New Delhi, 28th October 2026: MMG Group has appointed Smeer Chopra as its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 32 years of experience across finance leadership, business strategy, capital management and operational excellence, Smeer brings expertise spanning FMCG, retail, e-commerce, telecommunications and consumer technology.
In his new role, Smeer will work closely with the Group’s leadership to advance its long-term business ambitions, leveraging his experience in financial management, business transformation and corporate governance.
“We are pleased to welcome Smeer to MMG Group. His extensive experience across diverse industries, coupled with his understanding of financial strategy and business performance, will be valuable as we work towards our long-term business ambitions” said Sanjeev Agrawal, Chairman, MMG Group.
Smeer joins MMG Group from Noise, where he served as Chief Financial Officer, having previously held the same position at Lenskart. At Lenskart, he supported the company’s growth, strengthened financial governance, drove profitability and led multiple rounds of institutional funding. His career also includes senior leadership roles at Bharti Walmart, Bharti Airtel and Coca-Cola India.
Over the course of his career, Smeer has worked closely with promoters, boards and business leaders, combining strategic financial leadership with hands-on business understanding. His experience spans building scalable financial systems, strengthening governance, improving working capital efficiency and supporting business growth.
“I look forward to working with the MMG Group leadership team and contributing to the Group’s future ambitions. I am keen to bring my experience in financial leadership and business strategy to support the organisation’s next phase of growth,” said Smeer Chopra, Group Chief Financial Officer, MMG Group.
Smeer will lead finance across the group’s businesses with a clear focus on building a clear path to sustainable profitability in each business and towards preparing the group for its next phase of growth through the capital markets and strategic M&A.
About MM Agrawal Group
Founded in 1964 by the late Professor M.M. Agrawal Ji, former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), MM Agrawal Group is a leading Indian business conglomerate with a diverse portfolio spanning Food & Beverage, Quick Service Restaurants, Oil & Gas Services, Hospitality, Real Estate and Education.Under the leadership of Group Chairman Shri Sanjeev Agrawal, the Group’s portfolio includes Moon Beverages, HAL Offshore, SEAMEC, McDonald’s restaurant operations across North and East India, ITC Fortune and IVS Group of Institutes.
The Group has been instrumental in the growth of The Coca-Cola Company’s bottling operations in India and remains one of its largest bottling partners. In the Quick Service Restaurant sector, it operates McDonald’s restaurants across North and East India, with the largest territorial allocation within McDonald’s India’s operating network. With a legacy of over six decades, MM Agrawal Group continues to build enduring businesses, forge strong partnerships with global brands and expand its presence across key industries.
