Describe the role of leading Indian business leader in the struggle for independence until 1947 and its close relationship with the legendary Mahatma Gandhi. Provides an opportunity to consider the impact of colonialism on the formation of Indian entrepreneurship and the role of a small group of Marwari, originally from the Marwar region of Rajasthan, in the creation of many of the leading business houses of India, including Bajaj. Bajaj, like other Marwaris were traders who, after World War I went into the manufacturing industry, including the production of sugar and rolled steel. "Hide
by Jeffrey J. Jones, Kerry Herman, Pk Kothandaraman Source: Harvard Business School 21 pages. Publication Date: August 25, 2006. Prod. #: 807028-PDF-ENG
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