Anand Agarwal has been appointed as the Group President – Finance at Hinduja Group, bringing with him over 27 years of experience in finance, strategy, and business transformation across leading Indian and multinational organizations. Prior to this appointment, he was the Chief Financial Officer at Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, where he played a strategic role in capital restructuring, investor relations, and large-scale fund-raising from global investors including sovereign wealth and pension funds.
Agarwal’s career includes leadership roles at ITC Limited, Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Industries, Reliance Capital, AGS Transact Technologies, Tata Power, and Peepul Capital. At Tata Power, he led M&A and strategic finance initiatives, including the formation of an USD 850 million JV fund headquartered in Singapore. His expertise in managing complex financial operations spans industries such as agri-inputs, infrastructure, FMCG, financial services, cement, and banking payment solutions.
Anand is a Chartered Accountant (AIR 23) and holds an Executive MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. He is also a qualified CFA, Company Secretary, and Cost Accountant. His core strengths include corporate finance, business finance, treasury, M&A, capital raising, taxation, and financial restructuring. Known for his strong execution capabilities and analytical acumen, he has a proven track record in enhancing business value through financial discipline and strategic alignment.
In his new role at Hinduja Group, Anand Agarwal is expected to spearhead the Group’s financial strategy and governance, contributing to its long-term growth and operational excellence across diverse sectors.