India is the most competitive manufacturing destination on this planet. If we are able to take advantage of that competitiveness for our domestic markets, this country would be humming with activity; industrial production will grow at 10-11% per year. Baba Kalyani activityadvantagecompetitive share on social
Our company is very diversified, both in terms of geography and in terms of products. Baba Kalyani companydiversifygeography Change image and share on social
Our strategy should be based on indigenisation and import substitution. The government must provide opportunities for domestic companies to participate in sectors in which the country continues to depend on imports. Baba Kalyani basecompanycontinue share on social
In 2006, the global economy was doing well. In India, the political and economic situation was stable. All key macroeconomic indicators reflected an economy that was in robust good health. Baba Kalyani economiceconomyglobal Change image and share on social
In the U.S., we didn't have scale, and without scale, it's difficult to operate. Baba Kalyani difficultoperatescale Change image and share on social
Challenges give me a kick. The day I stop getting challenges, I would quit. Baba Kalyani challengedaygive Change image and share on social
In business, you try to minimise risk. Baba Kalyani businessminimiserisk Change image and share on social
We have got into Indian railways and are trying to get into the railway locomotive business in Europe and the United States. Baba Kalyani businesseuropeindian Change image and share on social
Everywhere in the world, whether manufacturing, trade or whatever, it is controlled by one apparatus and one policy perspective. Here we have one prime minister with good intentions, and six ministries running their own empires. This creates problems including the import culture. Baba Kalyani apparatuscontrolcreate share on social
Import and substituting imports with domestic production are a big opportunity. With a devaluation of the rupee, imports get expensive, and for Indian manufacturers, this creates a huge opportunity. Baba Kalyani bigcreatedevaluation Change image and share on social