Hinduja Group Appoints Mr. Anand Agarwal as Group President – Finance

Hinduja Group has appointed Mr. Anand Agarwal as Group President – Finance. With nearly three decades of experience, Mr. Agarwal has worked across multiple sectors, including Agri Inputs, Infrastructure (Power), FMCG, Financial Services, Cement, Metals, and Banking Payment Services. He brings significant expertise in Corporate Finance, Treasury, M&A, Capital Strategy, and Investor Relations. 

Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Amit Chincholikar, Group President- HR, Hinduja Group, said: “With the Group’s businesses entering a phase of strategic expansion, strong financial leadership is crucial. Anand’s vast experience in corporate finance and M&A, along with his proven ability to manage large-scale financial strategies, will be key in driving the Group’s growth. We look forward to him contributing significantly to our next phase of development.”

Mr. Anand Agarwal, Group President – Finance, Hinduja Group, said: “I look forward to contributing to the Hinduja Group’s continued growth by strengthening the financial framework and supporting strategic initiatives across the Group. My focus will be on enhancing financial efficiency, optimizing capital deployment, and supporting the Group’s expansion plans.” 

Mr. Agarwal has successfully raised equity from large international PE funds, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds. He has also led several high-value M&A deals across various sectors. Prior to joining Hinduja Group, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals and has held leadership roles at Tata Power, Peepul Capital PE, AGS Transact Technologies, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries, and ITC Limited. 

He is a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, ICWA and CFA. Mr. Agarwal also holds an Executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

With the Hinduja Group Anand Agarwal appointment, the Group strengthens its leadership in finance, positioning itself for sustained growth and strategic success.