{"product_id":"the-unusual-billionaires-1","title":"The Unusual Billionaires by Saurabh Mukherjea","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eBook Summary –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eThe Unusual Billionaires\u003c\/em\u003e uncovers the strategies of seven exceptional Indian companies—Asian Paints, Berger Paints, Marico, Page Industries, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Astral Poly—that consistently outperformed more than 5,000 listed peers by maintaining at least 10% annual revenue growth and 15% return on capital employed for a full decade. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMukherjea analyzes how these enterprises achieved sustained success through focused core businesses, deepening competitive moats, rigorous corporate governance, prudent capital allocation, and investment in brand, stakeholder relationships, and work culture\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe introduces the \"Coffee Can\" portfolio philosophy—select high-quality stocks and hold them long term—and distills key insights using frameworks like IBAS (Innovation, Brand, Assets, Stakeholders). Through vivid case studies—such as Asian Paints resisting over-diversification, Axis Bank’s boardroom drama, and Page Industries' resistance to discounting—Mukherjea illustrates how clarity, discipline, and governance fuel corporate resilience and investor returns\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book also concludes with a practical checklist for long-term investors and business leaders to evaluate companies on focused strategy, moat-building, clean accounting, and fair capital practices\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"729\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"886\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaurabh Mukherjea\u003c\/strong\u003e is an influential Indian investment strategist, portfolio manager, and author. He is the founder and CIO of Marcellus Investment Managers and formerly served as CEO of Ambit Capital. A London School of Economics alumnus and CFA charterholder, Mukherjea has been recognized multiple times as India’s top equity strategist in Asiamoney polls\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBeyond \u003cem data-start=\"7\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eThe Unusual Billionaires\u003c\/em\u003e, he has written several bestsellers including \u003cem data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eCoffee Can Investing\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eDiamonds in the Dust\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eGurus of Chaos\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing is characterized by deep research, insightful storytelling, and frameworks designed to help readers understand how high-performing Indian firms deliver long‑term value\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eTogether, \u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eThe Unusual Billionaires\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as both a compelling business narrative and a practical manual—blending corporate case studies with investing frameworks to show how disciplined focus, strong governance, and long-term mindset can fuel extraordinary success in Indian markets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276580417793,"sku":"2OP63V75T-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/TheUnusualBillionaires_95170164-acb0-411b-9dca-07e3c95ecbab.jpg?v=1644649988","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-unusual-billionaires-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}