15/05/2026
India Ratings & Research – A Fitch Group Company hosted the Kolkata edition of its CXO Forum 2026 series, themed "Balancing Growth and Resilience.
The event commenced with an opening address by Ananda Bhoumik, Managing Director & Chief Analytical Officer and this event also included a presentation by Khushbu Lakhotia, Director, India Ratings and Research.
Session 1, began with a panel discussion on ”Navigating Risks, Sustaining Profitable Growth" with insights shared by eminent speakers – Asesh Jyoti Dutta, Director (Finance & Strategy), Apeejay Surrendra Group, Indrajit Mookerjee, Vice Chairman, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd., Thomas M Cherian, Managing Director, Essel Mining & Industries Ltd., Sunil Kumar Chaturvedi, Group Chairman, Gainwell Group, Gaurav Jalan, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, mPokket and Rohit Sadaka, Director India Ratings & Research.
Session 2, included a dynamic panel conversation on “Broad-basing Capital Expenditure amidst Global Uncertainty” with insights shared by - Abhisek Somani, Chief Executive Officer (Mining) Rashmi Group, Rakesh Pandya, Chief Financial Officer MCPI Pvt. Ltd., Lalit Kumar Khetan, Whole Time Director & Chief Financial Officer, Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd.
Both sessions were thoughtfully moderated by Mr. Bhoumik.
The event wrapped up with an update from Amol Sumrani, Director - Business & Relationship Management, India Ratings & Research.
A heartfelt thanks to all our esteemed speakers, panelists, and participants for making this event a tremendous success!