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Raunaq Singh, the founder Chairman of the Apollo group, was born in the year 1922.
\nHe was one of the first entrepreneurs who came to the forefront after India’s independence.<\/p>\n

He led Indian business to great heights.<\/p>\n

He has been a great supporter of economic liberalization. Raunaq Singh founded and established the Raunaq group.
\nHe was the founder of Apollo Tyres.<\/p>\n

The companies under the Raunaq Group are Apollo Tyres Ltd, Bharat Gears Ltd, Bharat Steel Tubes Ltd, Raunaq International Ltd, Menarini Raunaq Pharma Ltd and Raunaq Automotive Components Ltd.<\/p>\n

Raunaq’s early life saw a lot of hardship and struggle.<\/p>\n

He has held several important positions in various industry and trade associations. Some of the positions he has held include:<\/p>\n

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  1. President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry<\/li>\n
  2. President of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India<\/li>\n
  3. Member of the Executive Board of the International Chamber of Commerce, Paris<\/li>\n
  4. President The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)<\/li>\n
  5. Chairman, Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC)<\/li>\n
  6. Chairman, Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association<\/li>\n
  7. President,Federation of Indian Export Organization.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Raunaq Singh received worldwide appreciation and won many awards for his entrepreneurial skill. Raunaq Singh left this world on September 30, 2002.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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