Mumbai 26th December 2025: Hindustan National Glass & Industries Limited (HNGIL) India’s largest container glass manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Rakesh Mehta as Chief Operating Officer (COO), North for HNG, effective immediately. This key leadership addition follows HNGIL’s acquisition by Independent Sugar Corporation Limited (INSCO), part of the Uganda-based Madhvani Group, in September 2025.
The appointment underscores HNGIL’s post-acquisition strategy to enhance operational excellence and drive growth in northern India. Mehta will oversee facilities across locations, focusing on supply chain optimization, production efficiency, and market expansion for clients in pharmaceuticals, liquor, beverages, and food sectors (please suggest this).
Rakesh Mehta brings over two decades of expertise in finance, commercial operations, contracting, and regional leadership. Previously, he served as Finance Head – North at Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. since 2013 and in similar roles at Reliance Retail, managing distribution, logistics, and operations across Gurugram and northern markets.
“We are excited to welcome Rakesh Mehta as COO, North for HNG in this transformative phase post-acquisition,” said Mr. Suraj Mehta, Chief Strategy & Corporate Affairs Officer. “His strategic insights and operational prowess will strengthen our northern operations and support our vision for sustained leadership in container glass manufacturing.” “I am thrilled to join HNGIL at this pivotal moment following the acquisition,” said Rakesh Mehta, COO, North for HNG. “With my experience in scaling operations across northern India, I look forward to driving efficiency, innovation, and growth to deliver world-class glass packaging solutions for our valued clients”, Mr. Rakesh further added.
Headquartered in Kolkata and founded in 1946, HNGIL operates 11 furnaces and 44 production lines with cutting-edge technology from Europe and the USA. Visit www.hngil.com for more.
