Bengaluru: Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru is delighted to announce Bakul Pednekar’s appointment as Director of People & Culture. A seasoned Four Seasons professional and culture bearer, Bakul brings over 17 years of rich, cross-continental experience shaped by the brand’s deep-rooted values of empathy, excellence, and service from the heart.

Bakul’s Four Seasons journey began in 2007 in stewarding operations at the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. This humble beginning blossomed into a remarkable career through his innate leadership, emotional intelligence, and people-first approach. He has since held key Human Resource roles across some of the brand’s most iconic properties, including Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Kuda Huraa, and most recently, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, where he served as Director of People & Culture for nearly three years.

“Bakul is a shining example of our belief in nurturing talent from within,” says Biswajit Chakraborty, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru. “His journey reflects the essence of Four Seasons, growing leaders who live our values daily. With his global perspective and deep understanding of our culture, I am confident he will enrich our team and take our People & Culture practices to even greater heights.”

Known for fostering inclusive and purpose-driven workplaces, Bakul has led diverse teams, spearheaded impactful learning programs, and championed employee well-being, earning admiration from colleagues and accolades from the industry. His leadership is grounded in a profound respect for people and a passion for creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, seen, and empowered.

Bakul will lead the People & Culture function at Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru, shaping employee experiences that inspire excellence and reflect the brand’s legendary service philosophy. His return to India marks a full-circle moment — combining global expertise with local intuition to nurture the next generation of hospitality leaders. At Four Seasons, service begins with genuine care for people, and Bakul’s story is a living example of that philosophy in action.

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Gold prices are hitting lifetime highs and India Inc veterans have been hailing Indian homemakers for their wisdom in storing the yellow metal. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) industrialist Harsh Goenka lauded his wife’s gold investment strategy. This comes at a time when gold prices have crossed the Rs 1 lakh mark.
The RPG group chairman took to X, and shared a conversation with his spouse. The post said, ”10 years ago, I bought a car for ₹8 lakh. She bought gold for ₹8 lakh. Today, the car is worth ₹1.5 lakh. Her gold is worth ₹32 lakh.”
He further added that wives are smarter.
Sharing another conversation, he wrote on X, “I said, ‘Let’s skip gold and go on a vacation?’ She replied, ‘Vacation lasts 5 days. Gold lasts 5 generations.’ I bought a phone for ₹1 lakh. She bought gold. Now, the phone’s worth ₹8,000. Her gold is ₹2 lakh.”
Raj Nayak, an influencer, commented on Goenka’s post, saying,”Gold may last generations. But we don’t.That five day vacation? It turns into stories, smiles, and moments that lights up your soul for a lifetime.The phone might be worth ₹8K now, but that late night call to your son, daughter, or mother… that photo you clicked by the ocean… that memory? Priceless.You can buy what appreciates in value, or you can invest in what makes you feel alive.”
A few days ago Uday Kotak, Founder & Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank had also hailed Indian housewives as the ‘smartest fund managers’. “The performance of gold over time highlights that the Indian housewife is the smartest fund manager in the world. Governments, central banks, economists, who support pump priming, high deficit funding, may need to take a leaf from India, a net importer of store of value forever!,” he wrote on X.
Gold MCX futures have surpassed Rs 1 lakh, marking an unprecedented milestone. Gold continues to serve as a reliable investment during periods of market instability. The rise in gold prices is attributed to global economic uncertainties, growing tensions between China and the US, whilst a declining dollar has further strengthened this upward trend.
Market analysts suggest that current valuations reflect heightened geopolitical risks, influenced by US President Donald Trump’s trade policies and concerns about economic stagnation with inflation. These factors are expected to contribute to additional gains in gold prices.
Global central banks have consistently increased their gold acquisitions over multiple quarters, building their reserves to record levels. Notably, the RBI has been actively purchasing gold and relocating substantial amounts back to Indian territory.