At the third edition of IMAGES Open, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey of IMAGES Group. What started with a single retail magazine nearly three decades ago has today grown into India’s most respected retail intelligence and networking platform. From pioneering industry research and creating knowledge-driven publications, to building events like India Fashion Forum, Phygital Retail Convention, India Food Forum and Shopping Centres Next that bring the entire ecosystem together, IMAGES has been at the forefront of shaping modern retail in India.

This success has not been without its share of challenges. It has taken years of persistence, experimentation, and collaboration with the industry’s finest minds to build the trust and credibility IMAGES enjoys today. More than numbers or milestones, it is the relationships we have nurtured and the community we have built that define our legacy.

As I look back, I realize this journey has been guided by seven simple but profound pillars—innocence, time, passion, love, values, self-development, and money. These pillars have shaped my own leadership philosophy, and they continue to shape the culture and purpose of IMAGES Group.