Monday, June 20 2005 22:39 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: The younger Ambani sibling, Anil today (Jun 20, 2005) sent an emotional farewell message to all the employees of Reliance Industries, from where he stepped down as Vice Chairman and Managing Director last week as part of ownership settlement.

Committed to carry forward the legacy of his father late Dhirubhai Ambani, Anil also exuded confidence in his elder brother Mukesh saying under his 'outstanding' leadership, Reliance Industries would continue to grow and flourish and scale ever greater heights.

Terming his decision to step down as Vice Chairman and Managing Director of RIL as the 'most difficult decision of my life', Anil said, "As I look to the future, I am committed to carrying forward my father's legacy in creating a strong, global India enterprise. I am also committed to the highest standards of corporate governance."

"The world is a series of orbits, stacked up in a hierarchy. The challenge for all of us is to break out of our present orbits and aspire for higher ones. I see the current juncture as one such change of orbit for both Mukesh and I," he said in the message.