Ajay Piramal Quotes, born August 3, 1955, in Bagar, Rajasthan, India, is an Indian billionaire businessman and philanthropist, serving as chairman of the Piramal Group, a conglomerate with interests in pharmaceuticals, financial services, real estate, and healthcare analytics. Taking over his family’s textile business at age 22 in 1977, he transformed it through strategic acquisitions, notably Nicholas Laboratories in 1988, and sold his pharma formulations business to Abbott Labs for $3.8 billion in 2010. With a net worth of $2.8 billion as of July 2024, Piramal leads the Piramal Foundation, impacting over 112 million lives through healthcare, education, and water initiatives. A Harvard Business School alumnus and follower of the Bhagavad Gita, he is a non-executive director of Tata Sons and received an honorary CBE in 2022 for UK-India trade. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his wisdom on leadership, risk-taking, values, and social impact, capturing his visionary approach and commitment to “Doing Well and Doing Good.”
15 Ajay Piramal Quotes
- “I have always said that you have to fail. If you do not fail, it means you have never taken enough risks.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “There are always highs and lows in life, but if you maintain an even keel, then you can take the right decisions.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “My greatest learning from the Bhagvad Gita is that if you are dispassionate you will win.” (Post on X, @IntelligentFan, 2018-05-28)
- “People say values are expensive, but I say they create economic value.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “In a crisis, you separate the men from the boys.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Integrity is also critical to leadership, so I believe there must always be alignment between what you think, say, and do.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “We are disciples of Krishna, and we look at ourselves like Arjun in the battlefield.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Innovation means taking risks, and that is where the private sector can play a role.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Life looked bleak when I became chairman of the group at the age of 29. But I survived, as the Lord must have carried me when I needed Him the most.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “There are very few who have the privileges I have, and, therefore, it is essential that we give back to society.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I am humble enough to understand there are many people who know much more than I do on many subjects, so I listen to them.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Sometimes, we get mixed up when we say that profit is not important for stakeholders. Oxygen is not the reason a person lives. But it is essential to have oxygen, although it’s not the only reason for a person’s existence. It is similar for profit.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Our organisation and culture is based on professionalism and values.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I think my greatest virtue is that I have the courage to take tough decisions.” (Interview, CNBC, 2017)
- “If we work together, India can achieve all SDGs by 2030.” (CII Annual Business Summit, 2024)
Ajay Piramal’s quotes are a profound blend of leadership, resilience, and purpose-driven wisdom, inspiring us to take risks, uphold values, and contribute to society. Which one’s got you ready to lead with courage? Drop it in the comments and keep Ajay’s legacy of impact thriving!
Emma Thompson
Hi, I'm Emma Thompson, founder of MyLittleDesire. I share relationship advice, love quotes, and thoughtful gift ideas to help you express your feelings and strengthen your bonds. Let's celebrate love together!
Email – business@mylittledesire.com
