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The Untold Story of Rana Kapoor
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Narrated by:
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Adwait Karambelkar
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Written by:
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Pavan C. Lall
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The rise and fall of one of India's most promising bankers
The year was 2004, India's economy was booming, and "India Shining" seemed like a true slogan. Around the same time, a nonbanking financial company applied for and received a license to operate as a private bank. Yes Bank was born. Its rise was phenomenal, and it soon became the fourth-largest private bank in the country, with approved permissions to operate in Singapore, London, and Dubai. The returns were also immense: shareholders received hefty dividends on their investments for years on end.
That is, till the skeletons began tumbling out of the Yes Bank lockers. Stories of the bank's reckless lending were going around, and allegations of bribery and corruption became rife. Ultimately, in March 2020, the bank ran out of money, and customers were unable to get their own savings out of their accounts. The bank's promoter, Rana Kapoor, was arrested, and multiple agencies began what is still an ongoing probe.
Yes Man is the story of Rana Kapoor and his Icarus-like flight that eventually led to the Yes Bank crisis. From starting out as a junior employee at Bank of America to leading a bank worth billions, Kapoor's rise and fall is a case study in ambition, greed, and deceit. In this hard-hitting book, Pavan C. Lall not only details Rana Kapoor's journey but also asks tough questions about the banking system, its regulators, and even the business environment that led to a point of no return for Yes Bank.
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- Pratyusha
- 24-11-23
Good Story
The book connects the dots major events in Yes Bank journey effectively. Nice narration and pace which results in enjoyable listening experience
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- Vinay Basavaraj
- 30-07-24
good story
good story. the narration was a bit textbooky. however, compared to other Indian stories, this one is much better.
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- Rajeev Gupta
- 01-12-22
Thoroughly enjoyable book!
Very well researched and very narrated. Recommended for all interested in reading about scams, Rana Kapoor and banking.
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