Bajaj Autos' MD and CEO Rajiv Bajaj had suggested splitting the two businesses to his father — former Bajaj Autos' chairperson Rahul Bajaj.
When his father said, 'Do what you think best, but the best in what you do', young Rajiv Bajaj interpreted it as his way of saying, "Be a global player. Be the best in the world. In whatever it is that you choose to do."
In 2012, Rahul Bajaj suffered a severe back injury that necessitated bed rest and potential spinal surgery.
The idea of connecting India’s independence and the involvement of Bajaj’s family in the country's fight for freedom, right at the beginning, sets a positive tone for the book, writes our reviewer in this week’s column. Bookstrapping Rating: 3.5 stars
"Through Rahul Bajaj's rich and fascinating life, the book also captures the story of an evolving India over several decades."
"Physically, Bajaj can never stay still. Arms wheel and fly. Toes tap. Mentally, he can be as calm as a pond without ripples when required, and his advice rarely what recipients expect to hear."
"Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life", written by noted business historian Gita Piramal, chronicles the transformation of India through the life story of one of the most successful and visionary business legends in the country.
We confer those who pass on an immortality in grieving for them.
Rahul Bajaj’s 30-minute address to the graduating batch of ISB in 2017 is worth a watch. Congratulating the parents of the graduating students, he reminded us to not forget the foundational strength provided by our family
What happened when 'Hamara Bajaj' was pitched to Rahul Bajaj? Here's the story told by the very people who worked on the immense Bajaj Auto account for years.
Rahul Bajaj - the man with the human touch.
In her condolence letter, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said Rahul Bajaj was widely admired and loved for his efforts towards social justice and his empathy for the vulnerable in society.
The last rites were performed by Rahul Bajaj's sons Rajeev and Sanjiv at the electric crematorium at Vaikunth Smashanbhoomi in Pune city.
He had created a case-study in making the building blocks of India’s middle-class story on two wheels. His company was a household name. He had a conscience. He had a backbone. His name was Rahul Bajaj.
Rahul Bajaj tribute: Amul captioned the post, “Amul Topical: Tribute to one of India's most dynamic and respected industrialists.”
In an earlier interview, Rajiv Bajaj spoke about intimate moments with his father and the lessons he learnt from him, despite their differences.
Our greatest legacies aren’t about our past, they are about the future. Rahul Bajaj’s legacy isn’t the Bajaj that he built. His legacy is the Bajaj that’s being built by Rajiv Bajaj.
Former Chairman of Bajaj group, Rahul Bajaj, passed away at 83 on February 12. Following his demise, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said that the funeral of Rahul Bajaj will be held with full state honours in Pune on February 13.
Known for his integrity and business ethics, Bajaj never compromised on quality. This integrity in public life had set him apart from the rest, along his boldness and speaking his mind unhesitatingly, according to Srinivasan.
Excerpted from 'Business Maharajas' by Gita Piramal, with permission from Penguin Random House India. This book was first published in 1996.
Rahul Bajaj died in the "presence of his closest family members", a Bajaj Group statement said.
Mr. Rahul Bajaj represented the spine of Indian industry that refused to kowtow to anybody in power, or out of it, never mind which political party it was, says Bijoor.
Rahul Bajaj death: Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra shared a photograph of Rahul Bajaj and thanked him for “cheering” him and “encouraging” him to be “bold”.
Industrialist and former chairman of Bajaj Group Rahul Bajaj passed away on February 12 at the age of 83. He had pneumonia and also a heart problem. He was the chairman emeritus of the Indian conglomerate Bajaj Group.
In everything he did, Rahul Bajaj enriched the idea of India as an industrial powerhouse that could match the best in the world.