The flagship company in the group is Amara Raja Batteries Limited (ARBL) which is well-known for the brand 'Amaron.'
Harshavardhana Gourineni is the MD & CEO of Mangal Industries, which is a part of the 9,000 crore Amara Raja Group of Companies. The flagship company in the group is Amara Raja Batteries Limited (ARBL) which is well-known for the brand ‘Amaron.’ He is also responsible for the business Galla Foods as well as convening the Amara Raja Corporate Council, which is the apex level of management for the group.
Here are excerpts of an interview with this young, 32-year-old, prominent businessman.
What is the most difficult part of being a leader?
In my opinion, the most difficult and significant part of a leader's work is building and managing a cohesive team. A well-chosen team is the cornerstone of the company. The growth of any small or big organization depends on the efficiency of the team. It is important to find the right people for the right job and periodically review for relevance. It is equally important to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. In this regard, a leader has to add and remove people from teams to maintain their integrity in the mentioned aspects.
What qualities does a leader need to be successful in business?
Confidence is the most important thing. Confidence in yourself, confidence in your vision, confidence in your teams, and confidence in your organization are all necessary to be successful. This is a basic quality. It is also important to encourage your teams and employees to grow them and build their confidence. This will motivate people to develop the company in such a way to accomplish collective goals.