R. K. Narayan is an Indian author known for his novel "The Guide", which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1960.

J. R. D. Tata is considered the father of Indian management studies for his contributions to the Tata Group and his emphasis on ethical business practices.

Lala Lajpat Rai is known for his "Swadeshi" movement, which promoted the use of Indian-made goods and the boycott of British products.

Anita Desai is an Indian author known for her novel "The Chess Players", which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1978.

P. C. Mahalanobis is considered the father of Indian economics for his contributions to economic planning and statistical analysis.

Dhirubhai Ambani is known for his "Think Big" philosophy, which encouraged Indian businesses to think globally and compete with international companies.

Arundhati Roy is an Indian author known for her novel "The God of Small Things", which won the Booker Prize in 1997.

Jawaharlal Nehru is considered the father of Indian industrial policy for his emphasis on heavy industry and public sector enterprises.

C. K. Prahalad is known for his "frugal innovation" approach, which emphasizes the development of affordable products and services for the masses.

Salman Rushdie is an Indian author known for his novel "Midnight's Children", which won the Booker Prize in 1981.

Dadabhai Naoroji is considered the father of Indian banking for his contributions to the establishment of the Indian National Bank in 1893.

Narendra Modi is known for his "Make in India" initiative, which aims to promote manufacturing in India and attract foreign investment.

Aravind Adiga is an Indian author known for his novel "The White Tiger", which won the Man Booker Prize in 2008.

Lala Lajpat Rai is considered the father of Indian trade unionism for his efforts to organize workers and promote their rights.

Dhirubhai Ambani is known for his "Reliance" empire, which is one of the largest conglomerates in India.