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Physics Wallah appoints Amit Sachdeva as CFO to drive financial strategy
Mumbai: Physics Wallah (PW) proudly announces the appointment of Amit Sachdeva, former CFO at Blinkit, as its new chief financial officer. Bringing a wealth of experience in financial strategy and transformation across consumer tech, IT, and ITeS sectors, Sachdeva is set to enhance PW’s mission of delivering quality, accessible education to students nationwide. With leadership roles at prestigious companies like IGT Solutions, Blinkit, and Wipro, Sachdeva is well-prepared to guide PW’s financial oversight and growth initiatives.
Sachdeva is a chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a certified public accountant in the USA. An alumnus of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi, he brings both a strong educational background and years of hands-on experience to PW. As CFO, Sachdeva will lead PW’s strategic and financial initiatives, advancing the company’s vision of accessible, high-quality education.
Reflecting on his new role, Sachdeva stated, “Joining Physics Wallah is a great opportunity to support an organisation seeking to make education accessible to so many. I am thankful to Alakh Sir and Prateek Sir for this opportunity and PW’s objective to broaden educational access and be of help to students working towards their goals.”
Physics Wallah, CEO, Alakh Pandey highlighted the significance of this appointment: “Amit’s experience in financial leadership and his focus on robust corporate governance will be invaluable as we continue our efforts to grow and broaden our educational impact. His approach to finance as a transformative tool aligns with PW’s goals, and we’re happy to welcome him.”
With Sachdeva’s expertise, Physics Wallah aims to reinforce its financial planning, enable sustainable growth, and further its commitment to making quality education accessible to all.
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Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail reshuffles top deck; Nikhil Modha to take over as CFO
Phased transition sees Marco Agnolin head OWND!, Nikhil Modha lined up as CFO as company readies next growth leg
MUMBAI: Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail is redrawing its leadership map, lining up a new generation of executives across key roles as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
The company has named Suraj Bahirwani as chief executive (designate) of Pantaloons, effective April 1, 2026, with a full transition to the top role slated for October 1, 2026. He will also be designated as senior managerial personnel.
A two-decade veteran of the Aditya Birla Group, Bahirwani joined as a group management trainee in 2002 and has since held a string of leadership roles across retail and manufacturing. His resume spans stints at Aditya Birla Retail, a tenure as chief operating officer of Pantaloons, and most recently, head of global sales at the group’s cellulosic fibres business, where he drove international expansion and strengthened value-added portfolios.
Academically, he holds a PhD from the University of Mumbai, a postgraduate management diploma from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, and is a chartered accountant. Over the years, he has picked up multiple chairman’s awards, including distinguished achiever, exceptional contributor and accomplished leader.
The transition at Pantaloons will be staged. Incumbent chief executive Sangeeta Tanwani will continue until September 30, 2026, steering the handover before moving into an advisory role to the managing director from October 1, 2026. She is set to retire on January 31, 2027, at which point she will step down as whole-time director and key managerial personnel.
Alongside, the company has brought in Marco Agnolin as chief executive of OWND! and senior managerial personnel, effective April 6, 2026. Agnolin arrives with over three decades of global experience, having held senior roles at Inditex, where he helped expand Zara in Italy, and later served as chief executive of Bershka and Diesel. His track record spans fast fashion, brand turnarounds and youth-focused retail.
On the finance side, Nikhil Modha has been appointed chief financial officer (designate) and senior managerial personnel from April 1, 2026. He will assume full charge as chief financial officer and key managerial personnel from January 1, 2027.
Current chief financial officer Jagdish Bajaj will oversee a phased transition until December 31, 2026, before retiring and stepping down from his roles.
The reshuffle signals a calibrated succession plan rather than a sudden overhaul, with the company staggering exits and appointments to ensure continuity even as it refreshes leadership across verticals.
As Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail juggles legacy brands and new-age formats, the message is clear: steady hands for the present, sharper ones for the future—and no pause in the push for scale.
