Lakshmi Mittal

“Every industry and every country has its own cycles.”

“The consolidation includes a lot of new cultures, and my job is to create a single culture at ArcelorMittal.”

“We are in a very, very tough market, a very challenging market, and we have to remain focused and disciplined.”

“I am a citizen of the world.”

“We are not trying to be the biggest, but the best.”

“Always think outside the box and embrace opportunities that appear, wherever they might be.”

“This is a learning process, and we have to be patient. But I am a great believer in the India story. I have no doubt that we will see a triumphant India.”

“When people can see which direction the leaders are going in, it becomes easier to motivate them.”

“Everyone experiences tough times, it is a measure of your determination and dedication how you deal with them and how you can come through them.”

“Hard work certainly goes a long way. These days a lot of people work hard, so you have to make sure you work even harder and really dedicate yourself to what you are doing and setting out to achieve.”

“In business, you have to take risks. You can't be scared to take risks.”

“If you are a leader, you have to have a vision.”

“At the end of the day, you have to feel happy about what you've done.”

“A lot of people said I was a gambler. I am not a gambler. I am a strategist.”