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75 years of India's Independence: How corporate bigwigs celebrated and wished the country

The corporate sector also took pledge to work for the ascent of new India on the global stage. As the country celebrated its 76th Independence Day, corporate tycoons tweeted pictures and videos of their celebrations.

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Updated Aug 15, 2022, 16:25 IST

India celebrates 76th Independence Day

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Top corporate honchos from India and abroad, including Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani, Sundar Pichai, Anil Agarwal and Bill Gates, celebrated and extended wishes on the occasion of the country completing 75 years of independence.

Richest Indian Gautam Adani said India stands on the threshold of infinite opportunities and accelerated growth.

"As we celebrate 75 years of freedom, India stands on the threshold of infinite opportunities and accelerated growth. Powered by the aspirations and dreams of our youth, the greatest democracy's story is only beginning. There can be no stopping India. Jai Hind," he tweeted.

RIL released a short clip of its Chairman Mukesh Ambani along with his wife Nita Ambani and grandson Prithvi Ambani waving the national tricolour amid a group of people celebrating Independence Day.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai wished India on its 75th Independence Day with a Google Doodle. The Doodle, illustrated by Kerala-based guest artist Neethi, celebrates India's 75th Independence Day by showcasing the age-old tradition of flying kites.

"Happy Independence Day, India! We're commemorating 75 years with a special #GoogleDoodle celebrating family, community and the colourful kites that float in the skies every August 15," the Indian-American CEO wrote on Twitter.

Mining tycoon Anil Agarwal said he was proud to see the country that has been built despite the world doubting its capabilities.

"From startups to sports, our youth have surpassed the world's expectations. In the next 25 years, we will build the world's leading technology hub, even better than Silicon Valley. With disruptive technology, we will soon transform ourselves into an Aatmanirbhar Bharat," he tweeted.

"And everything we need to make this happen is right here - our young entrepreneurs, our creative thinkers, and most importantly, our big dreamers, ready to take on the world. Jai Hind," he added.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was among many to wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion. He congratulated PM Modi for his efforts to prioritize healthcare and making strides in India's digital- transformation.

"As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, I congratulate @narendramodi for prioritizing healthcare and digital transformation while spearheading India's development. India's progress in these sectors is inspiring and we are fortunate to partner in this journey. #Amrit Mahotsav," Bill Gates tweeted.

Industrialist Anand Mahindra also shared a video of refugees from various countries living in India singing a rendition of the national anthem with Grammy award winning musician Ricky Kej.

Rishad Premji, Chairman of Wipro, tweeted saying, "Celebrating India@75 with pride and respect. Happy Independence Day to my motherland!," he tweeted.

Prashant Ruia, Director, Essar, took a pledge to participate in nation-building.

"On the diamond jubilee of our national independence, we at Essar have a pledge to make a promise to keep. We, Essarites pledge to re-dedicate ourselves, with new vision and renewed vigour, using our 50 years of experience and entrepreneurship to participate in nation building and leading the movement for Clean India, Green India; that is our Dream India.

"We promise to create sustainability-based businesses, build future-centric assets and ethical companies which will generate value for all stakeholders for the next 75 years," he said.

Further, he said that let us now resolve to lead the country into the new economy, the same way we did post liberalisation of the old economy.

"Let us resolve to invest 1 per cent of the total capital expenditure of the country as we have done earlier. As we achieve, we grow. It is now time to gain greater global presence, both as India and as Essar," he added.

Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprise, compared the growth trajectory of India and Pakistan.

"75 years back 2 countries got independence: One is growing to be one of the world's largest economies, the other is in the brink of disaster. One leads in technology, IT, and science, the other in terrorism. One a vibrant democracy, the other a political basket case. Tell me why?"

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