A powerful and thought-provoking new book, “Brilliant Minds, Missing Giants: Why India hasn’t built a Google or Apple” by Manojit Majumdar, has been released, addressing one of the most critical questions in India’s economic and entrepreneurial journey—why a country rich in talent struggles to build globally dominant organisations.
Drawing from over four decades of experience across global giants like IBM and leading Indian organisations, the author brings a rare insider perspective into leadership, execution, and organisational culture. The book goes beyond commonly cited reasons such as lack of capital or policy constraints and instead examines deeper systemic and cultural challenges that limit scale and global impact.
Through real-world examples, practical insights, and candid observations, Manojit Majumdar highlights how leadership intent, governance discipline, and risk appetite shape the success or failure of organisations. The book reinforces the idea that technical brilliance alone is not enough—building global giants requires strong systems, decisive execution, and long-term vision.
Brilliant Minds, Missing Giants is not merely an analysis but a call to action for entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and aspiring professionals. It urges readers to rethink their approach and build institutions that are capable of competing on the global stage and creating lasting impact.
The book is now available for readers seeking clarity, direction, and inspiration in the journey of building world-class organisations.