The Story of a Healer and the World’s Largest Chain of Homeopathy Clinics

shivendra.singh@harpercollins.co.in | 25 June 2021

The journey of an icon who revolutionized and then pinned the word “homeopathy” on the global map

Business Memoir | Hardback | 312 pp | INR 699

An unusual tale of entrepreneurship, risk appetite, resilience and self-belief

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Dr Mukesh Batra, Padma Shri recipient (Homeopathy) and Founder, Dr Batra’s Group of Companies, says, “The Nation’s Homeopath is the story of my personal experiences as a medical professional and an entrepreneur. The reader will get a ringside seat of the mistakes I’ve made and how I converted challenges into opportunities and failures into success. This book tracks not only my journey as a homeopath in India, but the lessons I’ve learned while setting up a multi-national medical conglomerate from the ground up. It will also teach budding entrepreneurs lessons that they won’t find in any text book or management degree.”

Sachin Sharma, Senior Commissioning Editor, HarperCollins India, says, “A thoroughly gripping read, that is honest, witty and a guide for the budding entrepreneur. It proves that one doesn’t need to have completed a fancy management degree, but that self-belief, foresight and sheer determination can lead you to success.”

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ABOUT THE BOOK

If you think of homeopathy in India, one name springs to mind—Dr Batra’s®. From humble beginnings with a clinic in Chowpatty, Bombay in 1982, Dr Mukesh Batra put homeopathy on the world map by starting over 200 clinics in seven countries and in 150 cities of India in the next four decades.

The Nation’s Homeopath is an unusual tale of entrepreneurship, risk appetite, resilience and self-belief. In the early eighties when India was still a decade away from liberalization, and loans were not readily available, Dr Batra borrowed money at a staggering interest rate of 36 per cent per annum. All based on the strong conviction that his business would work out. Not only did the business succeed, Dr Batra’s® became a household name.

Dr Batra’s life has been eventful. For decades, he has treated celebrities, including presidents, prime ministers, actors, sportsmen, artists, among others, as well as the common man without discrimination. Along the way, he has defied death on multiple occasions, has known love and heartache and has experienced failure in some business ventures. Part memoir, part guidebook for entrepreneurs, Dr Batra’s life has lessons that would benefit readers from any sphere of activity.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

‘Dr Batra leveraged high-quality homoeopathy in a manner that made it affordable for and available to all, while simultaneously giving back to homoeopathy itself through investment in research, teaching, awareness building and charity. The Nation’s Homoeopath is an endearing tale of the seventy years that this passionate and compassionate ambassador of this magical and transformative science has toiled, single-mindedly pursuing his dream to do good for everyone.’

– Rajiv Bajaj, MD, Bajaj Auto

‘An inspirational and honestly narrated story about a man who revolutionized and then pinned the word “homeopathy” on the global map. Part-doctor and part-entrepreneur, Dr Mukesh Batra is India’s first “doc-preneur” and his tale is truly fascinating.’

– Ashwin Sanghi, bestselling author

‘A casual visit to a doctor’s clinic for some medicine forty years back, through great filmmaker and actor Manoj Kumar, turned into a lifelong friendship. Dr Mukesh Batra has become a household name all over the country and beyond in the field of homeopathy, thanks to his deep knowledge and commitment. Just as his sweet pills are a must-have to heal, so is The Nation’s Homeopath a must-read.’

– Shatrughan Sinha, actor, former Union Health Minister

‘The Nation’s Homeopath is delightful, and I found myself enjoying every chapter. It is unexpectedly candid and replete with several life lessons written in a pragmatic way that makes them accessible to the reader. I believe in homeopathy but even if you don’t, do read the book. I’m sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.’

– Shabana Azmi, actress and social activist

‘The Nation’s Homeopath is an explicit autobiography of a kind, highly decorated doctor, whose vision, determination, integrity and compassion have made him an icon within his profession. A life well-lived indeed.’

– Professor Barry Stevens, founder, The Trichological Society, London, UK

‘Being a medical doctor yet a firm supporter of the complementary and alternative medical practices, I have always admired Dr Batra for the passion with which he has spread homeopathy all over the world. He has touched the lives of many with homeopathy through his charitable and humanitarian works. His autobiography will inspire the young and old alike to lead a more meaningful life. The book is well-written with anecdotes from his life, mistakes made and lessons learnt. I strongly recommend The Nation’s Homeopath for a truly inspiring read.’

– Swami Shailendra Saraswati, doctor, spiritual leader and Osho’s brother

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr Mukesh Batra is a homeopath of international repute and Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Dr Batra’s® group of companies—which encompasses the largest chain of homeopathy clinics, day-care aesthetic centres and health and wellness products. Dr Batra has authored six bestselling books on homeopathy. He has also published several research papers in journals and chaired scientific sessions at homeopathic conferences, nationally and internationally. Dr Batra has been honoured with the Padma Shri for Medicine (Homeopathy) in 2012 by the President of India for his contribution towards the field of homeopathy.

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For reviews, interviews, excerpts and more information, please contact Shivendra Singh at shivendra.singh@harpercollins.co.in