Intro: Looking for a new book to read and be inspired by? We have compiled a list of some of the most inspiring and motivational stories of some of the most well-known entrepreneurs and businesspeople. What are you waiting for, add them to your reading list now!
1. Dream With Your Eyes Open by Ronnie Screwvala
The founder of UTV, Ronnie Screwvala, describes his fascinating entrepreneurial journey and how he created his entertainment conglomerate. For aspiring business owners and business students, this biography is frequently suggested as a must-read. With over 20 years of experience, the author teaches you how to think big, cultivate ambitions, and learn from mistakes. Get motivated by the example of the entertainment mogul who, even in his early years, displayed entrepreneurial spirit by coming up with novel ideas like selling balcony seats that provided a view of movie stars attending premieres at the theatre next to his home.
Get a glimpse into the entrepreneur’s life from his reminiscence.
Pages: 208
Price: Rs 500
2. NR Narayana Murthy – a biography by Ritu Singh
The founder of Infosys and inspirational businessman from India, NR Narayana Murthy, is the subject of this book. This is the story of a man’s faith in his ideology and quiet resolve. In addition to his inspirational journey, this book is filled with values that are uncommon in the business world: diligence, justice, fairness, decency, honesty, openness, striving for excellence, and belief in meritocracy.
Since Narayana Murthy and Infosys go hand in hand, one can anticipate a grand journey of the unassuming but brilliant man as he established his empire of Infosys and his supporters.
Pages: 154 pages
Price: Rs 250
3. Dhirubhai Ambani: Against All Odds by A G Krishnamurthy.
A life as grand as it is paved with difficulties: Dhirubhai Ambani. This book will take you on an inspiring journey and give you the chance to discover how a tenacious and determined young man founded the biggest and wealthiest corporation in India. Discover motivating insights and a learning curve by following Dhirubhai Ambani’s ascent to success. This book imparts practical business knowledge to aspiring businesspeople without sugarcoating the hardships required to become a corporate tycoon.
Pages: 132 pages
Price: Rs 182
4. The story of TATA 1868 to 2021- by Peter Casey
The only official biography of the TATA Group that illustrates both its enormous impact and the principles that underpin its strong morals and ethics This book explores the extraordinary journey of the TATA family and group, covering the Tata-Mistry legal battle, Ratan Tata’s interviews, and their unique family photos. This book will be difficult for businessmen and regular people to put down because it covers the establishment of the empire from its foundations with Jamsetji Tata and chronicles the journey with Sir Dorabji Tata, J.R.D. Tata, and Ratan Tata.
Pages: 228 pages
Price: Rs 448
* Another gem of a book that describes the life of one among the prestigious TATA family is Beyond the Last Blue Mountain: the Authorised Biography of J.R.D. Tata by R.M. Lala. Discover the man J.R.D. Tata and his journey to success in this biography which gives you a ticket to the life of the business giant, his accession as the Tata chairman, his aviation passion, his friendships with outstanding people like Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahatma Gandhi and various celebrities.
Pages: 424 pages
Price: Rs 259
*Ratan Tata, the existing chairman and the current carrier of the Tata legacy also has a book dedicated to him; Steel King, Lakshmi Mittal Book by Prateeksha M. Tiwari. Traverse the journey of Ratan Tata to learn insights into the philanthropy and business mindset of the head of the gigantic empire.
Pages: 160 pages
Price: Rs 150
5. Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life by Gita Piramal
This Rahul Bajaj biography is more than just a business venture; it also tells the story of India’s transformation from the viewpoint of one of the greatest minds and biggest hearts. This book offers business enthusiasts a glimpse into their present and future through business lessons, uncut interviews, political anecdotes, and more from the visionary Rahul Bajaj’s life. This riveting story is inspiring and motivates through quotes like ‘’Integrity and character matter. Without them, no amount of ability can get you anywhere. In addition, you need courage–courage to make difficult decisions and courage to oppose something if your conscience tells you that you are right.”
Get inspired by the tour and begin your very own entrepreneurial journey
Pages: 392 pages
Price: Rs 475
6. Mythbreaker: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and the Story of Indian Biotech by Seema Singh
This book tells the amazing tale of Kiran Mazumdar, a strong woman who didn’t hesitate to take calculated risks, as evidenced by the founding of Biocon India. The book’s title, “The Habitual Myth-Breaker,” pays homage to the myths about women in business that she regularly dispels. As the creator of a business focused on research, Kiran has relationships with unexpected scientists, ministries, pharma competitors, and FMCG industry titans who share their perspectives on her story. Apart from her stellar career, what one can learn from her journey is the integrity and noble motivation of fighting against diabetes and cancer and creating businesses that go beyond just making money.
Be it a businessman, woman or someone looking for inspiration, this book is an eye-opener and a high-standard inspiration.
Pages: 336 pages
Price: Rs 799
7. Havells: The Untold Story of Qimat Rai Gupta Book by Anil Rai Gupta.
Havells- a brand well known, is the brainchild of businessman Qimat Rai Gupta who began with just Rs. 10,000 to build a conglomerate with a turnover of Rs. 17,000 crores. Authored by an insider, his son Anil Rai Gupta, the story describes the determination and passion of QRG, as he is fondly known, in overcoming poverty, ill health, competition, corruption and bureaucracy. From his beginning as a small trader in Delhi to his success with Havells, this book covers a thrilling experience of legal battles, family feuds and scrambling for funds, which is part of QRG’s life.
Pages: 312 pages
Price: Rs 688
8. Bhujia Barons: The Untold Story of How Haldiram Built a Rs 5000-crore Empire Book by Pavitra Kumar
A home-grown label rise to dominance from the streets of Bikaner, Haldiram’s story depicts family drama, expansions, the trademark battle, and the recipe shrouded in mystery. This book follows the journey of Haldiram, the pride of the Agarwal family, to their growth in the Indian food sector overtaking the revenue of McDonald’s and Domino’s together. Know the man behind the empire, Ganga Bhishan Agarwal through this book.
Pages: 197 pages
Price: Rs 144
9. A Complete Biography of Azim Premji Book by A. K. Gandhi.
Azim Premji’s Wipro, a pioneer in the Indian industrial sector, has set the bar for IT companies operating in India. Learn the tale of how a company can be successful despite selfless giving as demonstrated by Azim Premji’s life. The life of Azim Premji, which is chronicled in this book, serves as inspiration for aspiring businessmen and serves as a manual for both successful and ethical business practices and ideologies. Azim Premji’s career accomplishments include being the pioneer of the Indian IT industry and being listed twice among the TIMES 100 most influential people.
Pages: 204 pages
Price: Rs 230
10. Indra Nooyi – a Biography by Annapoorna.
Few people are aware of the woman behind Pepsico CEO Indra Nooyi, although many have charted her rise to success. The author of this biography provides readers with the chance to learn about the goals, challenges, and decisions made by the subject while also tracing her early life, journey, and achievements. In addition to being listed here, along with Mother Teresa, Oprah Winfrey, and Hillary Clinton, as one of the thirty most inspirational women in the world, Padma Bhushan is also among the TIMES 100 most influential people, the third-most powerful woman in business, and the sixth-most powerful woman in the world by Fortune. This book is a genuine exploration of the thoughts and emotions of one of the most successful women business owners.
Pages: 176 pages
Price: Rs 167
11. Business: The Emami Way by R.S. Agarwal and R.S. Goenka.
Since this book tells the story of the company’s actual founders, R.S. Agarwal and R.S. Goenka, it is one of the most valuable and rare books. This inspiring account of the founder of the made-in-India multinational company Emami, who struggled to turn his dream into a successful company, will inspire aspiring business owners to maintain optimism and treat their companies with care and humanity. This book is a business studies thesis and an encouraging read for both business students and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Pages: 176 pages
Price: Rs 167
Special Mentions:
Zero to billions- Zerodha by Abhish B
Zerodha, written by Abhish B, tells the tale of the company’s disruptive growth and how it changed the Indian Stock Market. One of the biggest brokerage companies in the nation, Zerodha, facilitates two to three million trades every day. This book uses the journey of the company’s founder, Nithin Kamath, to describe the conception, beginning, and success of the enterprise. This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys the process of building an empire and seeks to be motivated by the example.
Pages: 46 pages
Price: E-book
I Too Had a Dream Book by Verghese Kurien (Amul milk powder technology)
Dr Verghese Kurien is a businessman in spirit and innovation, making him an entrepreneur in his own right even without having founded his own company. The journey and contributions he made to AMUL, a well-known and cherished dairy brand in India, are detailed in a biography by Gauri Salvi about the man referred to as the “father of the white revolution” in that country. Follow Dr Verghese Kurien to learn about the multi-talented and philanthropic person’s inspiring life as you work toward the goal of empowering Indian farmers.
Pages: 288 pages
Price: Rs.395
