I have been deeply impressed with his [Aditya's] ability to manage relationships, big and small, with ease." Mukesh Ambani, chairman, Reliance Industries Ltd.

When I think of Aditya, I am reminded of the adage, 'Miracles we do in a jiffy: the impossible, we take a little bit of time."" Narayan Murthy, founder and chairman emeritus, Infosys

"What Aditya has achieved with HDFC Bank is nothing short of the exercise and display of genius." Anand Mahindra, chairman, Mahindra Group

"Rarely does one come across a colossal figure such as Aditya Puri who has shaped the industry in such a dramatic manner." Sunil Mittal, founder and chairperson, Mittal Group

"To me he is a genuine entrepreneur." Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and non-executive chairman, Infosys and former chairman, UIDAI

"Aditya is a lesson in leadership. He makes the impossible possible." KV Kamath, former chairman, ICICI Bank

"Aditya cares deeply for India and believes in India can achieve and has great aspiration." Chandrasekaran, chairman, Tata Sons

"Aditya Puri is a quintessential banker who never lets an opportunity go by." Sanjiv Mehta, CMD, Hindustan Unilever

"Aditya joins the league of people who have played a pivotal role in their nation's march towards developing and building the country as an economic super power."

Mallika Srinivasan, CMD, Tractors and Farm Equipment