Our Team Of Dedication
And Expertise

As the visionary founder, Mr. Mittal has transformed the Company into a global brand and leader in the Indian Basmati industry. He guides the Company’s overall growth and its stakeholders. Mr. Mittal has held prestigious positions, including President of the All-India Rice Exporters Association and the Basmati Rice Farmers and Exporters Development Forum and has received the Silver Jubilee Award from the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, India. With a keen interest in global affairs, he envisions KRBL becoming a favourite brand worldwide while continuing to improve the socio-economic conditions of underprivileged communities.

Born in 1957, Mr. Arun Kumar Gupta is an authority in rice and paddy supply chain management and milling technology. With over 36 years of experience, he has closely collaborated with more than 200 farmers. He holds a commerce degree from Delhi University.

Born in 1959, Mr. Anoop Kumar Gupta has over 34 years of experience in the rice industry, specializing in strategy and financial operations. He holds a science degree from Delhi University and has served on the Executive Committee of the All-India Rice Exporters Association.

With over two decades of experience, Ms. Mittal leads the international sales and marketing of the Company’s branded business. She is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s OPM program and holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. Actively promoting women’s leadership, Ms. Mittal has received accolades such as the Business Woman of the Decade Award from the Woman Economic Forum. She has also held prominent positions in various trade committees and represented the Indian rice industry at international forums on food security, sustainability, and supply chain management.

Mr. Vinod Ahuja, holding a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Hons) from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh, brings over five decades of experience across various business domains. He provides valuable insights into quality improvement, cost reduction, and production techniques. In addition to advising the Company on strategic developments in the agricultural industry, he has strengthened relationships between KRBL and the farming community. Mr. Ahuja chairs the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, overseeing director performance and Board development. He is also an active member of the CSR & ESG Committee and the Audit Committee.

With 41 years of experience in financial management, consulting, taxation, and auditing, Mr. Devendra Kumar Agarwal is a seasoned professional. As Chairman of the Audit Committee, he plays a vital role in guiding strategic financial decisions and ensuring meticulous financial reporting and governance for KRBL.

Mr. Shyam Arora, with an MTech in Electronic Instrumentation and Controls from Loughborough University of Technology, UK, has been a valuable asset to KRBL for 17 years. His expertise spans technical and business realms, providing valuable insights into the Board and management's performance. Actively engaged in key committees like Audit, Stakeholder Relationship, and Nomination and Remuneration, Mr. Arora's contributions are commendable.

Ms. Sardana is a distinguished lawyer with over three decades of experience. Alongside her MA in English and M.Phil., she holds a postgraduate diploma in IPR and Human Rights Law. She is a Life Member of several esteemed legal associations, including the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Bar Association of India. Ms. Sardana's expertise spans civil, criminal, and service cases, both domestically and internationally. She serves as an arbitrator for the Indian Council of Arbitrators and a mediator for the Delhi State Legal Services Authority. Her guidance is instrumental in the strategic decisions of the KRBL Board. Additionally, she leads the Stakeholder's Relationship Committee, ensuring stakeholders' interests remain a top priority.

Mr. Surinder Singh, former Executive Director of the Food Corporation of India, brings over four decades of diverse experience in massive operations, financial management, administration, warehousing, and food grain preservation. He is also well-versed in human resource management, procurement, and public relations. With an MBA, B.Sc, and a Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management, Mr. Singh is a highly qualified professional. Currently serving as a Director on the Board of Inferential Surveys and Statistics Research Foundation (ISSRF), he is also a Guest Faculty at the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) under the Government of NCT. Recently, he has been appointed as an Independent Director at KRBL.

Mr. Ashok Pai, is a retired civil servant having extensive experience in administration, public policy, governance, environment management initiatives and community development. Throughout his career, Mr. Pai has been a pivotal figure in implementing systemic reforms, enhancing transparency, and optimising resource utilisation. Mr. Pai possesses appropriate skills, experience and knowledge, inter alia, in the field of leadership, public policy and governance.

Mr. Anil Kumar Chaudhary has over 45 years of immense experience across diverse sectors including steel, oil, and banking in areas like Finance and Treasury Management, Corporate Strategy & Planning, Marketing, Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Personnel Management. He has held key leadership roles such as Group Managing Director & CEO at Essar Group and the Chairman and Director (Finance) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), where he led the “SAIL Uday” turnaround project, resulted in SAIL regain its position as the top crude steel producing Company in India. At Essar, he was instrumental in the completion of several pre-project activities for mega steel plants both within India and internationally.

Mr. Chaudhary is a qualified Company Secretary, Cost and Management Accountant, LL.B and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management. His industry contributions have earned him several awards, leadership roles in key industry committees. He is widely acknowledged for his contribution to the Steel Industry.