Suits & Sayings: Paint It Black

Nobody likes uncertainty, especially those passionate about their jobs. Little wonder that the top executive of the Indian arm of this MNC, which has put several of its global outposts including India under review, was teary-eyed after analysts harangued him over business guidance. Unable to paint a clear picture, he went to the extent of suggesting that he himself would form a consortium and throw his hat into the ring if he had enough money or could find a backer with deep pockets. MBO anyone? We hope the PE bosses are listening.


(For more on our weekly roundup of wackiest whispers and murmurs in corporate corridors & policy parlours, pick up today's edition of The Economic Times newspaper)