“Maine humesha bade sapne dekhe. At 19, I came to Bombay wanting to create a place for myself in the city. I’d read in newspapers about big businessmen buying different companies and would think, ‘This’ll be me one day!’
So when I met one of those businessmen- Dhirubhai, I made sure to learn all I could from him. He had such a big heart; from helping me out with a loan to picking up a bill, he never thought twice. And I knew, ‘This is the kind of businessman I want to be!’”
There’s no other way to introduce this next guest of ours other than saying, “The man who made it!” Born in Patna, Mr. Anil Agarwal, shot for stars and brought them home.
From landing in Bombay with nothing save for a tiffin box, a blanket and big dreams, to creating his empire, not just in India, but across the world, Mr. Anil Agarwal’s journey is a tale of never giving up.
Get ready for a candid and captivating conversation where he'll share the secrets of his success, the hurdles he overcame, and the wisdom he gained. Don't miss this chance to be inspired by a true entrepreneur who made it happen against all odds!
Tune in NOW!
We talked about:
. Humble upbringing in Patna
. Coming to Bombay with a tiffin box, a blanket, & big dreams
. His dreams & ambitions - to buy companies one day
. Having a coffee at Taj
. His meeting & equation with Mr. Dhirubhai Ambani
. Getting married in early 20s & journey with his wife
. Failures & road to success
. Living the dreams
. Getting clothes made from Amitabh Bachchan’s tailor
. Setting up business in London
. 15,000 crore listing
. Advice to young entrepreneurs
. The future of India
Time Stamps
00:00 - Precap - Dhirubhai Ambani ki kahaani
00:24 - Thank you for doing this
01:12 - Coming to Bombay with a tiffin box, a blanket, & big dreams
02:35 - His ambition & some ‘silly’ dreams
05:35 - Dream of having a coffee in Taj
09:43 - Meeting with Dhirubhai Ambani for the first time
13:47 - Getting married at 22
16:30 - The road to success
22:36 - Starting Vedanta - the turning point, 15-crore listing
29:48 - “Sab ko saath leke chalna tha…”
31:03 - Becoming a ‘bada aadmi’ - memories from Africa & London
35:59 - Advice on bouncing back from failure
39:31 - Advice to the youth
40:36 - The future of India
43:53 - “Humein koi nahi rok sakta…”
Links:
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21 июл 2024
