The Maverick Effect

The Maverick Effect

Author	Harish Mehta
Language	English
Subject	Corporate history
Genre	Non-fiction
Publisher	HarperCollins
Publication date	2022
Publication place	India
Pages	398
ISBN	978-9354895296

The Maverick Effect: The Inside Story of India's IT Revolution is a non-fiction corporate history book authored by Harish Mehta.^[1] Published by Harper Business in 2022, the book provides a detailed account of the growth and evolution of India's software industry through the journey of NASSCOM and its early members.^[2][3]

Overview

The book is both a memoir and a historical account that narrates the story of India's IT revolution, focusing on the establishment of NASSCOM in 1988. The book highlights the challenges faced by early entrepreneurs in the software industry during the Licence Raj and how their collective efforts led to the industry's global prominence.^[4][5]

Reception

The Maverick Effect has been well received by critics and industry professionals. N. R. Narayana Murthy, one of the key figures in India's IT revolution, endorsed the book, calling it an authoritative narrative on the growth of India's software industry.^[6] The book has also been praised for its engaging style and comprehensive coverage of NASSCOM's journey.^[7][8][9]

Reviews

• Paul, Nabendu; Gudadinni, Mallikarjun (31 May 2023). "Harish Mehta, The Maverick Effect: The Inside Story of India's IT Revolution, HarperCollins Publishers, 2022. ISBN: 978-93-5489-529-6 (PB)". Paradigm: A Management Research Journal. 27 (1). Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad: 97–100. doi:10.1177/09718907231167961 – via SAGE Publishers.

See also

• Software Technology Parks of India

References

1. "The Maverick Effect review: A story of what India can". The Week. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
2. Kataria, Sanjiv (2022-04-25). "Maverick Effect: The Inside Story of India's IT Revolution". BusinessLine. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
3. "Indian IT Services: The King's Horse Has Never Stopped Galloping". Forbes India. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
4. "The maverick who built Nasscom reveals birth pangs of tech sector". The Times of India. 2024-01-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
5. "Harish Mehta, founder and executive chairperson of Onward Technologies, says he never regrets cutting up his Green Card". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
6. Kelkar, Suhit (30 April 2022). "Book review: Harish Mehta's 'The Maverick Effect' is an engaging 'biography of Nasscom'". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
7. "Book Excerpt: The Maverick Effect by Harish Mehta - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
8. "Microsoft or Google may not spring from India, says IT industry veteran Harish Mehta". India Today. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
9. Aaggarwal, Saaz (25 August 2022). "Review: The Maverick Effect by Harish Mehta". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 6 October 2024.