SpiceJet’s Ajay Singh takes over as ASSOCHAM President: SpiceJet CEO Ajay Singh has been elected President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). He has replaced Sumant Sinha, who completed his tenure as Managing Director of Renew Power. Sanjay Nayar, the Founder and Chairman of Sorin Investment Fund, has been appointed as the new Senior Vice-President of ASSOCHAM.
March 2023 Current Affairs Quiz
Ajay Singh, who has been appointed as the new President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), has a diverse background. Apart from being the Chief of SpiceJet, he is also the President of the Boxing Federation of India and the Vice President of the International Boxing Association. He holds an engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi as well as an MBA from Cornell University in the United States. Singh also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from the Law Faculty at the University of Delhi.
About the ASSOCHAM
ASSOCHAM, or the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, is one of the leading trade associations in India. Established in 1920, it is a non-government, not-for-profit organization that represents the interests of Indian businesses and industry. ASSOCHAM works to promote economic growth and development, and to create a conducive environment for businesses to thrive in India. The organisation offers a network for businesses to network and engage with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders, as well as a variety of services and programmes to help its members. ASSOCHAM also conducts research and analysis on a range of economic and industry-related issues, and publishes reports and publications to disseminate its findings.