You don't choose a party because it's the flavour of the month. I feel I will be able to work under a political system. I feel if people like me don't enter politics to bring change, who will? — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
“The low standards of our state-run schools and our weak infrastructure have especially hurt the poor in terms of access: those of us who… — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
When India got independence, entrepreneurs were seen as a bad lot, as people who would exploit. — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
The biggest thing the money Infosys brought me is the freedom to do what I want. And what I want is to give millions… — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
Indian higher education is completely regulated. It's very difficult to start a private university. It's very difficult for a foreign university to come to… — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
“IT has obviously come a long way—from something seen as a threat to people to something people are demanding as a way of protecting… — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
“Since independence, India struggled for decades with policies that tried to put the lid on its surging population. It is only recently that the… — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
My parents were concerned that I would not get good schooling, so they put me up in my uncle's house in Dharwad, and I… — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
I made my money in an honest way. And I have declared it all. By co-founding Infosys along with Mr. Murthy and others, I… — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
My transactions are above board: I do not have money deposited in other accounts and have transparently declared all assets. My real wealth is,… — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
Infosys was going to be a different type of company. It was going to be very ethically run, meritocratic, quality-conscious, transparent. People didn't confuse… — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
Slowly, ideas lead to ideology, lead to policies that lead to actions. — Nandan Nilekani Copy Share Image
