Evolving Capitalism: The Rise and Fall of Indian Business Titans
The book 'Evolving Capitalism in World’s Largest Democracy' presents a well-researched account of four ambitious Indian businessmen across industries such as aviation, defence, telecom, and oil and gas. It explores their rapid rise and dramatic fall, offering insights into business history in India.

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'Evolving Capitalism in World's Largest Democracy,' published by Penguin Random House, offers an in-depth exploration of policy and business dynamics within India's burgeoning economic landscape. Authored by Nandini Vijayaraghavan, this work fills a notable gap in Indian business history analysis by documenting the rapid rise and fall of four prominent businessmen.
The book is centered on the remarkable yet turbulent journeys of these corporate figures, expanding its focus to the aviation, defence, telecom, and oil and gas industries. Each narrative provides a compact, yet comprehensive, history of these sectors while examining the complexities faced by leaders in India's competitive market.
Prabhleen Sandhu, a producer at Almighty Motion Picture, commends the book's meticulous research. The intention is to adapt the narrative into a Web Series or Documentary, maintaining factual integrity over sensationalism, effectively presenting stories that portray both triumph and adversity.
(With inputs from agencies.)