A train may have a destination, a schedule and a carefully mapped route, but none of it matters if the engine is not fuelled with precision. In business, growth and revenue are that engine. They generate momentum, sustain the journey and determine how confidently an organisation moves towards its next destination.

Behind this engine are the leaders featured in this edition, professionals who operate where foresight meets accountability. They forecast, calculate, manage, realign and, at times, make difficult course corrections before the need becomes apparent. Their work extends far beyond numbers on a dashboard. It is about reading signals, anticipating shifts and ensuring that the organisation has what it needs to keep moving.

The train analogy fits because these leaders cannot afford to be detached from the engine they power. Too little fuel can stall the journey; too much can create waste. The real craft lies in knowing what is needed, when it is needed and how far it must carry the organisation. That judgement is built through experience, knowledge, precision and the courage to face pressure head-on.

Leaders capable of carrying such responsibility are rare. This edition brings their journeys, experiences and leadership into focus, exploring the thinking and decisions that keep businesses moving forward.

Adding to these inspiring profiles, the edition examines the strategic intersection of Circular Economy and Sustainability, explores whether a new world map could offer a fresh perspective on global power, and looks at how India is entering its subscription economy.

Together, these stories offer a closer look at the leaders, ideas and shifts shaping the next chapter of business.