Apar Industries Appoints Mr. Manish Agrawal as CEO for Conductor & Telecommunications Businesses

Apar Industries Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Manish Agrawal as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Conductor and Telecommunications businesses, effective July 2, 2024. This decision was based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Compensation-cum-Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.

Mr. Agrawal is an experienced professional in the energy infrastructure sector, with over 27 years of expertise. Before joining Apar Industries, he was the CEO and Whole-Time Director at Sterlite Power Transmission Limited, where he led the Global Products & Services Business.

He is known for his advocacy of disruptive technologies and his significant contributions to policy-making in manufacturing, EPC, and infrastructure. His efforts have greatly influenced initiatives like Make in India, public-private partnerships, and the modernization of transmission and distribution infrastructure.

An alumnus of Harvard University, Mr. Agrawal also holds executive leadership credentials from IIM-A and ISB, Hyderabad, and has a degree in Engineering and an MBA from Federation University, Australia. His appointment follows his recent resignation from Sterlite Power in April 2024, as the company prepared for its initial public offering (IPO).

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Apar Industries Ltd  

APAR Industries Ltd, founded in 1958 in India by Shri Dharamsinh D. Desai, started as a small conductors company and has grown into a diversified billion-dollar conglomerate. Now operating in over 140 countries, APAR is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of conductors, various cables, specialty oils, polymers, and lubricants.

With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and integrity, APAR excels in providing advanced solutions and is dedicated to tackling 21st-century challenges such as sustainable practices and fair global business operations.