What Drives Sajjan Jindal? Ambition, Risk & Building JSW | Uncovered Podcast

Описание: Today JSW Steel (founded in 1999) is the largest steel producer in India with a capacity of ~34 MTPA, ahead of Tata Steel's ~26 MTPA (founded in 1907)

Uncovered with Suketu Shah is an initiative where we bring together the leaders and friends of Suketu to uncover not just their business achievements, but also the personal side of these high achievers. It gives you a chance to see the other side of leaders who are impacting the world.

Sajjan Jindal talks about ambition, risk, and building India’s industrial future in this conversation. From growing up in a joint family to learning from his father and finding motivation in Mumbai, he shares the mindset that shaped his journey as a business leader.

The discussion also goes into steel, infrastructure, electric vehicles, and the future of Indian manufacturing. Sajjan explains why he likes taking big risks, why he keeps building new things, and how India can compete at a global level.

Timestamps:
0:00 — Opening remarks and early memories in Hisar
2:06 — Lessons from a joint family: sharing and resilience
5:06 — Ambition to go public and build big businesses
10:09 — Learning from his father and building teams
13:30 — Risk-taking and Vijay Nagar steel technology choices
22:03 — The future of transport and autonomous mobility
26:13 — Why India must build its own electric vehicles
28:19 — Acquiring MG, starting JSW Motors and EV plans
34:24 — Role of luck, learning from China, and big-picture thinking
40:00 — Closing thoughts and advice for entrepreneurs

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