Kinetic Group proudly announced the inauguration of the Arun Firodia Research Floor at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Powai. The inauguration ceremony, was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Subhasis Chaudhuri, Director of IIT, faculty heads, students, and members of the Kinetic family.

Arun Firodia, an alumnus of IIT Bombay, has been a pivotal figure in India's engineering and automotive landscape, exemplifying innovation, entrepreneurship, and a deep commitment to advancing engineering education. 

Dr Arun Firodia, known as “Mr. R & D” has created revolutionary products like the famous Kinetic Luna, which gave mobility to common man and Kinetic Honda which ushered an era of independence and freedom for women. Arun Firodia has always emphasized on the development of indigenous technology and Make in India. Recently, he has developed range of Electric Vehicles to eliminate pollution in the country. He has also played an eminent part in developing innovations like the earthquake warning system, digital nose to trace out drugs and explosives, ‘Divya Nayan’ that reads a book, Cooking Machine etc. The President of India honoured him with Padmashri (2012), one of the highest civilian honours in recognition of his contribution to nation building. 

Arun Firodia received his B.Tech with distinction in Electrical Engineering from IIT, Mumbai in 1965. He then went to USA for his post-graduation and received Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from World’s Top Engineering University, MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in USA. He also completed MS in Management at ‘Sloan School of Management” at MIT.

IIT Bombay had awarded him the prestigious Distinguished Alumnus Award and MIT recognised his contributions with the Distinguished Alumnus Award for his unparalleled achievement and exceptional service to country, society and MIT. The automobile industry of India bestowed him with the ‘Hall of Pride’ Award by CII, SIAM & ACMA, in association with overdrive for lifetime contribution to automotive industry.