We are beginning to see the benefits of global consolidation.

I am very confident that we will be able to convince all the stakeholders – the shareholders, the governments and the employees, that this is in their best interests.

The danger, though – and there have been signs of this recently – is that Europe begins to demonstrate a return to more nationalist sentiment. To my mind, that would be a great mistake.

It’s difficult for them to do a deal at these levels.

It’s true that I run a multi-national group but I have no interests in India. So please tell me, what should my identity be?

If I go to a match it doesn’t mean I want to buy the stadium or the club.

There will be no job cuts arising out of this merger in Europe – this is in the interest of jobs in Europe.

This is not about creating a giant. It’s about creating the sustainability of the steel industry.

I came from a Hindi medium school the principal felt that I would not fit into an English medium college. Though I was top in my class in school, and I got admission in other colleges, but I really wanted to study in St. Xavier’s.

The torch relay is an excellent embodiment of all that the Olympic Games have come to symbolise – a celebration of the human spirit. Personally to me, it represents striving to be the best in whatever we do, never giving up despite the odds, and a commitment to health and fitness.