Leading Through Change: Ajinkya Firodia’s Journey of Innovation and Impact

Leadership is not just about building businesses; it is about shaping ideas, inspiring people and preparing for what comes next. For Mr. Ajinkya Firodia, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Kinetic Group, this philosophy continues to define his journey.

Recently, his leadership and contribution to industry were recognised across two meaningful occasions, his interaction with young engineers at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune, and the prestigious Udyog Bhushan Award.

Ajinkya Firodia was invited as the Guest of Honour for the Atur Sangtani Memorial Lecture Series – Industry Stalwart Talk and the induction programme for the B. Tech Batch 2026–2030 at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune.

Addressing the next generation of engineers, he spoke about the changing landscape of engineering and manufacturing, shaped by AI, electric mobility, digital manufacturing and rapid technological disruption.

His message was simple yet relevant: the engineers who shape tomorrow will need to remain curious, embrace change, solve real-world problems and lead with purpose.

For Ajinkya, engineering goes beyond designing products. It is about creating solutions that can transform industries and improve lives.

The interaction also reinforced the importance of stronger academia-industry collaboration in preparing young talent for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Adding another milestone to his journey, Ajinkya Firodia was honoured with the prestigious Udyog Bhushan Award by the Akhil Mhasoba Utsav Mandai Trust, recognising his contribution to industry and his efforts towards building the next chapter of Kinetic’s legacy.

The recognition comes at an exciting phase for Kinetic as the Group continues to build on its engineering heritage while accelerating its presence in electric mobility and new-age technologies.

For a company with decades of innovation behind it, moving forward means respecting the past while constantly reimagining the future.

From inspiring future engineers to being recognised for his contribution to industry, these moments reflect a leadership journey rooted in innovation, resilience and purpose.

As Kinetic enters its next chapter, the focus remains clear: to build on a remarkable legacy, embrace emerging opportunities and create solutions for the mobility of tomorrow.

Because leadership is not simply about carrying a legacy forward. It is about giving the next generation a reason to build on it.