Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Uday Kotak Urges Youth to Activate
Uday Kotak, a famous banker, spoke to young people at a university event.
He said that India's success is not guaranteed and that the youth should not be too relaxed.
He called them the 'cruise mode generation' and advised them to be more passionate and hardworking.
He also mentioned that India needs to focus more on creating its own products and doing original research.
He warned that the world is changing rapidly with new challenges in politics and technology.
Uday Kotak advised youth to move out of 'chill mode' and strive for success.
He called the current generation 'cruise mode generation' and urged them to be more passionate and purpose-driven.
Kotak emphasized that India's success is not guaranteed and needs to be earned.
He highlighted the lack of original research and product development in India.
Kotak warned about significant global challenges due to geopolitical and technological changes.
- Who
- Uday Kotak, Founder and Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank
- What
- Urged youth to be proactive and passionate about India's growth
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai
- Why
- To inspire and motivate the youth to contribute to the nation's development
- Speaker
- Uday Kotak
- Occasion
- Somaiya Vidyavihar University's 84th foundation day
- Key Message
- Youth should move from 'chill mode' to drive India's growth
- Critique
- Lack of original research and product development in India
- Global Context
- World facing geopolitical and technological changes
