Dr. Bansi Dhar (1930-2004)Dr. Bansi Dhar was the Chairman and Managing Director of DCM Limited and of Hindustan Vacuum Glass and a Director on the boards of Jay Engineering Works Ltd., Shriram Refrigeration Industries Ltd., Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd., Usha International Ltd. and Kothari Sugar & Chemicals Ltd. In all, the goods manufactured by these companies include fertilizers, PVC, heavy chemicals, vanaspati, sugar, industrial alcohol, vacuum glass products, textiles, electronics, sewing machines, electric fans, diesel engines, hermetic compressors, water coolers, fuel injection equipments, pistons and rings. He was also President of Punjab Haryana and Delhi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), Delhi Factory Owner's Federation, Indian Sugar Mills Association, Vanspati Industry, Confectionery Industry and Alcohol Industry at various points of his life.
Besides involvement in the private sector, he also served in public sector bodies with distinction. He was the Chairman of Sub-committee on Heavy Chemicals Fertilizers and Pesticides for 6th five-year Plan of U.P. Govt. and Member of Indian Sugar Industry Inquiry Commission and Development Council of Sugar Industry. Dr. Dhar passed away at the age of 74, on June 26,2004 after a 10-year battle with cancer.