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Visionary Rana Kapoor offered insights on the maritime sector and the need for its revival and expansion to boost economic development The path of the world has been significantly shaped by marine voyages since centuries. The capacity of a nation to dominate a sea route for trade was a symbol of its power and influence in the region. Before the era of air and rail travel, bigger and better trade fleet ensured prosperity and development for an economy. And this idea to utilise the maritime...

Gustavo Petro once said, “A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s where the rich use public transportation.” Banking industry veteran, Rana Kapoor also echoed these thoughts that “a modern nation is built upon a smart and efficient transportation system” and he emphasized the need to adopt technology-driven solutions to leapfrog from existing conventional transportation to a shared, electric and connected future. Notably, the transport infrastructure sector in India...

Rana Kapoor stressed on the importance of DICE – Design, Innovation, Creativity-led Entrepreneurship, applying the ethos across Yes Bank As we witness the exponential rise in Indian start-ups and unicorns dominating the corporate discourse, it is imperative to understand how this culture came to be. Only then can we move towards a fundamentally strong and flourishing ecosystem of entrepreneurship. India’s ‘Entrepreneurial Economy’ has its roots in the framework of DICE – Design, Innovation,...

YES Bank and its astute leader Rana Kapoor, former MD of the Bank have pioneered a way for knowledge, development, dialogue and engagement to be the cornerstone for upskilling India Human Capital in any country becomes the core to its competitiveness, innovation, wealth and development in this contemporary age. While around the world and throughout history, it has been believed that the availability of natural resources of high value like coal and iron ore can fundamentally make an economy...

Rana Kapoor is the Founder Promoter of YES BANK. He has been a professional entrepreneur since 1998. He established YES BANK in 2004, as a high-quality, state-of-the-art private Indian Bank with a vision of “Building the Finest Quality Large Bank of the World in India”. Under his leadership, YES BANK steadily evolved as the “Professionals’ Bank of India” with exemplary business and financial outcomes as evidenced in the financial results since inception, with strong...

Yes Bank has always walked on the path of responsible and dutiful banking, as carved out by its Founder and former MD & CEO, Rana Kapoor Even as it cemented its position as a major private banking player, Yes Bank kept sight of the trajectory laid down by its Founder, Rana Kapoor. Working diligently in pursuit of “Responsible Banking” ethos, he prioritized sustainable initiatives which were supported by the framework to “Promote, Invest, Engage, Collaborate and Monitor”. He defined...

Not only do YES Bank’s efforts in digitalization re-affirm its commitment to the country’s grand goal of a Digital India but they also reinstate the role of an enigmatic leader like Rana Kapoor, former MD of the YES Bank, who showed us how initiative, inclusion and innovation are the forces that will take India to its desirous future The world is moving to an exciting future ahead given the continuing technology boom. This future is one that is anticipated to be enshrouded by digital as the...

By initiating a dedicated and targeted programme for the MSME sector onto the GST regime, Rana Kapoor ensured a smooth transition of MSMEs to the new tax structure. With the enactment of GST on 1 July 2017, the Indian taxation system entered a regime of One Nation, One Tax. The erstwhile tax structure levied taxes, direct and indirect, from anywhere between 25% to 40%. GST reconstituted the brackets and consolidated them into four slots of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%. The nature of this change was so...

On the efforts of the private banks in shouldering the duty towards society and economy by opening up of APIs, increased adoption of digital solutions and enhanced collaborations with fintech-startups, Rana Kapoor’s role in driving the fintech revolution within the banking sector is paramount. YES Bank has been one of the country’s foremost banking institutions that has pioneered the fintech revolution in the nation by embedding a technology driven ecosystem in all its processes. Rana...

Yes Bank Founder and Former MD, Rana Kapoor recovered NPAs like a bullfighter and achieved lowest NPAs for 15 years in Indian Banking by relentless remedial efforts and timely recovery actions. For a long time, the Indian banking system has been grappling with the deep-rooted crisis of NPAs (Non-Performing Assets) and bad loans. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister for Finance, informed the Parliament in 2019 that RBI estimates put the bad loans at Rs. 9.34 lakh crore in the FY18-19. For the purpose...

Leading light to the ways how ‘progressive entrepreneurship’ aspires, works and wins, the exemplary leadership of Rana Kapoor, as the founder and former CEO of YES Bank demonstrates a journey of toiling tirelessly towards triumph. The world of grand achievements belongs to the ones with grander aspirations. As the founder of the sensational banking success, YES Bank, Rana Kapoor is one such visionary leader and professional entrepreneur who embodied this mantra of big dreams and gallant goals...

Since inception, Rana Kapoor brought in a knowledge-driven approach to banking, going above and beyond the traditional realm of banking, making this strategy a key-differentiator for Yes Bank.  Since inception, Rana Kapoor brought in a knowledge-driven approach to banking, going above and beyond the traditional realm of banking, making this strategy a key-differentiator for Yes Bank. Knowledge Banking enables Yes Bank to provide its stakeholders with well-educated and individualized products...

Y-PEP (YES PROFESSIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM), a brilliant initiative of Yes Bank under the visionary leader, Rana Kapoor to bring in the best talent and prepare them as Professional Entrepreneurs with the required skills and knowledge to be “future ready” Having embarked on a Professional Entrepreneurship journey himself in 1998 with the launch of Rabo India Finance in partnership with Rabobank and thereafter founding Yes Bank in 2004, Rana Kapoor believed in encouraging and developing...

Yes Bank under the leadership of Rana Kapoor provided support to the Indian agricultural sector, forged partnerships to promote organic farming and customized fintech products for the industry YES BANK is a high-quality, customer-centric, and service-driven bank that has grown from inception in 2004 to now provide a complete range of products, services, and technology-driven digital offerings, catering to corporate, MSME & retail customers. Headquartered in Mumbai, it's a pan-India...

The year 2008-09 is known as the time of one of the greatest financial crises that loomed upon the global economy. The Indian economy was also impacted deeply and Rana Kapoor, a visionary emerged to help those in need. More than a decade ago, the whole world faced a financial crisis. The Financial crisis of 2007-2008 was not a sudden jolt to the world, instead, it was brewing for a long time. In 2007, financial markets across the globe were brimming with signs that the reckoning was near...

From the IPL to the YBPL, former MD & CEO of Yes Bank, Rana Kapoor, conquered it all by encouraging a sporting platform. Even though cricket is not the national game of India, it is undoubtedly the most popular and most watched sport in India. The word ‘cricket’ here is considered to be synonymous with ‘religion’. The passion, craze, thrill, and excitement of the spectators, as well as of the players, are truly exceptional. The hysteria and enthusiasm for cricket trumps all. Most Indians...

With the inception of Yes Bank, Dr. Kapoor not only implanted the seed of progression and advancement in the Indian banking set up, but he also completely modernized it. It surely was not easy and there were a lot of obstacles in the journey, overcoming it all, he kept on working diligently and left no stone unturned. As the saying goes “Success doesn’t come overnight. It requires focus and perseverance.” Rana Kapoor, former CEO & Managing Director of Yes Bank, is a self-made man, hailing...

In 2003 Rana Kapoor grabbed the opportunity to display his financial foresight and founded Yes Bank. His magnetism captured the public eye for a long time. Known for his meteoric rise and entrepreneurial success, let us get to know the man behind this enterprise who singlehandedly turned this brand new bank into the 4th largest private sector bank in India in a matter of a little over a decade. Birth of A PassionBorn to a middle class family in Delhi, Kapoor had big dreams as a child. He often...

When one talks about the modern Indian Banking system, it is impossible to not bring up the name ‘Rana Kapoor’. Popularly known as the co-founder, former Managing Director and CEO of India’s fourth largest private sector bank- Yes Bank which ranks just below HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Hailing from a middle-class family, he earned his bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Delhi and went on to pursue his Masters in U.S.A. Dr Kapoor started working as an intern...

Mr. Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES BANK, India’s 5th largest private sector Bank was awarded by Society magazine with the Achiever’s Award for exemplary performance in business and contribution to the society at large, at the Society Achiever’s Award 2018. Society felicitated Mr. Kapoor with the award for his outstanding contribution towards promoting several innovations in the Banking and Financial services sector, over the last 3 and a half decades of his career as an Entrepreneurial Banker....

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari met YES BANK founder Rana Kapoor and wife Bindu at their Mumbai residence to discuss the progress of the Narendra Modi-led government. The Prime Minister’s latest initiative, Sampark for Samarthan (Contact for Support), aims to discuss with key leaders of the country the achievements and initiatives of the government in the past four years. Gadkari also took to social media after meeting the Kapoors. The minister shared a tweet and a Facebook post saying:...

Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO YES BANK, has said that solar energy is at an inflection point and the key to its inevitable expansion depends on the ecosystem players and financial sector that is emerging as the backbone of this growing green economy. He said this during the inaugural address of the World Sustainable Development Summit in Delhi on February 16. India’s renewable energy capacity is expected to double, presenting an untapped investment potential of $448 billion. Mr. Kapoor said he...

Hong Kong, October 3, 2016: Mr. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director and CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Institute, was adjudged CEO of the Year at the 2016 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards by The Holmes Group in Hong Kong. The award was conferred on Mr. Kapoor for his exemplary vision and leadership as an Entrepreneur, Industry captain and Global thought leader. Speaking on this recognition, Mr. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director and CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Institute said, “It is a...

As a professional entrepreneur, since 2003, Kapoor is progressively establishing a high quality, state-of-the-art private Indian Bank with a vision of ‘Building the Best Quality Bank of the World in India’ by 2020. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Institute has been adjudged as the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2016’ by Entrepreneur Magazine, at the 6th Annual Entrepreneur India 2016 Convention. The award recognizes Kapoor’s significant entrepreneurial...

The YES BANK CEO was awarded by the Maharashtra government for his sustained effort to support the development of the state. Dr Rana Kapoor, founder and CEO, YES BANK, and Chairman, YES Global Institute, was recently felicitated by Maharashtra Governor CH Vidyasagar Rao and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for his 'commitment to the development of the state of Maharashtra'. He was honoured at the Maharashtra Vaibhav event organised at the Raj Bhavan on the occasion of the 57th Maharashtra Day....

In a world where disruption and exponential change is the new normal, it has become imperative to build a company that is agile enough to change, and adapt with the times; if not ahead of the times. The objective should be to bring the future into the present. Digital transformation is impacting all spheres of business; no organization is protected from intense, unpredictable and disruptive competition. I believe that successful organizations of the future must be designed for speed,...

Delhi, February 21, 2018: Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK has been nominated on the Board of the Management of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi. The Commerce Secretary, Ms. Rita Teaotia, in her capacity as Chairman of the Board of IIFT has made this nomination. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was set up in 1963 by the Government of India as an autonomous organisation to help professionalise the country's foreign trade management and...

Mumbai, May 2, 2017: Mr. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director and CEO, YES BANK, and Chairman, YES Institute, was felicitated by the Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri CH Vidyasagar Rao and the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, for his ‘commitment to the development of the State of Maharashtra’. He was felicitated at the Maharashtra Vaibhav event, organised to mark the 57th Maharashtra Day, held at the Raj Bhawan on May 1, 2017. On this...

RBI Deputy Governor Shri S.S. Mundra presents the Award to Mr. Rana Kapoor Mumbai, June 19, 2017: Mr. Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Global Institute was recognized as ‘SKOCH ‘CEO of the Year’ (Private Sector)’ at the 48th SKOCH Summit – One Nation, One Platform. The Award was presented by Shri S. S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India On receiving the honor, Mr. Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Global...

New Delhi, July 25, 2017: Mr. Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Global Institute was felicitated for his outstanding contribution towards promoting Indo-Australian bilateral relations, at the Indo-Australian Business Summit organized by Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce, in New Delhi. The felicitation was done by Leonie Muldoon, Minister Commercial and Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, South Asia, Australian Trade and Investment Commission. On receiving the...

New Delhi, July 28, 2017: Mr. Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Global Institute was felicitated for Promoting Indo-US Relations, at the 13th Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards 2017 organized by Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, in Mumbai. The felicitation was done by Shri Subhash Desai, Hon’ble Minister of Industries & Mining, Government of Maharashtra in presence of Ms. Jennifer Larson, Acting Consul General, U.S. Consulate General. On receiving the...

London, September 21, 2017: Mr. Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Global Institute has been felicitated with the ‘Global Business Leader of the Year’ award at NRI World Summit & Pride of India Awards 2017 organized by NRI Institute at the House of Lords, London on September 15, 2017. The award has been conferred on Mr. Kapoor for his exemplary vision & leadership in establishing YES BANK, which has emerged as the 5th largest private sector Bank in a span of 13...

Mumbai, September 18, 2017:Mr. Rana Kapoor, MD&CEO, YES BANK, India’s 5th largest private sector Bank has been awarded the ‘Icon of the Year’ at Brands Academy’s flagship “Icon of the Year Awards” in Mumbai on September 17, 2017.  Speaking on this recognition, Mr. Rana Kapoor, MD&CEO, YES BANK said, “The ‘Icon of the Year’ award is a significant recognition and I am deeply honoured to receive it. At YES BANK, we are working towards establishing a truly differentiated...

New Delhi, August 24, 2016: Mr. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Institute has been adjudged as the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2016’ by Entrepreneur Magazine, at the 6th Annual Entrepreneur India 2016 Convention. The award recognizes Mr. Kapoor’s significant entrepreneurial achievements and coincides with the 12th anniversary of YES BANK’s commercial operations. On receiving the important recognition, Mr. Rana Kapoor said, “India’s new age...

Mumbai, September 19, 2016: Mr. Rana Kapoor, MD&CEO, YES BANK, India’s 5th largest private sector Bank was awarded the GIANTS International Award 2016 in the field of Banking & Finance at the 44th Giants Anniversary Programme on Saturday, September 17,2016. Mr. Kapoor received the award from Shri Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, Shri Nana Chudasama, Founder, Giants International and Smt. Shaina NC, Executive World...

YES BANK Releases Knowledge Report on ‘Redefining Indian Infrastructure’ Mumbai, September 13, 2016: Mr. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Institute, was felicitated for “Transformational Leadership & Exemplary Contribution to Infrastructure Banking in India” at the Lokmat Infrastructure Conclave. The award was presented by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and Ports. A direct result of Mr Kapoor’s...

Hong Kong, October 3, 2016: Mr. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director and CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Institute, was adjudged CEO of the Year at the 2016 Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards by The Holmes Group in Hong Kong. The award was conferred on Mr. Kapoor for his exemplary vision and leadership as an Entrepreneur, Industry captain and Global thought leader. Speaking on this recognition, Mr. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director and CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Institute said, “It is a...

Mr. Rana Kapoor felicitated with ‘Business Excellence and Innovative Best Practices Academia Award’ by New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) New Delhi, October 15, 2016: Mr. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director and CEO, YES BANK and Chairman, YES Institute, was felicitated with the prestigious ‘Business Excellence and Innovative Best Practices Academia Award’ by New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) on occasion of the institute’s 24th Founder’s Day in New Delhi. Chief...

Mumbai, December 08, 2016: Mr. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO of India’s fifth largest private sector Bank - YES BANK, was felicitated as “The Extraordinaire: Leadership Par Excellence” at the Brand Vision Summit 2016 in Mumbai. Brand Vision summit is a yearly series organized by NexBrands Inc., a brand consultancy and event agency, that brings together and recognizes brands, companies, dignitaries and personalities from across industry segments who have been truly...

Mumbai, December 1, 2016: Mr. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director and CEO, YES BANK, and Chairman, YES Institute, was felicitated for his ‘Outstanding Contribution to Innovation in Financial Services’ by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) on the occasion of Confluence 2016, IIMA’s annual management fest. This honour is an acknowledgement of Mr Rana Kapoor's exemplary contributions to innovation, with special focus on increasing sophistication of...

Economictimes: April 12, 2018 Mr. Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES BANK, India's 4th largest private sector Bank was recognized by Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) as an Outstanding Contributor to the Media and Communication Industry and Indian Brand Builder at the13th edition of Goafest 2018. AAAI felicitated Mr. Kapoor with the award for pioneering banking & financing solutions to the Media and Communications Industry. Under his visionary leadership, YES BANK's Media and...

Financial Express, Published: November 03, 2017 Drones and other such monitoring technologies are being developed with the objective of creating an integrated hyperlocal farm data collection and crop analytics platform. Digital technology holds tremendous potential to transform the Indian agricultural economy and impact the lives of Indian farmers. Major challenges confronting Indian agriculture include declining farm productivity, unsustainable usage of resources, diminishing and degrading...

June 13, 2014 5:43 IST | India Infoline News Service The Award was presented to Rana Kapoor and YES BANK in recognition of outstanding contribution to Indias industry. Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO of YES BANK, Indias fourth largest private sector Bank was awarded the World Trade Centre Award of Honour 2014 in a ceremony held in Mumbai. The award was a part of the celebrations of the World Trade Centre Association Day which is celebrated by World Trade Centres across the globe...

JAKARTA, Indonesia and MUMBAI, India, May 2, 2013  A) Rana Kapoor Awarded the Asian Banker CEO Leadership Achievement Award for India for Achievements during the 3-Year period, 2011-2013 B) YES BANK recognized as the Best Managed Bank in India for the 3-Year Period, 2011-2013 YES BANK, India's fourth largest private sector Bank and its Founder, MD & CEO, Mr. Rana Kapoor, have received top honours at the Asian Banker CEO...