As a child, I was rather active for my age. Sensing something special about me, my father told me that I had the vision to accomplish great things in life. He always encouraged me to do what I wanted to do - and this has stood me in good stead. Sunil Mittal accomplishactiveage share on social
We lived by very complex import and export policies, a very complex industrial licensing regime. Very few people could get licences, which were required right from manufacturing a pin to manufacturing a car, and generally went to people who found favour with the government. Sunil Mittal carcomplexexport share on social
The only pool of young people lies in Saudi Arabia, some of the Middle-East countries, and few African countries. But they are not prepared as Indians are... we travel well; we are accepted globally very well, and that makes India truly a place to source world's workforce. Sunil Mittal acceptafricanarabia share on social
Technology is something we buy to sell to the customers. Ericsson, Nokia and IBM do technology for a living, so let's give it to them because they know best. It has made the business model of Bharti very, very sustainable. Sunil Mittal bhartibusinessbuy share on social
1976, I was all of 18, and when I stepped into the world of business, the capital I had in my hand was 20,000 rupees. Sunil Mittal 000businesscapital Change image and share on social
I started manufacturing bicycle parts. I come from a city called Ludhiana where almost everybody is self-employed, and either you make bicycle parts or bicycles, or hosiery parts or hosiery goods. Sunil Mittal bicyclecallcity Change image and share on social
I would say history is a clear witness to many of the problems that have erupted when two partners from the same industry or same country have come together. Sunil Mittal clearcountryerupt Change image and share on social
I sensed my chance and embraced the telecom business. I started marketing telephones, answering/fax machines under the brand name Beetel, and the company picked up really fast. Sunil Mittal answerbeetelbrand Change image and share on social
I had the chance to witness the evolution of the Nuclear Deal into Dr. Singh's legacy as he assiduously, piece by piece, crafted the Indo-US nuclear deal against all odds, including risking his government. Sunil Mittal assiduouslychancecraft share on social
For me, relationship is very important. I can lose money, but I cannot lose a relationship. The test is, at the end of a conversation or a negotiation, both must smile. Sunil Mittal conversationendimportant Change image and share on social