THE CHANAKYA PLAYBOOK: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR THE MODERN ENTREPRENEUR

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Non-Fiction

THE CHANAKYA PLAYBOOK: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR THE MODERN ENTREPRENEUR

By: Abhiraj Gupta

595.00

  • ISBN: 978-93-7646-662-7
  • Pages: 232 pages
  • Published: 05 April, 2026
  • Format: Paperback
  • Imprint: Rupa
  • Language: English

‘A practical handbook for applying Chanakya’s frameworks to grow and scale organizations with integrity.’ - Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai, author of Corporate Chanakya 

What if the ultimate blueprint for thriving in today’s business world was written over two millennia ago? 

In an age of disruption, uncertainty and rapid change, leaders are constantly searching for frameworks that combine strategic clarity with ethical grounding. The Chanakya Playbook reimagines the timeless wisdom of the Arthashastra—the ancient Indian treatise on governance, strategy and economics—into a modern guide for entrepreneurs, executives and organizations navigating complexity. 

At the heart of Chanakya’s philosophy lies a powerful insight: lasting success emerges from balancing dharma (ethical responsibility) with artha (material prosperity). Through the pillars of internal mastery, structural resilience and strategic agility, this book translates ancient principles into a practical roadmap for building organizations that are resilient, principled and future-ready. 


Abhiraj Gupta is the Executive Director of IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited, where he leads one of India’s largest API and specialty chemicals enterprises. With academic foundations from the University of Warwick and the Indian School of Business, he bridges ancient strategic wisdom with modern corporate practice. His leadership experience spans research and development, regulatory strategy and large-scale manufacturing. The Chanakya Playbook reflects his commitment to building resilient, ethical and future-ready organizations grounded in India’s strategic intellectual tradition. 

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