Finolex Industries Limited has introduced key management changes to guide its next phase of growth. Effective November 1, 2025, Udipt Agarwal has taken charge as Managing Director, while Rambabu Sanka stepped into the role of Director – Technical on August 2, 2025.
Mr Agarwal, 56, brings more than three decades of experience in chemicals, bio-industrials and advanced materials, backed by a B.Tech from HBTI Kanpur and leadership training from INSEAD. His expertise in operations, business development and market expansion across Asia positions him to lead Finolex through its next chapter.
Mr Sanka, 63, joins with nearly 40 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, particularly in VCM and PVC operations. His deep knowledge of plant management and process optimisation is expected to strengthen Finolex’s technical and manufacturing capabilities.
Welcoming both leaders, Executive Chairman Prakash P Chhabria said the combination of Agarwal’s strategic insight and Sanka’s technical depth will accelerate Finolex’s progress in innovation, efficiency and market leadership. He added that their appointment aligns closely with the company’s long-term goals of building a more agile and future-ready organisation.
These appointments follow the retirement of Saurabh Dhanorkar (Managing Director) and Saumya Chakrabarti (Director – Technical). Mr Chhabria expressed gratitude for their extensive contributions and the strong foundation they built for the company’s continued advancement.
Finolex Industries has built its reputation as one of India’s most trusted names in PVC pipes and fittings, serving the plumbing, sanitation and agricultural sectors for more than four decades. The company’s integrated approach spans raw material sourcing, resin production, manufacturing, distribution and customer engagement—ensuring consistent quality at every step.
Finolex’s long-standing focus on delivering dependable products has earned the company ISO 9001:2015 certifications across its facilities, along with strong loyalty from farmers, plumbers, homeowners, channel partners and investors. Growth for Finolex is measured not only in financial performance but also in reputation, consistency and customer trust.
The company continues to invest strategically, expanding upstream with improved raw material handling capabilities and downstream with robust last-mile delivery networks. Its CSR initiatives, executed through the Mukul Madhav Foundation, support education, healthcare, sanitation, environmental programmes and social welfare across India.
