‘Bajaj’ is a household name in India. Founded in 1926, at the height of India’s movement for independence from the British, the Bajaj group has an illustrious history. Jamnalal Bajaj, founder of the group, was a close confidant and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi who adopted him as his son. This close relationship and his deep involvement in the independence movement did not leave Jamnalal Bajaj with much time to spend on his newly launched business venture. In 1942, his son, Kamalnayan Bajaj, then 27, took over the reins of the business. He is the founder of Bajaj Auto besides other …