TVS Motor Company Chairman Venu Srinivasan has said he was deeply honoured on being chosen for the Padma Bhushan award.
'I am deeply honoured. With all humility, I receive this on behalf of the thousands of people whom I have had the privilege of working with', he said.
The Centre on Saturday announced Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards to various personalities ahead of Republic Day celebrations.
A total of 16 people, including Chennai-based Srinivasan and fellow industrialist Anand Mahindra, have been awarded Padma Bhushan, this year.