Bofors was a steelmaker that became a forgings company and then went on to build guns. Companies like Krupp and Thyssen were in steel and forgings before entering defence. There are similar examples in the U.K.; it is a natural progression. Baba Kalyani boforsbuildcompany share on social
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In business, you try to minimise risk. Baba Kalyani businessminimiserisk Change image and 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
With liberalisation, Indian industry gained international exposure because of which it became imperative for companies to rework their strategies to become globally competitive. Baba Kalyani companycompetitiveexposure Change image and share on social
I had my own motor boat which we would take to Khadakvasla, but that was 40 years ago. Baba Kalyani agoboatkhadakvasla Change image and share on social
I am sick and tired of the process where everybody tells you that Indian companies don't have the technology and capability. We need to put money where our mouth is and make things happen, and that is what we are trying to do. Baba Kalyani capabilitycompanyhappen share on social
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So far, the general perception, including the perception in India, was that we are not capable of using high technology. They simply refused to believe an Indian can do it! I somehow was not ready to accept that this is not possible. Baba Kalyani acceptcapablegeneral share on social
Fundamentally, we have broken our aerospace business into three parts - large parts which go into the wings and fuselage, components for jet engines, and specialised structural components for landing gear. Baba Kalyani aerospacebreakbusiness share on social
