Adani Ports Appoints Niraj Bansal as New CEO-Ports, Replacing Pranav Choudhary
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd has appointed Niraj Bansal as its new CEO-Ports, effective June 1, 2026. This strategic leadership change was disclosed in a regulatory filing on Monday. Bansal, an insider who joined the Adani Group in October 2022, currently serves as the CEO for New Port Project Development in Maharashtra. He replaces Pranav Choudhary, who is stepping down at the end of May to pursue opportunities outside the Adani Group. Bansal brings extensive experience to the role, having previously headed Hazira Port and served as Deputy Chairman and Chairman-in-charge of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) from 2014 to 2019. During his tenure at JNPT, the port achieved a record cargo handling volume of 66 million metric tonnes in FY18. Prior to his corporate career, Bansal spent over 27 years in the Indian Revenue Service, retiring voluntarily as Commissioner of Income Tax. This appointment underscores Adani Ports' focus on leveraging internal talent with significant public sector port management expertise to drive future growth and operational efficiency within its expanding portfolio.
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Adani Ports Appoints Niraj Bansal as New CEO-Ports, Replacing Pranav Choudhary
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd has appointed Niraj Bansal as its new CEO-Ports, effective June 1, 2026. This strategic leadership change was disclosed in a regulatory filing on Monday. Bansal, an insider who joined the Adani Group in October 2022, currently serves as the CEO for New Port Project Development in Maharashtra. He replaces Pranav Choudhary, who is stepping down at the end of May to pursue opportunities outside the Adani Group. Bansal brings extensive experience to the role, having previously headed Hazira Port and served as Deputy Chairman and Chairman-in-charge of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) from 2014 to 2019. During his tenure at JNPT, the port achieved a record cargo handling volume of 66 million metric tonnes in FY18. Prior to his corporate career, Bansal spent over 27 years in the Indian Revenue Service, retiring voluntarily as Commissioner of Income Tax. This appointment underscores Adani Ports' focus on leveraging internal talent with significant public sector port management expertise to drive future growth and operational efficiency within its expanding portfolio.
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