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Anil Agarwal, founder of Vedanta Resources, stressed that confidence and determination matter more than English fluency, sharing his journey from humble beginnings.
Anil Agarwal: “The world doesn’t move because of perfect grammar. It moves when you do.”
In a country where English often dominates as the language of opportunity and success, industrialist Anil Agarwal has shared a powerful reminder that confidence and determination matter far more than fluency.
Reflecting on his humble beginnings and journey to success, Agarwal emphasized that fluency in English is not a prerequisite to dream big or achieve great things.
“If I were 20 today, I wouldn’t wait to be perfect before speaking,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), recalling how he began his entrepreneurial journey with limited resources and just a few English phrases picked up from Bollywood films.
Agarwal humorously remembered a line from the film Amar Akbar Anthony — “My name is Anthony Gonsalves. You see, the whole country of the system is juxtapositioned…” — noting how it didn’t make sense but still brought laughter. “Because sometimes, confidence is louder than words,” he added.
In a country where English is often viewed as a marker of status and intelligence, Agarwal’s message came as a refreshing reminder that success has no language barrier. “I never quite mastered English, but it never stopped me from walking into a room, making a pitch, closing a deal,” he said.
He highlighted how people across India — miners, factory workers, rural women — have inspired him deeply, despite not speaking English, simply because of their powerful stories and resilience.
So here’s what he’s learned: You can dream, build, and succeed in this world, even if your accent doesn’t sound “right,” or you don’t have the most expensive tech, or the best degree.
If I were 20 today, I wouldn’t wait to be perfect before speaking.I started my journey with little money, big dreams, and a few lines of English from movies.
One line I still remember from Amar Akbar Anthony: “my name is Anthony Gonsalves. You see, the whole country of the… pic.twitter.com/mWXtlDZZ1Q
— Anil Agarwal (@AnilAgarwal_Ved) June 25, 2025
His post ended on a motivating note: “The world doesn’t move because of perfect grammar. It moves when you do.”
Anil Agarwal, is an Indian origin billionaire businessman who is the founder and chairman of Vedanta Resources Limited. He controls Vedanta Resources through Volcan Investments, a holding vehicle with a 100% stake in the business.
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst…Read More
Varun Yadav is a Sub Editor at News18 Business Digital. He writes articles on markets, personal finance, technology, and more. He completed his post-graduation diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Inst… Read More
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