Rupa Publications has announced the publication of Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World Order by Anil K. Antony, a book that explores India’s transformation from a post-colonial economy navigating scarcity to a confident global power with growing influence in the twenty-first century.
At a time marked by fractured geopolitics, economic uncertainty and widening inequality, the book examines the role of nations that can combine scale, innovation and fairness to shape a more balanced global order. Antony argues that India’s growing capabilities across multiple sectors have positioned it as a key contributor to building a more equitable world.
Drawing on political economy, technology, national security and diplomacy, Advantage India presents an account of how India has systematically developed domestic strengths across critical domains and how these capabilities are now translating into greater international influence. The book examines the country’s economic evolution, technological progress, strategic priorities and diplomatic engagements to understand the forces driving its emergence as a major global player.
Described as a significant contribution to conversations around India’s future trajectory, the book has received praise from Arogyaswami Paulraj, Professor at Stanford University, who said, “This work provides a timely roadmap for India’s growth ambitions.”
In Advantage India, Antony explores the challenges and opportunities facing India as it navigates a rapidly changing world order. The book highlights the importance of economic resilience, technological advancement, national security and strategic policymaking in shaping the country’s aspirations on the global stage.
The author writes that India’s rise has been built through sustained efforts to strengthen domestic capacity, create technological capabilities and develop strategic partnerships across the world. The book examines how these foundations can help India play a larger role in addressing global challenges and contributing to a more inclusive international system.
About the Author
Anil K. Antony is the National Secretary and National Spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and serves as the party’s in-charge of Nagaland and Meghalaya. Before entering public life, he worked with multinational companies including Cisco Systems, Beceem Communications and Grant Thornton, gaining experience in technology and business sectors.
Antony has written opinion pieces for leading publications including Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express, The Hindu and The Sunday Guardian. He has participated in several international youth and strategic dialogues, with engagements involving the European Union, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland and Australia.
He is a Munich Young Leader, a programme associated with the Munich Security Conference and Körber Stiftung. Antony was educated at the College of Engineering, Trivandrum, and Stanford University, USA.
With Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World Order, Rupa Publications brings forth a contemporary analysis of India’s economic transformation, strategic ambitions and evolving position in global affairs. The book seeks to contribute to discussions on how India can leverage its strengths to influence the future direction of the international order.
