Gujarmal Modi: The Resolute Industrialist

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The year was 1932, and a young man had just been banished from the state of Patiala. His crime? He had refused a glass of wine in the celebratory party at the Patiala Palace. It had not mattered to the maharaja that the man was a teetotaller.

The ban proved to be a boon as the thirty-year-old left Patiala and created one of the largest business empires in India. Looking for a new location to set up his factory, Gujarmal zeroed in on a sleepy village, Begumabad, on the outskirts of Delhi. It is here that the seeds of the Modi Group were sown. Starting with a sugar mill, he established a conglomerate with businesses including tyres, textiles, copy machines, cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, oil and steel, to name a few.

This is the story of a resolute, ambitious young man who saw adversity as an opportunity and went on to create history. In the process, he set up some of the finest factories, created an industrial town that was way ahead of its time, generated large-scale employment and gave Indian manufacturing new wings. Gujarmal's ten per cent allocation from earnings towards social responsibility, long before it became a corporate buzzword, and human resource initiatives became benchmarks in the history of Indian business.

A treasure trove of learnings for modern-day entrepreneurs, this book celebrates the man and his vision, grit, determination and spirit of entrepreneurship.

What will you learn from this book

Early Life: The book likely covers Gujarmal Modi's early life, upbringing, and the influences that shaped his character and ambitions.
Entrepreneurial Journey: Expect to learn about Modi's entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges he faced and the strategies he used to build his business empire.
Business Ventures: The book may detail Modi's various business ventures, including the industries he invested in and the companies he founded or acquired.
Vision and Values: Look out for insights into Modi's vision for his businesses and the values that guided his decisions and actions.
Innovation: Modi may be portrayed as an innovative thinker who introduced new ideas and technologies to his industries.
Challenges and Setbacks: Like many successful entrepreneurs, Modi likely faced challenges and setbacks along the way, which the book may explore.
Legacy: The book may discuss Modi's legacy and the impact he had on the industries he was involved in, as well as on Indian business and society more broadly.
Philanthropy: Modi may be depicted as a philanthropist who contributed to the welfare of society through charitable activities.
Personal Life: Expect to learn about Modi's personal life, including his family, relationships, and interests outside of business.
Inspiration: Ultimately, the book may seek to inspire readers by highlighting Modi's achievements and the lessons that can be learned from his life and career.

Language	English
ISBN-10	9354894747
ISBN-13	9789354894749
No of pages	280
Font Size	Medium
Book Publisher	HarperBusiness
Published Date	10 Feb 2022

About Author

Author : Sonu Bhasin

SONU BHASIN is one of the early women professionals in the corporate world. She has led various businesses in senior leadership positions during her career, including when she was a part of the TAS (Tata Administrative Service), ING Barings, Axis Bank, Yes Bank and Tata Capital Limited.

Bhasin is an independent director on boards of well-known and reputed domestic and multinational companies. As part of her work now, she focuses on family businesses, and is the founder of Families and Business (FAB).

She is a family business historian, a business author and the editor-in-chief of Families & Business magazine. She has been named one of the Global 100 Most Influential Individuals for family enterprises in 2020. Sonu has a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in mathematics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University.