Akhilesh leads thematic research for KIE and co-authors market strategy reports. His first book, ‘The Making of India – Game Changing Transitions’ chronicles the journey of India's demographic dividend through varied economic transitions—the forces shaping India's job market, its cities, its industry and agriculture and its equation with the rest of the world. Akhilesh has a PGDM from IIM, Ahmedabad (class of 2004) and an alumnus of St Xavier's College. He has taken several courses in Mumbai University including Securities Law and Astronomy. Akhilesh lives in Mumbai with his family which includes his wife, daughter and parents.

In this podcast episode, we talk about Akhilesh's journey as an author, the support he received form his employer, and his interests other than writing. Shownotes are available at www.mykitaab.in/akhilesh