Sigma Pharmaceuticals Group CEO Hatul Shah recently shared stories from his journey in business and how the principles of Jainism have quietly shaped the way he leads his organisation.
While speaking at the Circles of Connections event hosted by the Society of Jainism and Entrepreneurship at Imperial College London, Shah admitted he was not a strict Jain, but deeply respects the values his grandfather and father taught him.
"Three of those being Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth and transparency), and Dana (charity through entrepreneurial spirit) — they’ve become anchors for how I make decisions, lead teams, build culture and most of all how I treat people," he said.
He said that these values don’t just influence your actions.
"They define your identity — and over time, they shape how others experience your leadership."
In a subsequent LinkedIn post, Shah said that leadership isn’t just about vision or results.
"It’s about how you show up — and why you do what you do."
"Legacy and leadership aren’t separate tracks. The strongest leaders carry both — and pass them forward."
The Imperial College event was organised by Yash Shah and Hrutika S, and sponsored by Koolesh Shah and the London Town Group, with support from Nikhil Shah, Priyanka Mehta, and Ambika Mehta.
