New Delhi [India]: India is globally recognised for its exceptional talent pool and growing startup ecosystem, yet it continues to face a critical gap when it comes to building world-dominating organisations like Google or Apple. Addressing this paradox, author Manojit Majumdar brings forward a compelling perspective in his newly released book Brilliant Minds, Missing Giants.
Published by Astitva Prakashan, the book draws from Majumdar’s extensive professional journey spanning over four decades, during which he worked with global corporations such as IBM and collaborated with organisations across multiple countries. His experience forms the foundation of a practical and reality-driven analysis of India’s corporate landscape.
The book argues that the challenge is not rooted in a lack of intelligence, resources, or opportunities. Instead, it highlights deeper structural issues such as gaps in leadership intent, execution discipline, and the absence of scalable systems that can support long-term growth.
Speaking about the core idea behind the book, Manojit Majumdar said, “India has all the ingredients needed to build global giants. However, we often confuse technical excellence with organisational excellence, and that is where we fall short.”
Through a series of real-world observations and industry examples, the author explains how many organisations in India achieve success at a certain level but struggle to move beyond it. Factors such as centralised decision-making, reluctance to take bold risks, and over-dependence on individuals instead of systems often limit their potential.
The book also sheds light on organisational culture and how practices like promoting loyalty over merit, avoiding tough decisions, and resisting change can gradually weaken institutions. It emphasises the need for decentralised leadership, accountability, and a strong governance framework to sustain growth.
According to Majumdar, building a global organisation requires more than just vision. “It demands consistent execution, the courage to empower people, and the discipline to build processes that can outlast individuals,” he added.
Aimed at entrepreneurs, CXOs, policymakers, and young professionals, Brilliant Minds, Missing Giants serves as both a reflection and a roadmap. It encourages readers to rethink conventional approaches and adopt strategies that can help Indian organisations compete on a global stage.
The book is now available for readers and is expected to spark meaningful conversations around leadership, innovation, and India’s role in shaping the future of global business.
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