Manish Singhal Appointed as New Secretary General of ASSOCHAM
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in news | Manish Singhal appointed as the new Secretary General of ASSOCHAM, replacing Deepak Sood. |
| Outgoing Secretary General | Deepak Sood served for five years and revitalized ASSOCHAM's financial foundation. |
| Experience of Manish Singhal | Over 35 years of experience, including leadership roles in Tata Motors, Eicher (Volvo), and FICCI. |
| Established Year of ASSOCHAM | 1920 |
| Membership | Represents over 4.5 lakh members, including large corporates and MSMEs. |
| Focus Areas | Policy advocacy, MSME growth, pre-budget recommendations on presumptive taxation, and infrastructure. |