There is a feeling within our system that defence equipment can't be made here and should be imported. I wanted to break this myth, so we spent our money and made a product to prove we have capability in this country, so don't just brush us aside. Baba Kalyani breakbrushcapability share on social
We manufacture automotive components including critical engine and axle parts for passenger cars, diesel engines and medium & heavy commercial vehicles. Till 1997, our focus was almost entirely on the domestic market with a relatively insignificant portion of revenues from exports. Baba Kalyani automotiveaxlecar 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
We need to just study what other countries have done. There are examples of a strong partnership between the defence establishment and the private industry. Baba Kalyani countrydefenceestablishment Change image and share on social
In business, you try to minimise risk. Baba Kalyani businessminimiserisk Change image and share on social
When I returned from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1972, my father was running a forging business with a turnover of Rs 3.5 crore. But I had no patience and wanted to grow the business via exports. Baba Kalyani businesscroreexport 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
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
We have done a lot of work on cost reduction, getting ourselves lean, reducing our breakeven, reducing our fixed cost and increasing exports. All of these factors help because our export basket is not just automotive but also includes industrial products, railways and others. Baba Kalyani automotivebasketbreakeven share on social
I am a very hands-on person, and I like to be involved in driving my business. Baba Kalyani businessdrivehand Change image and share on social
