Hiring Right in India 2026: Skills vs Attitude From a ₹250 CR VP
Mr. Ranjit Patil, VP of a ₹250 crore+ manufacturing empire, is unequivocal: attitude beats skills every time when hiring. Here's his field-tested playbook for finding the right people, building winning teams, and keeping top talent in any Indian company.
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