Mumbai: Hinduja Group has announced the appointment of Anand Agarwal as Group President – Finance, marking a key addition to its leadership team as the Group embarks on its next phase of strategic growth.
Bringing with him nearly three decades of cross-sector experience, Mr. Agarwal has held senior financial leadership roles across industries including agri inputs, infrastructure (power), FMCG, financial services, cement, metals, and banking payment services. His areas of expertise span Corporate Finance, Treasury, M&A, Capital Strategy, and Investor Relations.
Commenting on the appointment, 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.”
In his new role, Mr. Agarwal will focus on strengthening the Group’s financial framework, enhancing capital efficiency, and supporting long-term expansion initiatives.
Anand Agarwal, Group President – Finance, Hinduja Group, added, “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.”
Over the course of his career, Agarwal has successfully raised equity from global institutional investors including PE funds, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds. He has led multiple high-value M&A transactions across sectors.
Prior to joining Hinduja Group, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals and held leadership roles at Tata Power, Peepul Capital PE, AGS Transact Technologies, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries, and ITC Limited.
Agarwal is a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, ICWA, and CFA, and holds an Executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
