes deeper.
In this episode, Kaytie explores Suhel Seth’s early life, formative experiences, and the journey that shaped his worldview. From childhood influences to career-defining moments, this conversation looks beyond soundbites to understand the person behind the opinions — and the lessons gathered along the way.
This is not just a conversation about success.
It is a conversation about conviction, perspective, and the choices that shape a life.
Important Moments:
0:00 - Introduction
3:18 -Childhood of Mr. Suhel in Calcutta and the beginning of his journey
5:40 - “We are not chameleons , people do not change”
10:35 -Who had the most influence him while he grew up
14:46 - What is independency to him ?
16:49 -Principles of Brand Building
20:25 - You never buy brands , You buy benefits
25:31 - Karma will bite you one day or the other
29:44 - Who has mastered the Art of Personal Branding in India ?
32:08 - How India is not about Geography but Civilisation legacy
34:26 -Which sectors does he think will define India’s global rise in the coming years
35:30 - “Interesting”- a word for the coming decade of India
39:00 -The purpose of business is not profit - it is People.
39:05: Rounds of Best in a Companion
40:23 - A quote he lives by
42:00 - Amazing quotes of Julius Ceaser.