Name Inspiration as an Favorite Business Mantra Advice to starters

Entrepreneur
Motilal Oswal My community which is full Be in touch with your  Think big
of entrepreneurs. customers as well as the  Set very clear and time-
Chairman,MOFSL
bound goals.
people who are closest them.
 Create a team with different
They’re the biggest source of but complimentary skills.
ground realities.  Continue listening to your
customers.
 Be greedy for knowledge.

Vikram Bakshi Sam Walton & Ray Kroc If it is to be…it is up to me.  Be passionate about your
idea.
MD, MC Donald’s India(N&E)
 Be committed to convert the
idea into a business.
 Be aware of the
environment around you.
 Don’t hesitate to take risks.
 Never stop innovating.

Mehul Choski LVMH founder & Chairman Things that go up  Use technology to the hilt
Bernard Arnault disproportionately will surely and right at the start.
CMD, Gitanjali Group
 Don’t do everything
come down…..
yourself. Use professionals.
 Discipline and sincerity are
very important.
 Be transparent with
employees and customers.
 Honesty always wins
Name Inspiration as an Favorite Business Mantra Advice to starters
Entrepreneur
Deepak Puri Sherman Fairchild and J Louis Marry belief and action and  Your heart needs to be in
Reynolds of the Reynolds always stay faithful. the business you start
CMD, Moser Baer India
 Persevere- don’t let failures
Metals company in the US
deter you.
 Hire talented people and
empowers them.
 Motivate & energise your
people
 Celebrate successes, forget
failures.
Chetan Maini My Father See the opportunity in a  Have strong belief in
problem. yourself and your biz idea.
Dy Chairman, Eva Electric
 Get a mentor. He can help
you through tough times.
 Get money when you don’t
need it.
 Get likeminded people in
the in the initial team.
 Lead by example.

B.K.Goenka Late Shri Dhirubhai Ambani You should have fire in your  Dream big about what you
belly. want to do.
CMD, Welspun Group
 Be clear about your vision.
 Have fire in your belly to
convert your dream into
reality.
 There will be issues and
challenges. Don’t give up.
 Be honest, committed and
work hard.
Name Inspiration as an Favorite Business Mantra Advice to starters
Entrepreneur
DK Jain Late Shri Dhirubhai Ambani Work hard and concentrate  What you do should appeal
on financial management. to you.
Chairman, Luxor Group
 You should care for your
people to build a good
company.
 Have high aspirations for
your business.
 Focus on one business.
Don’t diversify too quickly.
 Work hard on financial
management.

GM Rao Late Shri Dhirubhai Ambani I believe that continuous self
Chairman, GMR Group development, self-
assessment, reality check
through feedback is integral
to keep one’s feet grounded
& take corrective actions.
 Don’t quit easily. Analyse &
correct yourself
 Live in the world of
possibilities – nothing’s
impossible
 Have a clear vision;
happiness should be pivotal
 Have a long term approach
based on values

Amit Burman GC Burman, my father & Someone who has his head &  If you have a great idea, just
Lakshmi Mittal move forward
Vice Chairman, Dabur heart at the right place.  Take everyone’s advice, but
do what you feel is right
 Never lose sight of your
consumer & their needs
 Get money lined up first.
Save up if you have to
 Remember, happiness is the
key to success
Name Inspiration as an Favorite Business Mantra Advice to starters
Entrepreneur
Pankaj R Patel Ramanbhai B Patel Nothing succeeds like old-  Energise your dreams with
actions
CMD, Zydus Cadila fashioned hard work.  Focus on developing
capabilities to reach your
goal
 Develop detailed plans
which can help you get there

 Never lose sight of your

goal. Focus & be committed
 Keep innovating to have
winning edge
Sudhir Mehta UN Mehta, my father It’s pardonable to aim high &  Be clear in your vision, & be
focused
Chairman, Torrent Group miss; it is certainly not  There are no shortcut to
pardonable to aim low. success
 Have confidence in your
abilities
 Don’t let difficulties deter
you
 Be sensitive to the
expectations of your
stakeholders
Rajashree Pathy Richard Branson Do what you like. Whatever  Set your objectives right
from day one.
CMD, Rajashree Sugars you do, give it your best.  Be realistic about goals.
 Use experts. You can’t do
everything yourself.
 If you pay peanuts, you will
only get monkeys.
 When you do what you like,
you will do your best.