New Delhi [India], April 23: On World Book Day, we spoke with Megha Singh Nandiwal about why learning should be a daily practice and how books — and life beyond them — shape leaders. “I don’t think learning can ever be restricted to a day,” she says. “If World Book Day stands for anything, it’s a mindset—curiosity, humility, and continuous growth. And that has to be lived every day, not celebrated once a year.”
For Nandiwal, learning extends well beyond printed pages. “It lives in conversations, feedback, failures, and the willingness to stay open,” she says. “The more we learn, adapt, and stay honest, the better we become—not just as professionals, but as people. And that naturally shapes the environments we build.” She also highlights leadership’s multiplier effect: “The higher the position, the greater the responsibility to stay grounded, because your thought process doesn’t just guide decisions—it influences people.”
Rooted in Jaipur’s literary traditions, Nandiwal recalls a childhood steeped in books. “I am from Jaipur and literature is in our roots. I grew up reading books, and that’s usually how our summer vacations used to go — I have cherished those memories.” She adds that her family’s heritage shaped her worldview: she is the great-granddaughter of Durga Lal Nandiwal, a figure credited with shaping parts of Jaipur, and part of one of the city’s most prestigious lineages.
When asked which book has most influenced her, she names the Ramayana and describes its enduring power. “I don’t see it as a story of gods or history—I see it as a mirror,” she says. “It asks you uncomfortable questions: What would you have done? Would you choose duty over love? Would you stand by your word even when it costs you everything?” For her, the Ramayana’s strength lies in perspective: every character feels right in their own context, and that complexity is what makes it real. “It’s not a book you finish; it’s a book you grow into. And every time you come back to it, it shows you a different version of yourself.”
Who is Megha Singh Nandiwal?
Hailing from one of Jaipur’s most prestigious families, the Nandiwal family, and the great-granddaughter of Durga Lal Nandiwal, Megha Singh Nandiwal has built a career through deliberate, unconventional pivots across industries — from Infosys and CARS24 to Foundation AI, a Legal Tech and A company, and now aerospace. Currently at Flamingo Aerospace, she operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, and emerging technology. With roles that span international diplomacy and human rights, she brings a global, people-first lens to leadership. At her core, she believes leadership means staying grounded, continuously evolving, and creating impact that reaches beyond organizations to the people within them.
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