I have always been very confident and very upbeat about the future potential of India. I think it is a great country with great potential.

One of the weaknesses of Indian industry is that in many areas.. like consumer goods.. it is very fragmented. Individually, the companies might not be able to survive. What is needed is a consortium of like companies in one industry, presenting a strong front to the multinationals. The Swiss watch industry did this.

Ups and downs in life are very important to keep us going, because a straight line even in an ECG means we are not alive

The country is now universally recognised as a nation on the move and takes its place amongst the successful economies in the region. The future potential is enormous but the country's destiny is in our hands. The time has come to move from small increments to bold, large initiatives. The time has come to stretch the envelope and set goals which were earlier not seen to be possible. The time has come for performance to be measured and for allocated funds of the government to reach the people for whom they were intended.

I have also made this a point in our company: We need to stop taking baby steps and start thinking globally. It really seems to be helping.

Power and wealth are not two of my main stakes.

Business need to go beyond the interest of their companies to the communities they serve.