Sabeer Bhatia’s ‘4 Gujaratis’ Remark Sparks Debate

Indian entrepreneur and Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia has sparked a debate online after posting a pointed comment about wealth and nation-building on August 8. Bhatia wrote that “4 Gujaratis are more interested in making money than in nation building”, but did not name the individuals he was referring to. The remark quickly drew attention, with users offering different interpretations of his statement.

The discussion expanded into broader questions about the concentration of economic power in India and the ownership of major infrastructure assets. One user brought up large infrastructure projects, including Mumbai airport, while questioning the influence of major business groups. Reactions to Bhatia’s post have been mixed, with some supporting his broader criticism and others questioning the generalisation and seeking clarity about whom he meant.