At the outset of his career, Subbarao took on the role of sub-collector in Parvathipuram, a small town in north-coastal Andhra Pradesh, back in 1974. During these early days, he quickly realized that tribal development demanded more than just enthusiasm; it required a deep understanding of poverty and its complexities.
Fast forward to 2013, and Subbarao found himself as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India, grappling with a severe exchange rate crisis. This challenging experience underscored the tough realities faced by emerging economies, especially in a world marked by inequality.
Subbarao's story is more than just a career timeline. It traces the remarkable journey of a small-town boy from humble beginnings to the heights of India's civil service and eventually leading the nation’s central bank. In this captivating narrative, he shares his hopes, despair, successes, and setbacks. He also reflects openly on his mistakes and misdeeds, providing readers with invaluable lessons learned throughout his journey.
At the heart of this story is Subbarao's ongoing quest to determine whether he has contributed to society more than he has taken. Just a Mercenary? is not just an account of an extraordinary career; it is a heartfelt and sincere narrative that has the potential to inspire and inform young professionals navigating their own career paths, helping them discover meaning in their respective journeys.
