Late Mr. Singhania (BT/CE/1977) was an eminent industrialist known for setting up the J.K Cement Ltd. in India. Under Late Mr. Singhania's leadership, JK Cement recorded various accomplishments, positioning itself as a premier contributor in the cement industry. In over 30 years of service to the country, he built six cement plants across India in Nimbahera, Mangrol, Gotan (all in Rajasthan), Mudhol (Karnataka), Jhajjar (Haryana) and Katni (Madhya Pradesh), generating direct and indirect employment for several thousands.
Late Shri Yadupati Ji was a visionary who brought an industrial revolution in India and this stemmed from his deep-rooted nationalism. He was not only a businessman, also a philanthropist. IIT Kanpur is blessed to have had him as its alumnus. He did his under graduation from IITK and it is worth mentioning that Yadupati Ji never forgot his Alma mater. He maintained strong ties and generously gave back to the institute. His contributions in instituting C.V. Seshadri Chair and generous donation toward Spice Macay National Convention among many others is worth mentioning and the institute is forever indebted to him. It is this innate humanity of Yadupati Ji that IITK was honored to have him awarded with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. J.K. Cotton Limited instituted Yadupati Singhania Memorial Chair that is open to any of the Engineering Departments.