Dr. Gaurhari Singhania was born on 12th June 1935 in Kanpur in the illustrious family of JKs in the house of late Sir Padampat Singhania and late Lady Anasuiya Singhania. From the early childhood he had deep interest in sports, literature, cultural activities besides, of course, pursuing his education. Since his childhood he attained success after success in getting highest degrees in educational fields in the country. He is MA, Ph.D., D.Lit. and this shows his deep interest in the field of education.

Being attached with the JK Organisation under the benign paternal guidance from his illustrious father Late Sir Padampat ji Singhania, he showed his keen interest in learning the intricate working of CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MILL MANAGEMENT with various units of the family.

Dr. Gaurhari Singhania has been interested from the very beginning in the promotion of various educational, social, cultural, trade and commerce organizations in the city of Kanpur. His various achievements are:

1. Founder President of U. P. Stock Exchange Association Ltd. Kanpur	2. Founder Patron of The Associated Chamber of Commerce, Lucknow
3. Past Chairman of Merchants’ Chamber Of U. P. Kanpur	4. Past Chairman of Employers Association of Northern India
He has been intimately connected with the various educational institutions. Some of the prominent institutions are:
1. Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur	2. President – Kanpur Education Society
3. President – V.S.S.D. College, Kanpur	4. University of Roorkee
5. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow	6. Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Inspite of his various preoccupations, he devotes considerable time in the activities of social, cultural and upliftment of down trodden and services of humanity. In this field only to name a few :
1. He is President of Lajpat Rai Memorial Trust	2. Founder Member of Vanashthali Vidyapith
3. Patron – Ramlila Society	4. Chairman – Marwari Charitable Society

Besides above he is a keen Rotarian and has been District Governor of Rotary International, District 3110. In the promotion of sports, his contribution is also very significant. He is Chairman of Kailash Pat Singhania Sports Foundation.

A Cricket Academy/Bridge Academy, which is now being established in Kanpur for coaching the youngsters of the State, has been largely founded due to his munificence and his keen interest in the development of sports and allied activities.

There is no activity in Kanpur for the benefit of society in which in one way or the other, he is not interested. His opinion is sought and respected in high forums, promoting different social, cultural, educational and religious activities in Kanpur in particular and in the State of UP and India in general.