Kapil Agrawal Named CEO (Designate) of Hindalco Copper Biz

New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) Aditya Birla group firm Hindalco Industries on Thursday announced the appointment of Kapil Agrawal as CEO (Designate) of its copper business with effect from November 1, 2026.

His appointment comes at a time when the global copper market is under pressure from tight supplies and rising demand, driven by the energy transition and expanding electrification.

Agrawal is scheduled to take over as CEO-”Copper on March 1, 2027, on completion of the tenure of the current head, Rohit Pathak, the company said.


"The Board of Directors of the company, upon recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee has appointed Kapil Agrawal as CEO (Designate) - Copper effective November 1, 2026," the company said in a filing to BSE.

Agrawal has been with the Aditya Birla group for over three decades, with leadership experience across textiles, fashion, and retail. He has held roles spanning operations, strategy, supply chain, buying and merchandising and business leadership.

He previously served as CEO of the overseas spinning business before assuming full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the textiles business in 2023.

Hindalco's copper business, Birla Copper, is one of the leading producers of copper in India. It is the leading producer of LME grad copper cathodes and continuous cast copper rods, along with gold, silver, and DAP fertilisers. Birla Copper is also India's largest private producer of gold.