Mumbai 26th October,2026 : Walplast Products Pvt. Ltd. has elevated Rohit Chakraborty to Vice President – Business Head, Gypsum Plaster, Gypsum Board and Construction Chemicals, entrusting him with the leadership of three important business categories within the company’s portfolio.
In his current role, Rohit will oversee the overall business strategy, category performance and market development for gypsum plaster, gypsum board and construction chemicals. His responsibilities will span business planning, sales, channel development and strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening the company’s presence across these segments.
His mandate comes at a time when the construction industry is increasingly adopting engineered materials and application-led solutions that support faster execution, consistency and improved site productivity. Rohit will focus on understanding these shifts and translating them into relevant business and market strategies across the categories under his leadership.
He will also work with Walplast’scross-functional teams to strengthen execution across markets, build stronger relationships with customers and channel partners, and identify opportunities for deeper category penetration. The role will further involve evaluating market trends and customer needs to support the continued development of Walplast’s gypsum and construction chemicals businesses.
Commenting on his elevation, Rohit Chakraborty, Vice President – Business Head, Gypsum Plaster, Gypsum Board and Construction Chemicals, Walplast Products Pvt. Ltd., said, “I am grateful to the leadership team for the trust and confidence placed in me. This role gives me an opportunity to work more closely across three important categories and contribute to their next phase of development. My focus will be on building stronger market connect, understanding the changing needs of customers and working with our teams to create sustainable and meaningful growth for the business.”
Rohit brings close to two decades of experience in the construction and building materials sector, with more than nine years of experience at Walplast. During his tenure, he has held various roles including Zonal Business Manager and Assistant Vice President – Sales, gaining experience across project sales, business development, key accounts and market expansion.
Before joining Walplast, Rohit was associated with LafargeHolcim and Outinord – Fedders Lloyd. He holds an engineering degree and postgraduate qualification in Sales and Marketing, and has also completed a Management Development Programme from IIM Indore.
His elevation strengthens Walplast’s leadership structure across its gypsum and construction chemicals portfolio and reflects the company’s focus on building specialised leadership for its growing product categories. With his experience across sales, markets and business development, Rohit will play a key role in shaping the next phase of these businesses.
About Walplast Products Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 2004 by Mr. Ashok Mehta, Walplast Products Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of DryChem India Pvt. Ltd., is one of India’s leading building materials companies and the country’s third-largest manufacturer of wall putty. The company has 25 manufacturing facilities and NABL-accredited R&D laboratories, and exports its products to more than 23 countries. Walplast offers a comprehensive portfolio of home-building solutions under its HomeSure brand, driven by innovation, sustainability and customer-centricity.
