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JBM group’s Nishant Arya honoured at Hurun India Youth Awards for business leadership
NEW DELHI: JBM group vice chairman Nishant Arya, has been recognised at the Avendus Wealth–Hurun India Youth Series Awards 2026, joining a select list of India’s most promising entrepreneurs under 40 at a ceremony held in Mumbai.
The merit-based awards celebrate young business leaders shaping the future of India Inc, with Arya cited for his strategic leadership and contributions across clean mobility, green energy and future-ready infrastructure.
Under his stewardship, JBM group has expanded its footprint in sustainable mobility, energy storage, environmental management and digital transformation. Arya has also driven global partnerships with organisations including Singapore’s Economic Development Board, Keppel Infrastructure, the Asian Development Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, IFC and Macquarie, focusing on co-investments, technology collaboration and policy engagement aimed at accelerating the transition to net-zero.
Beyond business growth, Arya has championed skill development, community initiatives and social responsibility, aligning the group’s expansion with national priorities such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The Hurun India Youth Series Awards bring together leaders from startups and established corporations, recognising innovation, entrepreneurship and long-term impact across sectors.
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Tata Communications CEO A S Lakshminarayanan retires
Seasoned leader hands over reins after guiding the company through key growth years.
MUMBAI: Tata Communications is turning a new page and this time, the chapter is being written by a fresh voice from the same trusted book. The company has announced the retirement of its managing director and chief executive officer, A S Lakshminarayanan, effective at the close of business on 13 April 2026. Lakshminarayanan’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the company’s leadership journey.
The board expressed appreciation for his contributions during his tenure, acknowledging the role he played in shaping the organisation. In January 2026, the board had already appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as managing director and CEO (Designate), ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
Ganesh Lakshminarayanan brings over three decades of experience across domestic and global enterprises. He currently serves as Managing Director and Group Vice President at ServiceNow India, where he has focused on driving enterprise adoption of AI-led digital transformation and strengthening go-to-market capabilities. Prior to this, he led Bharti Airtel’s enterprise business as CEO of Airtel Business and earlier headed its Enterprise division. His career also includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Capillary Technologies, along with advisory positions at Ernst & Young and Sequoia Capital.
The transition reflects Tata Communications’ focus on continuity while bringing in fresh perspectives to navigate the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
In the fast-moving world of global communications, leadership changes are like well-timed signal switches necessary to keep the network strong and the journey smooth. As A S Lakshminarayanan steps down, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan steps up, ready to carry forward the legacy while steering the company into its next phase of growth.
