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This week, Mint conducted two major interviews with some of the most important people shaping India's economy, and a few of their answers surprised us. One of them involves a smile in response to a question about Mukesh Ambani. Another involves a first-of-its-kind law. Sunil Bharti Mittal and Chandrababu Naidu both opened up, and here is a glimpse of what they said.

Fifty years in business is a long time. Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, the group that owns Airtel, marks the milestone this year. At 69, he is quick to dismiss any talk of a qui...