Mumbai: Welspun World, one of India’s fastest-growing conglomerates with businesses spanning line pipes, infrastructure, home textiles, flooring and warehousing, has announced the appointment of Rajat Kumar Singh as its Director & Group Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
In this role, Singh will be a key member of the Group’s senior leadership team, responsible for financial strategy, capital allocation, M&A and inorganic growth, fundraising, treasury, and investor relations across Welspun World’s portfolio of businesses. He will also work closely with the Boards and CXOs across group companies to drive long-term financial planning, including strategic capex, annual operating plans, and three- and five-year growth roadmaps, while strengthening relationships with key external stakeholders to support the Group’s next phase of expansion.
Rajesh Mandawewala, Executive Vice Chairman, Welspun World said, “We are pleased to welcome Rajat to Welspun World’s leadership team. He comes with a vast experience across the infrastructure, real estate and energy sectors, and has proven his ability of driving growth and creating long-term stakeholder value. We are confident that his leadership will play an instrumental role as Welspun World continues to strengthen its presence across businesses and geographies.”
Commenting on his appointment, Rajat Kumar Singh, said, “Welspun World has built a strong global reputation backed by a vision for growth and excellence. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Group’s journey and contribute to its continued success. Collaborating closely with the leadership team to further strengthen the Group’s financial strategy and support its next phase of expansion will be a rewarding experience.”
Prior to joining Welspun World, he served as Group CFO at ACME Solar, overseeing finance across renewable energy, energy storage, green ammonia, and solar manufacturing businesses. He has also held senior leadership positions at Adani Group, Lodha Group, Reliance Infrastructure Limited, GMR Infrastructure, and Steel Authority of India. His appointment reflects Welspun World’s continued focus on strengthening its financial leadership as the Group advances its long-term growth and expansion strategy.
