Industrialist Rahul Bajaj, Former Chairman of Bajaj Group, dies at 83

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New Delhi, Feb 12, 2022: Veteran industrialist Rahul Bajaj, synonymous with Bajaj Auto, died today in Pune. He was 83.

A statement from the Bajaj Group said that the industrialist died in the "presence of his closest family members".

 

Rahul Bajaj had resigned as Bajaj Auto Chairman in April last year. However, he was appointed as firm’s Chairman Emeritus for five years.

 

Industrialist Rahul Bajaj, Former Chairman Of Bajaj Group, Dies At 83 - I am devastated - he was a dear dear friend and will miss him dearly. The country has lost a great son & nation builder. Om Shanthi 🙏 https://t.co/s8kpQ3dUia

— Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw (@kiranshaw) February 12, 2022

One of the most famous taglines in the Indian corporate ad industry has been "you just can’t beat a Bajaj" and the "Hamara Bajaj" for the company’s iconic two-wheeler.

"I am devastated", tweeted Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw.

 

2/2 Never at loss 4words, #RahulBajaj was blunt 2a fault. Few months ago, told him that his genes HD Travelled to his son whose interview on Covid had been crisp, candid & much admired. He was clearly proud & happy as a father. Spoke truth 2power. Created the powerhouse #CII is.

— Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) February 12, 2022

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi recounted the "lighter moments in central hall" with the industrialist, who was also a former Rajya Sabha member.

Rahul Bajaj was honoured with Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, in 2001.