
India may have been too much and too long in a comfort zone and even a little paranoia will help the country find powerful, permanent fixes for Iran-like crises, banking industry doyen and business tycoon Uday Kotak said in a pointed message to Indian businesses at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026.
Speaking about Indian strategic position in a changing world, Kotak said that this year has been one of the most interesting, challenging and difficult years for Indian business, something India Inc didn't know how to handle. CII's help in helping industry navigate the trouble has been critical, he added.