It's a blank canvas now... will make up my mind: TCS CEO & MD Gopinathan

'You can always look at any number as a parameter and create a trend. It's more like horses for courses'

It has been a day of mixed feelings for Rajesh Gopinathan, chief executive officer and managing director, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), who steps down from his role of six years, and resigns from the company where he has spent close to 27 years. In a chat with Shivani Shinde he says he has never felt this relaxed and speaks about what lies ahead, and changes at TCS. Edited excerpts…

Will it be safe to assume you will continue to be with Tata Group?

I never did anything outside the group. But quite frankly, as I said in the morning call, I have