It is painful to see India face the adverse consequences of a war we have nothing to do with, particularly because of raw material security. We don’t have to import 90% of our oil, or 95% of our copper or 99.5% of our gold or any other metal resources. Mother Earth has given us the best geology. Last 40 years of practice in the minerals, metals and oil industry have taught me this. Now is the time, with this positive government, to give entrepreneurs freedom.
At just 19, I came to Bombay from Bihar and built a company in this industry from scratch. Vedanta was able to acquire Hindustan Zinc and BALCO under a privatisation programme which was never completed. 26% and 49% stakes are still held by the government and not been transferred as per a predetermined agreement. Vedanta also acquired ONGC Oil and Gas asset via UK’s Cairn and Sesa Goa Iron ore from Japan’s Mitsui.
In each one, the ambition and goal was to increase the production so much that India wouldn’t need to import but, in fact export. In Hindustan Zinc and BALCO, we succeeded. We increased zinc production 10 times, 20 times in aluminium. In the process, more than 1,000 companies have come up for processing this raw material. And Vedanta has contributed Rs 4.5 lakh crore to the exchequer in the last ten years. In oil and gas, our vision is to produce 1 million barrels per day. In iron ore, my vision is to produce 100 million tonnes, 33% of today’s production level. There are many more underperforming government assets that can perform the same way.
Three or four decades ago, there was no know-how, no experts, no finance in this industry. It took a lot of determination. Vedanta raised 35 billion USD from abroad and invested in India. It brought experts and technology. Because of that, Hindustan Zinc can also produce silver and fertiliser, and we are working very hard to start producing critical minerals very soon, something we were told would never happen in India.
Globally, only few very large companies engage in mining as it is very difficult without scale. Vedanta should be for India what Rio Tinto and BHP are for Australia or Vale is for Brazil. Other entrepreneurs and companies must create new Vedantas.
Most of the advanced countries have become prosperous by developing natural resources, including oil and gas. In India, the system has to stop creating hurdles. It needs to take a long-term view, as this government is not revenue-minded but, production-minded. It must facilitate. Instead of notices and judicial activity, all businesses need to receive recognition and respect. Benefit of doubt should pass onto them.
In India, we have economic heroes who can raise production equal to the biggest and best in the world. We should not allow tunnel vision or outdated mindset to keep us small and dependent. Some may remember the case of Rio Tinto which had invested in a diamond mine in Madhya Pradesh. It could have made India a global hub for diamond production, but they exited because of a complex, interfering and discouraging system.
The most important thing is trust. Keep the system simple, keep regulation limited and you eliminate the root cause of wrongdoing. We should have self-certification instead of lengthy approvals and clearances. The Government issues the rulebook and entrepreneurs strictly comply, subject to audit. Constant enquiry and interference only discourage enterprise. Also, the mindset of discrimination between public sector and private sector should change.
This year my family had the biggest tragedy. It was heartening to hear the words of the Prime Minister who said, “You must stay strong and continue to do work which is important for India.” That is the motivation of my life. I have the blessings of my grandfather and grandmother, who spent 40 years in Vrindavan in a small hut, in Manav Seva Sangh with their guruji, Swami Sharnanand Ji Maharaj. They always advised me, if you have wealth, you must use it for society. If you don’t have wealth, you must always help society with your hand. We all are willing to work hard, take risks and ensure that India becomes self-sufficient. The system should encourage us to deliver for our society and nation; this will eradicate unemployment and encourage women empowerment. This sector has given the maximum revenue to the exchequer in India and in the world for nation-building. It will help in making our country a developed nation, as envisioned by our Prime Minister. Let’s make India & Indians proud.
I have never seen something so beautiful like this
This old man built giant mahalaxmi sculpture from pressed flower petal and natural fibre
Craftmanship 😍
The brutal murder of a Hindu man called Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh by a Muslim crowd - for so called blasphemy allegations - proves the unacceptable grave danger of Hindus in Bangladesh (and Pakistan), and the barbarity of Islam.
#DipuChandraDas#Bangladesh#StopIslam
A PRAYER FOR THE SOUL OF DIPU CHANDRA DAS
History remembers sacrifice. But today, the soil that was once liberated with Indian blood is being stained with the blood of innocent minorities.
In 1971, our Indian Armed Forces stood for the oppressed. Our brave soldiers didn’t just fight a war; they fought for the identity and dignity of millions of people of what is now called Bangladesh. Nearly 3,900 Indian soldiers sacrificed their lives and over 10,000 were injured to ensure the birth of Bangladesh. We gave our lives so that others could live in peace.
But today, “peace” is just a word; persecution is the reality. According to the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, 2,442 incidents of violence against minorities were documented between August 2024 and July 2025. Over 150 temples have been vandalized and desecrated. These are not just acts of unrest or random chaos; it is a deliberate, targeted strike at the heart of a community’s faith and its right to exist.
The pattern of targeting is clear and cruel - Last year, we saw the unjust jailing of the ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das and the brutal lynching of the Communist party leader Pradip Bhowmik. And now the horrific murder of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh. This young man was not just killed; he was subjected to a level of savagery that shames the 21st century. Reports confirm he was lynched in public by a frenzied mob, his body was then hanged from a tree, and he was set on fire. To witness such a demonic act in broad daylight is a sign of a complete collapse of humanity and the rule of law. My heart goes out to the soul of Dipu Das. I pray for his peace and offer my deepest condolences to his grieving family, who have had to endure a loss so gruesome it is beyond comprehension.
The demographic reality of the region is a chilling testament to this ongoing tragedy. In 1951, Hindus made up 22% of the population. Today, that number has plummeted to below 8%. This isn't just migration; it is a systematic persecution that the world chooses to ignore.
I call upon the Leadership of Bangladesh to move beyond mere words of condemnation and restore stability. You must ensure the safety of every Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian citizen. The perpetrators of the Mymensingh horror must face the ultimate justice to show that no mob is above the law. I also urge World Leaders and the international community @UNHumanRights@UN to open their eyes to the plight of minorities in Bangladesh. Selective silence is a betrayal of human rights.
The blood of our 1971 martyrs was shed for a land of peace, not a land of persecution. We cannot, and will not, remain silent.
#SaveBangladeshMinorities #GlobalHinduMinority
@himantabiswa सर मैं कुछ दिन पहले न्यू बोंगाईगांव जंक्शन गया था,वही छोटी सी टुनिया नदी हैं ,वहाँ भी नदी के दोनों किनारे बंगलादेशियों ने जमीन कब्जा कर रखा हैं ।
रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे।
रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः॥
प्रभु श्री राम की पावन जन्मभूमि श्री अयोध्या धाम में श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर के प्रथम तल पर श्री राम दरबार सहित अष्ट देवालयों में देव विग्रहों के प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा कार्यक्रम में आज पूज्य साधु-संतों एवं धर्माचार्यों के पावन सान्निध्य में सहभाग का परम सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ।
'रघुकुलनंदन' की कृपा सकल संसार पर बनी रहे।
सियावर रामचन्द्र की जय!
ये 16 मंत्र है जो हर सनातनी को सीखना चाहिए ..
एक सच्चे सनातनी हिंदू को भारतीय परंपराओ के अनुसार मंत्र उच्चारण आना चाहिए इस महत्वपूर्ण पोस्ट के माध्यम से जानते हैं,
Hindus as victims of State-sanctioned apartheid. A fiery, impassioned debate at @JaipurDialogues on the plight of the Hindus, with @KapilMishra_IND. Both of us refused to yield even as we respected each other's stand. In the end Kapil won it with his very last remark.
Watch:
आप इनमें से लिखे किस मंत्र का जाप करते है? 🧵
🔹जानिए इस #thread में मंत्र कार्य कैसे कर रहा है
🔹 मंत्र कौनसा है ?
१. हरि ॐ। २. रामः। ३. सूर्य मंत्र। ४.माँ सरस्वती मंत्र।
५. लक्ष्मी मंत्र। ६. गणेश मंत्र। ७. हनुमान मंत्र। ८. सगुण एवं मोक्ष मंत्र।
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna... the chant resonates through Dhaka, Bangladesh. Hundreds of thousands of Hindus took to the streets of Bangladesh today.
There is no other way than to stay United. Hare Krishna
#AllEyesOnBangladeshiHindus
@epanchjanya असम बॉर्डर पर
बांग्लादेश से जान बचा कर
भाग कर आये हिंदुओं की
लाइन लगी हुई है।
भारत सरकार को सबकी
जाँच करके सिर्फ हिंदुओं को ही
अनुमति देनी चाहिए
Reliance Industries CMD Mukesh Ambani gives a passionate & grounded speech on values of weddings and marriages in Indian culture and tradition to global guests who have congregated from across the world.
#AnantAmbani
😡 Freedom of speech ke naam pe web-series makers are crossing the limits of dignity and sensibilities.
This new Netflix webseries is about a CA-topper who has become a male-prostitute, as per the trailer.
I wonder, what they will do with IIT/NEET Toppers, UPSC Toppers, & other competitive exam topers in the next seasons, if it goes unabated.
As a teacher for competitive exams, I feel pained & irritated by this vulgar & obscene portrayal of toppers.
@theicai@MIB_India #UPSC #Ethics #Netflix
Took oath as Prime Minister at the ceremony earlier this evening. I look forward to serving 140 crore Indians and working with the Council of Ministers to take India to new heights of progress.