World leaders must choose dialogue over discord, win-win agreements over zero-sum rivalries: Mukesh Ambani

At the 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries, Chairman Mukesh Ambani made a powerful appeal to world leaders, urging them to choose “dialogue over discord, win-win agreements over zero-sum rivalries.”

Highlighting the transformational potential of emerging technologies, Ambani said, “The possibilities created by these new technologies are staggering. The global GDP, at $110 trillion today, has the potential to reach $500 trillion within the next 25–30 years. Imagine, in our own lifetime, we can end poverty globally and ensure that every human being has access to all basic needs.”

He stressed that this vision demands global collaboration saying, “For this vision to be realised, it is our hope that the world leaders choose co-operation over conflict, dialogue over discord, and win-win agreements over zero-sum rivalries.”

Turning to India’s trajectory, Ambani declared that “Despite geopolitical uncertainty, one truth is crystal clear. India is on the rise, and India’s rise is unstoppable. Today, India already ranks among the world’s top four global economies.”

Reflecting on lessons from history and recent global events, he emphasised, “The most important lesson this journey has taught us is that there is no substitute for economic strength. This lesson is reinforced by recent geopolitical developments. India must gain greater economic strength — and do so with a sense of urgency.”

Quoting the prime minister, Ambani said, “Our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, rightly exhorted us in his Independence Day speech that the yardstick of aatma samman — self-respect — is atma nirbharata — self-reliance. India must become self-reliant to the maximum extent in key technologies, critical industries, and other vital sectors of the global economy.”

Reaffirming Reliance’s commitment, Ambani pledged, “Throughout our history, Reliance has contributed to this mission of building a strong India, a Balwaan Bharat. I assure our respected Prime Minister that Reliance will follow his command with redoubled efforts.”

Finally, he called for collective action from Indian businesses. “However, the magnitude of the challenge is so large that all Indian businesses must work together with unity as a grand coalition — in the spirit of cooperation, mutual learning, and mutual support.”