- Uday Kotak reminisces about founding Kotak Mahindra Bank in 1985 with ₹30 lakh, emphasizing its start-up nature and middle-class employee base.
- He highlights the importance of ‘professional entrepreneur’ values and the bank’s culture of entrepreneurship combined with professionalism.
- Kotak draws parallels between his bank’s familial approach to business and the origins of global financial institutions, stressing the significance of reputation and brand protection.
Uday Kotak reflects on Kotak Mahindra Bank’s humble beginnings and values