Hindustan National Glass and Industries (HNGIL) has appointed Rakesh Mehta as Chief Operating Officer (COO), North, with immediate effect. The appointment has followed HNGIL’s acquisition by Independent Sugar Corporation (INSCO), part of the Uganda-based Madhvani Group, which was completed in September 2025.
The company has stated that the appointment has been made as part of its post-acquisition leadership restructuring, as it has focused on strengthening operations in northern India. As per the mandate of the role, Mehta has taken charge of manufacturing facilities in the region and has been responsible for overseeing production, supply chain operations, and capacity utilisation.
HNGIL has said that Mehta has been tasked with improving operational efficiency and supporting business growth across key customer segments, including pharmaceuticals, liquor, beverages, and food packaging. The company has positioned the role as critical to aligning regional operations with its broader business priorities following the ownership transition.
Mehta has brought over two decades of experience across finance, commercial operations, contracting, and regional management. Prior to joining HNGIL, he has served as Finance Head – North at Reliance Jio Infocomm since 2013. Before that, he held senior finance and operations roles at Reliance Retail, where he oversaw distribution, logistics, and regional operations across Gurugram and other northern markets.
“We are excited to welcome Rakesh Mehta as COO, North for HNG in this transformative phase post-acquisition,” said Suraj Mehta, Chief Strategy and Corporate Affairs Officer. “His strategic insights and operational prowess will strengthen our northern operations and support our vision for sustained leadership in container glass manufacturing.”
“I am thrilled to join HNGIL at this pivotal moment following the acquisition,” said Mehta, COO, North for HNG. “With my experience in scaling operations across northern India, I look forward to driving efficiency, innovation, and growth to deliver world-class glass packaging solutions for our valued clients.”
