When Dhirubhai's hunger for success was insatiable, Manubhai and others like him were his limbs that gave his dream run enviable speed and helped him realise his mammoth dreams.
Today's highly professional corporate world of Reliance may have a problem to comprehend the Manubhais who only knew that "by hook or crook" they had to do a good job. Their solitary aim -- strengthening Dhirubhai's hands.
Their personal loyalty to Dhirubhai and their sheer ingenuity to get things done at the end of the day was a critical part of Reliance's success story. They were desi, smooth tongued, amiable, and ruthless when required.
In his first extensive interview with the media, Manubhai Sheth narrates to Managing Editor (National Affairs) Sheela Bhatt the untold story of the making of the legend of Dhirubhai Ambani:
Photograph: Manubhai Sheth (left) with awards Reliance won in the early days of the empire.
Also read: Mukesh Ambani on how Reliance was built
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