'It's All About People'

I vividly recall an opportunity that came my way 12 years ago. I was in New York with Warburg Pincus when I got a call from Deepak Parekh, then Chairman of IDFC. Back in 2005, the Indian economy was in the ascendant. For me, while the pace of corporate life overseas held its appeal, my yearning to return and work for my country was compelling and I accepted the offer to head IDFC. This was the beginning of an amazing journey that opened new vistas, presented new challenges, and taught me many lessons.

When I was entrusted the task of leading IDFC, it was going through a