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Finolex names new MD and technical director as growth picks up
PUNE: Finolex Industries has refreshed its leadership ranks as it gears up for a new phase of growth. The company has appointed Udipt Agarwal as managing director from November 1, while Rambabu Sanka stepped in as director technical earlier on August 2.
Agarwal, 56, arrives with more than three decades of experience across chemicals, bio-industrial solutions and specialty materials. A graduate of HBTI Kanpur and an Insead alumnus, he has built a career around operations, business strategy and market development across Asia. His remit now is to steer Finolex’s expansion as demand for pipes and fittings continues to rise.
Sanka, 63, brings close to forty years of expertise in chemical manufacturing with deep experience in VCM and PVC operations. Known for his strengths in plant management and process optimisation, he is expected to boost Finolex’s quest for manufacturing excellence.
Welcoming the duo, executive chairman Prakash P. Chhabria said their complementary strengths will help drive innovation, agility and market leadership. He added that the company is confident of building a future-ready Finolex that delivers greater value across its ecosystem.
The leadership change follows the retirement of managing director Saurabh Dhanorkar and director technical Saumya Chakrabarti. Chhabria thanked both leaders for laying a strong foundation and for their consistent commitment to Finolex’s values and culture.
Finolex Industries, one of India’s most trusted names in PVC pipes and fittings, has spent 44 years perfecting one craft. From sourcing raw materials and producing resin to manufacturing, logistics, sales and customer engagement, the company has kept its focus narrow and its standards high. The result is a brand known for reliable quality, strong dealer networks and unwavering customer goodwill.
Even as it expands into new markets, the company continues to measure success not just in numbers but in reputation. Its commitment to quality extends to its dealer support, supplier relationships, employee opportunities and social initiatives that improve education, health and living standards in the communities it serves.
After four decades of staying steady, focused and trusted, Finolex now enters its next chapter under new leadership, determined to strengthen what it already does best.