Agarwal, Manohar Lal Ankit Packaging Limited He took over the family cardboard making business in 1970 and diversified into manufacture of Corrugated Boxes, Printed Wrappers and Laminated Films by 1979. Today, his two companies operate from the largest facilities in Andhra Pradesh. He was the youngest president of Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers of India (FCBM) in the year 1988-89. He is the current President of the Asian Corrugated Case Association. He has also been elected the director of International Corrugated Case Association.
Date of Birth:	05-Jun-1950
Spouse:	Prem Latha Agarwal, 51
Children:	Akshita, Ankit
Residence Address:	Dwarka Kunj, 177, Bowenpally, Secunderabad- 500011
Office Address:	Dwarka Kunj, 177, Bowenpally, Secunderabad-500 011, AP.
Telephone (Resi):	91-40-27755610
Telephone (Off):	91-40-27756296
Email:	hyd1_ankit@sancharnet.in

Manohar Lal Agarwal's Views:

"Though our industry is seeing a consistent growth of 10 to 12 percent there are several issues facing the industry that act as impediments in its maturing to the next level. There is proliferation of small converters that leads to unhealthy trade practices. The undercutting of prices leads to overlooking of quality aspects and inability to meet customer expectations. However, I see several developments at the micro level that should see a sifting of the chaff from the cheese over the next 2-3 years.
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"Reverse auctions on the Internet are conducted remotely and therefore focus only on the price aspect of deals totally overlooking the quality issue. To this end, Internet has been harmful to the industry.
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"I am excited by the increasing importance of India as a global player. The international focus is shifting to India and in the coming years our country will emerge as the major Brain Power and Manufacturing Power of the world- giving China a tough competition by the year 2005.
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