Subsidies on petroleum products and fertilizers should be phased out in a defined, time-bound manner. The resources that would get freed up could then be used to fund various social sector programmes in education, healthcare and other priority sectors. Baba Kalyani binddefineeducation share on social
I give strong advice, but I don't expect it to be followed. Baba Kalyani adviceexpectgive Change image and share on social
From an operational perspective, exports challenge companies to design, develop, manufacture and supply products to discerning customers in global markets. This, in turn, motivates companies to scale up the value chain, which results in higher realisations. Baba Kalyani chainchallengecompany share on social
The most important part of any acquisition is your ability to culturally integrate the people in the companies you acquire and your company. Baba Kalyani abilityacquireacquisition Change image and share on social
The year 2013 has been very difficult, with a lot of headwinds in almost every region and every business. Baba Kalyani businessdifficultheadwind Change image and share on social
We book our exports forward for more than a year, and so we have a fixed rate. We do not get the spot rate that we see in the market every day. Baba Kalyani bookdayexport Change image and share on social
The first reactions from Germany and German industry was quite negative. People right from the start were saying that we will steal technology and take it away and move the plant to India and use low cheap labor to compete. Baba Kalyani cheapcompetegerman 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
I am a self-taught water skier and wind surfer. Baba Kalyani skiersurferteach Change image and share on social
The emphasis on innovation and technology in our companies has resulted in a few of them establishing global benchmarks in product design and development, manufacturing practices and human resource capabilities. However, there is no room for complacency. Baba Kalyani benchmarkcapabilitycompany share on social