We have no intention of shutting down plants. We have always said there will be no redundancies or lay-offs as a result of this merger.

It's true that I run a multi-national group but I have no interests in India. So please tell me, what should my identity be?

I am very confident that we will be able to convince all the stakeholders - the shareholders, the governments and the employees, that this is in their best interests.

When people can see which direction the leaders are going in it becomes easier to motivate them.

I am sure all politicians will be convinced of the merits of this deal.

We are beginning to see the benefits of globalconsolidation.

We have no intention of shutting down plants. We have always said there will be no redundancies or lay-offs as a result of this merger.