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Anurag Choudhary

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Chairman & Managing Director at Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.
📍 Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Anurag Choudhary is the Chairman, Managing Director, and CEO of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd, a company he co-founded. He has led its transformation from a coal tar pitch manufacturer to a global specialty chemical conglomerate, now pioneering the development of anode and cathode materials for Lithium-ion batteries to support Indias clean energy transition.

He is deeply committed to innovation, ESG principles, and building a strong company culture, often referring to his team as the "Himadri family. " Anurag champions a philosophy of responsible, value-driven growth and believes in fostering a purpose-led organization that focuses on creating a sustainable impact on the people and environment around it.

He began his journey with Himadri at the age of eighteen, orchestrating its significant growth over the last three decades.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Chairman & Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Clean Energy Transition
He is leading Himadri's strategic pivot from carbon chemistry to becoming a key player in India's battery materials value chain, focusing on EV and energy storage solutions.
Battery Material Innovation
He frequently discusses the company's significant R&D and investment in producing advanced anode and cathode materials, aiming to reduce India's import dependency.
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Career

Work history

12-1990
Chairman & Managing Director
Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.
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Interview with Anurag Choudhary, CMD & CEO of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.. Featured in DSIJ Insights
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Anurag Choudhary, the esteemed owner of Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd.. Featured in Facebook (Eurostat Rating)
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Education
1990 - 1993
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
Calcutta University, Kolkata
1975 - 1990
High School
Birla High School
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