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Rahul Bajaj, World's Favourite Indian

Rahul Bajaj, World's Favourite Indian

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'Rahul inspired Indian industry with an ethos, an ethos of being more confident, more independent, more thorough, more competitive, more generous, more public-spirited, and more national and more international all at once,' remembers Naushad Forbes.

Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passes away

Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passes away

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

He is survived by two sons, Rajiv Bajaj and Sanjiv Bajaj, and a daughter Sunaina Kejriwal.

Rahul Bajaj was a true nationalist

Rahul Bajaj was a true nationalist

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Rahul Bajaj was transparent, outspoken, and not ready to bend the rules, says R C Bhargava.

Rahul Bajaj to step down as chairman of Bajaj Finance

Rahul Bajaj to step down as chairman of Bajaj Finance

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Noted industrialist Rahul Bajaj will step down as non-executive chairman of Bajaj Finance on July 31, after being at the helm of the company for over three decades.

Rahul Bajaj and his phantoms of fear

Rahul Bajaj and his phantoms of fear

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'I suggest Rahul Bajaj come out in the open and give us his own white paper on the perceived sense of fear that he thinks haunts corporate India,' says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Rahul Bajaj hangs up boots as Bajaj Auto boss

Rahul Bajaj hangs up boots as Bajaj Auto boss

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Rahul Bajaj, one of the most successful business leaders in the country, has finally decided to hang his boots at Bajaj Auto, the company he nurtured and steered to one of the leading firms in two and three-wheeler space. The non-executive chairman of the Pune-based two and three-wheeler maker has tendered his resignation which would come into effect from close of business hours on April 30, 2021, Bajaj Auto said in a regulatory filing. In place of Rahul Bajaj, the company has appointed Niraj Bajaj as chairman with effect from May 1, 2021, it added.

AI System To Transform Training, Injury Tracking In Indian Sports

AI System To Transform Training, Injury Tracking In Indian Sports

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India launches AI-driven SPEEED platform to track athlete performance, predict injuries, tackle age fraud and revolutionise sports science nationwide.

Harvard award for Rahul Bajaj

Harvard award for Rahul Bajaj

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Rahul Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Auto Ltd, has been conferred with the Alumni Achievement Award by the Harvard Business School from where he obtained his MBA degree in 1964.

Mahindra Makes Autos Fly With Electric UDO

Mahindra Makes Autos Fly With Electric UDO

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

When we took the aaram se test, we found that it did offer huge head and leg room and a wee bit more space than what the prevailing autorickshaws offer.

Rahul Bajaj to step down as Bajaj Auto MD

Rahul Bajaj to step down as Bajaj Auto MD

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

Bajaj Auto Chairman Rahul Bajaj on Friday said he will step down as the managing director of the company with effect from March 31, 2005.

In his inimitable style, Rahul Bajaj ruffles FM's feathers

In his inimitable style, Rahul Bajaj ruffles FM's feathers

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

In a recent awards event, industrialist Rahul Bajaj said that India Inc was afraid of criticising the Narendra Modi government, The comment drew flak from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam who said spreading one's own impression "can hurt national interest".

Rahul Bajaj on his Rajya Sabha bid

Rahul Bajaj on his Rajya Sabha bid

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Chairman of Bajaj Auto, Rahul Bajaj says that if he becomes a member of the Rajya Sabha he will not be a silent spectator.

Rahul Bajaj flays bribe-paying corporates

Rahul Bajaj flays bribe-paying corporates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Amid an uproar over corruption in Parliament, leading industrialist Rahul Bajaj on Tuesday hit out at large corporate houses that pay bribes to get jobs done and claimed he never did it.

Rahul Bajaj elected to Rajya Sabha

Rahul Bajaj elected to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

The election was held to fill the vacancy caused by the death of BJP leader Pramod Mahajan.

Rahul Bajaj honoured with France's highest award

Rahul Bajaj honoured with France's highest award

Rediff.com13 May 2011

France bestowed the honour in recognition of Bajaj's remarkable career as businessman, his successful management of Bajaj Group and his notable entrepreneurial spirit.

Rahul Bajaj wants to enter Parliament

Rahul Bajaj wants to enter Parliament

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Industrialist Rahul Bajaj is gearing up to join politics as a Rajya Sabha member.

Black money funds political parties: Rahul Bajaj

Black money funds political parties: Rahul Bajaj

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Industrialist and MP Rahul Bajaj on Wednesday added a new dimension to the debate over black money, saying it funds political parties.

Rahul Bajaj denies move to throw out Shishir

Rahul Bajaj denies move to throw out Shishir

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Bajaj Auto Chairman Rahul Bajaj said on Monday there was no intention to oust Shishir Bajaj from Bajaj Hindusthan, as alleged by his nephew Kushagra Bajaj, CEO of Bajaj Hindusthan.

No succession plan for sons: Rahul Bajaj

No succession plan for sons: Rahul Bajaj

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Denying he was charting out succession plans for his two sons, Bajaj Auto chairman Rahul Bajaj on Monday said work was being divided between the two brothers - Rajiv and Sanjiv - for operational efficiencies.

Law Minister, Rahul Bajaj spar over govt functioning

Law Minister, Rahul Bajaj spar over govt functioning

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

A discussion on reviving Indian economy at the World Economic Forum turned into a war of words between Law Minister Ashwani Kumar and Bajaj Auto chairman Rahul Bajaj over the functioning of government.

Rahul Bajaj hails lenient sentence to Rajat Gupta

Rahul Bajaj hails lenient sentence to Rajat Gupta

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Bajaj added that doing something like insider trading was height of stupidity.

Rahul Bajaj appojnted chairman of IIT Bombay

Rahul Bajaj appojnted chairman of IIT Bombay

Rediff.com6 Jun 2003

Eminent industrialist and chairman and managing director of Bajaj Auto Ltd, Rahul Bajaj has been appointed as chairman of the board of directors of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

Who Will Gain How Much If Tata Sons Goes Public?

Who Will Gain How Much If Tata Sons Goes Public?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Seven listed Tata companies together own 12.1 per cent in Tata Sons with a combined book value worth around Rs 30,700 crore.

Rahul Bajaj takes a potshot at Ratan Tata

Rahul Bajaj takes a potshot at Ratan Tata

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Ratan Tata had only good intentions when he said he conceived the Rs 1 lakh car as he cared for the safety of those using two-wheelers. But Bajaj Auto Chairman Rahul Bajaj thinks its just a ploy to market the vehicle.

Ratan Tata reshaped the Tata DNA: Rahul Bajaj

Ratan Tata reshaped the Tata DNA: Rahul Bajaj

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The very fact that Ratan Tata is retiring at 75 speaks volumes of his commitment to managing the Tata companies through values, says Rahul Bajaj.

ED moves HC against trial court order in National Herald case

ED moves HC against trial court order in National Herald case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The agency has questioned the trial court's findings and sought appellate review, arguing that the refusal to proceed has caused serious prejudice to the investigation and prosecution.

Why BJP should be grateful to Rahul Bajaj

Why BJP should be grateful to Rahul Bajaj

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'A close relationship between India Inc and the government cannot help the BJP win elections.' 'While Opposition parties may feel good about Mr Bajaj criticising the Modi regime, the BJP should be seeing the indictment as a political boon,' says A K Bhattacharya.

Catching thieves won't harm the country: Rahul Bajaj on Mallya

Catching thieves won't harm the country: Rahul Bajaj on Mallya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Bajaj also said that bank officials, who give loan on the basis of the just brand of a company, were 'either corrupt or highly inefficient'

Can A Broken Heart Lead To A Heart Attack?

Can A Broken Heart Lead To A Heart Attack?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

While heartbreak is often seen as an emotional struggle, it is also known to cause headaches, nausea and vomiting, abdominal distress, weight gain or weight loss and could lead to a heart attack, warns Dr Rahul Bajaj.

Rahul Bajaj lashes out at UPA govt for decline in growth

Rahul Bajaj lashes out at UPA govt for decline in growth

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Blames govt for raising fiscal deficit by financing consumption-based subsidies rather than focusing on infra.

Rahul Bajaj's quick ride back into the Licence Raj era

Rahul Bajaj's quick ride back into the Licence Raj era

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

These automotive companies were afraid of competition and made wrong accusations on grounds of safety.

Rahul Bajaj wants FM to tax FIIs

Rahul Bajaj wants FM to tax FIIs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Rahul Bajaj, who has been attending the WEF Davos meeting for over a decade, said flow of funds in stock market should be taxed to check the liquidity build-up as is done by the Reserve Bank of India through Statutory Liquidity Ratio and Cash Reserve Ratio.

Rahul and Shishir Bajaj swap shares, end dispute

Rahul and Shishir Bajaj swap shares, end dispute

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

The Bajaj family dispute is set to end, finally. Shishir Bajaj today sold his 25 per cent holding in the primary group investment firm Bajaj Sevashram to his brother Rahul Bajaj in an off-market deal. This was after Rahul Bajaj transferred his group's entire 29.62 per cent shareholding in Bajaj Hindusthan.

Bajaj row: HC declines Rahul's plea

Bajaj row: HC declines Rahul's plea

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Rahul Bajaj's attempts to induct his cousin Niraj Bajaj and son Sanjiv Bajaj on the boards of Bajaj Sevasram and Jamnalal Sons -- the two group holding companies -- has hit a wall.

Rahul Bajaj agrees to son Rajiv's 'magic of logic'

Rahul Bajaj agrees to son Rajiv's 'magic of logic'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Lauding Rajiv, who is the managing director of the firm while addressing shareholders in its annual report for 2009-10, Rahul said it pleased him that the company is leveraging its key brands to maximise profits.

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions of eyeballs and was brilliantly successful.

GST 2.0: These will get cheaper from September 22

GST 2.0: These will get cheaper from September 22

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Some of the key names include: Maruti, M&M, Ashok Leyland, Britannia, Ultratech, JK Cement, Havells, Voltas, Amber, Metro, Trent, LemonTree, Indian Hotels, Niva Bupa, HDFC Life, IGL, Acme Solar, Suzlon, Swiggy, Delhivery, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance," according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Bajaj told to compensate minority shareholders

Bajaj told to compensate minority shareholders

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

A day before the settlement of the six-year-old Bajaj family dispute, the Bombay High Court has asked Rahul Bajaj, the family patriarch and chairman of Bajaj Auto, to compensate the Pittie family, a minority shareholder in group investment firm Bachhraj & Company.