Simon & Schuster India and The Sunflower Seeds are proud to announce the release of The Economic DNA of Bharat, a landmark work by Dr. Monica B. Sood that transcends conventional economic analysis to offer a sweeping vision of India's past, present, and future. Part civilisational biography, part strategic blueprint, and part personal testament, the book charts a bold course for Bharat's emergence as a global superpower by the centenary of its independence in 2047.
Endorsed by Hon’ble Ministers, Policy Makers and Senior Bureaucrats including featuring a Foreword by Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal Union Minister of Law and Justice, Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab & Administrator Chandigarh, Sh. Kiren Rijiju Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, and Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel Minister of Dairying, Animal Husbandry & Panchayti Raj, the book arrives at a pivotal moment in the nation's history, when India is already the world's fastest-growing major economy and is poised to reshape the global order.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
The book has also received endorsements from senior members of the Union Cabinet, including Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab & Administrator Chandigarh, Sh. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Law and Justice who has written the Foreword for the book; Sh. Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs; and Sh. Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying & Panchayti Raj and Sh. Jatinder Pal Malhotra, State President BJP, Chandigarh. The book arrives at a pivotal moment in India’s growth story, as the nation continues to emerge as the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
"The Economic DNA of Bharat is not just a work of economics—it is a vision document that fuses history, policy, spirituality, and civilisational wisdom into a deeply personal and nationalistic narrative." — Dr A.S. Chawla, IPS
"It's a rare work—heartfelt, insightful, and deeply rooted in India's essence." — Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
“I am pleased to see the publication of “The Economic DNA of Bharat-At a time when the nation is moving forward with the goal of Viksit Bharat@2047. The Book clearly explains the journey of India’s Economy”- Jatinder Pal Malhotra, State President BJP, Chandigarh
AUTHOR'S VISION
"Economic freedom is not measured by immediate headline numbers, but by the dignity of labour, the resilience of institutions, and the ability of every citizen to chart a life of purpose," writes Dr. Sood, drawing on the intellectual legacy of her late father, the visionary economist and diplomat Paramjit Kumar—who engaged with Mahatma Gandhi on the eve of Partition and served as a special envoy under His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Dr. Sood's central argument is that Bharat's economy is not a manufactured system borrowed from elsewhere, but a living organism whose roots extend into prehistory. True development, she insists, must be measured not only in GDP but in how well it honours civilisational heritage, social equity, and holistic human well-being.
A WORD FROM THE COLLABORATORS
Speaking about the publication of the book, Preeti Chaturvedi, the Founder & CEO, At the Sunflower Seeds, said, “We believe publishing should create space for new voices that can contribute meaningfully to India’s literary and intellectual culture. The Economic DNA of Bharat stood out to us because it explores how government policies have created real economic impact while also reflecting the spirit and identity of the nation. As a debut author, Monica B. Sood brings a fresh and thoughtful perspective, and we are proud to support writers who are shaping important contemporary conversations through their work.”
Ambika Sharma, the editor of the book at Simon & Schuster India, acquired the manuscript because “It is deeply insightful book that traces the tapestry of our nation’s emergence on the global forefront while charting the roadmap of a superpower in the making.”
WHAT THE BOOK COVERS
Spanning ten richly researched chapters, The Economic DNA of Bharat examines India's economic journey from the Indus-Saraswati Civilisation and the principles of Kautilya's Arthashastra, through colonial extraction and post-Independence socialism, to the transformative reforms of liberalisation and the digital revolution of the 21st century.
Key themes include:
Economy and Finance: India's path from the ₹500 lakh crore aspiration to a $5 trillion economy, tackling unemployment, inflation, and skill mismatches through Skill India, Make in India, and Digital India.
Defence and Security: How indigenous defence manufacturing, advanced technology, and strategic partnerships are reshaping India's security posture for 2047.
Education and Human Capital: The imperative of converting India's demographic dividend into an innovation engine capable of global leadership.
Technology and Innovation: India's AI, fintech, and space-exploration ecosystem as instruments of civilisational confidence.
Agriculture and Sustainability: A regenerative economic model that balances growth with ecological stewardship.
Geopolitics and Global Influence: India's soft power—from Ayurveda and yoga to diplomatic alliances—as strategic assets in a multipolar world.
A final chapter, 'India at 2047: The Final Leap to Global Leadership', synthesises short-term, mid-term, and long-term roadmaps into a unified vision of Viksit Bharat.
