Mr. Shiv Ratan Agarwal

Chairman and Executive Director

He has been a guiding force of the Company since its inception, currently serving as the Chairman and Whole-Time Director of the Company. With over 31 years of distinguished experience in the food industry, particularly in the niche of ethnic snacks and sweets, he has been pivotal in steering the Company towards success and growth. His strategic acumen and ability to adeptly handle complex challenges have significantly bolstered our operational sustainability. His leadership and vision continue to drive the Company's achievements, sustain excellence and ensure long-term success. Beyond our Company, he holds directorships in several other prominent companies.

Presently, he is also Director on the Board of:

• Basant Vihar Hotels Private Limited
• Beechhwal Eco-Friendly Foundation
• Mastkin Foods Private Limited

Mr. Deepak Agarwal

Managing and Executive Director

He has been a key director of the Company since September 30, 2002, currently serving as the Managing Director of the Company. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Family Managed Business) from S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai and having over 21 years of extensive experience in the food industry, with a focus on ethnic snacks and sweets. He proficiently manages day-to-day operations and oversees the operations of our various plants, including subsidiaries. His visionary and passion for innovation have driven the successful launch of several new products. His strategic business acumen and decisive leadership have been instrumental in propelling the Company to new heights. As well, he contributes his expertise as a director on the boards of several other companies.

Presently, he is also Director on the Board of:

• Bikaji Foods Retail Limited
• Bikaji Bakes Private Limited
• Bikaji Foods International USA Corp
• Bikaji Mega Food Park Private Limited
• Basant Vihar Hotels Private Limited
• Mastkin Foods Private Limited
• Petunt Food Processors Private Limited
• Vindhyawasini Sales Private Limited
• Ariba Foods Private Limited
• Kachoree Club Private Limited

Mrs. Shweta Agarwal

Executive Director

She has been allied with the Company since November 16, 2006, presently serving as the Whole-Time Director of the Company. She holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Arts (English) from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer. With over 17 years of extensive experience in the food industry, specialization in ethnic snacks and sweets, she excels in market development, brand management and product innovation. Her proficiency extends to designing advanced marketing strategies, enhancing value selling and spearheading new product launches. She also offers her strategic insights as a director on the boards of several other companies.

Presently, she is also Director on the Board of:

• Bikaji Foods Retail Limited
• Bikaji Bakes Private Limited
• Bikaji Foods International USA Corp
• Bikaji Mega Food Park Private Limited
• Petunt Food Processors Private Limited

Mr. Sachin Kumar Bhartiya

Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director

He is a Non-Executive and Non-Independent Director since April 11, 2014, brings a wealth of expertise and strategic vision to the Company. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Calcutta and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), having over 14 years of profound experience in private equity and portfolio management. As a co-founder of Lighthouse Advisors (India) Private Limited, he has demonstrated exceptional acumen in investment strategies and business growth. His esteemed leadership extends to multiple boards, where his strategic insights continue to drive success and innovation across various industries.

Presently, he is also Director on the Board of:

• Dhanuka Agritech Limited
• Indorama India Private Limited
• Lighthouse AMC Private Limited
• Lighthouse Advisors (India) Private Limited
• Ploutus Advisors India Private Limited

Mr. Nikhil Kishorchandra Vora

Non-Executive and Independent Director

He is an Independent Director of the Company since December 08, 2021, is a distinguished financial expert with a deep industry background. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from R A Podar College of Commerce & Economics and has qualified the final examination of the Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India. With over 28 years of experience spanning financial markets and consumer sector, he is the founder and CEO of Sixth Sense Ventures Advisors LLP. He previously served as Managing Director and Head of Research at IDFC Securities. He contributes to the board of several notable companies, including Hindustan Foods Limited, Parag Milk Foods Limited, etc. underscoring his extensive influence in the industry.

Presently, he is also Director/Partner on the Board of:

• Acefour Accessories Private Limited
• Fullife Healthcare Private Limited
• Gooddot Enterprises Private Limited
• Hindustan Foods Limited
• Instant Procurement Services Private Limited
• Institute Incubation & Innovation council (I3C)-IIT Jammu
• Kanpur Flowercycling Private Limited
• Myhealthcare Technologies Private Limited
• Nobel Hygiene Private Limited
• Neemans Private Limited
• Parag Milk Foods Limited
• Prozo Distribution Private Limited
• Soothe Healthcare Private Limited
• Vahdam Teas Private Limited
• Visage Lines Personal Care Private Limited
• Wonderchef Home Appliances Private Limited
• Sixth Sense Knowledge India – LLP
• Sixth Sense Ventures Advisors LLP
• Bamboo Ventures Advisors LLP

Mr. Pulkit Anilkumar Bachhawat

Non-Executive and Independent Director

He is an Independent Director of the Company since December 08, 2021, brings wealth of expertise in finance and investment. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). In addition, he has cleared all three levels of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program. With over 8 years of experience in investment banking, specializing in private equity and venture capital, he is the founder of Right Pillar Advisors Private Limited. Previously, he held key roles as Manager and Senior Manager in the investment banking team at Intensive Fiscal Services Private Limited. His extensive financial expertise and leadership enhance the Board’s strategic direction.

Presently, he is also Director on the Board of:

• Right Pillar Advisors Private Limited

Mrs. Richa Manoj Goyal

Non-Executive and Independent Director

She is an Independent Director of the Company since December 08, 2021. She holds dual Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Law from Gujarat University and is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). With over 21 years of specialized experience in trademark, patent, copyright and other allied laws, she is a certified trademark agent and the proprietor of a Law Firm - Richa Goyal and Associates. Her profound legal expertise and strategic vision are further exemplified through her current directorships at several leading companies. Her invaluable legal acumen significantly enriches the Company’s Board.

Presently, she is also Director on the Board of:

• Ami Organics Limited
• Baazar Style Retail Limited
• Ganesh Consumer Products Limited
• Shahlon Silk Industries Limited
• Steamhouse India Limited
• Waaree Energies Limited
• kipper Limited

Mr. Siraj Azmat Chaudhry

Non-Executive and Independent Director

He is an Independent Director of the Company since August 24, 2021. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Honours) from University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in International Business from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi. With over 25 years of rich experience in the agriculture and food processing industries, his contributions have earned him several accolades, including Business Leader with a Vision Award (FIIB, 2018), LMA Pride of Uttar Pradesh Award (Agriculture, 2020), Son of the Soil Award (Jaipuria Institute of Management, 2021) and Global Leader with a Vision Award (Institute of Marketing and Management, New Delhi, 2021). He also holds directorships at various notable companies bringing invaluable expertise to the Company’s Board.

Presently, he is also Director/Partner on the Board of:

• Air India Sats Airport Services Private Limited
• Arboreal Bioinnovations Private Limited
• Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Limited
• Dhanuka Agritech Limited
• Jubilant Ingrevia Limited
• Sats (India) Co. Private Limited
• Triveni Engineering and Industries Limited
• Taj Sats Air Catering Limited
• Eight O’clock Holdings Inc, USA
• Eight O’clock Coffee Company, USA
• Agvaya LLP

Mr. Sunil Sethi

Non-Executive and Independent Director

He is an Independent Director of the Company since November 06, 2023. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Delhi University, a Master’s degree in Management Studies (Major in Marketing) from Mumbai University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the Institute of Marketing and Management, New Delhi. With over 30 years of experience in the FMCG and alcoholic beverages industries, he has previously held the notable positions, including, Chairman of Government Relations on the Board of the Indian CEO Forum in Sri Lanka, Board of Governors’ Member at AMCHAM (American Chambers) and Chairman of the AMCHAM FMCG Committee in Malaysia. He also directs several prominent body corporates, contributing extensive industry expertise to the Company’s Board.

Presently, he is also Director/Partner on the Board of:

• Khanakreations Private Limited
• Modenik Lifestyle Private Limited

Mr. Rishabh Narendra Jain

Chief Financial Officer

Employee ID - 2370

Rishabh Jain is the Chief Financial Officer of our Company. He has been associated with our Company since February 1, 2015. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat. He is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is accountable for the financial process, execution of our Company’s financial strategy and business plans, financial forecasting, budget, expansion and capex, managing cash flows, fund raising, managing financial and cost controls and reporting, risk management, investor relations, corporate governance, audit and financial statements, merger and acquisitions and reporting to the board of directors and other stakeholders in relation to various financial and strategic matters, in our Company. He has previously worked with Intensive Fiscal Services Private Limited in the capacity of manager of the investment banking department. He has over 14 years of experience in the field of finance.

Mr. Shambhu Dayal Gupta

President- Finance and Corporate Affairs

Employee ID - 1573

Shambhu Dayal Gupta is the President- Finance and Corporate Affairs of our Company. He has been associated with our Company since April 1992. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Rajasthan. Further, he holds a master’s degree in commerce from University of Rajasthan. He is responsible for liaising with various government bodies and authorities, managing statutory approvals and permissions, building strategic relationships with key stakeholders, leading corporate social responsibility initiatives, banking & treasury operations, financial matters involving accounting, taxation, costing, receivables and payables, litigation and land related matters, and reporting to the board of directors and other stakeholders in relation to various strategic and key administrative matters, in our Company. He has over 26 years of experience in handling the corporate and financial affairs of our Company.

Mr. Manoj Verma

Chief Operating Officer

Employee ID - 11070

Manoj Verma is the Chief Operating Officer of our Company. He has been associated with our company since June 1, 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in arts from Agra University and a diploma in marketing management from NIS Sparta Ltd., New Delhi. He is responsible for providing leadership and strategic vision to our Company, along with formulating operational, managerial and administrative procedures, reporting structures and operation controls to the company in order to achieve short-term and long-term objectives. He was previously associated with Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited, Mrs. Bectors Food Specialties Limited, Mondelez India Food Private Limited and Aditya Birla Retail Limited in various capacities. He has over 24 years of experience in sales and marketing. He was appointed on June 1, 2021.

Mr. Rahul Joshi

Rahul Joshi is the Head - Legal and Company Secretary

Employee ID - 11070

Rahul Joshi is the Head – Legal and Compliance of our Company. He has been associated with our Company since April 2, 2022. He has passed the examination for the bachelor’s degree of business administration from the Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, Tamil Nadu. Further, he also passed the examination for the bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Rajasthan. He is also a member of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He is responsible for corporate secretarial matters, board governance practices and policies, shareholders’ relationship, regulatory compliances including those relating to Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Reserve Bank of India and other statutory authorities, commercial and legal contracts, litigation, liasioning with various governmental authorities, risk management, environment, social and governance and compliance management and reporting to the board of directors and various committees of the board and other stakeholders in relation to legal, secretarial, compliance and governance matters. He was previously associated with Mayur Uniquoters Limited and Modern India Limited in various capacities. He has over nine years of experience in secretarial matters.