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Shri H P Singhania
President FICCI
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With this strong motto implemented in each and every action, Mr. Harsh Pati Singhania, has been the moving spirit behind the growth of JK Paper in the last two decades. It is to his credit that the JK paper is today a leading paper company in India with sales turnover of over Rs 1200 crore. More importantly, it has emerged as a leader in branded paper segment.
Under the stewardship of Mr. Harsh Pati Singhania, JK Paper Ltd. is now in all the fast growing segments of paper industry. Since paper industry is a capital intensive business the growth and expansion of JK Paper has not been an easy journey but with grit and determination Mr. Singhania faced the challenges and made JK Paper what it is today.
Mr. Singhania is a 4th generation industrialist. In keeping with the changing trends he has been a believer in participatory management where everyone is allowed to express himself.
Mr. Harsh Pati Singhania holds an MBA degree from University of Massachusetts USA and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from St Xavier's College, Kolkata. He started his career as Trainee in Ganges Manufacturing Company, part of the family business then. He was keen on "learning by doing" even routine things. Indeed, he is known for his eye for details. He rose up to become the Managing Director of JK Paper Ltd., after working in various capacities in other group companies.
Mr. Harsh Pati Singhania has been actively involved with industry associations and chambers' movement in India. He has been actively involved in promoting growth and development of Indian paper industry. Mr. Singhania was instrumental in bringing together the two century-old associations of the Paper Industry under one umbrella of the Indian Paper Manufacturers Association.
Mr. Singhania was elected the First President of this newly formed Association after being the youngest-ever elected Chairman of the erstwhile Indian Paper Makers Association consecutively for 6 years. In recognition of his role in Indian paper industry, Government of India appointed him as the Chairman - Development Council for Pulp, Paper and Allied Industries, Govt. of India and has been actively involved in the Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute.
He has also been the President of Young Presidents Organization (YPO), Delhi Chapter (2004) and as Member, Executive Committee, FICCI, Managing Committee, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Managing Committee of the Indian Paper Manufacturers Association.
Mr. Singhania is currently the President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and industry (FICCI). Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India. A non-government, not-for-profit organization, FICCI is the voice of India's business and industry.
FICCI has direct membership from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 83,000 companies from regional chambers of commerce. FICCI works closely with the government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialized services and global linkages. It also provides a platform for sector specific consensus building and networking.
FICCI under Mr. Singhania leadership has been able to articulate well the view of the business and industry particularly at a time when the economy and industry has been going through slowdown. His pragmatic approach and communication skills have helped the apex chamber to forcefully convince Government about the need to continue stimulus measures till we see full signs of recovery.
He has also been actively involved in promoting education and culture having been on the Board of Governors, International Management Institute (IMI) and on the Executive Committee, National Culture Fund and Organization for Commonwealth Games 2010 Council of Association.
Mr. Singhania is protagonist of environment protection, safety and energy plus water conservation. His constant endeavours resulted in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS-18001 certifications for JK Paper apart from several National and International Safety Awards. JK Paper Mills was also adjudged the greenest paper mill in the country in the year 1999.
The company has promoted over 75000 hectares of plantation. Mr Singhania firmly believes that the only course open to the country is to allow corporate sector to undertake massive plantations to increase green cover in India.
JK Paper has tied up with World Bank and local NGO for Carbon Credits to small farmers. JK Paper is the first integrated domestic paper company to get TPM First Category Award by JIPM, Japan.
Mr. Singhania is happily married and has three sons. He is an avid golfer, reader, an auto aficionado and an admirer of the arts. He says, 'Golf is one game in which you are constantly challenging yourself'. He believes that to succeed one must constantly challenge oneself to scale newer heights. This indeed is the secret of his success whether it is in business or personal life.
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