M.M. Murugappan (left), vice chairman of India-based Murugappa Group, tours China National Machinery Industry Corporation (Sinomach) on Dec 26. Ding Hongxiang (right), Sinomach’s vice president met Murugappan at a reception conference. The cooperative conference was focused on sectors related to abrasives and machinery for grinding or agricultural functions. They also shared their experiences in corporate governance. [Photo/sinomach.com.cn]

Logo of Murugappa Group. The organization is amongst India’s most enduring and admired corporate houses, headquartered in Chennai. Founded in 1900, the corporation houses a workforce of 32,000 employees and is one of India’s leading business conglomerates. It is a market leader in served segments including abrasives, auto components, transmission systems, farm inputs, fertilizers, and plantations. [Photo provided to China Daily]