Punjab stands out as a symbol of hard work and entrepreneurial skills of its citizens. The phenomenal growth of agriculture, business and industry in Punjab is emulated as a role model across India.The present book places on record the achievements of Punjab’s entrepreneurs in the industrialisation of India in general and that of Punjab in particular. It documents and consolidates the contribution of enterprising business groups of Punjab in placing this State on the industrial map of India.

Section 1: Introduction—Macro Economic Overview of Indian Economy; Industries in Punjab

Section 2: Auto Parts Industry—Indian Auto Parts Industry; Guru Nanak Auto (GNA) Enterprises; GS Auto International

Section 3: Cycle and Cycle Parts—Indian Cycle and Cycle Parts Industry; AVON Cycles; Bhogal Group; Eastman Industries; Hero Cycles

Section 4: Steel Industry—Indian Iron and Steel Industry; Aarti Steels; Upper India Steels

Section 5: Textile, Yarn and Hosiery—Indian Textile, Yarn and Hosiery Industry; Duke India; JCT; MalwaIndustries; Nahar Industries; OCM; Vardhman Spinnings and General Mills

Section 6: Tyre and Tube Industry—Indian Tyre and Tube Industry; Hindustan Cycles and Tubes; Metro Tyres; Ralson India

Section 7: Others Industries—Indian Edible Oil Industry; Indian Telecommunication Industry; Indian Sports Industry; Indian Pharmaceutical Industry; Indian Paper Industry; Amrit Vanaspati (Food); Bharti (Telecommunications); F C Sondhi and Company (Sports Goods); FMI (Measurement Tapes); International Tractors; Leader Valves; (Machinery Parts); Ranbaxy Laboratories (Pharmaceuticals); Shreyans (Paper and Textiles)

 Dr. K.N.S. Kang, an academician, an entrepreneur and an achiever is basically an electrical engineer, with Post-graduation in business management and doctorate in marketing management.

Dr. Kang worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Management, PAU, Ludhiana and has fourteen years of professional experience to his credit. His fields of expertise include marketing management, international business and advertisement management.