It has taken the Nandas a long break of more than 8 years to break their silence and now for the first time they have come out to share their story of struggle to keep Escorts alive not just as a brand but also as a business. Rajan Nanda, Chairman, Escorts, says partnerships have always left them bitter and one can always blame his own side or the partners for the mess, but now they are ready to go it alone for businesses in farm equipment and construction.