A Million Dollar Smile

Category Non-Fiction
Format Hardback
Imprint Rupa
Price 595

ISBN: 978-93-5520-005-1
Pages: 152 pages
Date: 5th March 2023

ABOUT THIS BOOK

This is the story of Dindayal Gupta and the company he built—Dollar Industries.
A young boy made his way from a corner of modern-day Haryana to what was then the city of
Calcutta, to live and build a dream. A dream to provide clothing essentials to society across the
region, be it large cities or small towns. This is the story of how Dindayal Gupta rewrote the rules
of the hosiery industry, identifying and producing goods for the buyer on a budget and the shopper
ready to spend. He met associates who grudged him his success, and partners who helped him grow.
He developed brands and companies, products and practices alike, in his quest. As his business grew,
he was blessed with a family of talented sons who aided further growth. In parallel, he underwent
a personal, spiritual transformation, inspired by the Arya Samaj and its message of social equity
and reform. This book is essential reading—for his personal journey and its relevance to society.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Dindayal Gupta, Founder and Chairman Emeritus at Dollar Industries Limited, has been at the helm
of affairs of the company for over five decades. Under his leadership and guidance, the company has
grown exponentially over the years and earned laurels across national and international markets.
Pradeep Gooptu is one of the best-known writers on business and economics, and a biographer of
the men behind businesses. He runs his own research, survey and writing company from Kolkata.
He has authored several books. He was the Resident Editor of Business Standard for 10 years,
and prior to that, team leader in The Economic Times. He has over 500 articles and editorials in
The Economic Times, Business Standard and Kolkata on Wheels