India opened its doors to the world in the 1990s with liberalisation policies, and though this paved the way for significant economic and social changes, it seems like the journey is only halfway through. With the pandemic hitting the base of the pyramid (BoP) disproportionately, creating a vicious mass poverty blackhole, India’s progress has been severely set back, with both consumption and supply receiving major blows. The idea that businesses can cater to the BoP, offer solutions, empower them and uplift livelihoods while not compromising on their profits needs an overhaul. Some of the best leadership from across industries come together to brainstorm what it takes and means to truly empower.