Jindal Stainless appoints Kunjal Mehta as CFO effective June 25, 2026
Jindal Stainless has appointed Mr Kunjal Mehta as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) effective June 25, 2026, succeeding Mr Tarun Kumar Khulbe who relinquishes the additional charge while continuing as CEO & Whole-time Director. The Board also approved the re-classification of PT Glory Metal Indonesia as an associate of the company effective July 1, 2026, restoring the original governance framework under the Collaboration Agreement.

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Jindal Stainless has appointed Mr Kunjal Mehta as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), effective June 25, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the appointment based on the recommendations of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee. Mr Mehta succeeds Mr Tarun Kumar Khulbe, who ceases to hold the additional responsibility of CFO while continuing as CEO & Whole-time Director of the company. Additionally, the Board approved the re-classification of PT Glory Metal Indonesia as an associate of the company with effect from July 1, 2026, following the restoration of the original governance framework under the Collaboration Agreement.
Leadership Profile
Mr Mehta is a qualified Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant with over 25 years of experience across power, steel, ports & logistics, technology, and ITES sectors. Prior to joining Jindal Stainless, he served as the CFO of Adani Energy Solutions Limited. His career includes tenures at Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Limited, and Essar Steel India Limited.
As CFO, Mr Mehta will oversee the company's finance function, including treasury, capital management, financial planning, investor relations, risk management, and strategic growth initiatives. His expertise spans corporate finance, resource mobilisation, treasury and working capital management, financial planning & analysis, budgeting, governance, assurance & risk management, and strategic finance functions.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointee | Mr Kunjal Mehta |
| Designation | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) |
| Effective Date | June 25, 2026 |
| Previous Organisation | Adani Energy Solutions Limited |
Strategic Outlook
Managing Director Mr Abhyuday Jindal stated that Mr Mehta brings deep expertise across corporate finance, treasury, fundraising, and business transformation. The appointment aims to strengthen the company's financial resilience and support its upward trajectory in the manufacturing business. Jindal Stainless reported an annual turnover of ₹42,955 crore in FY26 and is ramping up facilities to reach 4.2 million tonnes of annual melt capacity in FY27.
Historical Stock Returns for Jindal Stainless
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.97% | +0.45% | +1.73% | -18.38% | -0.77% | +539.04% |
How will Mr. Mehta's experience in capital-intensive sectors influence Jindal Stainless' fundraising strategy for the FY27 capacity expansion?
What specific financial resilience measures does the new CFO plan to implement given the current global steel market volatility?
Could the re-classification of PT Glory Metal Indonesia signal a shift in the company's approach to managing its international subsidiaries?































