Anand Mahindra’s 7 Must-Read Books: The Billionaire’s Reading List for Leadership, Crisis & Girl Power

Fortune India

A Man of Words and Ideas

Chairperson of Mahindra & Mahindra and author of ‘Change the Rules’, Anand Mahindra has long championed the power of books and reading. These are some of his favourite books.

Accidental India by Shankkar Aiyar

Why does India change only in a crisis? This book decodes this question. Anand Mahindra called this book 'compelling.'

A Promised Land by Barack Obama

Part memoir, part political thriller — Obama’s life is a masterclass in power and purpose. Anand Mahindra loved the book so much, he once remarked: “It reads like a Netflix thriller.”

Inside-Out Leadership by Rajiv Vij

A guide to mastering the self before leading others. According to Mahindra: “This book will significantly influence your life and leadership.”

Iqbal Singh Chahal: COVID Warrior by Minhaz Merchant

The untold story of Mumbai’s fight against the pandemic. Anand Mahindra says: “A must-read story of a homemade hero who defeated the virus in India’s financial capital.”

Those Magnificent Women by Minnie Vaid

The book is about the Mangalyaan women who took India to Mars. According to Anand Mahindra: “It’ll inspire many girls to pursue STEM.”

Race for Tomorrow by Simon Mundy

Climate, crisis, and courage across 26 countries — this book showcases the frontline of our future. Anand Mahindra sees this as essential reading for anyone who cares about human survival.

Girl Power by Neha J Hiranandani

Stories of Indian women who broke the rules and rewrote history. Anand Mahindra says: “With 2 daughters of my own, I’ve never doubted girl power.”