I came seriously close to getting married four times, and each time I backed off in fear or for one reason or another. Each occasion was different, but in hindsight when I look at the people involved, it wasn't a bad thing what I did. I think it may have been more complex had the marriage taken place.

I would say that one of the things I wish I could do differently would be to be more outgoing.

If it stands the test of public scrutiny, do it... if it doesn't stand the test of public scrutiny then don't do it.

Take the stones people throw at you, and use them to build a monument

There are many things that, if I have to relive, maybe I will do it another way. But I would not like to look back and think what I have not been able to.

The early Rockefellers made their wealth from being in certain businesses and remained personally very wealthy. Tata's were different in the sense the future generations were not so wealthy. They were involved in the business but most of the family wealth was put into trust and most of the family did not in fact did not enjoy enormous wealth.

I think the environment has become more competitive. That has made Indian industry more concerned with a) its customers, b) the quality of its products, and c) its brand image in the marketplace.