Dr D. K. Taknet is a distinguished business historian and writer. He was awarded doctorate on his first published research book. Later he has undertaken many analytical research studies of national importance and been awarded 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 books. Selected, awarded and best-seller publications are: 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 of few of these publications were written by the than vice-presidents, prime ministers. The research content and lucid style have been appreciated by leading dignitaries, cabinet ministers, educationists, economists, sociologist, corporates, policy-makers and journalists. These publications have been widely reviewed, excerpted and serialised in daily newspapers which have been appreciated by the readers.

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