Ajay Piramal

Horses and dogs were part of my growing up years. ”

I am humble enough to understand there are many people who know much more than I do on many subjects, so I listen to them. Integrity is also critical to leadership, so I believe there must always be alignment between what you think, say, and do. ”

Leadership is more than just managing economic reforms. Leadership means giving broad direction, take up challenges which other people cannot do. ”

Our philosophy always teaches us that you can have intense activity, but inside, you have to have peace. The office has to reflect that. ”

Innovation means taking risks, and that is where the private sector can play a role. ”

Governments cannot do innovation. There are too many audits, and no one stays in a role for long enough. ”

Don't hoard your wealth. Instead, live the life you want with the wealth you have been blessed with, but also make it beneficial for the good of the larger community. ”

We always set ambitious goals in our group, and I have found that if you set your mind to it, you can do it ,and sometimes all the circumstances will play in your favour. ”

In the pharma space, we have been growing both organically as well as through acquisitions. ”

Within the renewables space, we are focused on solar and wind energy. ”