NEW DELHI: Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday.He breathed his last around 2.30pm.
His last rites will be performed at Pune’s Vaikunth Crematorium on Sunday.Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said Rahul Bajaj will be accorded a state funeral.
Bajaj is survived by sons, Rajiv and Sanjiv Bajaj, and daughter Sunaina Kejriwal.
Rahul Bajaj was the chairman of Bajaj group, best known for motorcycle maker Bajaj Auto and financial services arm, Bajaj Finserv .He stepped down as the non-executive chairman of Bajaj Auto in April 2021.
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After taking charge of the Bajaj group business in 1965, Rahul Bajaj led it to the growth path.
Under his stewardship, flagship firm Bajaj Auto saw its turnover growing to Rs 12,000 crore from just Rs 7.2 crore .
Bajaj was elected to Rajya Sabha in June 2006 and remained a member till 2010.
He was also a former chairman of the International Business Council, World Economic Forum and a former member of the South Asia advisory board of Harvard Business School.
Rahul Bajaj stepped down from his position of non-executive director and chairman of Bajaj Auto on April 30 last year.
Rahul Bajaj was a former member of the International Advisory Council of the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC.
The industrialist spearheaded the CSR activities of the Bajaj Group of companies and charitable trusts including Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation.
Bajaj was recipient of many awards, including the Padma Bhushan and honorary doctorates from many universities.
Read Also India mourns loss of industrialist Rahul Bajaj NEW DELHI: Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday in Pune.From politicians to industrialists, people took to Twitter and paid tributes to the noted industrialist.
President Ram Nath Kovind reflected on his career and said that his death is a loss to the world of
Tributes and condolences have started pouring in for Rahul Bajaj.President Kovind in a tweet called him “a doyen of Indian industry” who was passionate about his priorities.
Read Also ‘Capital does have colour’: Top Quote: s of Rahul Bajaj NEW DELHI: Industrialist Rahul Bajaj, who passed away on Saturday, was know for his straight talking, even if it meant ruffling a few feathers now and then.”Bold and fearless”- That’s how banker Uday Kotak described Bajaj in his condolence message.
These Quote: s, some from interviews and articles
Saddened to learn of Shri Rahul Bajaj’s demise.A doyen of Indian industry, he was passionate about its priorities.… https://t.co/NdMiJoBXS8
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 1644667773000
PM Modi in his condolence said Bajaj “will be remembered for his noteworthy contributions to the world of commerce and industry.”
Shri Rahul Bajaj Ji will be remembered for his noteworthy contributions to the world of commerce and industry.Beyo… https://t.co/gSFzDNuIwF
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1644668983000
Read Also Rahul Bajaj: A bold industry leader who made ‘Hamara Bajaj’ a household name NEW DELHI: Renowned industrialist and chairman emeritus of the Bajaj Group, Rahul Bajaj, passed away in Pune on Saturday following a prolonged illness.He was 83.Born in Kolkata in 1938, Bajaj had taken charge of the Bajaj Group in 1965.He was just 27.Hamara Bajaj He made
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi called Bajaj’s death a big loss for India.
Rahul Bajaj’s passing is a big loss to India.We have lost a visionary whose courage made us proud.
My love and c… https://t.co/SogzFmZw1M
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1644667680000 Read Also ‘Hamara Bajaj’! Rahul Bajaj a lighthouse for young entrepreneurs: Sharad Pawar MUMBAI: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday remembered former chairman of the Bajaj Group, Rahul Bajaj, as a philanthropist who was like a “lighthouse” for young entrepreneurs.”I am deeply shocked to learn about the sad demise of Padma Bhushan Shri Rahul Bajaj! The grandson of eminent freedom
Bajaj had “brought transformation in society especially in poor and middle-class people with his two-wheel technology – a Bajaj Bike!,” NCP chief Sharad Pawar said.
I am grieved with a passing away of my very close friend.India has lost an industrialist, a philanthropist and a l… https://t.co/zxKuDPBbtG
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) 1644664039000
“My heartfelt tributes to Rahul Bajaj, a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and former chairman of Bajaj.I have had a personal relationship with Padma Bhushan awardee Rahul ji for many years,” Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Twitter.
यशस्वी उद्योजक, समाजसेवी और बजाज के पूर्व चेयरमैन राहुल बजाज जी को मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। पद्म भूषण से सम्मानित… https://t.co/OropA7eAXg
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) 1644662691000
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