Mr. Kayomarz Sadri joined the Abans Group in December 2017 as Head of the Agri Trading Business. Mr. Sadri assumed the esteemed position of Whole Time Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on the Board of our Company on July 12, 2023. He holds a Bachelor of..
Mr. Kayomarz Sadri
Whole Time Director & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Kayomarz Sadri
Whole Time Director & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Kayomarz Sadri joined the Abans Group in December 2017 as Head of the Agri Trading Business. Mr. Sadri assumed the esteemed position of Whole Time Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on the Board of our Company on July 12, 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), a Master of Commerce (M.Com) and an MBA and has completed the IATA/UFTAA Foundation Course from IATA in Montreal, Canada.
He has earned recognition for his leadership in driving the company toward significant growth, and under his guidance, Abans Enterprises has broadened its footprint both domestically and internationally. His strategic foresight and entrepreneurial skills have been crucial in steering the Company through evolving market dynamics while achieving sustained profitability. Under his leadership, Abans Enterprises Limited has emerged as one of the largest participants on NCDEX (National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange) by volume. As the CEO, he has been instrumental in shaping the Company’s direction. Previously, Mr. Sadri was associated with Agri commodities trading teams of various dominant industry players, including National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, KIFS Commodities (Khandwala Integrated Financial Services) and Edelweiss Commodity Services Limited and Product Development and Business Development Team of Inditrade Business Consultants Limited. He also acts as Director on the Board of the subsidiary Company i.e. Abans Jewels Limited
Mr. Anurag Kanwatia
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Anurag Kanwatia assumed his position as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company in July 24, 2023 and was appointed as an Additional Director (Executive) on May 14, 2025. He is a Semi Qualified Chartered Accountant with strong experience of around 14..
Mr. Anurag Kanwatia
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Anurag Kanwatia assumed his position as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company in July 24, 2023 and was appointed as an Additional Director (Executive) on May 14, 2025. He is a Semi Qualified Chartered Accountant with strong experience of around 14 years with Bullion, Derivatives Trading, Cinema and Textile industry in domain of Corporate Accounts as per IGAAP and Ind AS, Financial Reporting and MIS, Direct and Indirect Taxation and Internal Audit and Controls.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Mithibai College, Mumbai University and has completed the CA Inter level from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Mr. Kanwatia has previously been part of the Finance and Accounting teams of Carnival Cinemas, PNP Polytex Private Limited and DSK & Associates, Chartered Accountants. Mr. Kanwatia has been rigorously involved in developing and executing the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business goals, optimising the Company’s capital structure, managing liquidity, and overseeing capital allocation decisions. He has played a crucial role in shaping the financial health and strategic direction of the Company, providing leadership in financial matters and ensuring effective governance and compliance.
Mr. Paras Savla
Independent Director
Mr. Paras Savla joined our Company’s Board on December 27, 2023. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Mr. Paras Savla brings extensive expertise to his role. He has been a trusted advisor to numerous corporate and non-corporate entities on..
Mr. Paras Savla
Independent Director
Mr. Paras Savla joined our Company’s Board on December 27, 2023. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Mr. Paras Savla brings extensive expertise to his role. He has been a trusted advisor to numerous corporate and non-corporate entities on a wide range of financial matters.
Mr. Savla specialises in domestic and international taxation, investment strategies for India and overseas, transaction structuring, valuation, due diligence, mergers, demergers, acquisitions, insolvency resolution, direct tax litigations. Prior to his current position, he honed his skills as part of a prominent Big 4 Accounting Firm, focussing on Transaction Advisory Services. He is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW). His impressive qualifications include being a Registered Valuer for Securities & Financial Assets (IBBI), an Insolvency Resolution Professional (IBBI), a Business & Finance Professional (ICAEW), a holder of the Diploma in Information System Audit (ISA-ICAI), and a Certified Fraud Examiner (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA). He served as the president of The Chamber of Tax Consultants (established in 1926) in 2014-15 and that of the CVO of Chartered & Cost Accountants Association in 2013-14. Presently, he holds the position as a member of Governing Council of the Indo-Belgium Chamber of Commerce & Industry and a Member of the Journal Committee & IT Connect Committee of the Chamber of Tax Consultants. He is also on the Boards of Forbes & Company Limited, Forbes Campbell Finance Limited, Indo-Belgian Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Perch Strategic Advisors Private Limited, Om Freight Forwarders Private Limited, Perch Foundation and Randip Singh Pathania Memorial Foundation.
Dr. Anita Shantaram
Independent Director
Dr. Anita Shantaram joined our Company’s Board on July 24, 2023. She holds a post-graduate in Industrial Psychology from Bombay University. She has been a devoted and enthusiastic faculty member of Sydenham, HR and Jai Hind Colleges as well as the IBS and..
Dr. Anita Shantaram
Independent Director
Dr. Anita Shantaram joined our Company’s Board on July 24, 2023. She holds a post-graduate in Industrial Psychology from Bombay University. She has been a devoted and enthusiastic faculty member of Sydenham, HR and Jai Hind Colleges as well as the IBS and UBS business schools and is currently teaching Business Ethics at NMIMS and IIT Bombay. She has also served as a guest faculty for various Management Institutes and has conducted 1,200+ workshops in India, Dubai and Jordan for multiple organisations.
Bringing over 28 years of corporate training and teaching experience, Dr. Anita Shantaram completed her PhD titled ‘Ethical Business Practices and Corporate Financial Performance: An Empirical Analysis’ from BITS Pilani in 2015. Thereafter, she founded www. www.ethicsindia.com, which was later acquired by Legasis Services. She has completed the executive education programme, ‘Managing Ethics in Organisations’ from Bentley University in Boston and is certified as a Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance by ECI, U.S.A. She has also been instrumental in setting up the Compliance and Ethics Academy, which runs the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional Course. Recently, she has also developed an online course to certify individuals as Ethics Professionals. She is also on the Boards of Bharat Wire Ropes Limited, Responsive Industries Limited, Gujrat Insecticides Limited and Abans Jewels Limited. She is also on the Boards of Bharat Wire Ropes Limited, Responsive Industries Limited, Gujarat Insecticides Limited, Abans Jewels Limited, BSA Corporation Limited, Phoenix Township Limited, Ethics Research and Consulting Private Limited, Centre For Leadership And OD Private Limited and Grid Consultants Pvt Ltd.
Mr. Sanjiv Swarup
Independent Director
Mr. Sanjiv Swarup joined our Company’s Board on April 05, 2023. Mr. Swarup is a Management Consultant. He holds diverse academic qualifications in Law, Chartered Accountancy and Independent Directorship. For the last 16 years, he has been associated as a..
Mr. Sanjiv Swarup
Independent Director
Mr. Sanjiv Swarup joined our Company’s Board on April 05, 2023. Mr. Swarup is a Management Consultant. He holds diverse academic qualifications in Law, Chartered Accountancy and Independent Directorship. For the last 16 years, he has been associated as a Senior Advisor in a BSE listed, SEBI registered Merchant Banking firm.
Additionally, he is the Chairman and Independent Director of Bharat Wire Ropes Limited and an Independent Director on the boards of Josts Engineering Company Limited, Responsive Industries Limited, Chatha Foods Limited, TAC Infosec Limited, MHE Rentals India Private Limited, Highness Microelectronics Limited and Abans Jewels Limited.
Ms. Shardul Chaturvedi
Non – Executive Director
Ms. Shardul Chaturvedi joined our Company’s Board on April 05, 2023. Ms. Chaturvedi possesses comprehensive qualifications and diverse domain expertise.
Ms. Shardul Chaturvedi
Non – Executive Director
Ms. Shardul Chaturvedi joined our Company’s Board on April 05, 2023. Ms. Chaturvedi possesses comprehensive qualifications and diverse domain expertise.
She is a Certified Image Consultant accredited by the Association of Image Consultants International, a Certified Etiquette Trainer accredited by The British School of Etiquette and a Certified Makeup Artist from Fat Mu Academy. She holds a Diploma in Tax Management from Wellingkar College, Mumbai and has worked with Chaturvedi and Shah, Chartered Accountants in the taxation domain. She also acts as a Whole Time Director on the board of Shriyam Broking Intermediary Limited and as a Director in Kinzoku Kagami Technology and Exports Private Limited.
Audit Committee
Mr. Paras Savla
Chairperson(Independent Director)
Dr. Anita Shantaram
Member( Independent Director)
Ms. Shardul Chaturvedi
Member(Non – Executive Director)
Nomination, Remuneration & Compensation Committee
Mr. Sanjiv Swarup
Chairperson(Independent Director)
Dr. Anita Shantaram
Member (Woman Independent Director)
Ms. Shardul Chaturvedi
Member (Non – Executive Director)
Stakeholder Relationship Committee
Mr. Paras Savla
Chairperson (Independent Director)
Mr. Anurag Kanwatia
Member (Executive Director and CFO)
Dr. Anita Shantaram
Member (Woman Independent Director)
Mr. Kayomarz Sadri
Whole Time Director & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Kayomarz Sadri joined the Abans Group in December 2017 as the Head of the Agri Trading Business of the Company. Mr. Sadri assumed his distinguished role on the Board of our esteemed Company as the Whole Time Director and CEO on July 12, 2023.
Mr. Kayomarz Sadri
Whole Time Director & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Kayomarz Sadri joined the Abans Group in December 2017 as the Head of the Agri Trading Business of the Company. Mr. Sadri assumed his distinguished role on the Board of our esteemed Company as the Whole Time Director and CEO on July 12, 2023.
Mr. Sadri holds academic qualification of B.Com, M.Com, Master of Business Administration and IATA/UFTAA Foundation Course from IATA, Montreal, Canada. He has been recognized for his leadership in steering the company towards substantial growth and. under his stewardship, Abans Enterprises has expanded its presence not only in the domestic market but also globally. His strategic vision and entrepreneurial acumen, have been pivotal in navigating the company through dynamic market conditions and achieving sustained profitability. Under his leadership, AEL has emerged as one of the largest participants on NCDEX (National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange) by volume. As the CEO of the Company, he has played a crucial role in shaping the direction of the Company. Mr. Sadri has previously been part of the Agri commodities trading teams of various dominant players of the industry such as National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, KIFS Commodities (Khandwala Integrated Financial Services) and Edwelweiss Commodity Services Limited and Product Development and Business Development Team of Inditrade Business Consultants Limited.
Mr. Anurag Kanwatia
Additional Director (Executive) and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Anurag Kanwatia assumed his position as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company in July 24, 2023 and was appointed as an Additional Director (Executive) on May 14, 2025. He is a Semi Qualified Chartered Accountant with strong experience of around 12 years..
Mr. Anurag Kanwatia
Additional Director (Executive) and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Anurag Kanwatia assumed his position as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company in July 24, 2023 and was appointed as an Additional Director (Executive) on May 14, 2025. He is a Semi Qualified Chartered Accountant with strong experience of around 12 years with Bullion, Derivatives Trading, Cinema and Textile industry in domain of Corporate Accounts as per IGAAP and Ind AS, Financial Reporting and MIS, Direct and Indirect Taxation and Internal Audit and Controls.
He has holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Mithibai College, Mumbai University and has completed the CA Inter level from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Mr. Kanwatia has previously been part of the Finance and Accounting teams of Carnival Cinemas, DSK & Associates, Chartered Accountants and PNP Polytex Private Limited. Mr. Kanwatia has been rigorously involved in developing and executing the company's financial strategy in alignment with overall business goals, optimizing the Company's capital structure, managing liquidity, and overseeing capital allocation decisions. He has played a crucial role in shaping the financial health and strategic direction of the Company, providing leadership in financial matters, and ensuring effective governance and compliance.
Ms.Mahiti Rath
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Ms. Mahiti Rath took on her role as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company on December 27, 2023. Ms. Rath is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and holds a B.A. LLB degree from I.L.S. Law College,..
Ms.Mahiti Rath
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
Ms. Mahiti Rath took on her role as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company on December 27, 2023. Ms. Rath is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and holds a B.A. LLB degree from I.L.S. Law College, Savitribai Phule University, Pune.
Previously, she was part of the Legal, Secretarial and Compliance team of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited. She has been instrumental in ensuring that the Company operates within legal and regulatory boundaries while adhering to internal policies and standards. She also serves as a valuable resource and advisor to Management and employees on compliance-related matters, offering guidance and support to drive ethical behaviour and decision-making, contributing to fostering a culture of compliance and ethical behaviour throughout the organisation, promoting overall integrity and accountability.
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Tel: 022 61790000
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Mumbai– 400 021,
Tel: 022 61790000
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