Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani addressed the 12th convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, exuding confidence in India’s future growth and emphasizing the importance of innovation and sustainability. Ambani predicted that India will emerge as the third-largest economy in the world within a couple of years, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for self-reliance in the energy sector.
Ambani encouraged students to aim high, not being satisfied with their achievements, and to focus on emerging areas such as bio-energy and artificial intelligence. He emphasized the need for climate action, urging students to work towards reversing ecological degradation and making the planet more livable for future generations. Ambani also praised PM Modi’s vision for the energy sector, dating back to his time as Gujarat Chief Minister, and the establishment of PDEU.
Ambani highlighted the university’s partnership with the Gujarat government, expressing gratitude for their support. He also shared five guiding principles that have helped him in his journey: discovering one’s true passion, committing to lifelong learning, inculcating the virtue of sharing, investing in meaningful relationships, and cherishing and nurturing family bonds.
In his address, Ambani also touched upon the intersection of green energy, green materials, and artificial intelligence, stating that PDEU should gain a leading position in this synergy. He advised students to use AI as a tool for learning, but not to give up their own critical thinking.
Ambani concluded by reminding students that life is a bigger university with no fixed curriculum, no faculty, and no campus, urging them to excel and chart their own paths forward.