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Mint
7 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
‘More likely to happen in Lagaan': Harsh Goenka takes swipe at Donald Trump over ‘Pakistan may sell oil to India' remark
RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka has reacted to President Donald Trump's announcement on the US-Pakistan trade deal. He compared the idea of Pakistan selling oil to India to cricket and the popular Bollywood film Lagaan, while stating it to be possible in theory but unrealistic in practice. In a post on the social media platform X, Goenka wrote, 'Saying Pakistan will sell oil to India is like saying a tailender will hit a triple century in a T20 match. Technically possible. Realistically? More likely to happen in Lagaan than in real life.' Goenka's post comes after Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Pakistan on his official TruthSocial handle. "We have just concluded a Deal with the Country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive Oil Reserves,' Trump wrote. He highlighted a possibility of Pakistan expanding regional trade and noted, 'Who knows, maybe they'll be selling Oil to India some day!' Several social media users have reacted to Goenka's post, sharing their opinion on Trump's announcement. One of the users wrote, 'Fiction has limits, Sir... this one crossed genres.' Another user stated, 'Sure definitely looking forward to the same. Payment will be made in Cash in old ₹ 1000 bills that India has absolutely abolished.' 'Mind games at play!' noted one of the users. In another post on X, Goenka also responded to Trump's announcement on imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, while assuring that there is no need to panic. '25% tariff? Sounds steep. But no need to panic. India, in fact, remains better positioned than many peers, barring a few like Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and South Korea,' he wrote. 'And knowing India Inc, we will do what we do best- find innovative workarounds, turn adversity into advantage, and bring some classic jugaad into play. And who knows, with some clever diplomacy….might just become part of the next trade meal deal," Goenka added.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
"Most inspiring LinkedIn profile in tech": What makes Jensen Huang's career trajectory so striking
When Indian billionaire Harsh Goenka recently called Jensen Huang's LinkedIn profile 'the most inspiring ever,' it wasn't hyperbole. It was revelation. The chairman of RPG Group took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted a screenshot from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's profile that captured the internet's imagination. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'This might just be the most inspiring LinkedIn profile ever. From dishwasher at Denny's…to Founder & CEO of NVIDIA. Take a bow, Jensen Huang,' Goenka wrote. In a world where digital resumes are carefully scrubbed for optics, Huang's decision to list his earliest roles—dishwasher, busboy, waiter—stood out not just for its humility, but for its unapologetic honesty. It wasn't just a profile. It was a blueprint of resilience. In an age of curation, a rare kind of transparency What makes Huang's LinkedIn entry so striking isn't the enormity of his current role—leading Nvidia, the world's most valuable chipmaker—but the clarity with which he chronicles where it all began: at Denny's. Before the world saw him as a $150-billion-dollar tech visionary, Huang was scrubbing dishes in an American diner. 'I was the best dishwasher Denny's ever had,' he once said in an interview. 'Eventually I got promoted to busboy.' Far from discarding this chapter of his life, Huang immortalized it online. And people noticed. Goenka's post went viral, with users across the globe hailing not only Huang's work ethic but his willingness to memorialize the unglamorous parts of his ascent. In an era where success is often retrofitted for social media, Huang's LinkedIn reads like a raw ledger of lived experience. What makes it more than just a resume Huang's early job history is more than humblebragging; it's integral to his philosophy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'I learned a lot during that time—how to work hard, how to show up on time, and how to treat every task with seriousness.' These aren't empty reflections. They are the same principles he infused into Nvidia—a company he co-founded in 1993 with just $600 and a vision that outpaced its time. Today, Nvidia is worth over $4.2 trillion, having leapfrogged giants like Amazon and Meta. But its DNA still bears the marks of its founder's unpolished beginnings: long hours, patient iteration, and relentless commitment. A life less orchestrated What's more unusual—and perhaps even radical—is how Huang continues to embody the spirit of that dishwasher, decades later. He doesn't wear a watch ('Now is the most important time'), has no fixed office, and works seven days a week. 'Even when I'm relaxing, my mind is working,' he told Stripe's Patrick Collison. It's not performative grind culture; it's embedded purpose. Where Silicon Valley often rewards spectacle—audacious launches, lofty moonshots, viral soundbites—Huang has quietly redefined tech leadership. If Elon Musk is its showman, Jensen Huang is its craftsman. Why this moment resonates now Goenka's post struck a cultural nerve not just because of what it revealed about Huang, but because of when it appeared. As younger generations increasingly question the cost of ambition, Huang's profile reasserts the enduring value of perseverance. In a digital age where burnished titles often conceal shallow experience, Huang's profile is an act of narrative defiance. It's a reminder that the story you tell the world—especially the one you tell on LinkedIn—matters less for its polish than for its truth. It also disrupts an unspoken convention of corporate storytelling: that success is only legitimate if it appears seamless. Huang rejects that. He lets the seams show. The bigger picture: Not just chips, but character Huang's decision to include his service jobs isn't nostalgia. It's accountability. It's a way of acknowledging every rung on the ladder—especially the ones that are usually erased. And it's not just symbolic. Huang has donated millions to institutions that shaped his life, including Oregon State University and the Oneida Baptist Institute—where he once cleaned bathrooms and slept in dorms with troubled boys. Today, the dormitory he once inhabited is now named Huang Hall. That legacy—the full arc from hardship to hardware—is more inspiring than any press release Nvidia could ever write. It's personal. It's human. It's real. The profile that said everything without saying much There are LinkedIn profiles that impress. There are those that intimidate. And then, there's Jensen Huang's—quietly listing the title 'Dishwasher' under Experience, without embellishment or excuse. In doing so, Huang reminds us of something both radical and simple: what you did matters less than how you did it—and that no job is too small if done with purpose. In a time when the internet is saturated with performative ambition, Huang's digital footprint has become something rare: a testament to the dignity of labor and the quiet thunder of authenticity. So yes, Harsh Goenka was right. It is the most inspiring LinkedIn profile ever. Because it tells the truth. And that, in tech—or anywhere—is revolutionary.
Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
KEC International secures Rs 1,509 crore worth orders across various businesses
By Aman Shukla Published on July 30, 2025, 10:35 IST KEC International Ltd., a leading global infrastructure EPC player and part of the RPG Group, has bagged new orders worth ₹1,509 crore across its Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Transportation, and Cables & Conductors businesses. In the T&D segment, the company has won major domestic and international projects. These include 400 kV Quad Transmission lines in India and 500/400/220 kV Overhead Transmission lines overseas, along with tower, hardware, and pole supply orders from the Americas and the Middle East. Its Transportation division, through a joint venture, secured a notable order under the Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) segment—part of the Indian Railways' Kavach initiative to enhance rail safety through advanced technology. KEC's Cables & Conductors business also added fresh orders for various types of cables and conductors, both from India and international markets. Commenting on the development, Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, said, 'These order wins across diverse business verticals, including a significant repeat order in India and a large international T&D project, reflect our growing global footprint. Our transportation vertical has further cemented its position in the safety-critical TCAS domain.' With the latest wins, KEC's year-to-date (YTD) order intake has crossed ₹7,000 crore, strengthening its project pipeline and reinforcing its leadership in the global infrastructure space. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Harsh Goenka lauds Jeff Bezos' idea on CEO's role, netizens say ‘identify employees who may have big ideas'
RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka posted a clip of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who described the role of a CEO in identifying big ideas, enforcing execution, and nurturing future leaders. In a post on the social media platform X, Goenka shared a video of Bezos with the caption, 'Role of CEOs …very succinctly put by Jeff Bezos.' The Amazon founder, during an interaction at the Dealbook Summit last year, said, 'Big leaders have to identify the big ideas, they have to enforce tough execution against those big ideas, and they need to grow the next generation of leaders. That's really it. So two things, and so my job part of what my job is right now is to make sure Andy Jassy and the whole leadership team are successful.' Several social media users have reacted to Goenka's post, where most of them resonated with the sentiment of growth through empowering others. One of the users commented, 'You grow by raising others …' Lauding Bezos' statement, another user said, 'Rightly put.' Meanwhile, one of the users stated, 'True but it starts with identifying people/ employees who may have big ideas. Then create a conducive environment at the work place so that potential grows and big ideas become reality.' Another user added, 'Focus on what won't change and then build relentlessly around it.' In a separate post on X, Goenka previously highlighted an incident where a global CEO expressed that he wants his Indian counterpart to excel in execution while relying on the UK for strategic thinking, reflecting a trend of increasing preference for Indian companies among job seekers. His post read, 'A global CEO with the most progressive Indian subsidiary told me, 'I want my Indian CEO to be the best execution engine- great hands and legs, but no need for brains. That part's here in the UK. This approach is why more people are preferring to work for Indian companies.' His post received mixed reactions from social media users. One of the users wrote, 'This mindset is exactly why Indian talent is increasingly choosing homegrown companies. We want brains valued, not just execution.' 'Isn't it unfortunate thought? What if Indian CEO has brains to improve the company overall?' added another user.
Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
KEC Intl Q1 PAT climbs 42% YoY to Rs 125 cr
KEC International reported 42.26% surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 124.60 crore on 11.32% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 5,022.88 crore in Q1 FY26 over Q1 FY25. Profit before tax (PBT) climbed 41.47% YoY to Rs 158.51 crore during the quarter ended 30 June 2025. EBITDA stood at Rs 350 crore in Q1 FY26, registering a growth of 19.04% compared with Rs 294 crore in Q1 FY25. The EBITDA margin improved to 7% in Q1 FY26, up from 6.5% in Q1 FY25. As of 30 June 2025, the company recorded order intake of Rs 5,517 crore, primarily from the transmission & distribution (T&D) and civil businesses. The order book stood at Rs 34,409 crore, with an additional L1 position of over Rs 6,000 crore. Net debt, including acceptances, stood at Rs 5,348 crore as of 30 June 2025, reflecting a reduction of approximately Rs 250 crore compared to 30 June 2024despite revenue growth of over Rs 2,000 crore, or 11%, over the trailing 12 months. Net Working Capital (NWC) stood at 128 days as of 30 June 2025, compared to 122 days a year earlier. Vimal Kejriwal, MD & CEO, KEC International, commented, We have started the year on a strong note by delivering a healthy revenue growth, a substantial increase in profitability, and a reduction in debt levels. Despite headwinds such as persistent manpower shortages and geopolitical uncertainties, we have continued to deliver consistent profitable revenue growth. Profitability has also seen stellar growth, with PBT and PAT both growing by over 40%. The outlook across major businesses remains optimistic. With a strong focus on execution, a robust and diversified order book & L1 of over Rs. 40,000 crore and a substantial tender pipeline, we are well positioned to deliver sustained profitable growth in the coming quarters. KEC International is a global infrastructure Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) major. It has a presence in the verticals of power transmission & distribution, civil, transportation, renewables, oil & gas pipelines, and cables. It has a footprint in 110+ countries (includes EPC, supply of towers and cables). It is the flagship company of the RPG Group.
