Anil manibhai naik biography sample

ANIL MANIBHAI NAIK, 81, the long-serving boss of Larsen & Toubro stepped down as non-executive chairman on October 1. He spent close to six decades at the engineering and construction company, overseeing its growth and expansion to a global giant.

In an exclusive interview, Naik talks about his life at L&T, succession and his philanthropic works. Edited excerpts:

Q/ You were with L&T since 1965. Is there some emotional sadness about stepping down?

A/ Though on paper I have spent around 60 years, in the hours that I have spent―15 hours a day, seven days a week, and not taking a leave―I am about 120 years.

Anil manibhai naik biography sample pdf

But in one lifetime, L&T grew 92 per cent; what I inherited was only 8 per cent. In 25 years, I created a new L&T.

I am not sad at all. I am a very happy man. My father told me not to take anything from anybody, because that is a liability.

But if you give, it is a pleasure. So, at thi