Pragun Khaitan, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Jindal Aluminium, brings a combination of keen interest, excellence-driven passion, and a strong sense of responsibility to his role. Since joining the company in 2013 as the whole-time Director, he has led its remarkable growth with an average annual rate of 25%. Pragun successfully established and expanded JAL's aluminium flat rolled products plant, making it the second-largest supplier in India within four years. He has also spearheaded diversification into real estate and renewable energy, showcasing his visionary approach. Committed to social responsibility, Pragun prioritises issues such as education, global warming, and women's rights in his personal and professional endeavours.
In an exclusive interview, we spoke to Pragun Khaitan, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Jindal Aluminium. Ltd., regarding his visionary outlook for the company's future.
CAN YOU PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF JINDAL ALUMINIUM, ITS HISTORY, AND ITS POSITION IN THE ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION INDUSTRY IN INDIA?
Dr Sitaram Jindal, my grandfather, is part of a remarkable group of five brothers who established an unparalleled industrial empire in modern India. While studying at Kolkata University, he collaborated with his brothers to establish a steel pipe factory. After successfully setting up the Kolkata factory, they established a massive steel pipe manufacturing facility (Jindal India Ltd) in Hissar, Haryana. This company was among the pioneers in large-scale steel pipe and tube production in India and has played a crucial role in India's green revolution since its inception.
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