Sonu Bhasin’s biography of Lala Shri Ram bags Gaja Capital Business Book Prize
- The Gaja Capital Business Book Prize, now in its sixth year, continues to recognise exceptional contributions to Indian business literature.
Writer Sonu Bhasin’s insightful biography titled‘Entrepreneurs Who Built India – Lala Shri Ram: The Man Who Saw Tomorrow’, has been awarded the prestigious Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2024 for its significant contribution to Indian business literature. The biography delves into the life and legacy of the visionary entrepreneur and how he spearheaded DCM’s growth, turning it into a true industrial powerhouse.
“I am delighted to receive the award. This is an excellent initiative by Gaja Capital and goes a very long way in encouraging authors, especially business authors. I dedicate this award to the memory of Lala Shri Ram, a true visionary, and to all family business owners who are the unsung heroes of our country. Thank you, Gaja Capital,” said Bhasin, a family business historian, as she received the award.
The award ceremony was held at the Four Seasons in Mumbai as part of the Gaja Talks 2024 event, which saw attendance from a cross-section of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. A panel discussion featuring the shortlisted authors, including Bhasin, Bhagwan Chowdhry, Anas Ahmed, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Kamal Shah, and AR Venkatachalapathy, explored various aspects of entrepreneurship, economics, and India’s rich business history and the impactful contributions made by Indian business leaders.
Gopal Jain, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Gaja Capital praised Bhasin’s work and said, “This year’s winner intricately weaves India’s rich history, entrepreneurial spirit, and evolution over the decades with Lala Shri Ram’s journey, visionary leadership, and profound societal impact. Sonu Bhasin’s work not only honours Lala Shri Ram’s legacy but also inspires future generations of leaders to dream big and act boldly. The Gaja Capital Business Book Prize remains committed to promoting such narratives that enrich our understanding of the business landscape and encourage young entrepreneurs to pursue their vision. We dedicate this year’s edition of the business book prize to the memory of Ratan Tata. It is fitting that the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize debut award in 2019 was given to Girish Kuber’s book on the remarkable legacy of Tatas – The Tatas: How a Family Built a Business and a Nation.”
Manish Sabharwal, Chairman of the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize jury, commended the book for its depth and storytelling.
“'Entrepreneurs Who Built India – Lala Shri Ram: The Man Who Saw Tomorrow’ is an extraordinary book that goes beyond mere storytelling. Sonu Bhasin captures Lala Shri Ram’s incredible journey and lasting influence on India’s business world. It underscores how resilience, innovation, and social responsibility are vital to the entrepreneurial spirit that defines our nation. This book will inspire future generations of leaders,” Sabharwal said.
The members of the jury for the sixth edition included eminent figures from industry, investments, public policy, and governance. These included Manish Sabharwal, Vice-Chairman at TeamLease (Chairman, Jury), Imran Jafar, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Gaja Capital, Aarthi Subramanian, Group Chief Digital Officer at Tata Sons, Arindam Bhattacharya, Senior Advisor and Emeritus Partner at BCG, Dr. Lakshmi Venu, Managing Director of Sundaram-Clayton (SCL), Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint MD of Apollo Hospitals, Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist, Head of Global Research and Board member at Axis Capital, Prithvi Haldea, Founder Chairman of Praxis Consulting, Shailesh Haribhakti, Founder and Managing Partner of Shailesh Haribhakti & Associates, and UK Sinha, Former Head of the RBI Expert Committee on MSMEs and Former Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
The Gaja Capital Business Book Prize, now in its sixth year, continues to recognise exceptional contributions to Indian business literature. This year’s award comes with an enhanced cash reward of INR 20 lakh, further solidifying its position as one of the most prestigious honours in the industry.
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First Published:6 Dec 2024, 05:53 PM IST
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