Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director, JK Tyre and Industries Ltd, has been conferred with the ‘Industry Leadership Award’ at the 11th Indo-US Economic Summit held recently by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). This is the flagship Industry Leadership Award in its 12th consecutive year being organized by IACC, North India Council.
This prestigious award is given to an astute business leader, who is a visionary, coupled with innovative and entrepreneurial zeal, have best demonstrated his pioneering effort of ushering innovative technologies in India and who has achieved great reputation for creative genius, inspirational leadership and distinguished service to the auto industry.
Upon accepting the award Dr. Singhania said, “I am humbled at the honour being given by Indo-American Chamber of Commerce. It is a moment of great joy and pride for all of us at the JK Organisation. We live in highly dynamic times and it is important that businesses get opportunities to share and exchange.
A jury of eminent dignitaries decided the winners and their decision was final binding upon all the nominees. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Singhania, JK Tyre becomes India’s first company to attain the historical feat of producing 10 million truck & bus radial tyres.
Other award categories include Business Leader of the Year, Company of the Year, Leading company in CSR, Leading company in SMEs, Women Corporate Leader, Outstanding Company to promote Indo-US trade, Outstanding Indian company in the US and Outstanding US company in India.