Chanda Kochhar

My father, in a way, was a mentor in the way he instilled the basic values and ethics in me. My mother was a mentor by showing me an example to say that if women have tenacity, they can achieve whatever they have to.

Chanda Kochhar

Practise and practise to make your dreams turn into reality.

Chanda Kochhar

Remember that relationships are important and have to be nurtured and cherished. Also keep in mind that a relationship is a two way street, so be ready to give a relationship just as you would expect the other person to be giving to you.

Chanda Kochhar

We have to always set an aspiration for ourselves and then strive to get there.

Chanda Kochhar

What I was told by my parents was that, you know, take this inhibition out whether you’re a girl or a boy. Basically, pursue your dream, and as long as you’re a capable and hardworking human being, you will be able to follow and fulfill your dream.

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What is important for a leader is that you walk in a stable manner in your own shoes and do not trip.

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You can maintain work-life balance even while pursuing careers.

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You have to handle the challenges and emerge stronger from them, rather than allow them to bog you down.

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A demography that is digitising rapidly, and the potential to invest in infrastructure, are the key strengths of India.

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All three of us – two sisters and a brother – were brought up with an emphasis on academics.

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