Dr. D. K. Taknet is a distinguished business historian and writer. He was awarded a doctorate for his first published research book. Later, he has undertaken many analytical research studies of national importance and been awarded multiple scholarships and fellowships by premier institutions such as the University Grants Commission, Indian Council of Social Sciences Research, New Delhi, and others. He is the author of numerous awarded and best-seller publications. Selected works include: Industrial Entrepreneurship of Shekhawati Marwaris, Marwari Samaj, Marwari Samaj aur Brajmohan Birla, BM Birla: A Great Visionary, The Heritage of Indian Tea, Jaipur: Gem of India, Oil: Lighting up Our Lives, The Marwari Heritage, An Illustrated History of Indian Business, Pune: A City of Many Shades and Colours, Rajasthan: A Land of Beauty and Bravery, Kalraj Mishra: Nimitta Matra Hoon Main, Ashiyanon ka Safarnama, Marwari Virasat and Veer Birad Singh: Azaad Hind Fauz Ke Pahle Rajasthani Senani.

Forewords to several of these publications were written by former vice presidents and prime ministers of India. The research content and lucid style have been appreciated by leading dignitaries, cabinet ministers, educationists, economists, sociologists, corporate leaders, policy-makers and journalists. These publications have been widely reviewed, excerpted and serialized in daily newspapers, earning reader appreciation.

Enriched with over thirty years of research and teaching experience, his documentation of Indian industrialists and business houses has resulted from over a thousand interviews with eminent corporate executives and organizations. In addition, he writes extensively for national and international print media. An avid traveller, he has participated in a wide range of international seminars, conferences, and taught at several universities. He is also associated with many prestigious professional and social organizations as a life member. Recipient of the President’s Award for Social Work, he is currently working on several research projects of national importance. He can be contacted at dktaknet01@gmail.com or iime.jaipur@gmail.com.