I don't think we should rush to judge people by one rash utterance. I have judged people that way, and have been judged myself, I think it's silly. 

L&T is a super performer btw, and the kind of projects they do in India and abroad are mind boggling. 

I saw some article yesterday on how the cream of IITians avoid L&T and they only manage to get engineers from Tier 2 and 3 cities. Ridiculous and petty. 

Here's what L&T really is all about. 

3. Global Expansion and Mega Projects:

Executed India's largest public-private partnership (PPP) metro project, Hyderabad metro.
Delivered major international projects like the Riyadh Metro (Saudi Arabia) and FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums (Qatar), establishing a strong global presence.

5. Record-breaking Order Book and Sustainability:

Achieved a ₹4 lakh crore order book (2023) while leading renewable energy and green construction projects, emphasizing sustainability and innovation.