Force Motors chief Abhay Firodia takes over as SIAM president

Firodia headed SIAM in 1990-91 and 1991-92 as well

Abhay Firodia, Force Motors, Chairman
Abhay Firodia
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Sep 08 2017 | 7:48 PM IST
Force Motors Chairman Abhay Firodia has been elected as the new president of the automobile industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Firodia headed SIAM in 1990-91 and 1991-92 as well.

Mahindra & Mahindra's President-Automotive Sector Rajan Wadhera has been elected as the new vice-president of the organisation, SIAM said in a statement.

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Firodia joined the Force Motors board in 1975 and led the company as managing director till 2009.

Force Motors is a pioneer in the automobile industry in India for last 60 years and manufactures Tempo, 3-wheeler auto rickshaws, matadors, and similar vehicles.

The company also makes engines for BMW and Mercedes.
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First Published: Sep 08 2017 | 7:40 PM IST

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