The Indian Society for Quality (ISQ) has presented Mr. L. Lakhsman, Executive Chairman, Rane Group, the Jamshetji Tata Award for his outstanding contribution to the Indian society through his exceptional leadership and his holistic focus on quality. The Award was presented by Dr. V. Krishnamurthy, Chairman, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, at a gala function held in Delhi recently.
The Jamsetji Tata Award is given to industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the Indian society by leading an organization with holistic focus on quality. They are persons with humility, constancy of purpose and determination.
Accepting the Award, Mr. Lakshman said: “To be nominated for an award named after the greatest of industrial builders of India and the visionary who established the Indian Institute of Science is a great honour indeed. That it relates to quality management, a discipline close to my heart, makes it even more special. Over the years, Rane has won a few awards relative to quality management. But this I consider very special and will cherish.”
Mr. Lakshman steered the Rane Group during a very challenging and exciting phase in the automobile industry’s evolution and transformation in India. Under his leadership, Rane Brake Lining Ltd., Rane Engine Valve Ltd., Rane TRW Steering Systems Ltd. and Rane (Madras) Ltd. won the coveted Deming Prize. In 2011, Rane TRW Steering Systems Ltd. (SGD) won the prestigious Japan Quality Medal, the highest milestone of TQM. In 2012, Rane (Madras) Ltd. also won the Deming Grand Prize, formerly Japan Quality Medal.