You are not alone if you've been gravitating a little more than usual towards reading something non-fictional works this year. Of course, no one is really questioning your loyalty toward fiction. We get it. An avid-reader swings both ways and that includes diving into some of the best business books.
Chip War by Chris Miller, No Filter by Sarah Frier, Bhujia Barons by Pavitra Kumar are books that remind us business writing doesn't need to be dry, academic or even purely instructional. These stories carry sharp insights, compelling narratives, and a deeper understanding of how power, people, and innovation shape the world we live in.
For whatever reason you may have picked up a business book to read- whether it is to gain insights, improve critical thinking, add another book to your home library, to gain knowledge or simply or you're simply someone fascinated by how ideas become empires, we've a curated list of books that are not only thought-provoking and informative but also impossible to put down.
Why Read Business Books
One of the most misunderstood genre of non-fictional writing, books written about entrepreneurialism, business growth, investment, and wealth management are often seen as something only valuable to people who are interested in the economics of building an empire.
They often get typecasted as books for CEOs and startup founders or those that have something to do with the world of finances. Outside the domain, one maybe quick to believe the rhetoric," who is even reading these books anyway!"
But the best of them go beyond profit margins and market forecasts to reveal the intricate dramas of ambition, innovation, and human choice. These works have become modern fables of our time, tracing the threads that connect technology with politics, habit with success, and leadership with luck.
Here Are The Business Books For You To Read
The Seven Rules of Trust by Jimmy Wales & Dan Gardner
The book focuses on trust as a foundational business and social currency. Published on 28th October 2025, The Seven Rules of Trust is a guide to kickstarting a positive loop of accountability, and creativity to build things that stand the test of time.
5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom
The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life by Sahil Bloom redefines what it means to be truly rich. Instead of focusing solely on money, Bloom explores five interconnected forms of wealth, time, social, mental, physical, and financial, and offers a practical roadmap for building a balanced, fulfilling life where success is measured by meaning, not just money.
Bhujia Barons by Pavitra Kumar
Bhujia Barons: The Untold Story of How Haldiram Built a Rs 5000‑Crore Empire traces the journey of the snack empire Haldiram’s, starting in a modest shop in Bikaner and evolving into a national and global brand. The story begins with the patriarch, Ganga Bhishan Agarwal (alias “Haldiram”), mastering the art of bhujia in early 20th‑century Bikaner.
Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller
This book traces the evolution of semiconductors—and how they’ve become central to global economic and geopolitical power. It shows why the fight to control chip technology is essentially a fight for the future of tech, business, and international influence.
Business Sutra: A Very Indian Approach to Management by Devdutt Pattnaik
Business Sutra: A Very Indian Approach to Management by Devdutt Patnaik blends Indian cultural/management philosophies with modern business practice is ideal if you want management theory tied to Indian context.
