Business is his craft. Music is his soul.
Anil Kariwala's journey reflects a rare harmony between enterprise, creativity, and inner purpose. For over three decades, he has built business not only through strategy and discipline, but through values that place joy, ethics, and human connection at the center.
Growing up
Anil Kariwala wasn't born with a silver spoon, but he was raised with values richer than gold. Growing up in a humble Kolkata home, he learned early in life that discipline, dignity, and Dharma held far more importance than simply chasing success.
With dreams larger than the corners of his small home, Anil chose a rare academic path — becoming a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and Certified Public Accountant, all by the age of 21. Yet, he often says that his real education came from life itself.
Building Kariwala Industries
In 1989, Anil founded Kariwala Industries Ltd. with a simple but powerful vision: to spread happiness through ethical business. What began as a small export venture has, over the past three decades, grown into a globally respected enterprise manufacturing eco-friendly bags and workwear.
For Anil, the company's greatest strength lies not just in its products, but in its people — more than 1,000 joyful team members working every day to make sustainability not just a goal, but a way of life.
Music, speaking & teaching
While business is Anil's profession, music is his soul. He has recorded 11 albums, performed 5 charity concerts, and is a sought-after speaker on sustainable business and purpose-driven leadership.
Music
Eleven albums of soul and purpose, five charity concerts — all guided by the belief that joy multiplies when shared.
Speaking
A global voice on sustainable business, purpose-driven leadership, and women empowerment — recognized internationally.
What he believes in
Anil believes in doing business with conscience — in blending profit with purpose, and balancing discipline with compassion. He holds that a company's true strength lies in its culture, and that the most enduring strategy is one where joy, excellence, and values intersect seamlessly.
Profit with purpose
Conscience and compassion in every decision.
Culture as strength
True power lies in people and shared values.
Joy & excellence
Where they intersect, true magic happens.
Force for good
Every business should uplift, not extract.
Spend meaningfully.
Give joyfully.”
Bring purpose to your stage.
For speaking engagements, collaborations, or simply to say hello — reach out.