No, Rana Kapoor was not a successful leader because of the following three reasons

1. Lack of Transparency: His leadership style needed more transparency and

accountability. Kapoor's methods and motives were often unclear, and there were
allegations of money laundering, further eroding trust in his leadership.

2. Poor decision-making skills: Kapoor's decision-making process needed to be better.

Most major loan proposals were reportedly decided by him, with formalities left to the
bank. This centralised decision-making, often in his favour, did not align with sound
governance principles and failed to benefit all stakeholders.

3. No Accountability: Moreover, Kapoor's investment choices, particularly in high-risk

ventures, resulted in a significant amount of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs). This not
only jeopardised the bank's financial health but also led to a loss of public trust in the
company and the banking system.