Date: August 11, 2026
Management Appointment Details
Bajaj Electricals Limited announced the appointment of Krishnan Sundaram as Chief Growth & New Business Officer, effective August 11, 2026.
Role Responsibilities
In this role, Krishnan Sundaram will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and scaling new business opportunities that can accelerate Bajaj Electricals' growth journey, strengthen the company's portfolio, and create new avenues of value creation for customers and stakeholders.
Professional Background
Krishnan Sundaram is an accomplished business leader with over 26 years of diverse experience across:
- Business management
- Growth strategy
- Marketing transformation
- Innovation
- Category creation
- P&L leadership
He joins Bajaj Electricals from Vini Cosmetics, where he served as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to this, he spent more than two decades with Hindustan Unilever Limited and Unilever PLC, holding several leadership roles across India and global markets.
Management Commentary
Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Electricals Limited: "We are pleased to welcome Krishnan Sundaram to Bajaj Electricals. His extensive experience in building businesses, driving innovation and creating new categories will bring valuable perspective to our leadership team. We look forward to his contribution as we continue to strengthen our portfolio and create meaningful value for our customers and stakeholders."
Sanjay Sachdeva, Managing Director & CEO, Bajaj Electricals Limited: "We are delighted to welcome Krishnan to Bajaj Electricals, where he will lead our growth and new business agenda. His strong consumer-centric mindset, commercial acumen and experience in driving transformational growth will be valuable as we identify and scale new opportunities. We are confident that his leadership will contribute meaningfully to the company's next phase of growth."
Company Background
Bajaj Electricals Limited is a globally renowned Indian Consumer Appliances and Lighting Solutions company. Headquartered in Mumbai with a turnover of INR 4,462 crores (FY 25-26), it is a part of over $150 bn multinational conglomerate Bajaj Group and founded by Shri Jamnalal Bajaj.
The Company was established in 1938 and has stood the test for more than 87 years. Bajaj Electricals' business portfolio spans Consumer Products (Appliances and Fans) and Lighting Solutions (Consumer and Professional Lighting). Their key brand offerings comprise BAJAJ and Morphy Richards. Under their Lighting Solutions business, they offer consumers a wide range of innovative LED lamps and fixtures, including panels and battens, as also wires and switchgear.
Compliance Information
The announcement was made via letter reference no. L-1/0113/JG/PD dated August 11, 2026, following up on previous communication L-1/0108/JG/PD dated August 6, 2026. The signatory was Prashant Dalvi, Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary (ICSI Membership No.: A51129).