Vedanta's Anil Agarwal Reveals How He Posed as ‘Maharaja Anil Kumar’ to Impress Britishers At HTLS

At the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2024, Vedanta founder Anil Agarwal shared insights on India’s unmatched entrepreneurial spirit, praising its “fire” and “risk-taking” appetite. Drawing from his 30 years abroad, Agarwal highlighted the resilience of Indian entrepreneurs. He also recounted a personal anecdote, revealing how he once pretended to be Indian royalty, ‘Maharaja Anil Kumar,’ to impress business contacts in England while building his empire. Over the past twenty-one years, the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit has achieved remarkable success, attracting leaders from India and around the globe, including senior politicians, bureaucrats, diplomats, business executives, thinkers, commentators, and analysts. As one of the most prestigious and eagerly anticipated fora in India, the Summit drives conversations on significant topics impacting both the nation and the world. The summit not only offers a platform to share one’s thoughts with a wide-ranging audience but also provides an opportunity to engage with other eminent speakers and leaders from across the world.