Board & Committees

Mr. Dharmpal Agarwal (DIN: 00084105) is a pioneering figure in India’s transport and logistics industry. With an illustrious legacy spanning over five decades, he has been instrumental in transforming the country’s logistics landscape from a highly fragmented and unorganized ecosystem into a structured, technology-driven and professionally managed industry, thereby contributing significantly to India’s economic progress.

A visionary leader with a strong commitment to nation-building, Mr. Agarwal has consistently strengthened innovation, operational excellence and sustainable growth across the logistics value chain. His far-sighted leadership has positioned TCI Group as one of India’s most respected integrated supply chain and logistics conglomerates.

Beyond corporate leadership, Mr. Agarwal is deeply committed to social advancement and inclusive development. Through TCI Foundation, he has spearheaded impactful initiatives in the areas of healthcare, HIV/AIDS awareness, education, sports development, skill enhancement and community welfare. His philanthropic vision extends further through his active association with several trusts and social organizations dedicated to creating long-term societal impact.

He also holds positions in Indo Rama Synthetics (India) Limited, TCI Industries Limited, TCI Express Limited, TCI Developers Limited, Bhoruka Power Corporation Limited and TCI Institute of Logistics.

Mr. Satyanarayan Agarwal (DIN: 00111187) has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of the Company since January 2, 1995. He chairs the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee and is a Member of the Audit Committee and Compensation/Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

He is a magna cum laude graduate in Management from Davenport College of Business, USA, and has also completed the Advanced Management Program from Harvard Business School, USA. He is also a member of the Governing Body of IIM Bangalore.

Mr. Agarwal has over four decades of experience across various industries, including logistics and is also associated with various charitable organizations and serves as a trustee of Bhoruka Charities, Umah Foundation, and Prabhudan Rural Development.

He also holds positions on the Board of Bhoruka Power Corporation Limited, Bhoruka Agro Business Private Limited, Bhoruka Specialty Gases Private Limited, Bhoruka Power Investments India Private Limited and Pharmed Limited.

Mr. Vijay Sankar (DIN: 00007875) has been serving as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company since November 4, 2016. He is also a Member of the Audit Committee of the Company.

He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the J L Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, and is also a qualified Chartered Accountant.

Vijay Sankar is the Chairman of The Sanmar Group, which is headquartered in Chennai, India, with manufacturing facilities in the Mexico, Egypt, and several locations across South India. The approximately 60 years Group has a strong presence in key industry segments – Chemicals, Speciality Chemicals, Engineering Products, Steel Castings and Shipping and has a turnover of approximately Rs.12,000 crores.

Well recognized for its high ethical standards, the Group has robust corporate governance methods and a strong focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Mr. Sankar is an Independent Director on the Boards of Larsen & Toubro Limited, TVS Motor Company Limited, Transport Corporation of India Limited, and Kaveri Retreats and Resorts Ltd. He is the Non-Executive Chairman of Chemplast Sanmar Limited.

He is the Senior Vice President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi.

He also serves as a Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association, Trustee of The Childs Trust Hospital and the Voluntary Health Services (VHS). He serves on the Board of Governors of the Medical Research Foundation (Sankara Nethralaya). He also serves as a member of the Governing Body of The Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai.

He is also the Honorary Consul General of Denmark in Chennai.

Ms. Gita Nayyar (DIN: 07128438) has been serving as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company since May 24, 2019. She chairs the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and is a Member of the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee and Audit Committee.

She holds an MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, Dartmouth College, USA, and a B.A. (Hons.) in Economics from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi.

Ms. Nayyar is a senior finance professional with over 35 years of leadership experience across multinational banks boards in India and the UK. Her expertise includes corporate banking, investment banking, wealth management, fundraising, investment management, and risk management. She is actively involved with mentoring and investing in start-up’s.

Ms. Nayyar is a Member of the Board of Governors of IIM Udaipur and HelpAge India. Ms. Nayyar also a member of the board of Board of PNB Housing Finance Limited, Taj Sats Air Catering Limited and Ask Investment Managers Limited.

Mr. Ravikant Uppal (DIN: 00025970) has been serving as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company since October 28, 2019. He chairs the Audit Committee and is a Member of the Risk Management Committee.

Mr. Uppal has over 40 years of experience across engineering, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors in India and overseas. During his distinguished professional career, he has held several leadership positions, including Managing Director & Group CEO of Jindal Steel & Power Limited Group, Whole-time Director on the L&T Group Board and MD & CEO (Power) at L&T.

He has also held senior leadership roles within the ABB Group, including President of Global Markets, Member of the Group Executive Committee, President of ABB Asia Pacific Region, and Chairman & Managing Director of ABB India. He is also recognized as the Founding Managing Director of Volvo in India.

Mr. Uppal has worked extensively across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and South East Asia. He has also promoted SISCOL, a venture focused on steel-based civil and industrial infrastructure projects in India.

He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Delhi and is an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad. He has also completed the Advanced Management Program from Wharton Business School, USA. IIT Delhi has honoured him as a Distinguished Alumnus.

Mr. Uppal has served on the Boards of several companies in India and overseas, including BAE (UK), Actis Private Equity (UK), Riverina Bio Energy (Australia), Page Industries, Srei Finance, and Suzlon. He has also served on the Board of Governors of IIM Bangalore.

He is actively associated with industry bodies such as CII, FICCI, and AIMA, and is closely involved in social and community development initiatives.

He also holds positions on the Board of JK Files & Engineering Limited, Steel Infra Solutions Company Limited, Siscol Infra Private Limited, Surin Automotive Private Limited and Anthem Biosciences Limited.

Mr. Vikrampati Singhania (DIN: 00040659) is a fourth-generation industrialist belonging to one of the largest industrial groups in India – J.K. Organisation. J.K. Organisation is an over 140 years old business house with leadership across multiple sectors. The Group is present in more than 100 countries apart from all India presence with annual sales revenue of approx. US$ 6 billion. The Group manufactures and markets a wide range of products from Paper, Automobile Tyres, Cement, Auto Components, Textiles, Agri Products, etc.  The Group also has a tyre business in Mexico City by the name of JK Tornel S.A. de C.V. and employs 1600 people.  The Group also is exploring setting up another manufacturing operation in Mexico for its auto component business.

Mr. Singhania did his Master’s Degree in Commerce from Kanpur University and his MBA from Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, USA. 

Mr. Singhania is a Director of J.K. Organisation, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of J.K. Fenner (India) Ltd, one of the leading automotive & industrial components manufacturing company in the country. He is also Managing Director of JK Agri Genetics Ltd, which produces and markets hybrid seeds. He was the Dy. Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. (one of the largest Tyre manufacturers in India) till January 2016.

He has been involved in managing various industries including Hybrid Seeds, Automotive Tyres, Industrial V-Belts & Oil Seals, Pharmaceuticals, Sugar, Insurance, Power, Clinical Research, etc. He is also responsible for starting CliniRx Research Private Ltd., a full-service Clinical Research Organisation of the Group.

Mr. Singhania is an avid sportsman and in his younger days he has competitively played cricket, squash, soccer etc.  He has played for Cricket Sporting Union and has been captain of a number of the school teams.  He is involved in the Motors Sports activities of the Organisation.  Mr. Singhania is also an avid Golfer and plays regularly and currently is a member of Delhi Golf Club as well as DLF Golf Club in Delhi.  Mr. Singhania is also a member of Kolkata Racket Club as well as Chelmsford club in Delhi amongst others.

Association with Professional Bodies 

• Member of Fuqua Indian Advisory Board of Duke University, USA
• Member of Managing Committee, The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
• President of Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA)

Mr. Avinash Gupta (DIN: 02783217) has been serving as a Non-Executive Independent Director of the Company since January 1, 2024. He chairs the Risk Management Committee and is also a Member of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

Mr. Gupta is an experienced business leader with over three decades of experience in general management, financial services, investment banking, mergers & acquisitions, equity and debt financing, private equity placements, and advisory services across EMENA and Asia.

He has held senior leadership positions in several global institutions, including Deloitte, HSBC, UBS, Barings, Citibank, Falcon Capital, and Rabo Private Equity. Most recently, he served as the CEO of Indian Business of Dun & Breadstreet and global leader in data and analytics.

Earlier in his career in the USA, he worked as an equity analyst covering the oil services sector with Wedbush Morgan Securities and Howard Weil.

Mr. Gupta holds an MBA from the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University, USA, and a B.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT (BHU), Varanasi.

He is also associated with industry bodies including Amcham, FICCI and ASSOCHAM.

He also holds positions on the Board of Keventer Agro Ltd., Jupiter Wagons Limited, Adventz Keventer Capital Advisors Private Limited and Stove Kraft Limited.

Mrs. Urmila Agarwal (DIN: 00818165) is the Managing Director of TCI Exim Private Limited with over two decades of extensive experience and profound expertise in the garment manufacturing sector. As the visionary force behind the inception of TCI EXIM, she has been instrumental in establishing its foundation and guiding its growth into one of India’s emerging garment manufacturing enterprises.

A keen connoisseur of international fashion and textile trends, Mrs. Agarwal’s exposure to diverse international markets has enriched her perspective and enabled her to integrate contemporary practices and global benchmarks into the company’s growth journey. Her entrepreneurial zeal, strategic foresight and commitment to excellence continue to strengthen TCI EXIM’s standing within the sector.
Beyond her professional achievements, she is deeply committed to philanthropy and social causes. She exemplifies a harmonious blend of enterprise, compassion and grace, successfully balancing her roles as a business leader, philanthropist and homemaker.

Beyond her professional achievements, she is deeply committed to social responsibility and community welfare. She exemplifies a harmonious blend of enterprise, compassion and grace, successfully balancing her roles as a business leader and homemaker.

She also holds positions on the Board of Bhoruka Supply Chain Solutions Holdings Limited, TDL Real Estate Holdings Limited, TCI Express Consolidated Limited, Omai Tech Private Limited and One Step Greener Foundation.

Mr. Vineet Agarwal (DIN: 00380300) is the Managing Director of Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI), one of India’s largest integrated multimodal logistics and supply chain solutions providers. An alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University and the prestigious Owner/President Management (OPM) Program from Harvard Business School, He joined TCI in 1996 as Executive Director and has played a key role in the Company’s growth and strategic evolution.

With over three decades of experience in the logistics and supply chain industry, Mr. Agarwal has been instrumental in transforming TCI from a conventional transportation company into a technology-driven and integrated logistics enterprise. Under his leadership, TCI has adopted modern technologies, strengthened operational excellence and expanded its portfolio of value-added supply chain solutions, further reinforcing its position in India’s evolving logistics sector.

Beyond his leadership at TCI, Mr. Agarwal has contributed significantly to India’s business and industry ecosystem. He serves as the Vice President of the All India Management Association (AIMA), is the former President of ASSOCHAM, one of India’s leading industry chambers and is a member of the National Start-up Advisory Council. He also serves as the Chairman of Transystem Logistics International Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Japan and TCI CONCOR Multimodal Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture with Container Corporation of India Ltd.

Mr. Vineet also holds positions on the Board of Somany Ceramics Limited, TCI Express Limited, SRF Limited, TCI Cold Chain Solutions Limited, TCI Developers Limited, TCI CONCOR Multimodal Solutions Private Limited, Transystem Logistics International Private Limited, Gloxinia Farms Private Limited, TCI Chemlog Private Limited, TCI Institute of Logistics and Loglabs Ventures Private Limited.

Mr. Chander Agarwal (DIN: 00818139) joined the Company as Executive Director on September 21, 2006, and was redesignated as Non-Executive Director with effect from August 18, 2016. He is a Member of the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Share Transfer Committee, and Corporate & Restructuring Committee of the Company.

Mr. Agarwal holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bryant College and completed the Owner/President Management (OPM) Program at Harvard Business School in 2018. He has also undertaken executive management and finance programs at National University of Singapore and INSEAD. Since 2006, he has been an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

Beginning his journey with TCI as a summer intern, Mr. Agarwal gained extensive experience across operations, logistics, and marketing functions. He further strengthened his logistics expertise through hands-on experience with Transfreight USA, a lean logistics-focused 3PL serving clients such as Toyota Motor Vehicles USA during 2001–2002.

He serves on the board of the Express Industry Council of India as a Management Committee Member and has contributed significantly to policy advocacy and industry development within India’s logistics sector.

He is currently leading the Group’s international business expansion across Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

He also holds positions on the Board of Arham Veeram Integrated Business Park Limited, TCI Infrastructure Limited, TCI Apex-Pal Hospitality India Private Limited, TCI Developers Limited, TCI Express Limited, Gloxinia Farms Private Limited, TCI Institute Of Logistics, Omai Tech Private Limited, TCIEX Skillstech Private Limited, TCI Express AI_5PL Private Limited and TCIEX Realty Private Limited.

Ms. Archana Pandey is the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company. She has been associated with TCI for approx. 13 years and has an overall experience of approx. 16 years.

Ms. Pandey is an associate member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and Law Graduate with expertise in carrying out corporate law compliances, SEBI Listing Regulations compliances, other SEBI Laws, Rules and Regulations, FEMA, ESOPs, Corporate Restructuring, fund raising etc.