Expertise alone isn’t enough, true influence demands courage to speak up: Anjali Bhadbhade, CFO, DHL Express India

Bhadbhade is ensuring tighter working capital cycles through initiatives like MyBill, and her mandate is to steer green infrastructure as DHL Express India aims to electrify at least 66% of its last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030, with focus on profitability, sustainability, digital transformation.

Scale for sake of scale is not our playbook, focus remains on disciplined, accretive acquisitions, balancing toll and annuity exposures: Cube Highways Trust Group CFO

Pankaj Vasani, Group CFO of Cube Highways Trust discusses his three-pronged financial prudence philosophy: avoid asset-liability mismatches, maintain flexibility, and keep ample headroom for future growth.

India to become significant contributor to global revenue in next 5 years: John Cockerill’s Global CFO

The pace of industrial growth, policy support in sectors such as hydrogen and defense, and India's strategic location make it a natural focus market for the company.

Ethics and Financial Discipline Must go Hand in Hand to Foster Trust: Vinay Dhawan, CFO, SNHC

According to Dhawan, when one integrates ethics with financial rigor, they don’t just achieve profits, but build trust, credibility, and resilience. Organisations with such leadership tend to have more engaged employees, loyal customers, and stronger reputations.

HDFC Life CFO: Open to inorganic opportunities to boost growth

Niraj Shah, ED & CFO, HDFC Life, sees headroom for organic growth but remains open to inorganic opportunities if regulatory changes expand business lines or trigger M&A activity. He also says that the company remains open to inorganic opportunities to complement organic growth.

Nuvoco Vistas focuses on operationalising Vadraj Cement with Rs 1,800 cr investment

The company plans an additional investment to operationalise Vadraj Cement and commence production by Q3 FY27, bringing the total investment in the acquisition to approximately Rs 3,600 crore.

ADHD, Cardio, Contrast Media to Drive Growth by FY29: Supriya Lifescience CFO

While the company’s immediate efforts are centered around anesthetics, it believes in FY28–29, therapeutic segments like ADHD, cardiovascular, and contrast media will become the next wave of growth.

80% of Decisioning is Data Driven; Rest is Leadership Instinct: V-Mart Retail CFO

Anand Agarwal, CFO of V-Mart Retail, blends a digital-first approach from founding three tech startups with deep finance expertise. A lifelong learner, he’s studying advanced Python and explores diverse interests, from anthropology and history to technology, often sparked by podcasts.

We’re ready to invest significantly in sustainable logistics when the time is right: DTDC Express CFO

Despite current challenges, drone delivery aligns perfectly with DTDC’s strategy of driving digital innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric logistics.

Top 5 priorities for Indian CFOs in next 5 years

A report, which surveyed around 800 finance leaders, reveals that businesses are recalibrating their long-term strategies to strengthen financial resilience over the next five years.

You can’t fix from the sidelines: Sugata Sircar on leading Azure Power’s turnaround from inside

In 2023, Azure Power was in crisis—$1.4 billion in debt, NYSE delisting, stalled audits (of FY22) and governance issues. Amid the crisis, a management overhaul became essential and Sugata Sircar stepped in as CFO to lead the turnaround. His first step: going back to basics.

US-India Trade Tariff Conundrum: What’s the CFO Strategy in the New Trade Order?

Amid the US tariff pause, India Inc CFOs are seizing new opportunities. They are reconfiguring sourcing, pricing, and risk-management models to diversify and manage cost migration.

Finance Ministry Outlines a Stable but Cautious Macroeconomic Outlook: FinMin Report

India’s economic outlook is cautiously optimistic amid global uncertainty. The growth momentum seen in the third quarter of FY25 has strengthened further into Q4 and early FY26.

CFO Hiring From Sector Specific to See an Upward Trend; External Hires Peak

Despite overall cautious market movement, demand for experienced finance leaders remains high.

When CFO Blinks: Why Finance Leaders Must Speak Truth to Power

The Gensol Engineering fund diversion case is not alone. FE CFO explores why speaking truth to power is important for CFOs. Is a silent CFO more dangerous than a rogue promoter?

Top 5 CFO Moves in June 2025

As India Inc navigates global uncertainty, the role of the CFO continues to evolve, and so do job opportunities. FE CFO brings out the top 5 CFOs movements in June 2025.

We Aim to Double the Turnover of EV Subsidiary in Next few Years: CFO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India

Betting big on the EV segment, Manish Gangwal, CFO, Gulf Oil Lubricants, outlines a strategy focused on capital-efficient growth, targeted M&As, and building a robust presence across EV value chain.

DTDC Express Sets Sights on 10x Growth

DTDC Express is betting big on rapid commerce, diversified business units, and a robust partner network. CFO Aneel Gambhir shares how the company is positioning finance as a strategic growth enabler.

As Finance Professional, Keep Things Straight, Transparent, Fair: CFO, Max India

Sandeep Pathak, CFO and Head Legal of Max India shares leadership advice for budding CFOs.

Currency Volatility is now a Routine Occurrence: Kedar Upadhye, CFO, Biocon Biologics

The finance leader discusses navigating currency volatility while driving growth through new product launches and balance sheet simplification.