ISB Alumnus Nipun Malhotra on driving disability inclusion in India | Impact Chronicles

In this episode of Impact Chronicles, we spotlight Nipun Malhotra (PGP MFAB Class of 2016), Co-founder and CEO of Nipman Foundation, an organisation advocating for the rights and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.
Born with arthrogryposis, Nipun turned his lived experiences into a lifelong mission of building a world where persons with disabilities are seamlessly included rather than sidelined. From founding a disability rights organisation to influencing public policy, Nipun’s journey is one of resilience, vision, and impact
Nipun shares candid reflections on growing up with a disability, the turning points that ignited his activism, and how persistence shaped his advocacy. He also delves into how ISB’s PGP MFAB programme equipped him with India-specific, family-business-aligned leadership skills. Nipun also shares how the strong MFAB alumni network continues to fuel his work through collaboration and support.
Tune in for insights on harmonising disability laws in India, his vision for an inclusive future, and advice for young people seeking to drive meaningful change.

Chapters:
(00:00) Series Introduction
(00:23) Introducing Nipun Malhotra
(02:03) Nipun’s Early Life and Living with Arthrogryposis
(06:14) Creating Impact Through Persistence
(06:58) What Inspired Nipun to Advocate for Disability Inclusion
(10:45) Nipun’s Career Journey
(12:27) What Brought him to ISB
(14:20) His Experience with the MFAB Programme
(15:56) Leveraging the ISB Alumni Network
(16:28) The Need to Harmonise Disability Laws in India
(17:58) What’s Next for Nipun
(19:50) Nipun’s Message to Young Changemakers
(21:46) How ISB Alumni Can Contribute
(24:30) Rapid Fire