Lead with Purpose Like Anand Mahindra is the go-to guide for leaders and managers who want to build and grow without the fear of failure. Charting the evolution of Mahindra & Mahindraāfrom a small steel-trading company founded in 1945 to India's largest tractor manufacturer by 2019āthis book captures one of the most remarkable growth stories in modern Indian business.
Rajiv Agarwal examines how Anand Mahindra transformed diverse business verticalsāincluding aerospace, rural finance, automotive, and information technologyāinto industry leaders. Each chapter includes a focused case study that demonstrates how Mahindra's instincts, risk-taking ability, long-term vision, and decisiveness shaped the company's trajectory.
Through gripping narrative and practical insight, Agarwal illustrates the managerial qualities behind milestones such as the development of the Scorpio, Mahindra's breakthrough SUV, and the successful acquisition of SsangYong Motor in South Korea. Mahindra emerges not only as a strategic and courageous business visionary but also as a thoughtful, humble leader committed to purpose-driven growth.
This book serves as a blueprint for aspiring managers and entrepreneurs, offering classic business lessons and leadership practices that can help readers make tough decisions, trust their judgment, and rise to the top.