Ajay Piramal

We have a unique culture.

— Ajay Piramal

Share your prosperity.

— Ajay Piramal

Governance is very important in NBFCs.

— Ajay Piramal

Horses and dogs were part of my growing up years.

— Ajay Piramal

It was always the intention that Shriram would have started a bank at some point.

— Ajay Piramal

Buying a house is not an overnight decision, and people can wait for 3 to 6 months.

— Ajay Piramal

Our risk systems and processes - we keep investing and improving them.

— Ajay Piramal

Disabilities and misfortune can make you stronger.

— Ajay Piramal

We've always been influenced by some of India's greatest minds.

— Ajay Piramal

I am not for buying into financial services firms because I am not sure of the quality.

— Ajay Piramal

We are disciples of Krishna, and we look at ourselves like Arjun in the battlefield.

— Ajay Piramal

I think public sector banks need to have greater private participation of people who have skin in the game.

— Ajay Piramal

There will be good times, and there will be bad, but one has to, to the extent possible, take things in one's…

— Ajay Piramal

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

— Ajay Piramal

If you concentrate on action and forget the results, you actually perform much better, because then you are not worried what will…

— Ajay Piramal

You cannot have the financial system crippled because of lack of decision making and lack of quality people.

— Ajay Piramal

Manufacturing is finite, but human intellect is infinite. Textile is all about manufacturing, and industries like pharmaceuticals are all about human intellect.

— Ajay Piramal

We are a very systems- and process- driven business which reports directly to the board, whether it is risk or legal.

— Ajay Piramal

When we exited the textiles business, we paid our bankers and labourers. We must have been the only company to do that.

— Ajay Piramal

We never thought about getting into banking, as it is not an attractive business as perceived generally. This was also not a…

— Ajay Piramal

Coming to the growth potential in financial services, there is enough data to show that, usually, financial services grow about twice or…

— Ajay Piramal

Demonetisation was always on the government's radar and was part of the plan from day one when Narendra Modi took over as…

— Ajay Piramal

Investment in Shriram will actually enable us to enter some of the retail segments such as vehicle financing, consumer and gold loans,…

— Ajay Piramal

Humility, we say, is very important because we feel humility means the ability to listen, the ability to respect another's opinion and…

— Ajay Piramal

I think my greatest virtue is that I have the courage to take tough decisions. As for my greatest fault, I guess…

— Ajay Piramal

We take dispassionate view of our investments. Does it mean that we are looking out to monetise the investment? That is not…

— Ajay Piramal

Many people say that in a liberalised world there is little for the government to do, but the fact is that there…

— Ajay Piramal

When we look at our business, we are not that concerned about short term valuations.

— Ajay Piramal

The Internet can bring us much closer to the developed world.

— Ajay Piramal

In a crisis, you separate the men from the boys.

— Ajay Piramal

People say values are expensive, but I say they create economic value.

— Ajay Piramal

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

— Ajay Piramal

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

— Ajay Piramal

There is nothing similar between the pharmaceutical and textile business.

— Ajay Piramal

I am overall optimistic about India's growth.

— Ajay Piramal

In pharma, we continuously look for acquisitions... if it makes strategic sense and if there is any value.

— Ajay Piramal

It is very clear for us; we will do whatever is in the best interest of Shriram shareholders.

— Ajay Piramal

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

— Ajay Piramal

Our organisation and culture is based on professionalism and values. I think my children reflect both.

— Ajay Piramal

We entered into the pharmaceutical industry in 1988, and since then, we have grown significantly on the back of a growing demand…

— Ajay Piramal