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Dr. Sushant Rajput
Dr. Sushant Rajput is an Amazon-bestselling author, award-winning trainer, and Vice President at eClerx Services Ltd. Having worked in IT, ITES, and financial services for more than 20 years, he has held executive positions at multinational companies like HCL Technologies, Société Générale, Cognizant, and Deutsche Bank. Beyond business strategy, he is well known for being a mentor, storyteller, and thought leader who helps young professionals succeed by encouraging resilience, adaptability, and values.
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| Dr. Sushant Rajput in 2025 | |
| Born | Belagavi, Karnataka, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Rashtriya Military School, Belagavi Bachelor’s in Computer Science DBA (Doctoral Scholar – SP Jain School of Global Management) Honorary Doctorate (Humane Letters, Honoris Causa) |
| Alma mater | SP Jain School of Global Management |
| Occupation | Vice President – Business Development (Financial Markets & Transformation) at eClerx Services Ltd; Author Mentor & Visiting Faculty TEDx Speaker |
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| Known for | Award-winning self-help books Bridging academia & industry mentorship TEDx talks on change and resilience |
| Notable works | "I Wish Someone Told Me This Before My First Job" (2024) "Mindful Momentum: Navigating Procrastination and Overthinking" (2025) |
| Awards | See below |
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| Parents | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | sushantrajput.co.in |
Early Life & Education
Dr. Rajput was raised in Belagavi, Karnataka, where he attended Rashtriya Military School and cultivated a strong work ethic, curiosity, and fortitude. He obtained an MBA in Marketing & Systems after earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. At SP Jain School of Global Management, he is now working toward a DBA (Doctoral Scholar) with an emphasis on technology adoption and consumer behavior. In recognition of his noteworthy contributions to literature and education, the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, also granted him an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters (Honoris Causa).
Corporate Career
Dr. Rajput leads eClerx Services Ltd.'s outsourcing strategy, AI-enabled transformation, and client relationships in his role as Vice President – Business Development (Financial Markets & Transformation). Prior to this, he was in charge of investment banking operations, IT services, and strategic transformation at Deutsche Bank, Cognizant, Société Générale, and HCL Technologies. He is renowned for influencing both business results and personal development by fusing human mentoring with corporate rigor.
Teaching & Mentorship
He specializes in connecting academia and industry and is a visiting faculty member at several MBA schools. He conducts seminars on professional skills, organizational behavior, marketing analytics, and human resource analytics. Students especially like Rajput because of his easygoing demeanor, insightful observations, and focus on critical life skills like networking, communication, handling criticism, and flexibility.
Literary Contributions
Books
Amazon bestseller I Wish Someone Told Me This Before My First Job (2024) won Best Self-Help Book of the Year.
Winner of the 2025 British Literary Award and the 2025 International Kalam Award, Mindful Momentum: Navigating Procrastination and Overthinking (2025) combines frameworks, mindfulness, and real-life stories to highlight the silent struggles of youth.
Future Projects
Courage Within: Indian Tales of Grit and Values is a young adult anthology about ethics, discipline, and resiliency.
A thoughtful examination of invisible stories and how they influence our decisions is presented in Borrowed Beliefs.
Rajput addresses procrastination, workplace politics, overthinking, and purpose in his writings, which blend practical tools with personal honesty. Both professionals and students find resonance in his books, which offer transformation rather than just motivation.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards
- Bharat Vibhushan Puraskar (2024) – Best Self-Help Book of the Year.
- Rabindranath Tagore Literature Award (2024).
- Asia’s Most Promising Professional Skills Trainer & Inspiring Writer Award (2024)
- British Literary Award (2025)
- International Kalam Award (2025).
- National Icon Award (2025).
- India Icon Award (2025).
- Named among the Top 5 Writers of 2024 by Mid-Day.
- Featured in the Top 10 Inspiring Personalities by India Today and Business Today (2025)
- Profiled as a Visionary Leader by Forbes India (2025).
Public Speaking
He has given TEDx lectures at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (Mumbai) and Ravenshaw University (Cuttack). One of his well-known talks, "Going Against the Flow," encourages listeners to reject stereotypes and make decisions that are consistent with their own values. He frequently gives keynote addresses on leadership, transformation, and resilience at scholarly and business gatherings.
Media Recognition
Numerous national and international publications, such as Forbes India, Business Today, India Today, Hindustan Times, Outlook India, Open Magazine, Zee News, Fox Story India, and The Literature Times, have featured Dr. Rajput in great detail. Several TEDx platforms and India Today PRNewswire have also featured him. He is active on Instagram, LinkedIn, and podcasts like Reading The Author.