MANGO MILLIONAIRE: Smart Investing for a Sweeter Life - Acquisition Announcement

Pan Macmillan India is delighted to announce the acquisition of MANGO MILLIONAIRE: Smart Investing for a Sweeter Life by Radhika Gupta and Niranjan Avasthi. To be published in spring 2025.

An easy and straightforward guide to mastering your money – from two trusted experts

As India’s economy rapidly evolves and more young people dive into the workforce, many are still left scratching their heads when it comes to growing and managing their money. The culprits? Low financial literacy, and the misconception that you need big bucks to start saving and investing. For the aam janata – the mango people – these challenges are even trickier, what with all the abounding myths and misinformation surrounding investment options.

Mango Millionaire slices through the financial jargon to serve up practical answers to your everyday money questions. From personal finance and investing to debt management, financial risk and taxes, this book breaks it all down in bite-sized, easy-to-read chapters with practical steps to help readers apply these concepts in their lives.

Radhika Gupta and Niranjan Avasthi bring their years of experience at Edelweiss Mutual Fund, one of India’s leading and fastest growing asset management companies, to this trustworthy, crisp and point-to-point guide to smart finances. They peel away the myths surrounding traditional and modern investments – be it stocks, mutual funds, insurance or bonds – and tackle critical questions: How to save and how much to spend? How to pick an investment product in a crowded market? How much debt can you afford?

Mango Millionaire is the perfect companion for anyone – whether you’re new to money matters or not – looking to boost their financial smarts and secure their future in India’s ever-evolving economic landscape. It’s not just a book; it’s your ticket to making financial success a simpler experience.

Commenting on the acquisition, Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, says, ‘India is on the brink of a financialization of savings and, in this wave, many of our mango people will rise to become millionaires. On this journey to wealth, they don’t need to become stock-picking geniuses or master complex financial strategies. Instead, it’s about understanding basic money management skills, building good money habits and grasping the fundamentals of investing. Mango Millionaire is crafted to be a trusted companion for these everyday people on their path, breaking down the complexities of finance into simple, actionable steps.’

Niranjan Avasthi, Senior Vice President, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, says, ‘I’ve encountered many talented individuals who excel in their fields but struggle with managing their money – from choosing the right investment products and deciding between buying or renting a home to avoiding being scammed. While we’ve previously shared bite-sized financial advice on the go, we realized the need for a single, comprehensive resource. This book aims to answer all these common financial questions and more, offering guidance to many others along the way.’

Isha Banerji (Associate Commissioning Editor, Pan Macmillan India) says, ‘Mango Millionaire is the perfect blend of finance and fun – an absolute must-read for anyone looking to take control of their money and enjoy a more secure financial future. All of us at Pan Macmillan India are so excited to bring Radhika and Niranjan’s fresh, relatable insights to readers across India.’

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Radhika Gupta is MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund. Under her leadership, the company’s Assets Under Management (AUM) have grown from over ₹6,500 crore as of March 2017 to more than ₹1.40 lakh crore by July 2024. A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, she is also a hedge fund manager, entrepreneur and author. 

Radhika has been recognized by Forbes, Fortune and Business Today as one of India’s ‘Most Powerful Women in Business’, and was listed by Economic Times among ‘India’s Hottest 40 Young Business Leaders’. In 2022, she was honoured as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology in 2023. Radhika also served as a judge on Shark Tank India (Season 3) and was named one of GQ India’s ‘35 Most Influential Young Indians’ in 2024. She is also the author of the bestselling Limitless, a guide to achieving success through personal growth and self-investment. 

Niranjan Avasthi is Senior Vice President at Edelweiss Mutual Fund, with nearly two decades of expertise in the financial industry. He is a Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) from ICAI, holds a master’s degree in commerce and is a PGDMM rank holder from Pune University. Niranjan’s insights on wealth creation and personal finance are frequently featured in both print and electronic media. He is also recognized as a prominent and credible voice on social media, particularly in the area of mutual funds. Additionally, he has contributed to several AMFI committees and SEBI sub-groups, working on the development and implementation of crucial regulations to advance the mutual fund industry in India.

For further information, press inquiries and interviews, please contact Saburi Pandit , Marketing Manager, at saburi.sumran@macmillan.co.in