KSH International, a leading Indian manufacturer and exporter of magnet winding wires, has announced the appointment of Mr. Hukumchand Lakhotiya as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 2 April 2026.
Mr. Lakhotiya brings over three decades of experience in the electrical and power sectors, having previously held significant leadership roles at CG Power & Industrial Systems Ltd. and Schneider Electric Pte Ltd. in Singapore. His expertise spans across profit and loss management, multi-plant operations, sales and business development, green energy, digitalisation, and project management.
During his tenure at CG Power, Mr. Lakhotiya was instrumental in leading the transformer, switchgear, and EPC business across Asia, overseeing several regional Asian plants and managing the exports business. Before joining KSH International, he served as the Chief Operating Officer for Waste to Energy at SAEL Industries Ltd. Mr. Lakhotiya holds an MTech in Industrial Management from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Government College of Engineering, Amravati, where he was a gold medallist.
KSH International’s Managing Director, Mr. Rajesh Hegde, expressed enthusiasm about the new appointment, stating, “We extend Hukumchand (i.e. Hemant) a warm welcome to KSH. His experience in the transformer and electrical industries, both locally and globally, as well as leading large multinational businesses will be invaluable as we establish the company as a leading provider of specialised magnet winding wires in India and abroad.”
KSH International Limited is recognised as one of India’s leading manufacturers and largest exporters of magnet winding wires. Founded in 1981, the company supplies ultra-precision special and standard magnet winding wires to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across various sectors, including power, renewables, railways, and motors for electric and internal combustion engine vehicles. KSH International operates four manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra, with a total annual capacity of 43,445 metric tonnes.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).