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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
232
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction, educational business history narrative follows a pioneering Indian industrialist and his path to building a household-name sanitaryware brand. It explores leadership, resilience, and ethical enterprise in the context of post-independence India, crafted for readers curious about entrepreneurship, industry, and corporate strategy with an engaging, inspiring tone.
The book presents a narrative biography, weaving personal anecdotes with milestones in manufacturing and branding. Against a backdrop of policy shifts, it recounts challenges such as a socialist-era skepticism of enterprise, the Emergency, and a principled stand on pricing and distribution that shaped a market-leading company.
Readers will find a readable, story-led account that makes complex business ideas approachable. It offers practical lessons in pricing discipline, governance, dealer relationships, and the creation of a trusted brand, all presented with clarity and human detail that invites reflection as well as understanding.
After finishing, readers gain a nuanced understanding of Indiaโs industrialisation story and the people who shaped it, along with practical insights to foster curiosity, confidence, and thoughtful leadership in their own work.
Product Details
Author
R.K. Somany
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
232
Language
English
SKU
9788129142115
ISBN
9788129142115
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.32x12.7x1.27cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 595
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โน 29 Off