Onkar S Kanwar Becomes New FICCI President

Onkar S Kanwar has been named as president-elect of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Mr Kanwar, chairman and managing director of Apollo Tyres, will take over from current president YK Modi at the conclusion of the 77th annual session next month. Closely associated with leading national and international industry chambers and other business organisations, Kanwar is also past president of the International Chamber of Commerce – India (ICCI). As head of Apollo Tyres, Kanwar recently forged alliance with Michelin, the world’s number one tyre manufacturer with operations in over 170 countries.