Till mid-eighties India had a controlled regime with sheltered markets and economy. Liberalisation and Globalisation appeared remote. The image of 'Made in India' label was unsavory. Mr.D.L.Shah, CMD Perfect Machine Tools and Dr. K.K. Anand,
Consultant & Author along with some enlightened industrialists and professionals came together to assess the situation and find a solution. National Centre for Quality Management (NCQM) is the outcome of their efforts. Late Shri Ramkrishna Bajaj,
Chairman, Bajaj Group of Industries, was NCQM's first President. It was established in 1985 as a non-profit society of members with a vision to make 'Made in India', a label known worldwide for Quality.