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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Underperforming in your job? Rs 3,500 crore man suggests it's not your fault but the manager's ...
— 1kunalbahl (@1kunalbahl) Kunal Bahl's Professional Journey A capable and supportive manager can transform an average team into a high-performing powerhouse. Recently, Kunal Bahl , known for his role as a judge on Shark Tank India, emphasized the deep influence that leadership has on team dynamics and employee success. Taking to X, he highlighted that strong leadership doesn't just guide employees—it inspires loyalty, energizes individuals, and fosters long-term commitment. A manager with the right attitude and skills can shape average professionals into highly motivated and consistently successful contributors within an stark contrast, ineffective leadership has the opposite effect. Even employees who are naturally ambitious, skilled, and eager to make a difference can lose momentum under poor supervision. When leaders fail to guide, recognize, or empower their teams, it often leads to demotivation, missed targets, and a noticeable decline in performance. Talented individuals may begin to underperform, make excuses, and eventually disengage entirely, not because they lack ability but because they were not led well."A great manager can turn good people into stars who are high-performing, energetic, loyal, and long-tenured. A bad manager? They can take talented, driven folks and drain them into sluggish, excuse-making underperformers. People don't fail. Poor leadership does..." he wroteThe core takeaway from Bahl's perspective is clear: employee failures often reflect managerial shortcomings. Talent alone isn't enough; it must be nurtured, supported, and directed effectively. Organizations that do not prioritize good leadership risk losing their most capable team members to stagnation or attrition. To retain top talent and maintain high standards of productivity, companies must ensure that their leadership pipeline is strong, empathetic, and Bahl is widely recognized as the co-founder of Snapdeal, a prominent Indian e-commerce platform that launched in 2010. Over the years, Snapdeal has grown into a broader business group under the umbrella of AceVector, which now includes subsidiaries like Unicommerce and Stellaro is also a driving force behind Unicommerce, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise that went public in 2024 with one of the most heavily subscribed IPOs of the year. His entrepreneurial ventures don't end there—he co-founded Titan Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across India. Titan Capital has backed several major Indian startups, such as Ola, Razorpay, Mamaearth, Urban Company, and Giva, with many investments yielding returns over 100 times the original to a report from Financial Express, Bahl's estimated net worth stands at an impressive ₹3,500 crore, underscoring his success as both a founder and an investor.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: ICMR chief lauds institute's innovation, 31 workers honoured
With over 27 lakh patients treated last year, 74 research grants secured in two years, and innovations gaining global recognition, PGIMER Chandigarh celebrated 62 years of advancing healthcare and medical research on Monday. Recognised as one of India's premier medical institutions, the institute has played a pivotal role in transforming clinical care and translational research. Dr Rajiv Bahl, director general of ICMR. (Keshav Singh/HT) Dr Rajiv Bahl, secretary to the government of India in the department of health research and the director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research, was the chief guest at the 62nd Foundation Day event. A total of 31 PGIMER employees were felicitated for their outstanding service to the institution. Applauding PGIMER's achievements, Dr Bahl said, 'PGI's leadership in clinical trials and research is crucial for India's future in global healthcare innovation.' Founded in 1962 and inaugurated on July 7, 1963, PGIMER was declared an Institute of National Importance in 1967. Spread across 277 acres, the institute today has over 11,800 staff, including 728 faculty members and 1,300 resident doctors. It has a capacity of 2,233 beds, with 207 ICU beds and 73 operation theatres, catering to nearly 10,000 outpatients daily. 'Devices like the infrared hematoma detector and Mobi-lab, developed with ICMR support, have attracted international attention—even from Bill Gates,' said Dr Bahl. Dr D Behera, PGIMER's professor emeritus and president, National Academy of Medical Sciences, attended the event as guest of honour.
Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Securing 74 grants in just two years is a testament to PGI's relentless pursuit of excellence: Dr Rajiv Bahl
'PGI Chandigarh is truly a national treasure, a hub where the brightest minds converge to push the boundaries of medical science. Over the past two years alone, PGI has secured 74 grants, with nearly half dedicated to developing new interventions and technologies. This is a testament to PGI's relentless pursuit of excellence and its vital role in India's innovation ecosystem,' said Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research. Addressing the 62nd Institute Foundation Day celebrations of PGI as the chief guest, ICMR director deneral lauded PGI's crucial role in clinical trials and translational research during his keynote address themed on 'Creating more physicians, scientists and innovators in leading medical institutes'. 'PGI's position as one of the primary institutes conducting phase one clinical trials outside industry showcases our capacity to bring cutting-edge therapies from bench to bedside. This is essential for making India a global leader in medical research and development.' Highlighting the importance of integrating research with clinical practice, Dr Bahl said that the 'future of Indian healthcare rests on our ability to develop new interventions and diagnostic tools. ICMR's focus on evidence-based research, combined with its commitment to training physician scientists, is essential for India's journey toward self-reliance in medical technology'. Dr Bahl emphasised the importance of engineer-doctor industry partnership to create science and research into innovation to reach out to patients as he highlighted 'ICMR's strategic collaborations with IITs, AIIMS, and other premier institutions exemplify our collective commitment to bridging medicine and technology. The pioneering devices developed here, such as the infrared hematoma detector and Mobi-lab, have already garnered international attention, even impressing global leaders like Bill Gates. It's a proud moment for India and a validation of our leadership in healthcare innovation.' Sharing ICMR's vision for Viksit Bharat, Dr Bahl underpinned that the goal is to support Indian scientists and entrepreneurs in creating first-in-the-world technologies. 'The recent challenge grants and patent support programmes of ICMR are designed to catalyse this spirit of innovation, ensuring India remains at the forefront of medical breakthroughs.' Earlier, Prof Vivek Lal, Director of PGI, acknowledged the PGI team's diligence and hard work amid an exponentially growing patient burden. 'We make up for infrastructure gaps through relentless passion.' Thirty-one PGI employees were honoured for their outstanding service on the occasion.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
PGI turns 62, celebrates legacy of innovation
Chandigarh: PGI marked its 62nd Institute Foundation Day Monday, with a celebration of its legacy of excellence and innovation. "Over the past two years alone, PGI secured 74 grants, with nearly half dedicated to developing new interventions and technologies. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This is a testament to PGI's relentless pursuit of excellence and its vital role in India's innovation ecosystem," Dr Rajiv Bahl, DG of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), said. He was the chief guest of the programme. "PGI's position as one of the primary institutes conducting phase one clinical trials outside industry showcases our capacity to bring cutting-edge therapies from bench to bedside. This is essential for making India a global leader in medical research and development," Dr Bahl said, emphasising PGIMER's crucial contribution to clinical trials and translational research. "Our goal is to support Indian scientists and entrepreneurs in creating first-in-the-world technologies. The recent challenge grants and patent support programmes of ICMR are designed to catalyse this spirit of innovation, ensuring India remains at the forefront of medical breakthroughs," Dr Bahl said, sharing ICMR's vision for Viksit Bharat. Dr Bahl is also the secretary of the department of health research, under Govt of India. TNN
Mint
07-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
‘45 is the new 60': CA warns of retirement crisis for India's middle class
India's middle class could be headed for a retirement crisis, much earlier than expected, with financial advisors warning that many salaried professionals may struggle to remain employed beyond the age of 45. Rising lifestyle costs, stagnant incomes, and insufficient long-term savings are pushing people closer to financial burnout, says chartered accountant and wealth advisor Kanan Bahl. In a widely shared LinkedIn post, Bahl cautioned: '45 is the new 60. Don't make retirement plans as if you'll be earning till 60.' The advisory comes amid concerns that rapid changes in technology and hiring patterns may cut short many private sector careers. 'Jobs will increase with AI and automation, but not everyone will be able to adapt,' he wrote. 'Do enjoy your life — but save aggressively and invest wisely as if you'll only earn till 45.' Bahl pointed to rising 'lifestyle inflation' among young professionals, particularly Gen Z, as a key issue. 'People are spending more than they should — some even taking loans to attend concerts and post about it on Instagram,' he said. 'Even those earning ₹ 25 lakh a year are often living paycheck to paycheck.' He urged salaried professionals to make better use of schemes like the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and National Pension System (NPS), which offer tax benefits but also enforce financial discipline through long lock-in periods. 'These are perfect instruments for spendthrifts,' he said. Bahl also cited a projection by DSP Pension Fund, warning that India's retirement savings gap could grow to $96 trillion by 2050. 'We will start seeing the cracks in just 10 years,' he warned. The post has sparked a wave of responses online, with many LinkedIn users echoing the concerns. 'Long-term peace of mind is greater than short-term flex,' wrote one user. Another added, 'Private sector jobs are not built to last — most of us will be asked to move on by 45.' The post follows similar concerns raised earlier by Ashish Singhal, CEO of fintech firm PeepalCo, who said India's middle class was silently absorbing economic shocks without headlines, bailouts or public discussion. 'The biggest scam no one talks about? Middle-class salaries,' Singhal had said in his viral post. With cost of living rising and AI disrupting traditional career paths, experts say it may be time to rethink not just retirement planning — but what financial security really looks like.
