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The quote argues that progress comes from making it easier to start and run businesses, while also trusting Indians to recognize and act on opportunities. It suggests that confidence in people’s ability matters alongside policy reform.
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Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.
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About Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Indian billionaire investor and stock trader
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was an Indian billionaire investor, stock trader, and chartered accountant. He became widely known for building his fortune in the Indian stock market, and he remained associated with his own asset management firm, Rare Enterprises. He began investing in 1985 with ₹5,000 and made his first major profit in 1986. By the time of his death, his estimated net worth was US$5.8 billion, which placed him among the richest people in the world. His name is closely linked with investing and market speculation.
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