Motherhood wasn’t a pause for Genelia Deshmukh - it was her power source. At Mahindra #DriversOfChange 2026, she spoke about how she built Mumbai Film Company and Imagine Foods, while juggling parenting as well, proving that the foundation of change is often laid at home.

At Mahindra #DriversOfChange, we celebrate Pranav Vempati, Madhav Krishna, Niraj Rajmohan & Narayan Subramaniam along with many others, honoured for what they’ve already set in motion. For turning vision into impact & ambition into progress.

When the eyes of the young shine with ambition, the future of a nation is bright. At Season 3 of #DriversOfChange, Jishnu Dev Varma, Governor of Maharashtra, graced the occasion in person to engage with these young changemakers, celebrating their dreams and reflecting on how progress has always been driven by the bold.

3 years. Same drive for change. Season 3 of #DriversOfChange by Mahindra and India Today brings together visionary leaders shaping India’s tomorrow with the Mahindra XUV 7XO matching that momentum. In conversation: Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director & CEO,Auto & Farm Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Mahindra Automotive Division Raj Chengappa, Group Editorial Director, India Today Group Neha Anand, VP & Head – XUV Brand Portfolio & International Marketing Yogendra Pratap, Editor, Auto Today

Achievers, awards, and unstoppable energy. Season 3 of #DriversOfChange saw the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Jishnu Dev Varma, honouring the young leaders who drive the nation’s tomorrow.

Different voices. One shared intent. On this International Achievers Day, we brought the 3rd season of #DriversOfChange to a close by felicitating the leaders who are reshaping India's future with innovation and a drive to bring change.

Season 3 of #DriversOfChange is bringing together the innovators from all across the country. Leadership from both Mahindra and India Today kickstarted the event while detailing out this year's theme 'Corporate Excellence'. In frame: Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO, Auto and Farm Sectors, Mahindra Group Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Mahindra Automotive Division Neha Anand, VP & Head- XUV Brand Portfolio & International Marketing, Mahindra Auto Yogendra Pratap, Editor, Auto Today

Meet our next Driver of Change, Mona Singh - actor, creator, and entrepreneur. Her journey reflects reinvention, resilience, and the courage to explore new creative frontiers. #DriversofChange

Next in line we met Narayan Subramaniam and Niraj Rajmohan, Founders of Ultraviolette Automotive. Together, they are charging ahead with futuristic performance two-wheeler EVs made for a new India. #DriversOfChange

Agnishwar Jayaprakash, founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace, is spearheading the development of advanced UAV solutions across agriculture, surveillance, and industrial applications. He is a key force driving innovation within India's rapidly evolving drone ecosystem, with his company's drones even deployed during Operation Sindoor to support critical missions. By building drones that serve both farmlands and frontlines, he exemplifies what it means to be a true Driver of Change. #DriversOfChange

Meet our next Driver Of Change - Sarah Sham. A 4th-gen entrepreneur from Mumbai and Principal Designer at Essajees Atelier, she believes innovation is the guardrail that keeps her legacy dynamic, relevant, and future-ready. #DriversOfChange

A 10,000km pan-India drive all in a bid to meet our Drivers of Change. But before we meet them, we took a pit stop with the Mahindra 7XO to set the vibe. Ready? #DriversofChange

The breakthrough DAVINCI Suspension is redefining the drive - and the conversation. Neha Anand, VP & Head, XUV Brand Portfolio & International Marketing, shares how this pursuit of excellence fuels both the #XUV7XO and this year’s #DriversOfChange.

⏳ 2 weeks to go! Drivers of Change: The Ophthalmologist Power List 2026 is almost here - spotlighting the leaders and innovators shaping the future of ophthalmology. Stay tuned. 👁️✨ #TOPPowerList2026 #DriversOfChange #Ophthalmology

.@FAOEthiopia & Austrian Development Cooperation experts met to review findings from the endline survey of a #ResilienceBuilding project in #AmharaRegion. The latter welcomed the results & urged @FAO to continue generating evidence on #DriversOfChange & #ImpactEvaluation.

Some campaigns talk. Ours create an unmissable impact. Drivers of Change Season 2 – in partnership with India Today, put the spotlight on 15 extraordinary minds powering India’s future and has now bagged the Best Automotive Advertising Campaign in the Industry Specific category at the E4M Magzimise Awards 2025. Neha Anand, VP & Head - XUV Brand Portfolio & International Marketing, accepted the win for our tribe. #DriversOfChange #MagzimiseAwards2025

🚗 The Autocar Drivers of Change Awards are coming on the 13th November! Know an apprentice or early-career star making a difference in automotive? Nominate them now 🏆 🔗 buff.ly/agGVqb0 #DriversOfChange #AutocarAwards

Biocon Malaysia has surpassed the milestone of supplying 100 million cartridges of recombinant human insulin (rh-insulin) to Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MoH), serving over 345,000 patients. This milestone was made possible by the “Drivers of Change” — the force behind Asia’s largest integrated insulins facility at Johor Bahru, Malaysia Watch this story of our people in @BioconMalaysia, united by one mission: to make life-saving insulins accessible, affordable, and available for all. #DriversOfChange

Pawan Chandana is the co-founder and CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, a company that aims to democratize access to space. His attempts at moving India forward in space exploration make him our Driver of Change. #AutoToday #DriversOfChange #XUV700 #VikasAurVirasat #MahindraAuto

Dhyan Foundation Chakulia Gaushala, home to 14,500 BSF-rescued gauvansh, has been a game-changer in stopping cross-border trafficking, boosting village development, and empowering women. Once a naxal-affected barren land, it’s now a thriving hub for organic farming and sustainable livelihoods, providing jobs to hundreds, especially women. From govar bricks to organic fertilizers, sustainability is at its core. Recognizing this phenomenal impact, India Today & Mahindra Group honored Dr. Shalini Mishra with the “Drivers of Change” award on March 17 in Mumbai. A win for gau seva, national security & rural empowerment! Har Har Mahadev #DhyanFoundation #BSF #DriversOfChange #GauSeva #WomenEmpowerment #OrganicFarming