Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, applauded Trump’s historic win, highlighting the deep investments made by his group in the United States.
“As the largest Indian investor in the United States, we congratulate President-Elect Trump on his historic victory. We are confident that the long-standing strong relationship between India and the United States will only continue to strengthen in the years ahead,” Birla remarked.
He emphasised the group’s commitment to supporting the US manufacturing sector and noted that they have invested over $15 billion in the country so far, with plans to explore further growth opportunities under the new administration.
Veteran banker Uday Kotak took a strategic view of the implications of Trump’s leadership for the global economy. He noted that the United States remains a dominant global power in finance, military, and technology, a position that Trump could leverage effectively.
“Every country has to recognise and prepare,” Kotak commented, adding a question about America’s fiscal deficit as a potential vulnerability amid its strengths.
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, celebrated Trump as a symbol of “unbreakable tenacity, unshakeable grit, relentless determination and the courage to stay true to his beliefs.”
Adani praised the strength of America’s democratic process, which he said empowers its people and upholds the nation’s foundational principles. Adani expressed his respect for Trump’s resilience and congratulated him as the 47th president-elect of the United States.
Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, provided a broader reflection on the election outcome. He highlighted the symbolic significance of Trump’s victory as a testament to America’s resilient spirit and “never say die” attitude.
Mahindra added, “America gains substantially from allowing both images [of identity] to coexist in popular imagination,” acknowledging the diverse perspectives within the country’s democracy.