Indian Family Business Mantras
Indian Family Business Mantras is one of the most respected and widely referenced works in the field of family business studies. Co-authored by our Founder, Dr. Tatwamasi Dixit, and Mr. Peter Leach, a leading family business advisor from the United Kingdom, the book offers timeless insights into sustaining family enterprises across generations.
It explores how family businesses can foster longevity, manage growth, and navigate transitions by harmonizing Eastern values with Western management practices. The authors emphasize the importance of family unity, strategic succession planning, strong governance structures, and the ability to evolve through diversification and operational excellence.
At its heart, the book advocates for maintaining a shared vision and purpose, addressing both interpersonal and structural challenges with wisdom and balance. Drawing on philosophical principles such as Saam, Daan, Bhedh, and Dand, it provides a nuanced framework for managing relationships, resolving conflicts, and building enduring legacies in family enterprises.
Endorsed by leading global thinkers such as Ram Charan, Marshall Goldsmith, and Gopal Srinivasan, the book remains one of the most referred resources in the family business discipline. It continues to inspire families to build institutions that endure—rooted in purpose, values, and vision.
“The authors take you through the reality and behind closed doors of what actually happens in family businesses. They suggest solutions for problems and practical steps for realization of objectives of the family businesses. The book is a must-read for every family business.”
Ram Charan
Best-Selling Author & Global Adviser to CEOs
“Leading a family business is hard work. Indian Family Business Mantras is a wonderful guidebook on how to overcome classic challenges and achieve success in family business! It is must-read for anyone with a family business in India. Dr. Tatwamasi is both a deep thinker and a practical coach and I love learning from and working with him.”
Marshall Goldsmith
Renowned Author & One of the Top 10 Influential global business thinkers
“Dixit and Leach weave the philosophical ethos that guides Indian business families with carefully selected elements of the West’s formal family management frameworks to guide the readers to a sustainable model that is relevant for India.”
Gopal Srinivasan
Chairman and Managing Director, TVS Capital Funds Limited
