The book Ancient Indian Management: Leadership, Corporate Governance & Motivation provides a thorough examination of management techniques derived from the knowledge of ancient Indian societies. This book explores how timeless tactics from India’s past might influence contemporary management, leadership, and corporate governance by drawing on historical documents, philosophical writings, and the legacies of renowned individuals. The book focusses on the leadership styles and systems of government of famous kings including Shivaji Maharaj, Rajaraja Chola, Ashoka the Great, and Chandragupta Maurya. These individuals, renowned for their creative management, military strategies, and excellent leadership, provide insightful perspectives on how successful leadership may propel an organisation. Their personal ideas are presented with the lessons learnt during their reigns, bridging the gap between traditional values and contemporary business methods. One of the book’s main themes is the notion of corporate governance, which was profoundly embedded in ancient India’s political and administrative structures. The book shows how ancient leaders struck a balance between authority, responsibility, and moral judgement in ways that are relevant to the business world of today, from the centralised bureaucracy of the Mauryan Empire to the decentralised yet very effective governance systems of the Chola dynasty. The book also explores the idea of motivation, showing how rulers like Akbar and Chanakya saw the need of inspiring those in their kingdoms, encouraging loyalty, and establishing a feeling of purpose. The book reveals leadership techniques that prioritise honesty, moral behaviour, and emotional intelligence—principles crucial for inspiring teams in modern organizations—by drawing on historical classics like as the Arthashastra and Bhagavad Gita.