Pune: Finolex Industries Limited has announced key leadership appointments aimed at driving the company’s next phase of growth and transformation. Effective 1 November 2025, Udipt Agarwal assumed charge as Managing Director, while Rambabu Sanka took on the role of Director – Technical effective 2 August 2025.
Udipt Agarwal, 56, brings over 30 years of experience across the chemicals, bio-industrial, and specialty materials sectors. A B.Tech. graduate from HBTI Kanpur and an INSEAD alumnus, he possesses extensive expertise in operations, business management, and market development across Asia. His leadership and sectoral experience are expected to drive Finolex’s next phase of expansion.
Rambabu Sanka, 63, joins as Director – Technical with nearly four decades of experience in chemical manufacturing, including deep expertise in VCM/PVC operations. His strengths in plant management and process optimisation are expected to further enhance Finolex’s manufacturing excellence.
Prakash P. Chhabria, Executive Chairman, Finolex Industries, said, “We are delighted to welcome Udipt and Rambabu to Finolex. Udipt’s strategic vision, extensive industry experience, and strong leadership align closely with our long-term growth ambitions, while Rambabu’s vast technical expertise will further strengthen our manufacturing and process innovation capabilities. Together, they bring complementary strengths that will help us accelerate our journey of innovation, operational excellence, and market leadership. Under their guidance, we are confident of building a more agile, future-ready Finolex that continues to deliver exceptional value to our customers, partners, and shareholders.”
These transitions follow the retirement of Saurabh Dhanorkar (Managing Director) and Saumya Chakrabarti (Director – Technical).
“On behalf of the Board and the Finolex family, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Saurabh and Saumya for their invaluable contributions, vision, and leadership over the years. Their efforts have laid a strong foundation for the next phase of Finolex’s growth. We remain deeply appreciative of their dedication to the company’s values and culture, and we wish them continued success and fulfilment in their future endeavours,” added Chhabria.
