Amarendu Prakash

Chairman, Steel Authority of India

423rd

in Fortune Global 1000

1853rd

in Forbes Global 2000

Amarendu Prakash is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). As a metallurgical engineer, he graduated from BIT Sindri, Ranchi University, and joined SAIL in 199, and has had a 30 year career, holding key positions, including Director of the Bokaro Steel Plant. 

Prakash’s leadership philosophy is grounded in operational excellence. Under his leadership, SAIL has secured approvals for a substantial $11.9 Billion capital expenditure plan aimed at enhancing both Greenfield and Brownfield projects, which will significantly increase the company’s market cap. 

Prakash’s approach focuses on leveraging technological advancements and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to ensure SAIL remains competitive in the global market​​​​. Indiaspora is proud to have Amarendu Prakash in our Business Leaders List for 2024.