Onkar Singh Pahwa
Onkar Singh Pahwa | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Known for | Chairman and Managing Director of Avon Cycles President of All India Cycle Manufacturers’ Association (AICMA) |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2025) |
Onkar Singh Pahwa is an Indian industrialist and the Chairman and Managing Director of Avon Cycles, a leading bicycle manufacturer headquartered in Ludhiana, Punjab. He is also the President of the All India Cycle Manufacturers’ Association (AICMA). In 2025, he was conferred with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, for his contributions to trade and industry.[1]
Career
[edit]Onkar Singh Pahwa has been associated with Avon Cycles for several decades. Under his leadership, the company expanded its operations globally and played a significant role in making affordable bicycles accessible in India and internationally.[2][3]
Pahwa has advocated for the use of bicycles as an eco-friendly and healthy mode of transportation. During health awareness campaigns, he emphasized cycling's role in promoting physical well-being and reducing pollution.[4]
Positions
[edit]Pahwa serves as the President of the All India Cycle Manufacturers’ Association (AICMA), a representative body for the Indian bicycle industry.[5]
Recognition
[edit]Onkar Singh Pahwa was awarded the Padma Shri in 2025 by the Government of India for his contributions to trade and industry.[1] He dedicated the honour to his parents and acknowledged the support of his team at Avon Cycles.[6][7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Padma Awards 2025". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Quite amazed, says Onkar Singh Pahwa who took Ludhiana-made Avon Cycles to the world on Padma Shri honour". The Times of India. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "'Unexpected milestone': Pahwa on Padma Shri award". Hindustan Times. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "The managing director of Avon Cycles Onkar Singh Pahwa stresses the importance of health this Diwali". The Tribune. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "President's Message". AICMA. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Avon Cycles maker Onkar Singh Pahwa dedicates his Padma Shri award to parents". ANI. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Industrialist Onkar Singh Pahwa received Padma Shri award: Know about him". Dainik Jagran. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Onkar Singh Pahwa honored with Padma Shri award". Dainik Bhaskar. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.