Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, is a distinguished figure in the global business community. He is known for his astute leadership and strategic vision. Being a part of the illustrious Mahindra family, the history and prosperity of his company have shaped his professional as well as personal life.
The Mahindra Group has grown significantly under Mahindra’s leadership and increased its global presence in a number of areas, including technology, automotive, aerospace, and agricultural. His creative thinking and in-depth knowledge of international markets have been crucial to the business’s success.
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Beyond his professional achievements, Mahindra’s engaging social media presence sets him apart. He often posts funny and insightful remarks. However, lately, he received backlash on Twitter about how Mahindra cars aren’t as good as those made by Japanese and American companies.
Instead of shying away from the critique, Mahindra responded with a composed and confident reply. He used the occasion to emphasize Mahindra’s successes and further developments in the automotive industry. Since then, the exchange has become the talk of the town with people praising how maturely Anand Mahindra handled the troll’s criticism.
The user tried to troll the vehicles of the Mahindra company
The exchange began with Mahindra introducing the new Mahindra XUV3XO on X. In response, Arnav Srivastava said that Mahindra cars would suffer if trade duties were lowered. He added that Mahindra could not compete with American or Japanese firms on their home ground. In his response, he wrote,
“Your cars can’t compete with Japanese or Americans in their own land. Enjoy import substitution policies while they last. Mahindra will disappear as tariffs get reduced. Trash cars.”
Your cars can’t compete with Japanese or Americans in their own land. Enjoy import substitution policies while they last. Mahindra will disappear as tariffs get reduced.
Trash cars
— Arnav Srivastava (@MUTD_Arnav) April 29, 2024
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Anand Mahindra responded to the troll in a statesman manner
In response to the troll’s criticism of Mahindra vehicles, Anand Mahindra responded by appreciating the critique. He explained that similar doubts were expressed when he joined the company in 1991. He mentioned how global consultants had advised the company to exit the automotive industry at the time. Anand Mahindra continued by pointing out that the company had faced similar skepticism when major global players like Toyota entered the Indian market, yet Mahindra persisted and thrived. In his response, he wrote,
“Thank you for your skepticism. It only fuels the fire in our bellies. I was told exactly the same thing when I joined the company in 1991. Global consultants advised us to exit the industry. We were told the same thing when Toyota and other global giants in the UV space entered India. But we’re still around. Every day is a fight for survival. And we relish it. We hope to be around for the next 100 years, still fighting—every single day—for your approval.”
Thank you for your skepticism.
It only fuels the fire in our bellies.
I was told exactly the same thing when I joined the company in 1991.
Global consultants advised us to exit the industry.
We were told the same thing when Toyota and other global giants in the UV space… https://t.co/oYMBO6HcWk
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 29, 2024
Since its posting, Mahindra’s response has garnered over 820,000 views and nearly 8,600 likes, with users expressing a range of opinions on the matter.
The user responded positively to Anand Mahindra’s response.
Praising Mahindra’s statesmanlike reaction, a number of X users pointed out the company’s fast expansion and dedication to indigenization. Several people expressed their support for Mahindra automobiles, their preference for the brand, and their plan to buy them in the future. Others valued the organization’s commitment to flexibility and ongoing development.
Have a look at some of the responses:
Mahindra XUV700 is one of the most comfortable vehicles I have driven 🙂
— Abhi and Niyu (@abhiandniyu) April 30, 2024
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Here’s from me. The XUV 700 is awesome. I waited 13 months for it. Fully worth it. After a long series of test drives, found this better than some of the European biggies in the space. I actually chose it over some of them and chose to wait. Don’t let them get you down.
— Deepak Shenoy (@deepakshenoy) April 29, 2024
Seven decades of evolution to racing towards No.1 now pic.twitter.com/lYI6jbx3K8
— Neetu Khandelwal (@T_Investor_) April 29, 2024
Statesmanship at display in response.. Loved it
People who don’t know the the struggle of homegrown manufacturers will only comment in this way…
On average 30k parts and indigenization happening at a rapid pace time is not far when we will be outrun these brands
I feel…
— Corporate-Alien🇮🇳 (@man_and_mind) April 29, 2024
What do you think about his response? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section.
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