Hyderabad, Telangana, India, October 2025 — Vinod Upadhyay has joined Maruti Ispat & Pipes Pvt. Ltd. (MIPPL), part of the M.S. Agarwal Group of Company, as Vice President – Human Resources and Group CHRO. In this strategic leadership role, Vinod will oversee the Group’s HR and organizational development functions, driving talent transformation, leadership capability, and people-centric strategies across its integrated steel operations.
Vinod brings over two decades of extensive experience in HR strategy, organizational design, and leadership development across manufacturing and industrial sectors. Prior to joining MIPPL, he served as Director – Human Resources at Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd., where he played a pivotal role in strengthening organizational effectiveness, enhancing employer branding, and embedding leadership excellence across the company’s pharmaceutical business operations. His contributions to culture building and strategic workforce management earned him wide recognition as a people-first leader.
Before Jodas, Vinod spent nearly a decade with ACG Worldwide, serving as Deputy General Manager & Head – HR & Administration. During this tenure, he spearheaded HR transformation programs, talent management frameworks, and organizational change initiatives that aligned business growth with employee engagement and performance excellence.
Earlier in his career, Vinod worked with Tata BlueScope Steel Limited as Manager – Human Resources, and with Suzlon Energy Limited as Assistant Manager – HR, where he gained strong foundations in industrial relations, HR operations, and cross-functional leadership. His deep expertise in organizational development, talent management, legal compliance, and leadership development makes him a seasoned HR strategist with a proven ability to drive growth through people empowerment.
About Maruti Ispat & Pipes Pvt. Ltd. (MIPPL)
Maruti Ispat & Pipes Pvt. Ltd. (MIPPL), part of the M.S. Agarwal Group of Company, is redefining steel manufacturing through its fully integrated “Mines-to-Mills” model. By controlling every stage of the production process — from raw material extraction to finished products — MIPPL delivers world-class steel solutions that fuel infrastructure, industries, and sustainable growth across India and international markets. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, efficiency, and responsibility, the company continues to set new benchmarks in the steel sector, contributing significantly to India’s industrial and economic development.
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