‘His integrity and perseverance led to extraordinary success. An inspiring must-read.’—Deepak Parekh, Former Chairman, HDFC Group  

From a cramped chawl in Ahmedabad to the corridors of global power, this is the remarkable story of resilience, ambition and transformation against all odds. 

Born into poverty and forced to work in a silk mill at the age of fifteen to support his family, Prabhakar Dalal rose through determination, integrity and relentless hard work to become the Executive Director of the Export–Import Bank of India and a respected international banker. In The Globetrotting Banker, he recounts a life shaped by adversity, perseverance and an unwavering belief in the power of education and purpose. 

Travelling across more than sixty countries, the memoir brings together fascinating encounters with presidents, prime ministers, diplomats and global business leaders, alongside vivid stories from Africa, Japan, Vietnam, Scandinavia, Laos, Cambodia and beyond. Blending humour, wisdom and candid reflection, this is more than a memoir—it is an inspiring account of personal transformation, global experiences and the enduring lessons that emerge from a life fully lived.