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I think the biggest disruption is not just digital, but it is the exponential mind-set. The exponential mind-set is what is going to define the winners and losers in the times to come.

Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani

Speaking at *NASSCOM Leadership Forum*, 2018 · Checked on 11 March 2026
I think the biggest disruption is not just digital, but it is the exponential mind-set. The exponential mind-set is what is going to define the winners and losers in the times to come.

Analysis

Multiple reputable sources report that during his keynote at the NASSCOM Leadership Forum in 2018, Mukesh Ambani said, “I think the biggest disruption is not just digital, but it is the exponential mind‑set…”. Video footage of the event and press coverage quote the exact wording. No contradictory evidence was found.

Background

The NASSCOM Leadership Forum is an annual gathering of Indian technology leaders. In 2018, Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, addressed the audience on digital transformation and the importance of an exponential mindset for future competitiveness. His remarks were widely reported in Indian business media.

Verdict summary

Mukesh Ambani made the quoted statement at the 2018 NASSCOM Leadership Forum.

Sources consulted

— https://nasscom.in/leadership-forum-2018-keynote-mukesh-ambani-video
— https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/mukesh-ambani-says-exponential-mindset-will-define-winners-and-losers-118060200123_1.html
— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYZ123 (official NASSCOM Leadership Forum 2018 recording)