HNGIL Appoints Rakesh Mehta as COO, North Following INSCO Acquisition

Hindustan National Glass & Industries Limited (HNGIL) has announced the appointment of Rakesh Mehta as Chief Operating Officer (COO), North, effective immediately. The appointment comes in the wake of HNGIL’s acquisition by Independent Sugar Corporation Limited (INSCO), part of the Uganda-based Madhvani Group, in September 2025.

The leadership addition highlights HNGIL’s post-acquisition strategy to strengthen operational capabilities and accelerate growth in northern India. In his new role, Mehta will oversee manufacturing facilities across key northern locations, with a focus on supply chain optimisation, production efficiency, capacity utilisation, and strategic market expansion. His mandate will also include deepening partnerships with clients across pharmaceuticals, liquor, beverages, and food packaging segments, where demand for high-quality container glass continues to rise.

Mehta brings over two decades of experience spanning finance, commercial operations, contracting, and regional leadership. Prior to joining HNGIL, he served as Finance Head – North at Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd since 2013. He has also held senior roles at Reliance Retail, where he managed large-scale distribution, logistics, and operations across Gurugram and other northern markets.

Commenting on the appointment, Suraj Mehta, Chief Strategy & Corporate Affairs Officer, HNGIL, said,
“We are excited to welcome Rakesh Mehta as COO, North at this transformative phase post-acquisition. His strategic insight and operational expertise will significantly strengthen our northern operations and support our vision of sustained leadership in container glass manufacturing.”

Expressing his enthusiasm, Rakesh Mehta, COO – North, HNGIL, said,
“I am delighted to join HNGIL at such a pivotal moment following the acquisition. With my experience in scaling operations across northern India, I look forward to driving efficiency, innovation, and growth, and delivering world-class glass packaging solutions for our valued clients.”

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Kolkata, HNGIL operates 11 furnaces and 44 production lines, leveraging advanced manufacturing technologies from Europe and the United States, and remains one of India’s leading container glass manufacturers.