In India’s vibrant corporate scene, several distinguished Chief Business Officers (CBOs) are leading the charge in various industries, driving innovation with their years of expertise and fostering growth. Let’s take a closer look at some of these influential figures:

Saurabh Garg (Co-founder and CBO, NoBroker.com): Saurabh Garg, based in Bengaluru, India, pioneers disruption in the real estate sector. With a decade-long journey at NoBroker.com, his vision and leadership transformed the real estate landscape, making it more accessible and affordable.   

Sudhir Kunder (Chief Business Officer, DE-CIX India): Sudhir Kunder, based in Mumbai, India, boasts 30 years of expertise in telecommunications and ICT. As CBO of DE-CIX India, he focuses on strategic planning and service management, shaping the future of digital connectivity.

Deepak Khosla (Chief Business Officer, LTIMindtree): Deepak Khosla, based in Mumbai, India, brings 30 years of global IT service leadership to LTIMindtree. Deepak’s tenure includes key roles at NIIT Technologies and Capgemini. As the Chief Business Officer at LTIMindtree, he oversees P&L for the India and Middle East regions, demonstrating his strategic vision and business acumen. 

Ashish Mishra (Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, Clensta): Ashish Mishra, located in Gurugram, spearheads innovation at Clensta. With two decades of personal care experience, he scales brands, explores offline markets, and fosters growth through diverse industry experience.

Damandeep Singh Soni (Chief Business Officer, GlobalBees): Damandeep Singh Soni, based in Delhi, India, is a seasoned expert with over 20 years of expertise in entrepreneurship, marketing, and growth. With a track record of driving scale at BoAt and advising startups like Whitehat Jr. and Snapchat, he shapes GlobalBees’ growth strategy, making it a D2C leader in India. 

Arun Tikoo (Chief Business Officer, Cashfree Payments): Arun Tikoo, with a comprehensive background in digital banking and sales execution, leads Cashfree Payments’ strategic initiatives. His 20+ years of experience in retail and wholesale banking drive the company’s growth trajectory.

Praveen Khanna (Chief Business Officer, ScoremeAA): Hailing from Gurgaon, India, Praveen Khanna brings over 20 years of BFSI and technology experience. A TEDx speaker and IIM Lucknow alumnus, he leads alliances at Scoreme Solutions, facilitating safe data sharing between FIPs and FIUs. His career includes roles at IHS Markit and XFX Trading Ltd. where he drove business development and operational excellence.

Avnish Datt (Chief Business Officer, Harappa UpGrad): Avnish Datt, based in New Delhi, India, leverages over two decades of experience in global sales strategy and management. With expertise in IT and telecom services, he spearheads Harappa UpGrad’s business objectives, focusing on sales effectiveness and transformation.

Vasuta Agarwal (Chief Business Officer, InMobi Group): Vasuta Agarwal, based in Bengaluru, India, brings over 16 years of experience. Vasuta Agarwal spearheads advertising monetization at InMobi’s consumer platform, Glance, globally. Her tenure includes pivotal roles in strategy consulting and scaling businesses.

Santosh Agarwal (Chief Business Officer, PolicyBazaar.com): Santosh Agarwal brings over 12 years of expertise to PolicyBazaar.com, driving revenue growth and strategic partnerships. His extensive background includes leadership roles in corporate management and life insurance.

Kamna Baweja (Chief Business Officer, Lendingkart): Kamna Baweja’s leadership spans diverse sectors, from digital marketing at Adobe to VP roles at PAYBACK. As CBO at Lendingkart, she focuses on partnership development and commercial strategy. 

Mukund Kulashekaran (Chief Business Officer, Urban Company): Mukund Kulashekaran, based in Gurgaon, India, is a dynamic leader with over 17 years of extensive experience in business development. At Urban Company, he drives strategic initiatives to enhance operational excellence and business performance. 

Gaurav Jain (, Chief Business Officer, Moj & ShareChat): Gaurav Jain, based in Bengaluru, India, offers over 16 years of expertise in digital platform monetisation and business setup. As ShareChat’s CBO, he pioneers revenue strategies and stakeholder management, shaping the future of social media engagement.

Lalit Mittal (Chief Business Officer, Livspace): Based in Bengaluru, India, Lalit Mittal brings over 16 years of expertise to Livspace. As the Chief Business Officer for India, he has been instrumental in scaling Livspace’s modular-focused business unit, catering to the home interior needs of a significant portion of India’s population.

Chinmaya Desai (Chief Business Officer, Falcon): With 16+ years in transaction banking and digital payments, Falcon Chinmaya Desai leads Falcon in building the largest embedded payments and finance platform. His track record includes scaling businesses, forming key partnerships, and driving innovation in APMEA markets.

Niroop Janardhanan (Chief Business Officer, Fyn): Niroop Janardhanan, based in Bengaluru, India, boasts 16+ years of experience in growth, revenue management, and sales. As the CBO of Fyn, he focuses on P&L ownership, revenue management, and supply chain optimization. His diverse background spans leadership roles in companies like Unacademy, Ninjacart, and Ola.

Gaurav Samdaria (Chief Business Officer, Perfios Software Solutions): Gaurav Samdaria, based in Mumbai, India, is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in building and scaling solid businesses. As the Chief Business Officer at Perfios Software Solutions, he specializes in providing innovative solutions to the BFSI fraternity, leveraging his expertise in strategic planning and organizational leadership.

Shivcharan Pulugurtha (Chief Business Officer, Ace Turtle): With over 15 years of experience, Shivcharan, based in Mumbai, India, currently spearheads business strategies at Ace Turtle. His tenure at Tata Digital and Swiggy underscores his prowess in shaping successful ventures, making him a valuable asset in the e-commerce domain.

Mukul Ronak Das (Chief Business Officer, Stylework): Mukul Ronak Das, based in Bengaluru, India, boasts 15+ years of experience in banking, tourism, and startups. As an alumnus of IIM-C, he brings exceptional leadership and entrepreneurial skills from OYO and HDFC Bank to Stylework, driving sales and market research to propel the company’s growth. His innovative approach and commitment to excellence position Stylework for continued success in the workspace solutions market.

Ankeet Bhat (Chief Business Officer, MapmyIndia): Ankeet Bhat, based in Mumbai, India, leverages 13+ years of tech industry expertise to drive enterprise growth at MapmyIndia. With a diverse background spanning engineering, business development, and international expansion, he shapes the company’s strategy and direction, fostering profitability and innovation.

Soumyadeep Barman (Chief Business Officer, Rebel Foods): Soumyadeep Barman, situated in Mumbai, India, is a co-founder of Rebel Foods. Brings over 12  years of experience and is revolutionizing the restaurant industry. His leadership in international partnerships drives operational excellence and global expansion for Rebel Foods.

Prejit Narayan (Chief Business Officer, boAt Lifestyle): Based in Delhi, India, Prejit Narayan brings over a decade of expertise to boAt Lifestyle. His journey includes pivotal roles at Amazon and Idea Cellular, where he excelled in sales, marketing, and digital innovation, contributing significantly to the brands’ growth.

Vivek Kapoor (Co-founder and CBO, AyushPay): Vivek Kapoor, renowned for founding India’s largest dining-out platform, brings 12+ years of entrepreneurial experience to AyushPay. His journey from the merchant navy to tech entrepreneurship reflects his diverse expertise in creating impactful solutions.

Vikas Agarwal (Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer, Credit Fair): Based in Mumbai, India, Vikas Agarwal leverages over a decade of financial services experience. A chartered accountant from ICAI, he founded Shree Krishna Corporate Advisors LLP, advising over 300 SMEs. As the co-founder and CBO of Credit Fair, he drives growth, fosters partnerships, and champions impact investing.

Nayantara Bhargava (Chief Business Officer, Mswipe): Nayantara Bhargava, based in Mumbai, India, possesses over 9 years of experience in digital banking and fintech. As CBO of Mswipe, she drives business growth and digital partnerships, contributing to the evolution of financial services.

These individuals exemplify excellence in their respective fields, demonstrating a commitment to driving innovation, growth, and strategic leadership in their organizations.

*This article is written by Priya Kumar, Lead Journalist at Indian Startup Times