HarperCollins India signs Rajiv Bakshi’s debut book on leadership and career success

NEW DELHI: Turning the page on the boardroom, one chapter at a time. HarperCollins Publishers India has acquired worldwide rights to the debut book by business strategist Rajiv Bakshi, a forthcoming title that explores executive success and the changing rules of career growth in an increasingly competitive workplace.

The book, which will be published by HarperCollins India and released internationally, is aimed at management and engineering graduates, young professionals, start-up founders and business leaders seeking practical guidance on building successful careers.

According to the publisher, the book examines how effective leaders are shaped by the decisions they make and the habits they develop over time. Drawing on Bakshi’s corporate experience, it combines strategic insights with practical frameworks designed to help readers navigate today’s fast-changing business environment.

Bakshi is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and has spent more than two decades leading growth, innovation and business transformation across the media, entertainment, digital and consumer sectors. During his career, he has held senior leadership roles at Zee Entertainment, Reliance Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery, where he led business expansion, launched new initiatives and built high-performing teams.

Commenting on the book, author Rajiv Bakshi said it is intended to help professionals channel their ambition into meaningful career growth.

“Every great career begins with ambition. This book is about giving that ambition direction. Most of us spend years learning how the world works. Far fewer of us stop to ask whether we’ve been looking at it the right way. This book explores the choices, habits and moments that quietly shape a career. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for your next summit, I hope the book helps you climb your own Everest with greater confidence,” Bakshi said.

Speaking about the acquisition, HarperCollins Publishers India publisher Sachin Sharma said the company believes the title has the potential to become an influential addition to the business leadership genre.

“Every generation gets a handful of business books that redefine how professionals think about success. Rajiv Bakshi’s book has the potential to become one of them. We are delighted to publish Rajiv’s first book and look forward to introducing it to readers in India and around the world,” Sharma said.

The publisher said the book blends boardroom lessons with real-world stories drawn from multiple industries, offering readers an insider’s perspective on building enduring careers and developing leadership capabilities.

A publication date and additional details about the book are expected to be announced by HarperCollins Publishers India in the coming months.