Rahul Bajaj Passes Away / Honored with many awards including Padma Bhushan, know everything about the producer of Chetak

Former Bajaj Group Chairman Rahul Bajaj breathed his last at the age of 83 on Saturday. The Padma Bhushan honored industrialist, who held the leadership of Bajaj Group in his hands for 50 years, passed away at his residence in Pune. He was battling a serious disease like cancer for the last several years. Born in the Madwadi family, this industrialist worked with his hard work and dedication to take the Bajaj Group to the heights. There is a wave of mourning in the business world of the country due to his death.

Rahul Bajaj was born in 1938

Rahul Bajaj was born on 10 June 1938 in Bengal Presidency. Born in Marwari, Rajasthan, Rahul belongs to Kashikabas of Sikar district in Rajasthan. His early education was completed from Cathedral & John Connon School. While he had an Economics (Hons) degree from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University and a law degree from Bombay University. After this, Rahul completed his MBA from Harvard Business School. Let us tell you that the foundation of the Bajaj business house was actually laid by Jamnalal Bajaj, Rahul's grandfather. Which was carried forward by Rahul Bajaj and took the group to the heights.

Resigned from the post of chairman in 2021

Veteran industrialist Rahul Bajaj had resigned as the chairman of Bajaj Auto on 29 April 2021 last year. He left the post citing his age. He served as the group's chairman since 1972. According to the report, Rahul Bajaj started his responsibility in the Bajaj Group in the year 1965. After that, he worked tirelessly to make the group one of the largest business group in the country.

Chetak came under the leadership of Rahul

Everyone is aware of the name of Bajaj Chetak. Let us tell you that it was under the leadership of Rahul Bajaj that Chetak Scooter came into existence and soon became the most preferred scooter brand in the two wheeler category. Rahul was the chairman of that Bajaj group, Chetak's popularity was such that at that time the Bajaj group was being called as the heartbeat of India. Significantly, in the 1980s, Bajaj was the top manufacturer of two wheeler scooters. The demand for the group's Chetak brand scooter was so high that there was a waiting period of up to 10 years for it.

Honored with many awards

Rahul Bajaj was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2001 in the field of industry and trade. He was also a member of Rajya Sabha. Rahul Bajaj has also been awarded the highest civilian honor of France named 'Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour'. Rahul Bajaj is the businessman who opposed liberalization. He has been conferred with honorary doctorates by seven universities including IIT Roorkee.

These achievements in the name of Rahul Bajaj

• He was twice chairman of CII, which represents 5000 companies.
• In 2001, he was given the third highest civilian honor 'Padma Bhushan'.
• The FIE Foundation awarded him the Rashtra Bhushan Samman in 1996.
• In 1990, he was presented with the Bombay Management Association Award.
• In 1985, he was awarded the Businessman of the Year Award.
• Alumni (Alumni) Achievement Award by Harvard Business School.
• France appointed 'Knight in the Order of the Legion of Honour'.
• In 1975, the National Quality Assurance gave the 'Man of the Year' award.