⭐️Today marks 125 years of the regd. of Bengal Chemical and Pharmaceutical Works as a company,
- April 18, 1901 regd.
- Led by the brilliant scientist-entrepreneur, P C Ray
- Kickstarted India's modern pharma industry; grown to be a major global player
#IndiaPharmaArchives
Attended a panel moderated by @ChinmayTumbe on the history of the Tata & Bajaj Groups. A few facinating points:
1) The Bajaj fortune began with Jamnalal Bajaj who was adopted by a wealthy Vidharbha-based moneylender Seth Bachraj as his grandson. He grew up without a father and looked to MK Gandhi to fill that role, later in his life. He followed Gandhiji's advice is most things.
2) The struggles that Rahul Bajaj had to go through against the MRTP Act, limiting the no of scooters he could produce - the long waiting lists this resulted in were not a matter of pride for him.
3) Jamshedji Tata's two sons putting their money in trusts that control the group to this day.
4) Both groups setting up their car & scooter manufacturing in Pune since the then collector of Pune, Mr Barve offered them vast tracts of land. This has been such a large part of Pune's prosperity.
5) The Tata archives in Pune continue to document and preserve the group history. Worth a visit.
@NetflixIndia Elevating authenticity to the next level! Our commitment to detail extended to a meticulous study of every production element and prop in the series. Crafting an immersive experience, where every detail speaks volumes. #productionperfection#TheRailwaymen#archives
The #Netflix series #TheRailwayMen based on the infamous Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984 just dropped to rave reviews. Today, we look back at one of the real life railway men who emerged as an unlikely savior on that tragic night - a thread (1/12)
A mere glimpse of Ramkrishna Bajaj as a socially aware business leader from records in Bajaj group’s archive.
Ramkrishna Bajaj: A Retrospective Exhibition
Presented by Bajaj Heritage
Location: Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Nariman Point
Date: Till 12th October, 2023
Join us in honoring the centenary of Ramkrishna Bajaj (1923-1994). Explore a retrospective exhibition commemorating his extraordinary life and enduring legacy. Celebrate the timeless impact of his vision that still inspires us today. #BajajLegacy#CenturyOfVision
Bajaj Heritage’s first ever public show! Ramkrishna Bajaj (1923 - 2023): A Century of Vision and Legacy - a retrospective exhibition on his life and his influence.
Open till 12th October 2023
Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point.
Congratulations are in order - our first winners of the Young Researchers'Award, instituted by Past Perfect in collaboration with @IIMAhmedabad for the 3rd International Business and Economic History Conference.
@Shruti337@XingeZhai Radhika and @thepdfwallah
We are proud to announce the Young Researchers' Award, our new initiative to support new research avenues and budding historians, in collaboration with IIM- Ahmedabad and its 3rd International Conference on Indian Business and Economic History. @IIMAhmedabad@ChinmayTumbe
Thrilled to introduce the host, @kunalvijayakar, a multifaceted individual whose diverse talents have left an indelible mark on the world of broadcasting, food, writing, acting, YouTube and television. He's here to unveil some interesting untold stories and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped today's India.
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