At the NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards 2026, NDTV CEO & Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal delivered a powerful address on leadership in an age of uncertainty, the changing global order, and the importance of listening to young voices. Drawing parallels between business and democracy, Rahul Kanwal said true leadership is defined not by growth alone, but by the choices made during challenging times. Reflecting on the recent Gen Z student protests, he stressed that a confident nation must encourage debate, difficult questions and constructive dialogue—not silence dissent.