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SML Mahindra Appoints Surender Kalra as New CFO Effective January 1
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News18•12-10-2026, 19:30
SML Mahindra Appoints Surender Kalra as New CFO Effective January 1
- •SML Mahindra Ltd announced the appointment of Surender Kalra as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2027.
- •Kalra brings nearly three decades of experience with Mahindra's Swaraj business, having previously served as vice president for finance at the Swaraj division.
- •He succeeds current CFO Pushkar Patwardhan, who has resigned to pursue a career opportunity outside the Mahindra Group.
- •Pushkar Patwardhan's resignation will take effect on October 19.
- •Manaswini Goel will serve as the interim CFO for SML Mahindra from October 20 to December 31 before Kalra takes over.
Key Questions Answered
Surender Kalra has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of SML Mahindra, with his appointment taking effect on January 1, 2027.
Pushkar Patwardhan is resigning from his position to pursue a career opportunity outside the Mahindra Group, with his resignation taking effect on October 19.
Manaswini Goel, who serves as the CFO for Mahindra’s Aerospace, Advanced Technologies, and Trucks & Buses businesses, will act as the interim CFO from October 20 to December 31, 2026.
