Baba Kalyani

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. ”

Our strategy should be based on indigenisation and import substitution. The government must provide opportunities for domestic companies to participate in sectors in which the country continues to depend on imports. ”

Indians have very good engineering capabilities, and that is why, if an industry focuses on innovation, you will have a far greater chance of success, rather than the model which is based on just being a production machine. ”

I had the option of building a career in the U.S. Many of my friends who went at the time did not come back, but for me, building the family business and being with family was worth it. I became a general manager within four months, as I used my education to improve productivity and output. ”

In 2014, we have some new activities and new order wins in the non-automotive space. ”

Challenges give me a kick. The day I stop getting challenges, I would quit. ”

If India has to achieve exponential growth, it would have to be on the back of strong growth in the manufacturing sector. ”

I don't think one party has a bad vision over the other party. I have no doubts that every Indian and every Indian political leadership would like to see this country get to a much better level. We would all like to see inclusive growth. ”

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. ”

I am a self-taught water skier and wind surfer. ”