Book Title: Fault Lines
Author: Niladri Roy
Publisher: Rupa Publications India
Number of Pages: 216
ISBN: 9379575556
Date Published: Aug. 1, 2026
Book Review
In “Fault Lines“, esteemed strategist Niladri Roy provides a compelling look at how digital public infrastructure, platform business models, and artificial intelligence are fundamentally restructuring Indian enterprise. Roy argues that corporate failures are rarely caused by sudden external shocks alone; instead, they stem from hidden structural vulnerabilities—or “fault lines”—that accumulate silently over time. Through detailed case studies of legacy giants like Moser Baer, Zee, MTV India, HMT, and BSNL, the author illustrates how format obsolescence, platform displacement, and governance gaps can quietly erode market dominance.
The book’s greatest strength lies in its practical diagnostic framework designed to help executive teams spot early warning signs before disruption strikes. Divided into five parts and 22 chapters, author Roy introduces actionable tools like the Fault Line Fragility Index™ and the Early Signal Radar™, urging leaders to look past lagging financial metrics and evaluate internal adaptability, digital core strength, and shifting customer habits. By contrasting failed incumbents with resilient “reinventors” like Reliance Jio, ICICI Bank, and Titan, the text offers a grounded blueprint for navigating fast-moving market architectures.
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On a critical note, the book’s heavy reliance on proprietary framework terminology—such as various radars, maturity models, heat maps, and dashboards—can feel slightly repetitive and dense at times. Furthermore, readers operating outside India’s distinct regulatory and digital public infrastructure, such as UPI and Aadhaar, may find certain strategic examples less directly applicable to their local contexts.
Even so, “Fault Lines” delivers an insightful, highly realistic guide for modern business leaders striving to build long-term institutional resilience in an increasingly AI-driven world.
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