The Acting MD - The greatest skill an Indian businessman needs is acting
In Vikram Mankal's enthralling narrative, 'The Acting MD', readers are invited to embark on the unforeseen odyssey of Pranav Rai, a hopeful thespian catapulted into the ruthless realm of Indian real estate. With much trepidation, he assumes the reins of Pyramid Housing, his father’s legacy, only to discover he must don an entirely new guise—one of a shrewd entrepreneur. Mankal expertly weaves an intricate tapestry of the Indian corporate milieu, a place where statutes bend like reeds in the wind and dangers lie in ambush at every turn. Confronted by rampant internal deceit and external pressures from titans such as The VNM Group, the road ahead for Pyramid Housing is fraught with perils. As the specter of a hostile takeover encroaches, Pranav clings to the flickering hope represented by the ambitious Indus City venture. This riveting saga delves into the uncanny similarities between the realms of performance art and executive prowess, as our protagonist learns to traverse the treacherous waters of boardroom politics with the same deftness he once exhibited on stage. 'The Acting MD' provides an extraordinary viewpoint on the essential proficiencies needed to thrive in India's labyrinthine business arena, hinting that perhaps the most vital trait an entrepreneur can wield is the knack for performance.
- Author: Vikram Mankal
- Publisher: White Falcon Publishing
- Genre: Entrepreneurship
- ISBN: 9781636405292
- Pages: 250