The Economic Times Recognises Jai Karan Sharma, Founder, Chetak Group as the ‘The Logistic Man of India’

The logistics leader was recognised for his outstanding contribution at The ET Auto CV and Logistics Conclave 2024
JKS – The Logistics Man of India, his biography released

Mumbai: Jai Karan Sharma, Founder Chairman, Chetak Group was conferred with the title of “THE LOGISTICS MAN OF INDIA” at the Economic Times (ET Auto) Commercial Vehicle and Logistics Conclave 2024. The award, recognising his outstanding contribution to the logistics sector was given away by Deepanshu Taumar, Co-founder and Senior Editor, ET Auto and Sumantra Bibhuti Barooah, Consulting Editor, ET Auto. The award was received by Rajesh Haritash and Sachin Haritash, Directors Chetak Logistics, in the presence of Arun Arora, Head and Director Chetak Foundation and Madhurendra Sinha, Member Advisory Board, Chetak Foundation.

Speaking on the occasion Deepanshu Taumar, Co-Founder and Senior Editor ET Auto said, “We are proud to confer the title of The Logistics Man of India upon late Jai Karan Sharma recognising his pioneering work, his contributions & outstanding accomplishments in Logistics. He brought Logistics to the national mainstream, establishing Logistics as a growth engine for India’s economy. I was happy to hand over the award to his sons who are taking his legacy forward, bringing innovative practices and technology and customer experience to the sector.”

The Economic Times Recognises Jai Karan Sharma, Founder Chetak Group as the 'The Logistic Man of India'

The third edition of The Economic Times Commercial Vehicle and Logistics Conclave explored the industry’s pace, trends, and future outlook. Stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and logistics professionals participated to discuss disruptive solutions, emerging trends, and the sector’s evolving role in the global economic value chain. The conclave delved into how companies are leveraging digitization, deploying sustainable transport solutions, and embracing connected technology to redefine operations and usher in more efficiency to this dynamic landscape.

Sachin JKS Haritas, Director of Chetak Logistics and youngest son of Jai Karan Sharma said, “We are humbled to receive ‘The Logistics Man of India’ award for our father at The Economic Times CV and Logistics Conclave 2024, a prestigious Industry Forum for the sector. He was among the pioneers in logistics who brought in the latest in technology, innovative practices and customer orientation. His entrepreneurial journey, his passion, tribulations and his triumphs continue to inspire the industry. We thank The Economic Times (ET Auto) for bestowing this honour upon our father. We commit to work hard and take our father’s legacy forward and aim to grow Chetak Group and the industry with best practices in sustainable logistics.”

An enchanting panel discussion

The recognition was followed by an enriching panel discussion on, “How India can be among the top 25 global logistics hubs?” Sachin JKS haritasH Director Chetak Logistics shared his perspective on the theme, in the presence of renowned fellow panellists from the Commercial Vehicles and Logistics Industry.

Release of a biography on Jai Karan Sharma

The event also witnessed the release of a biography on the life of Jai Karan Sharma. Titled JKS – The Logistics Man of India, the book authored by Arun Arora was released by Deepanshu Taumar, Sumantra Barooah in the presence of Rajesh Haritash, Sachin Haritash, Arun Arora and Madhurendra Sinha. The book captured the life journey of the self-made entrepreneur Shri Sharma highlighting his successes, struggles, tribulations and triumphs which aspires to inspire the future generations. The book was earlier released by Shri Anurag Thakur, Hon’ble Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports and Shri Brijesh Pathak, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

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