India’s Road to Transformation: Why Leadership Matters

1. What Does Nation-Building Take – Why Is It More Complex than Business-Building?

2. Types of Leaders, Their Mission Orientations, and Tasks

3. Historical Perspectives: Some Examples of Successful National Transformations

4. India’s Laudable Dance Towards Significant National Transformation: Comparing India to
China

5. Lessons Learned from History: How and When Transformation Occurs

6. India’s Journey from Nehru to Manmohan: Socialism to Market Reforms

7. Acceleration of India’s Journey under Modi: Development and Reforms

8. Building on the Foundation: Reforms and Development Needed for India’s Transformation

9. Characteristics of A Transformational Leader and Why India Needs One?

10. Who Among India’s Leaders Fits the Template of A Transformational Leader?

11. The Dimensions of Political Transformations in India

12. What the Indian Populace Stands to Gain from Far-Reaching Socioeconomic Reforms

13. Postscript: What We Hope Will Happen (and Not Happen) Next

Bibliography

Dr. Jagdish Sheth is Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Business at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and is globally known for his scholarly contributions to consumer behavior, relationship marketing, competitive strategy, and geopolitical analysis. Dr. Sheth has been on the board of several companies including Norstan, Pacwest-Telecom, Cryocell International, Shasun Drugs and Chemicals, and WIPRO Limited. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Academy of Indian Marketing (AIM) which supports research and scholarship among Indian scholars in marketing and management.

Gyanendra Singh is a former P&G executive, Managing Partner at The Partnering Group, and Director of the Center for Retail Management at the Kellogg School of Management. His initial career in R&D led to two patents and new products. This was followed by a marketing and management systems career, during which his strategic insights led to many concepts of Category Management. He has authored many articles and books and advised multinationals across the globe— from Argentina to Russia. Subsequently, his work has focused on change management within large organizations, including national transformation.

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In 2023, I had the privilege to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. He is an extraordinary world leader and I am sure India will become a super economic power under his pragmatic leadership. My congratulations to Professor Sheth and Mr. Singh for documenting India’s transformative journey
-- Congressman Richard McCormick
US House of Representatives

I not only enjoyed reading the manuscript but I also learned much about different nations efforts at growth and transformation. This book should be read by every Indian thinker and decision maker.

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"Congratulations to Jagdish Sheth and Gyanendra Singh for their moving story of India’s recent transformation. In my previous talks in India, I would raise the question “When will the Indian Tiger wake up?” Surely India’s leaders must have been miffed seeing the rapid economic rise of its neighbors such as China, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia. Now India can add its name because its economic engine has turned on thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Much more has to be done all the needed reforms and steps are made clear in this brilliant analysis of India’s ongoing transformation."
-- Philip Kotler, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, emeritus. Author of The Marketing of Nations: A Strategic Approach to Building National Wealth.

“India’s Road to Transformation is a spellbinding story of India’s transformation from a low-tech to a high-tech nation and from a domestically isolated to a globally integrated economy. India is destined to become the third largest economy in the world as it becomes a global sourcing destination for global enterprises. It is also destined to become the service capital of the world. Professor Sheth and Mr Singh are master storytellers!”
-- Anand Mahindra

As India gets globally integrated, Its ancient wisdom is also spreading all over the world ranging from yoga and meditation to inner engineering. My congratulations to Professor Sheth and Mr. Gyanendra Singh for documenting the role of leadership in transforming India to become the third largest economy in the world.
-- Sadhguru

India’s Road to Transformation: Why Leadership Matters" provides insight into the long overdue attention to India’s economy and the pivotal role Prime Minister Modi played in this growth. Backed by compelling facts, the book highlights key achievements, such as a stable interest rate regime, robust foreign exchange reserves, increased foreign direct investments, and a vibrant local startup ecosystem. The book serves as an insightful resource for anyone seeking to understand India's economic transformation and its potential as a global powerhouse and a key source for human talent.
-- Dipak C. Jain,
Honorary Vice Chancellor, JIO University,
Past Dean at INSEAD and Kellogg School of Management

Congratulations to Professors Sheth and Singh for documenting the extraordinary leadership of Prime Minister Modi in transforming India for the 21st century and to aspire the nation to become the third largest economy of the world. India’s Road to Transformation is a must read for students of management
-- Shashi Kiran Shetty, Chairman, Allcargo Logistics

India’s Road to Transformation: Why Leadership Matters is an essential book to understand the key role played by resolute national leadership. It makes a compelling case that continuity matters, using comparative cases like South Korea, Singapore, among others. As such, it is a distinguished contribution to the political economy literature focused on India and based on the deep combined experience of its authors.
-- John R. McIntyre, PhD
Professor of Management and International Affairs and Executive Director, Georgia Tech CIBER

I congratulate my mentor, professor Jagdish Sheth and his colleague (late Gyanendra Singh ) for a very captivating story of rise of India in front of our eyes. As the book documents, what matters most in transforming a nation is the leadership.
-- Jay Chowdhary, Chairman and CEO, Zscalar Inc.

India's Road... is a well researched book on leadership at country level. It's a must read for any one interested in transformational leadership. Based on various cases and data authors show here how PM Modi's leadership is important for a country like India to become superpower. Indeed an engaging book.
-- Amlan Ray, Dean at SRISIIM and author of Microeconomics Essentials and Macroeconomics Essentials

India’s Road to Transformation: Why Leadership Matters” by Dr. Jagdish Sheth and Gyanendra Singh is a compelling exploration of the role of leadership in national transformation. The authors meticulously analyze the transformational journeys of various countries, including Singapore and Turkey, attributing their success to long-term, visionary leadership.

The book stands out for its in-depth analysis of India’s transformation under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi. The authors present a persuasive argument on how India, under Modi’s exceptional and capable leadership, can make significant strides in its developmental journey.

The case studies are well-researched and provide valuable insights into the dynamics of leadership and national transformation. The authors’ perspective on India’s potential for growth and development under strong leadership is thought-provoking and inspiring.

Overall, this book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the impact of leadership on national development and transformation. It offers a unique blend of theoretical analysis and practical examples, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and policy-makers alike.
-- Chetan Shah, CEO at Xpress, President-IAMCP, and TEDx Speaker