NARESH GOYAL - The Dream That Took Flight
All through his career, he would hear the engines roar to life and feel the power of flight coursing through his veins. He knew that this was what he wanted to do in his life: to start his own airline that would take people to all corners of the globe. Naresh Goyal not only founded one of the biggest airlines in India, but he also founded one of the best. Jet Airways , founded on May 5, 1993, became a symbol of flying pleasure for millions, connecting the vast cultures and traditions of India. Born in Sangrur, Punjab, Naresh faced extreme hardship early on. He lost his father as a child, and at age 11, he witnessed his family home being auctioned due to an economic crisis. Though he dreamed of becoming a Chartered Accountant , financial constraints forced him to settle for a Bachelor’s in Commerce. In 1967, he started as a cashier in a travel agency with a monthly salary of just ₹300 . Over th...