Avinash Maurya | LAPRAVA Studio

  My Modi. My CEO. And how real leaders read the 18% tariff story. Yesterday, the US reduced tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% . Headlines called it a win. CEOs should call it progress . Because leadership is not about noise. It’s about reading signals. Let’s zoom out—like a CEO does. The regional reality: China: 34% (high, but scale absorbs pain) Pakistan: 19% → with GSP, effective ~14% Bangladesh & Vietnam: 20% → with GSP, ~15% Indonesia: 19% India at 18% is now strategically placed . Not weak. Not behind. But not done yet. The real insight most headlines missed: India lost GSP benefits in 2019 . Which means— Even at 18%, Indian exporters often pay more than regional peers in the US market. This isn’t a policy failure. This is a margin + execution challenge . And CEOs don’t complain about challenges. They convert them into advantage. Why this moment matters: Global supply chains are rebalancing right now . Tariffs decide who gets the next fa...

  “My Career Has Been a Mixed Bag” — Avinash Maurya, CEO | LAPRAVA Studio There’s constant movement on the work floor. Calls ringing, designs being reviewed, machines running, deadlines breathing down the neck. Amid all this noise, I often pause — not because work stops, but because leadership demands stillness before decisions. When the execution finally happens, you realise something important: experience doesn’t announce itself — it shows up quietly. My career, like most MSME journeys, has been a mixed bag. There was a time when people didn’t take my work seriously. Too small. Too early. Too experimental. Some even called it “unpolished” or “not scalable.” Those labels stick — just like they do in cinema, just like they do in business. But time has a way of sanding rough edges. Slowly, project by project, client by client, mistake by mistake — LAPRAVA Studio began carving its own space. Not by noise, not by shortcuts, but by showing up every single day. In the c...

  Stone to Screens: Celebrating India’s Heritage and Digital Vision This Republic Day India’s Republic Day is more than a national celebration—it is a reminder of who we are, where we come from, and where we are headed. As we honour the Constitution of India, we also celebrate the people, crafts, and ideas that quietly shape the soul of our nation. This is a story of heritage and progress , of stone and screens , of devotion and digital vision . Where Stone Becomes Sacred: Jai Mahakal Moorti Kala Kendra At the heart of India’s spiritual and artistic legacy stands Jai Mahakal Moorti Kala Kendra , founded by Mr. Bhagchand . This is not just a workshop—it is a living tradition. Here, stone is not merely carved; it is awakened . Each murti reflects years of discipline, devotion, and inherited craftsmanship passed down through generations. Inspired by sacred rivers and deep spiritual roots, this work represents the timeless strength of Bharat’s culture—where faith, art, and patie...

  Founder Story Son of Saryu By LAPRAVA Studio In the sacred city of Ayodhya , where faith breathes through every ghat and every chant, lives a man whose life is not merely beside the River Saryu—but devoted entirely to her. Mr. Balram Mishra , Founder of Son of Saryu , is a humble son of Ayodhya, born and raised along the holy banks of Saryu Ghat, Tulsi Ghat, Kaccha Ghat, and Naya Ghat . For him, Saryu is not just a river flowing through the land— Saryu is Maa. From a young age, Balram ji immersed his life in devotion, spirituality, and service. His days have been shaped by the rhythm of the river, the fragrance of tulsi leaves, the sacred soil of Ayodhya, and the timeless teachings of the Ramayana. Inspired by the divine grace of Maa Saryu and Shri Ram Lalla , he chose a path not of profit, but of purpose . Saryu: Not a River, but a Mother “Saryu nadi nahi, Maa hai.” This belief defines Balram ji’s journey. Through Son of Saryu , he preserves and shares the sacred el...

CEO Lessons from the Banks of Narmada on Building Conscious Brands In the modern business world, growth is often celebrated without reflection. Speed is praised. Aggression is rewarded. Scale becomes the ultimate metric of success. This is why The Big Bull resonates far beyond stock markets. It is not just a movie about money—it is a lesson about ambition without balance . The Story in One Line A brilliant risk-taker builds an empire by mastering the system, but forgets one truth: systems always fight back when ethics and governance are ignored. For founders and CEOs, this is not entertainment. It is a warning. The Bull vs. Nandi: Two Models of Leadership In markets, the bull symbolizes speed, aggression, and momentum. In Indian spirituality, Nandi Maharaj —the bull—symbolizes something entirely different: discipline, patience, loyalty, and restraint , sitting calmly before Lord Shiv. This contrast reveals a powerful leadership insight. The Big Bull charges forward. Nandi w...

  Why Indian IT CEOs Are Being Called “Careless” – The Reality Behind the Crisis By Avinash Maurya | LaPRAVA Studio The Indian IT sector is facing a serious credibility and direction crisis — and the comment sections of videos like DigitalOdd clearly reflect public frustration. The anger is not against technology, but against leadership mindset . For decades, Indian IT giants thrived on a service-based model : cheap labor, long hours, and dependency on foreign clients. CEOs focused on billing hours, not innovation . This worked when global demand was high, but today the same model is collapsing under AI, automation, and direct hiring by global companies. The biggest criticism against Indian IT CEOs is short-term thinking . Instead of investing in R&D, product building, and employee upskilling , most leadership prioritized margins and stock prices. Employees became resources, not thinkers. Innovation was replaced with politics, hierarchy, and fear culture. Another major iss...