S K Arya

Chairman, JBM Group

Shri Surinder Arya, a visionary in the Indian automobile industry, is a founding member of Rishihood University. He is renowned for his undeterred determination, hard work, rational decision-making, tenacious ideas, and farsightedness—qualities that have built the large empire of JBM Group. Arya’s entrepreneurial skills and innovative ideas have become synonymous with JBM, extending beyond business to pioneering sustainable environmental development projects like waste-to-energy and solar initiatives.

Born in 1958 in Gurera, Hisar, Arya’s leadership has propelled JBM to the pinnacle of the automotive industry, with over 70 units across all seven continents. He has significantly contributed to the public transport sector with the Make in India initiative and is steering the company towards manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles.

Arya’s values are deeply influenced by his family, known for their revolutionary ideas and social reforms, and by the teachings of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and Arya Samaj. He leads numerous social initiatives through the Neel Foundation, supporting education and social welfare projects. His modern IT initiative, Vishudha, and Vichar TV, a production unit creating educational content, reflect his commitment to societal growth.