Rahul Bajaj-- a celebrated business leader, former parliamentarian, and a Padma Bhushan recipient-- passed away on February 12, 2022, at the age of 83. The late iconic industrialist and former chairman of the Bajaj group is known for building the Bajaj Auto which is considered to be one of the most valuable two-wheeler companies in the world, and Bajaj Finserv, a financial services powerhouse.
And now, his first authorized biography will be released on March 21 this year, announced publisher Penguin Random House (PRHI).
Titled 'Rahul Bajaj: An Extraordinary Life' is written by noted business historian Gita Piramal. The upcoming biography chronicles the transformation of India through the life story of one of the most successful and visionary business legends in the country.
From Bajaj’s mother’s incarceration during India’s struggle for freedom to his own life, his journey in becoming one of the most well-regarded business personalities in the world, this book opens a window to the eventful life of Rahul Bajaj.
“It is an honour to write Rahul Bajaj’s biography. He was an extraordinary icon and business leader whose life offers many valuable lessons. I hope that readers of all ages, backgrounds, and professions will find him as fascinating an individual as I do,” said Gita Piramal. She has also authored the books 'Business Maharajas' and 'Business Legends'.
According to the publishers, the book is peppered with incomparable lessons about family, business, and public life, and about ultimately leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of society.
“Working on Rahul Bajaj’s biography has been an immensely enriching and personally rewarding experience for me. Gita Piramal is a veteran Penguin author who has delivered a masterpiece- a story deftly told with searing honesty, painstaking research, and verve which brings alive on paper the maverick Rahul Bajaj was,” said Radhika Marwah, the editor of the book and backlist publishing lead at PRHI.
With inputs from PTI
