THE NEW MAHARAJAHS: The Commercial Princes of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

📖 Author: Claudia Cragg
🔹 Genre: Non-fiction | Business & Economics | South Asian Studies
🏢 Publisher: Random House
📅 Publication Year: 1996

In The New Maharajahs, Claudia Cragg uncovers the powerful world of South Asia's leading business magnates, whose influence rivals that of the region's former royal families. Set against the backdrop of India's, Pakistan's, and Bangladesh's rapidly transforming economies, this book explores the rise of these commercial titans who control industries spanning textiles, petrochemicals, and manufacturing. 📈

With vivid storytelling, Cragg offers an in-depth look at the lives of prominent business figures and their empires, examining how they have shaped their countries’ economic and political landscapes. The book also delves into the dynamics of family-run conglomerates and their strategies to navigate both local and global markets.

For anyone interested in understanding the economic forces driving South Asia, The New Maharajahs provides a fascinating glimpse into the business world of modern-day royalty. 👑💼