We have to develop the whole system of early stage investors and a tax system around it. For every Google that has come on the scene, there are hundred entrepreneurs who never did. Jamshyd Godrej developearlyentrepreneur Change image and share on social
Sometimes, we use the term 'growth' as a number and sometimes as an abstraction, but the underlying implication is always that, if the country grows at a certain rate, at the end there will be a pot of gold for everyone. Jamshyd Godrej abstractioncountryend share on social
Our experience is that most entrepreneurs are able to attract debt, even for risky and early stage investments. There are investors who provide debt, but very few who fund through equity. Jamshyd Godrej attractdebtearly Change image and share on social
When there is a situation where one does not see demand for a year or two, then capex is suspended. It will reverse only when the situation improves. Jamshyd Godrej capexdemandimprove Change image and share on social
Every year, millions of vaccines get wasted due to inadequate storage facilities. India is a focus for us, as this is a very big challenge for the country as well as other countries across the globe. Jamshyd Godrej bigchallengecountry Change image and share on social
The government is a very large constructor. They have schools, colleges, hospitals and courts, offices. We are trying to influence the public works department to adopt green buildings. Jamshyd Godrej adoptbuildingcollege Change image and share on social
Typically, market-driven growth spawns urbanisation and leads to migration. Urban centres expand into humongous entities that thrive on an unending supply of energy. Jamshyd Godrej centredriveenergy Change image and share on social
Clubbing energy efficiency with renewable energy will give us the much-needed window to incubate the renewable energy sector, particularly large solar, without having to increase the price of electricity. Jamshyd Godrej clubefficiencyelectricity share on social
Besides infrastructure, there is a huge opportunity in housing and urbanisation of cities - not only building new ones, but also renewing the infrastructure of old cities to make them more livable. This provides tremendous scope for large investments to fuel growth. Jamshyd Godrej buildcityfuel share on social
In a company, you buy thousands of things. Every item you buy has its own footprint. Jamshyd Godrej buycompanyfootprint Change image and share on social
