Big Bets, Big Rewards,
A book by Mr. Sushil Mantri

The book is the first person account of Sushil Mantri’s success story set in the backdrop of growing Indian businesses and Indian entrepreneurship. Written in a direct, honest and simple manner, the book makes for an interesting and inspiring read.

In a lucid manner, he narrates his experiences of a 35-year-long business journey. His insightful reflections, which highlight the importance of dreaming big and taking calculated risks, are the sources of motivation for the budding entrepreneurs and youngsters.

Sushil Mantri, through his experiences, elucidates the importance of following good business practices, hard work, passion, integrity and sincerity in order to achieve success.

Let’s take a walk through Sushil Mantri’s life journey...

A brief look at every chapter:

Stepping into the big league

New things bring forth new opportunities and raises the bar on performance. For Sushil Mantri, the big break happened when Morgan Stanley invested Rs 300 crores in Mantri Developers.

Big thinking, big rewards

The making of Mantri Square was a true turning point for Sushil Mantri – he overcame the initial setback and turned it around into a stunning opportunity.

His impetus on employee training created an innovative and motivating atmosphere in the organization.

An instinct for business

At an early age, Sushil Mantri displayed business-savvy spirit. The experience of working in different verticals (textile, stock broking and real estate) gave him self confidence and adaptability. He proved his mettle turning sick businesses into profitable ventures.

Don’t follow the crowd

An important lesson learned from his grandfather - welcome recession by doing what others don’t. The moral: rewards follow good intentions.

His wife Snehal has been a great source of support in his entrepreneurial

Practical idealist

He believed in following a transparent approach in business and giving utmost importance to trust. The penchant for innovation and process-oriented approach led him to implement an ERP software way back in 1999.

He quotes Kabir’s famous saying: ‘Kal kare so aaj kar, aaj kare so ab’ (do tomorrow’s work today, today’s work now).

Business lessons from Grandfather

Sushil Mantri was born into a family that nurtured his enterprising instincts. He still sticks to the seven mantras – his grandfather’s golden words.

He owes two very important lessons to his father – not to keep any outstanding dues and maintain good relationship with vendors.

I love recession

Recession isn’t intimidating if you are open-minded and ready to try innovative ideas.

Building a top school

His association with Indus school, a holistic learning institution where young kids are groomed to become leaders of tomorrow.