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Best CEO Profiles in India

Profiles of chief executives judged on the record: what they inherited, what they changed, and what the numbers show.

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Noel Tata wants Tata Trusts to build institutions, not just fund them

Noel Tata wants Tata Trusts to build institutions, not just fund them

Tata Trusts disbursed ₹1,556.31 crore in 2025-26, about 72% more than a year earlier, and its chairman says the next phase is about owning outcomes: a planned network of forty to fifty not-for-profit general hospitals and new places of learning.

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DP World hands Asia Pacific to its CFO, Jason Varsamidis

DP World hands Asia Pacific to its CFO, Jason Varsamidis

DP World has promoted the finance chief of its Asia Pacific business to run it. The timing matters: the group's home port is handling far fewer boxes, and Asia is where its growth now comes from.

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Mohit Joshi's Tech Mahindra: 14.8% margin, one step short of 15%

Mohit Joshi's Tech Mahindra: 14.8% margin, one step short of 15%

Ten quarters after taking charge, Tech Mahindra's chief executive has doubled the company's operating margin and kept deal wins above $1bn for a year. The final test of his FY27 promise comes in the next two quarters.

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ManpowerGroup hands its top job to Becky Frankiewicz as AI reshapes work

ManpowerGroup hands its top job to Becky Frankiewicz as AI reshapes work

One of the world's largest staffing companies has named its strategy chief as its next chief executive, with Jonas Prising staying on as Executive Chair. The choice tells boards a good deal about what the talent business now values in a leader.

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HDFC Bank hires its next chief executive from its biggest rival

HDFC Bank hires its next chief executive from its biggest rival

India's largest private-sector bank has turned to Anup Bagchi, a 34-year ICICI Group veteran, to succeed Sashidhar Jagdishan. The choice says as much about bench strength and culture as it does about the man.

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The Gulf's C-suite churn

The Gulf's C-suite churn

A busy third quarter put new chief executives and chairs in charge of some of the Gulf's most important state-linked companies and regulators. Many of the moves ended long interim periods.

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Pioneering the Future of Technology Leadership: Sindhu Gangadharan’s Trailblazing Journey at SAP Labs India

Pioneering the Future of Technology Leadership: Sindhu Gangadharan’s Trailblazing Journey at SAP Labs India

India’s Best CEOs 2025: Combining technical excellence with visionary leadership, Sindhu Gangadharan is redefining the benchmarks for innovation, inclusion, and impact in India’s fast-evolving technology landscape. In the rapidly transforming world of technology, where disruption is constant and leadership demands agility and foresight, Sindhu Gangadharan, Managing Director of SAP Labs India, emerges as a defining […]

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Sridhar Vembu: The Rural Tech Visionary Redefining Global SaaS from India

Sridhar Vembu: The Rural Tech Visionary Redefining Global SaaS from India

India’s Best CEOs 2025: How Zoho’s unconventional CEO built a billion-dollar software empire while staying rooted in Indian villages and values. Sridhar Vembu, the CEO and co-founder of Zoho Corporation, stands out—not for loud launches or mega funding rounds, but for building one of the world’s most successful SaaS companies through frugality, deep engineering, and […]

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Ignatius Navil Noronha: The Quiet Architect of DMart’s Retail Revolution

Ignatius Navil Noronha: The Quiet Architect of DMart’s Retail Revolution

How the low-profile CEO built Avenue Supermarts into one of India’s most profitable and trusted retail chains. Ignatius Navil Noronha, the CEO of Avenue Supermarts, the parent company of DMart. Known for his razor-sharp focus, relentless execution, and understated persona, Noronha has quietly turned DMart into one of the most profitable retail empires in India. […]

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The Gold Visionary: Rajesh Mehta’s Journey from Small-Time Trader to Global Magnate

The Gold Visionary: Rajesh Mehta’s Journey from Small-Time Trader to Global Magnate

India’s Best CEOs: How Rajesh Mehta built Rajesh Exports into a $25B powerhouse, refining 35% of the world’s gold—while keeping ethics and innovation at its core. In the bustling markets of Bangalore in the early 1980s, few could have predicted that a young entrepreneur named Rajesh Mehta—armed with ambition, resilience, and a small family business—would […]

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India’s Best CEOs 2024: Vellayan Subbiah: A Journey Through Achievements

India’s Best CEOs 2024: Vellayan Subbiah: A Journey Through Achievements

Vellayan Subbiah’s journey from an engineer and strategic consultant to a transformative business leader has been nothing short of remarkable. His unwavering commitment to driving change and fostering growth has earned him the prestigious title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024, a recognition that celebrates visionary leaders who are reshaping industries and addressing […]

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India’s Best CEOs 2024: Salil Parekh’s Strategic Initiatives: The Roadmap for Infosys’s Growth

India’s Best CEOs 2024: Salil Parekh’s Strategic Initiatives: The Roadmap for Infosys’s Growth

Salil Parekh, the CEO and Managing Director of Infosys, has become renowned for his role in driving digital transformation and propelling the company to new heights in the rapidly evolving technology industry. Salil Parekh is a seasoned executive with a wealth of experience in the IT industry. His leadership and strategic vision have been instrumental […]

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India’s Best CEOs 2024: How Sanjiv Puri is Revolutionizing India’s Corporate Landscape as ITC Limited’s Visionary Chairman

India’s Best CEOs 2024: How Sanjiv Puri is Revolutionizing India’s Corporate Landscape as ITC Limited’s Visionary Chairman

In the realm of corporate leadership, few names command the respect and admiration that Sanjiv Puri has garnered over the years. As the Chairman of ITC Limited, one of India’s most diversified conglomerates, Puri has emerged as a visionary force, guiding the organization towards unprecedented growth and success. Born in 1961, Sanjiv Puri hails from […]

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India’s Best CEOs 2024: Suresh Narayanan: An Inspiring Leader Driving Nestlé India’s Success

India’s Best CEOs 2024: Suresh Narayanan: An Inspiring Leader Driving Nestlé India’s Success

As the esteemed Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India, Suresh Narayanan has carved a remarkable path, steering one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies towards unprecedented growth and success. With a career spanning over three decades, his unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and strategic acumen have propelled Nestlé India to new heights, cementing […]

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India’s Best CEOs 2024: The Leadership Journey of Amitabh Chaudhry: Revolutionizing Axis Bank

India’s Best CEOs 2024: The Leadership Journey of Amitabh Chaudhry: Revolutionizing Axis Bank

In the dynamic world of banking, where innovation and adaptability are key drivers of success, one name stands out as a beacon of transformative leadership – Amitabh Chaudhry. As the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Axis Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, Chaudhry’s remarkable journey has left an indelible mark on […]

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India’s Best CEOs 2024: The Rise and Legacy of Sunil Bharti Mittal: An Editorial Deep Dive into the Visionary Telecom Tycoon

India’s Best CEOs 2024: The Rise and Legacy of Sunil Bharti Mittal: An Editorial Deep Dive into the Visionary Telecom Tycoon

In the annals of Indian business history, few names resonate as profoundly as Sunil Bharti Mittal, the visionary entrepreneur who transformed the telecommunications landscape in India and beyond. Born into a modest family in Ludhiana, Punjab, Mittal’s journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most influential business leaders of our time is […]

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