As a part of its newly launched Leadership Connect initiative, Ramdeobaba University (RBU) hosted a remarkable first-ever fireside chat with Satyanarayan Nuwal, Founder and Chairperson of Solar Industries India Ltd, and currently ranked 57th on the Forbes India Rich List (2025). Addressing the students, Satyanarayan Nuwal said students should choose morality over success. Contd from page 1 The session was live-streamed on RBU’s official YouTube channel, allowing thousands to tune into a deeply inspiring conversation that transcended business to touch upon values, purpose, and leadership. Solar Industries, now employing over 10,000 people, is one of India’s leading defence and explosives manufacturers.

 

The audience got a rare glimpse into the journey of Nuwal - a first-generation entrepreneur who rose from modest beginnings to head a global enterprise. The event was graced by Rajendra Purohit, General Secretary (SRSS); Dr Rajesh Pande, Vice Chancellor; Dr Manoj Chandak, Principal; Dr Rajiv Khare, Director, III; Rupesh Pais, Director, RCOEM TBI; and other senior faculty members at RBU.

 

The session was moderated by Dr Deepshikha Mehra. Directors, deans, faculty, and hundreds of eager students. Ramdeobaba University’s Leadership Connect series continues to bridge the classroom and the boardroom — bringing India’s top minds to inspire its future leaders. Q&A session brings out many defining moments of Satyanarayan Nuwal’s life n Goals at 20: “I underwent vocational training at Gayatri Parivar Haridwar to learn from ink-making to printing press skills. My only goal was business.” n Biggest challenge: “After becoming India’s largest explosives trader, convincing people I could manufacture for India’s defence was hard.

 

But I saw potential. 70% of our defence imports could be made here.” n Key management lesson: “Credibility, competency, and the ability to unite everyone.” n Leadership tip? “Transparent policies - across vendors, employees, and customers.” n Advice to budding entrepreneurs: “Step outside your comfort zone. No shortcuts to hard work.” n He also emphasised: “Kratamaya Purushaya — A man becomes what he thinks.” n His golden mantra: “Always choose morality over success. Identify problems, grab opportunities, and stay grounded.”