1. Sitaram Pothukuchi, IDBI Bank: Sitaram Pothukuchi is the CFO of IDBI Bank. Before this role, he served as the Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Director of Strategic Investments and Audit, and Executive Director of Risk Management and Strategic Investments at the company. He has also been a Nominee Director for TGV Saarc Limited, Sunflag Iron and Steel Co Ltd, and Swarna Tollway Private Limited. An ICAI graduate from the 1982-85 batch with an All India Rank of 49th, he is highly skilled in banking, treasury, financial accounting, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, financial reporting, business strategy, program management, research, public speaking, and project management.
2. Dharmender Tuteja, Dalmia Bharat Group: Dharmender Tuteja is the CFO of the Dalmia Bharat Group. Before this role, he was the Executive Director at the same company. He has also worked with Humboldt Wedag India Pvt Ltd, Controls & Switchgear Group, and Samtel Color Limited. With 33 years of diverse experience in business and financial management across multinational corporations and public sectors, he brings a wealth of expertise. An ICSI graduate from the 1991 batch and an ICWA graduate from the 1984 batch with a merit position, he specializes in strategic planning, MIS, management, finance, accounting, mergers, HR, financial planning, organizational development, and the commercial and legal aspects of business.
3. Sanjeev Churiwala, Tata Power Group: Sanjeev Churiwala is the CFO of Tata Power Group, bringing over 27 years of experience in business operations and finance. His domestic and international expertise spans commercial, manufacturing projects, supply, business development, M&A, treasury, tax, strategy, IT, secretariat, and investor relations. He has previously served as Executive Director and CFO at DIAGEO India and as CFO of Ambuja Cements Ltd. An MBA graduate in Finance, Marketing, and Strategy from London Business School, he specializes in financial analysis, financial modeling, managerial finance, forecasting, financial reporting, procurement, and risk management.
4. Rajesh Agrawal, Indraprastha Gas Limited: Rajesh Agrawal is the CFO of Indraprastha Gas Limited. His key skills encompass team management, MIS, business strategy, managerial finance, corporate finance, financial reporting, cash flow, and accounting. He previously worked with IBP Co. Ltd. With diverse experience in the retail industry, he is recognized as a strong finance professional. He was honored with the “Best CFO” award in the PSU (Medium) category at the Yes Bank Business World Best CFO Awards 2017.
5. Sandeep Pathak, Max India Ltd.: Sandeep Pathak is the CFO and Head of Legal at Max India Limited. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Law Graduate, Company Secretary, and Cost & Management Accountant with over two decades of experience in finance, legal, and corporate secretarial functions. Previously, he served as the Company Secretary for Sembcorp Green Infra Limited and Avantha Power and Infrastructure Limited. An IIM Bangalore graduate, he excels in company secretarial work, MIS, corporate governance, corporate finance, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, project management, and project finance. Additionally, he is actively involved in animal welfare and environmental initiatives.
6. Sridhar T K, ABB: Sridhar T K is the CFO of ABB. Previously, he served as the Country Controller & Head of Investor Relations and as the Division Controller for Power Systems. He also worked as a Commercial Officer with Hindustan Lever. A Certified Risk Manager graduate from ABB University, Sridhar specializes in project controlling, SAP FICO, external audits, analytical tools, SAP BIW, planning, budgeting & forecasting, and investor relations. With over 30 years of global experience, he has led business transformations and implemented financial control measures. He is a Certified Management Director and has completed professional development courses at IMD Business School, Switzerland.
7. Rajagopalan Muthukumar, Ashok Leyland JV: Rajagopalan Muthukumar is the CFO at Ashok Leyland JV. Prior to this role, he was the CFO of Ashley Alteams India Limited and Assistant General Manager at Hyundai Motor India Ltd. With 30 years of experience, he has held senior finance positions in top companies and has extensive industry knowledge in treasury management, financial analysis, finalization of accounts, statutory compliance, financial accounting, income tax, and VAT. He has significant expertise in ERP implementation and continuous improvement, particularly within joint venture companies.
8. Sushil Kumar Modi, Lodha Group: Sushil Kumar Modi is the CFO at Lodha Group. Previously, he served as Group CFO at GMR Group and Investment Director at Aditya Birla Private Equity. An ICAI graduate with a 25th rank in the Final and a CFA graduate from Hyderabad, he brings over two decades of comprehensive experience. His expertise includes corporate financing, financial modeling, team management, project planning, financial analysis, business strategy, and mergers & acquisitions. Additionally, he is proficient in Bangla and Indonesian Bhasa
9. Madhu Nainan MRF Limited: Madhu Nainan is the Executive Vice President – Finance (Chief Financial Officer) at MRF Limited. Previously, he was the CFO at MCC PTA India and the Manager of Finance at TATA Cummins. An ICAI graduate from the 1992 batch, he began his career as a General Accountant at Union Carbide India Limited and has since held four different roles across four companies. He is well-versed in factory operations, internal controls, financial reporting, financial analysis, MIS, auditing, managerial finance, forecasting, accounting, and process improvement
10. Makarand Padalkar, Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd: Makarand Padalkar is the Executive Director & CFO at Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd. He has also served as Chief of Staff & Head of Investor Relations and Head of Product Marketing at the same company. Previously, he was Group Manager at Tata Unisys Limited. An IIT Bombay graduate from the 1982 batch, Makarand possesses strong leadership and management skills. He has exceptional expertise in IT strategy, strategic planning, program management, business strategy, customer service, business intelligence, and enterprise software. A motivational leader, he is highly skilled at building solutions and is committed to delivering positive and timely outcomes.
11. Jitender V: Jitender V is the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Voltas Limited, a TATA Enterprise. Previously, he served as Group CFO and Board Member at Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) and Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL Stainless Ltd.). He holds a CA qualification and an MBA from the University of Southern Queensland. With over 24 years of experience, Jitender has helped organizations scale, navigate significant changes, and implement strategic and operational improvements to enhance bottom-line value. His core competencies include strategic planning, mergers & acquisitions, financial process optimization, working capital improvement, budgeting, forecasting and FP&A, IPO, financial modeling, treasury, and fundraising.
12. Rajeev Gupta: Rajeev Gupta is the CFO at L&T Technology Services Limited. He previously held roles as CFO at Birlasoft, Finance Director at JLT Group, and Finance Leader at Amazon. A CA graduate, Rajeev has been recognized as the “Leading CFO of the Year 2022 in the IT, ITeS Category” and one of the “Best CFOs” at L&T Technology. He is skilled in MIS, internal controls, process improvement, restructuring, budgeting, cost management, and business analysis. Rajeev excels at building businesses from start-up to scale, leveraging his global experience in technical, operational, and leadership roles across the United States, Asia Pacific, and India.
13. Abhishek Agrawal: Abhishek Agrawal is the Deputy CFO at Embassy Office Parks REIT, where he also served as Financial Controller. Previously, he was Associate Director at BSR & Co. LLP. Abhishek is knowledgeable in IFRS, auditing, financial accounting, assurance, financial reporting, and external audit. He also excels in team leadership, management, motivation, people engagement, and story pitching. An ICAI graduate, Abhishek has a proven track record in the audit industry.
14. Niranjan Banodkar: Niranjan Banodkar is the CFO at YES BANK, where he also served as Head of Financial & Investor Strategy. He has worked as a Consultant in Risk & Business Solutions at Ernst & Young and as an Officer in Risk Management at the Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait. An ICAI graduate with over 17 years of expertise, Niranjan specializes in market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, ICAAP, risk frameworks, credit risk, investment banking, and financial risk. He currently oversees strategy and planning and drives the bank’s sustainability agenda.
15. Jitendra Singh Attra: Jitendra Singh Attra is the CFO at General Insurance Corporation of India. He previously held positions as Financial Controller at SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd and Associate Vice President at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited. An ICAI graduate, Jitendra has a strong background in financial reporting and control. He is skilled in designing audit strategies, identifying business risks, and evaluating accounting systems. Starting his career in 2003, Jitendra has served clients such as HDFC mutual fund, the Bombay Stock Exchange, and Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd.
16. Sudhanshu Jain: Sudhanshu Jain is the CFO at IDFC FIRST Bank. Previously, he was Deputy CFO at Paytm E-Commerce Pvt. Ltd and CFO at Paytm Payments Bank. With over 15 years of experience in the banking industry, Sudhanshu is proficient in auditing, financial modeling, MIS, banking, valuation, portfolio management, investment banking, finance, business strategy, corporate finance, and capital markets. An ICAI graduate, he specializes in fundraising and profit planning.
17. Pritesh Vinay: Pritesh Vinay is the CFO at JSW Energy Limited and was appointed as a Whole-Time Director in March 2022. He has been with the company for 10 years. Previously, he was Executive Director at Goldman Sachs (INDIA) Securities Pvt Ltd and Manager of Equity Research at Edelweiss Capital Limited. As a Key Managerial Personnel at JSW Energy, Pritesh brings over 19 years of experience in corporate finance, fundraising (both onshore and offshore), investor relations, M&A, and equity research. He graduated from the Sydenham Institute of Management Studies.
18. Kumar Rajesh: Kumar Rajesh is the CFO at Patanjali Foods Limited. He previously served as Vice President and Head of Strategic Finance at Ruchi Soya Industries LTD and Sr CGM Finance at Patanjali Ayurved Limited. An ICAI graduate, Kumar has extensive expertise in business strategy, project planning, budgeting, MIS, finance, accounting, auditing, internal audit, and financial accounting. He is active in various causes, including disaster and humanitarian relief, economic empowerment, environment, health, human rights, and social services.
19. Neeraj Basur: Neeraj Basur is the CFO and Key Managerial Personnel at Trent Ltd, effective June 1, 2022. Previously, he was an Independent Director at Integrace Private Limited and Sesa Care Private Limited, and Group CFO at Blue Star Limited. An ICAI graduate from the 1992 batch, Neeraj is versatile in risk management, business strategy, managerial finance, investor relations, corporate finance, analytics, MIS, finance, and valuation.
20. Adhish P.: Adhish P. is the CFO of Aarti Drugs Ltd. Earlier, he was associated with Suyash Laboratories Ltd as Managing Director and Vice President – Business Development & Finance in different tenures. He is an MBA graduate in Finance & Marketing from the University of Florida. His areas of expertise are business development, market research, project management, corporate finance, financial modeling & analysis, and ERP implementation. In his 12 years of experience, he offered his services to the pharmaceutical and consulting industries. Adhish is also a recipient of the “CFO 100 Roll of Honour 2014” issues by 9.9 Media. He is also an inducted member of the International Honor Society “Beta Gamma Sigma” accredited by AACSB International.
21. Sahab Narain: Sahab Narain is the CFO of REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), New Delhi. Previously, he was the Financial Director at National Project Construction Corp. (NPCC) Ltd and NFDC. He holds an MBA in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. With a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry, Sahab is a multifaceted professional skilled in business planning, risk management, corporate finance, business analysis and strategy, project finance, and corporate finance.
22. Sushil Batra: Sushil Batra is the CFO of Relaxo Footwears Ltd. Before this, he served as Deputy General Manager (Commercial & Accounts) at Ginni International Limited. An ICAI graduate of the 1990 batch, Sushil has implemented SAP/SAP HANA, facilitated listing with NSE, established corporate governance practices, settled trademarks, and actively interacted with investors as a CFO. Personally, he has developed a habit of reading and leadership skills, and has received personalized coaching that has contributed to his professional and overall development. His role has evolved from operational to decision-making responsibilities.
23. Ved P. Goel: Ved P. Goel is the CFO of Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. With 26 years of professional experience, he has worked across industries such as manufacturing, mining, engineering, infrastructure, and healthcare. Previously, he was the Senior Manager of Finance at S.A.S. Servizio Limited. An ICAI graduate of the 2001 batch, Ved has received accolades including “Sr Manager Finance” from the All India Association of Industries and “CFO of The Year 2021 – Healthcare Sector” from CFO Leadership – National Awards. He played a key role in the IPO of Dr. Lal PathLabs in 2015 and led various M&A activities, including Suburban Diagnostics in Mumbai in 2021. Ved’s expertise spans financial and strategic planning and execution, fundraising, legal and corporate affairs, mergers and acquisitions, direct and indirect taxes, and more.
24. Kaleeswaran A: Kaleeswaran A is the Group CFO and Head of Strategy at Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited. Previously, he was the Global CFO at Eicher Motors Limited. An ICAI graduate from the 2003 batch, Kaleeswaran has over 17 years of experience in financial and accounting functions across FMCG, retail, and automotive industries both in India and internationally. He has navigated several challenging situations such as business transformation, fundraising, de-mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations. His expertise includes long-term strategic planning, strategic tax planning, corporate planning, auditing, business planning, and financial analysis.
25. Gandharv Tongia: Gandharv Tongia is the Executive Director and CFO at Polycab India Limited. He previously served as Director at Ernst & Young. Over his 14-year career, he has acquired extensive knowledge in IFRS, assurance, internal controls, external audit, US GAAP, auditing, financial reporting, and financial accounting. Gandharv is a CA by profession and has also completed the Professional Programme Examination from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
26. Pinky Mehta: Pinky Mehta is the CFO at Aditya Birla Capital. Formerly, she was the Joint President for the same organization and has been with the group since 1991. She completed her Executive Education and Business Administration & Management from The Wharton School. Pinky was awarded the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India’s CA CFO–Woman Award in 2016. With 27 years of diverse experience, she has made significant contributions in taxation, MIS, accounts, legal, and secretarial areas. She has played a pivotal role in demergers, mergers, and acquisitions.
27. Gaurav Bajaj: Gaurav Bajaj is the CFO and a Key Managerial Personnel at Tata Elxsi. Previously, he held various roles at Wipro Limited. An ICAI graduate from the 2002 batch, Gaurav is known for his negotiation and contract skills. He possesses extensive knowledge in BPO, banking, SAP, Linux, accounting, cash flow, corporate finance, cross-functional teams, and requirement analysis.
28. Saurabh Gupta: Saurabh Gupta is the Group CFO at Dixon Technologies. Previously, he was the Vice President-Finance at PVR Ltd and Manager-Finance at Sun-Gumberg India Advisors Pvt Ltd. He completed the Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School Executive Education. With over 19 years of experience, Saurabh has gained expertise in financial and accounting functions across manufacturing, cinema, real estate, and consulting industries. He has experience in raising capital from banks and investors, handling investor relations, corporate finance, management reporting, budgeting, strategic planning, fund deployment, M&A/deal evaluation and structuring, restructuring, investment management, and treasury management.
29. Milind Patil: Milind Patil is the Regional Finance Lead – EM Asia & CFO India at Pfizer. Previously, he worked with Novartis and Johnson & Johnson. Milind has a proven track record in sustainable value creation, performance management, M&A, corporate strategy, talent development, and business development and licensing (BD&L). He is adept at business turnaround strategies, managing effective change, stakeholder management, and risk and opportunity management in complex business environments. Milind is a collaborative team player with a multicultural and inclusive approach, having lived and worked in the Middle East, India, USA, Far East, and Europe. His expertise spans business strategy, management, leadership, finance, talent management, and cross-functional team leadership.
30. Naresh Bhansali: The CFO of Emami Ltd. has over 25 years of experience in finance and accounting, with wide-ranging expertise in strategy, business development, M&A, finance and accounting, legal and taxation, costing, internal control procedures, human resource management, IT, corporate social responsibility, and related areas. This individual was nationally ranked 8th in the CA intermediate examination and received an “All India Topper” ranking in law. Currently responsible for strategy and business development, mergers and acquisitions, finance and accounts, legal and taxation, internal audit, and IT, they also oversee the treasury function. Under their leadership, the company’s turnover increased from Rs. 18 cr to over Rs. 2,624 cr (as of March 2016). They have received numerous awards and recognitions in various categories.
