Modi at 75: Here's what Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra, Sunil Mittal and others said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, September 17. His birthday is being celebrated across India with various initiatives and events.

On his 75th birthday, industry leaders reflected on his remarkable leadership style and vision for India

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, extended heartfelt wishes to Modi on his birthday.

In a video message, Ambani described the day as a festive occasion for 1.45 billion Indians and praised Modi's leadership.

“It is my deepest wish that Modi ji should continue to serve India when independent India turns 100...", he said.

#WATCH | "It is my deepest wish that Modi ji should continue to serve India when independent India turns 100...", says Chairman & Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, Mukesh Ambani, on PM Modi's 75th birthday

He says, "Today is a festive day for 1.45 billion… pic.twitter.com/u2NJSTMV3R

— ANI (@ANI) September 17, 2025

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman, recounted PM Modi's visit to Japan, where he promised to create a single-window clearance desk in the PMO for Japanese investors. “Modi demonstrated his unique ability to listen to industry leaders and instantly grasp and amplify ideas that are good for the country,” he said.

Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal recounts how during a visit to the UK, Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated his unique ability to listen to industry leaders and instantly grasp and amplify ideas that are good for the country.

A prime example is his visit to Japan, where he promised… pic.twitter.com/vggmNu6NEV

— Bharti Airtel (@airtelnews) September 16, 2025

Billionaire banker Uday Kotak highlighted PM Modi's passion for Vibrant Gujarat and his ability to blend vision with execution and curiosity with humility, making him a remarkable leader.

“Every interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been an experience filled with learning and inspiration. I also had the opportunity to travel with him overseas during his tenure as Chief Minister. His curiosity was remarkable. He would visit a new country and learn something new. On many occasions, he shared his observations and insights from those trips,” Kotak wrote on X.

#MYMODISTORY

Every interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been an experience filled with learning and inspiration. What strikes me most is the way he blends vision with execution, curiosity with humility. Over the years, I have had several opportunities to engage with… pic.twitter.com/GXQajHUd9b

— Uday Kotak (@udaykotak) September 16, 2025

Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Aditya Birla Group, reminisced on his meetings with PM Modi about India's economic progress. Recalling a touching gesture, Birla said, “He wished my grandfather on his birthday… he didn’t need to do that. That was so touching. It left a lasting impression on our family.”

#MYMODISTORY Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla reflects

on his conversations with our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi exploring India’s journey of economic growth. He also recalls a gesture that left a lasting impression on the Birla family.@themodistory #HappyBdayPMModi pic.twitter.com/NuLC3rFZ4l

— Aditya Birla Group (@AdityaBirlaGrp) September 16, 2025

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra extended heartfelt birthday wishes to PM Modi. In a post on X, he said, “Honourable Prime Minister Ji, there can be no doubt about your love for India and your firm resolve to enhance its identity worldwide. Your tireless hard work is visible to all of us Indians every day. Therefore, on your 75th birthday, we wish you everlasting good health and success in achieving your goals.”

माननीय प्रधानमंत्री जी, भारत के प्रति आपके प्रेम और उसकी पहचान को दुनिया भर में बढ़ाने के आपके दृढ़ निश्चय पर कोई संदेह नहीं हो सकता। आपकी अथक मेहनत हर रोज़ हम सभी भारतीयों को दिखाई देती है। इसलिए, आपके 75वें जन्मदिन पर हम आपके लिए सदा उत्तम स्वास्थ्य और अपने लक्ष्यों की प्राप्ति…

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 17, 2025