Mahindra & Mahindra chairman and managing director Anand Mahindra has been conferred with Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) by the French authorities. Francois Richier, Ambassador of France to India, conferred the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) on Anand G Mahindra. The highest French civilian distinction came in recognition of Mr Mahindra’s outstanding national and international achievements and initiatives at the helm of the Mahindra Group, it added.

Mr Mahindra is recognised as one of the most prominent business leaders in India, who has turned Mahindra & Mahindra into a global company of outstanding repute. Under his leadership, fruitful partnerships have been developed, among many others, between French and Indian industries.

Did You Know?

• The Mahindra Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered at Mahindra Towers in Mumbai, India, with operations in over 100 countries around the globe.
• The group has a presence in aerospace, agribusiness, aftermarket, automotive, components, construction equipment, defence, energy, farm equipment, finance and insurance, industrial equipment, information technology, leisure and hospitality, logistics, real estate, retail, and two wheelers.
• It is considered to be one of the most reputable Indian industrial houses with market leadership in utility vehicles^[4] as well as tractors in India.