This inaugural edition of CII’s VLFM Newsletter focuses upon stories of breakthrough transformation of companies that have undergone CII's VLFM and VSME Programmes – Crientors, a SME and Tata Motors. It also presents a snapshot of how the Village Buddhas are collaborating with rural India to make win–win business proposals and a message from Prof Shoji Shiba, (Padmashree Awardee) which brings to light the importance of a youth mindset for India’s business leaders.