What Drives Sajjan Jindal? Ambition, Risk & Building JSW | Uncovered Podcast

Today JSW Steel (founded in 1999) is the largest steel producer in India with a capacity of ~34 MTPA, ahead of Tata Steel's ~26 MTPA (founded in 1907) Uncovered with Suketu Shah is an initiative where we bring together the leaders and friends of Suketu to uncover not just their business achievements, but also the personal side of these high achievers. It gives you a chance to see the other side of leaders who are impacting the world. Sajjan Jindal talks about ambition, risk, and building India’s industrial future in this conversation. From growing up in a joint family to learning from his father and finding motivation in Mumbai, he shares the mindset that shaped his journey as a business leader. The discussion also goes into steel, infrastructure, electric vehicles, and the future of Indian manufacturing. Sajjan explains why he likes taking big risks, why he keeps building new things, and how India can compete at a global level. Timestamps: 0:00 — Opening remarks and early memories in Hisar 2:06 — Lessons from a joint family: sharing and resilience 5:06 — Ambition to go public and build big businesses 10:09 — Learning from his father and building teams 13:30 — Risk-taking and Vijay Nagar steel technology choices 22:03 — The future of transport and autonomous mobility 26:13 — Why India must build its own electric vehicles 28:19 — Acquiring MG, starting JSW Motors and EV plans 34:24 — Role of luck, learning from China, and big-picture thinking 40:00 — Closing thoughts and advice for entrepreneurs Follow on social media to stay updated: Instagram:   / uncoveredwithsuketushah   LinkedIn:   / suketu-viren-shah-34645070   #SajjanJindal #jswsteel #indiabusiness #entrepreneurship