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Vikash Jhunjhunwala takes charge as chief business officer at Adani Enterprises
GURGAON: Adani Enterprises, the Ahmedabad-based flagship of Gautam Adani’s sprawling conglomerate, has elevated Vikash Jhunjhunwala to chief business officer, handing him the reins over business strategy, trading operations and commercial expansion across its energy and resources empire.
Jhunjhunwala is no stranger to the group’s coal arteries. He previously served as chief trader for steam coal at Adani Enterprises, where he orchestrated global sourcing strategies, managed pricing dynamics and navigated the turbulent waters of commodity risk management. His tenure saw him master the intricate dance of international coal markets, a skill set now deployed across a broader canvas.
Before rejoining Adani’s fold in his current capacity, Jhunjhunwala spent time at GMR Group as head of coal procurement and trade, where he built long-term supply frameworks and risk architectures for the infrastructure giant. His career trajectory also includes a stint as associate general manager for marketing at Adani Enterprises, followed by roles at VISA Steel and Indian Rayon Industries, where he cut his teeth on MIS systems and executive coordination.
The appointment signals Adani Enterprises’ intent to sharpen its commercial edge as it navigates an increasingly volatile global energy landscape. With coal still fueling much of India’s growth story, and controversy, Jhunjhunwala’s deep experience in the black stuff makes him a logical choice to steer the ship through choppy waters ahead.
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Samsung India mobile chief quits after 18 years
Raju Antony Pullan’s exit leaves a gaping hole at the top as Chinese rivals tighten their grip
GURGAON: Raju Antony Pullan has had enough. The senior vice-president and head of Samsung India’s mobile phone business has put in his papers after 18 years at the Korean giant, a tenure long enough to have watched the company stride to the top of India’s smartphone market and then stumble, badly, as Chinese upstarts muscled in.
Pullan, who ran sales, marketing and every last function of the smartphone business, tendered his resignation on Thursday and is currently serving out his notice period. Samsung has not named a successor. It has a second line of leadership waiting in the wings, Aditya Babbar and Hiren Rathod among them, but no decision has been made on who steps up.
The timing is awkward. Samsung has been haemorrhaging market share to Chinese brands and now clings to a top-two position only in the premium segment, where it scraps it out with Apple. Losing the man who stewarded the mobile business through its best and worst years hardly helps steady the ship.
A company that once owned India’s smartphone market is now fighting to stay relevant in it. Pullan’s departure is less a footnote than a flashing red light.
