Vikram Solar Limited has appointed Sameer Nagpal as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 20, 2026, as the company accelerates its capacity expansion and global growth agenda. With over three decades of multi‑industry leadership experience, Nagpal is expected to strengthen Vikram Solar’s position in the solar and emerging energy‑storage markets.
Amit Banati, an IIM Lucknow graduate and former CFO of Kenvue, was set to take over as CEO of Fortune Brands Innovations in May 2026 but stepped aside before starting, amid a governance shakeup. Despite never working a single day in the role, he is due to receive an $18.4 million separation payment to compensate him for leaving his prior position.
As the world stood at the precipice of a massive technological shift, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee Alumni Association (IITRAA) hosted its annual Global Alumni Meet on January 3, 2026.
Shri Chaudhari Shivraj Singh, B.Tech Mining Engineering from IIT (BHU) Varanasi, has assumed charge as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of CMPDIL in Ranchi, succeeding Satish Jha’s additional charge.
As part of the ₹100 crore alumni pledge, Naveen Tewari — founder and CEO of InMobi and Glance — has personally committed ₹30 crore to support the new academic initiative at IIT Kanpur.
CEO Anand Sri Ganesh outlines NSRCEL’s shift from mentor-driven aid – pitch sharpening, professor insights, key introductions – to a structured approach.
Atomberg Technologies was established in 2012 by two graduates of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay – Manoj Meena and Sibabrata Das.
Edward Nathan Varghese, a 21-year-old IIT Hyderabad student, made history by receiving a ₹2.5 crore job offer from Optiver. Set to join in July, this record-breaking package surpasses all previous offers at the institute, showcasing his exceptional talent and the growing appeal of IITH graduates in the global job market.
With 18+ years, Saurabh excels in data center/cloud shifts at Intuit, Kohl’s, GAP, Apple. Forbes India-featured for interview/pro dev work, he boasts IIMB, HBS, Wharton creds. Author, mentor, townhall speaker, national tabla/sax player, he fuels pro excellence.
