N R Agarwal Industries Ltd
NSE Symbol: NRAIL
Key Details of Appointment
- Appointee: Mr. Makarand P Barhanpurkar
- Designation: Director – Operations & Project
- Date of Appointment: October 12, 2026
- Nature of Appointment: Full-time employment with the Company
- Reason for Change: Appointment as Senior Managerial Personnel
Professional Profile of Appointee
Mr. Makarand P. Barhanpurkar is an accomplished mechanical engineer with over 36 years of experience in the pulp, paperboard and specialty paper industry. Prior to joining N R Agarwal Industries, he was working as Executive Vice President – Manufacturing and Projects at ITC Limited's Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division. He has held several senior leadership positions at ITC Limited, Sinar Mas (APP Group), Rama Newsprints and Paper Limited, and Ballarpur Industries Limited.
His expertise encompasses manufacturing excellence, project implementation, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Six Sigma, Industry 4.0, advanced analytics, environmental sustainability, and occupational safety. During his tenure at ITC Limited, he led major manufacturing and capacity enhancement projects, drove operational efficiency, and championed sustainability initiatives. His extensive technical knowledge and leadership experience have contributed significantly to advancements in paper manufacturing technology and operational excellence.
Additional Information
- Disclosure of relationships between directors: Not Applicable
- Compliance Officer: Pooja Daftary, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (A38024)
- Regulatory Reference: SEBI Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026