Meghalaya, India, February 2026 – Star Cement Ltd. has appointed Sunil Aggarwal as Chief Strategy and Finance Officer (CSFO) for its North East subsidiary, SCNEL. In this role, he will lead strategic planning and financial operations to further strengthen the company’s growth trajectory and market leadership across the North East region.
Sunil brings over two decades of cross-industry financial leadership experience. He currently serves as Executive Director at Dalmia Bharat Limited, a position he has held for nearly 16 years. During his tenure, he has played a key role in driving financial strategy, governance, and long-term business planning within one of India’s leading cement manufacturers.
Prior to Dalmia Bharat, Sunil served as General Manager – Finance at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India), where he led finance operations in a complex media and publishing environment. Earlier, he was Head – Finance at Henkel Technologies, strengthening financial controls and commercial processes, and Finance Controller at Olam International, gaining global exposure in structured finance and operational controls.
Sunil holds an Executive MBA in Strategy from Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon, further reinforcing his strategic leadership foundation.
His appointment comes at a significant time for Star Cement as it continues expanding its footprint and strengthening its market dominance across the North East. With Sunil’s strategic and financial stewardship, the company is well positioned to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence in the region.
About Star Cement Ltd.
Star Cement Ltd. is a leading cement manufacturer with a dominant market share in North East India. With a dealer network of over 12,000 across North East India, Bengal, and Bihar, the company has established strong regional leadership. Its manufacturing plant at Lumshnong, Meghalaya, benefits from strategic limestone availability, supporting consistent quality and cost efficiency. Star Cement serves major institutional customers including Larsen & Toubro, NHPC, Indian Railways, and the Ministry of Defence, and continues to invest significantly in regional infrastructure and growth.
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