About me

Packaging is the family business. Code is my own.

I started at Jagannath Polymers Pvt Ltd in 2009, part-time, while I was still studying. In 2011 I became Business Manager and worked on research and development. In December 2015 I took over as CEO. My B.Tech in computer science ran alongside all of this, from 2010 to 2014.

I look at a factory the way an engineer looks at a system. Every step can be measured, and most steps can be made simpler. I still write code, and I like building our own tools instead of waiting for someone to sell them to us.

In 2025 I earned a Doctorate in Business Administration in Sustainable Entrepreneurship from SSBM, Switzerland. I believe the future of packaging has to be both profitable and responsible.

> Some of what I am building is on the Ventures page. Some of it is not, yet.

Work experience

Dec 2015 – Present
CEO, Jagannath Polymers Pvt Ltd (JPPL)
I lead manufacturing, sales, exports and new product development. At our 25th anniversary we renewed our pledge not to manufacture single-use plastics.
May 2011 – Dec 2015
Business Manager, Jagannath Polymers Pvt Ltd
Research and development. Before this I worked part-time at JPPL from 2009, while I was still studying.
May 2024 – Present
Director & CEO, JPPL Innovation Pvt Ltd
The ecommerce and innovation wing of JPPL, home of PackSmith, PackSmile and InnoBag.
Jan 2022 – Present
Vice President, Compliance & Safety, Jagannath Halogen Pvt Ltd
I lead regulatory compliance, workplace safety and environmental responsibility across the company's operations in Surendranagar, Gujarat.
Sep 2019 – Present
Director, Jagannath Labels Pvt Ltd
Growing the group's labels business in a competitive segment of packaging.
Dec 2011 – Present
Director, Jagannath Mining Pvt Ltd
Founding member of the Jagannath Group's mining business.
Jul 2013 – Apr 2021
Director, Jagannath Industries Pvt Ltd
Part of the founding team of its packaging material manufacturing unit.
Jul 2021 – Jul 2025
Co-Founder, Rochet Customised Chocolate Gifts
2020 – 2023
Brand Consultant, Magic Bubble
2020 – 2024
Senior Consultant, Mrs Singhal’s Paint House
Now building
Authentiq and IdiotScale
Authentiq: product authenticity for brands — customers scan a code and check the product is genuine. IdiotScale: simplifying technology, amplifying efficiency.

Education

2021 – 2025
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
Swiss School of Business and Management (SSBM), Switzerland · Specialisation: Sustainable Entrepreneurship
2010 – 2014
B.Tech, Computer Science Engineering
Bansal School of Engineering and Technology, Rajasthan Technical University. Technology has always been my passion.
2010
Senior Secondary, Mahaveer Public School, Jaipur
Where the foundation of my education was laid.

Skills & expertise

Packaging manufacturing and new product development
B2B sales and export markets
Sustainable packaging and entrepreneurship
Writing code and building software for the business
Business systems and technology (SAP, automation)
Finance, HR and compliance for a growing manufacturing group

Awards

2026
KEL (Key E-Commerce Leader) Award, Rajasthan Region
Alibaba.com, won by JPPL

I enjoy talking about business, strategy, sustainability and technology. If that interests you too, get in touch.

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