BMW Industries appoints Rajat Kulshrestha as Chief Business Officer-Coated Business

24 Jun 2026 CW Team

In a career spanning nearly three decades in the steel sector, Kulshrestha has held several leadership positions across the steel and building materials industry. His previous roles include Assistant Vice President at APL Apollo Building Products, Vice President at Manaksia Coated, Deputy General Manager at Tata BlueScope Steel & JSW Steel, with early stints at Bhushan Steel & Strips, and Lloyds Steel Industries.

BMW Industries (BMWIL) is headquartered in Kolkata, with over 45 years of industry excellence since its establishment in 1981. Operating 7 steel processing centres across Howrah and Jamshedpur with a workforce of 1,500+ employees, BMWIL specialises in value-added steel products, including HRPO/CR coils, galvanised sheets, TMT rebars, MS/GI pipes for infrastructure, construction, and industrial sectors. BMWIL also maintains long-term relationships with customers while delivering high-quality, sustainable steel solutions.

Welcoming Rajat to the leadership team, Harsh Bansal, MD, BMW Industries, said: "India's manufacturing and infrastructure sectors are undergoing a significant transformation, creating new opportunities for value-added steel products. As customer expectations continue to evolve, the industry is moving beyond volume towards greater emphasis on quality, reliability, innovation, and service. At BMW Industries, we believe that long-term growth will be driven not only by capacity and product offerings, but also by our ability to remain closely aligned with customer requirements and market needs.

As we continue to strengthen our position in the segment, enhancing our commercial capabilities and deepening customer engagement remain key priorities. Rajat's extensive experience across sales, marketing, and business development, combined with his understanding of the steel industry and customer landscape, will be valuable as we pursue these objectives. We are pleased to welcome him to the BMW Industries leadership team and look forward to the contributions he will make in the years ahead."

As Chief Business Officer, Kulshrestha will focus on strengthening customer relationships, expanding the company's value-added product portfolio, and supporting BMW Industries' geographic and capacity expansion plans. He will also work towards improving revenue growth and profitability while building a more customer-centric and future-ready organization.

Speaking about his new role, Rajat Kulshrestha, Chief Business Officer, BMW Industries, said: "The steel industry is entering a new phase of growth, driven by rising demand from infrastructure, construction, automotive, renewable energy, and manufacturing sectors. At the same time, customer expectations are evolving rapidly, with greater emphasis on quality, reliability, responsiveness, and value-added offerings.

Having spent nearly three decades in the industry, I believe the companies that will succeed in this environment are those that combine operational excellence with a deep understanding of customer needs. BMW Industries is well positioned to benefit from these opportunities through its strong capabilities and customer-centric approach.

I am excited to join the organization at this stage of its journey and look forward to contributing to its growth by strengthening customer partnerships, expanding market presence, and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders."

With this appointment, BMW Industries further strengthens its leadership team as it continues to expand its business and enhance its offerings for customers across India.

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BMW Industries, a Kolkata-based steel processing company engaged in the manufacturing and processing of value-added steel products, has appointed Rajat Kulshrestha as its Chief Business Officer (CBO). He brings close to three decades of experience in sales, marketing, and business development across the steel industry. At BMW Industries, he will be responsible for driving business growth, strengthening customer relationships, expanding market reach, and supporting the company's efforts in the value-added steel products segment.In a career spanning nearly three decades in the steel sector, Kulshrestha has held several leadership positions across the steel and building materials industry. His previous roles include Assistant Vice President at APL Apollo Building Products, Vice President at Manaksia Coated, Deputy General Manager at Tata BlueScope Steel & JSW Steel, with early stints at Bhushan Steel & Strips, and Lloyds Steel Industries.BMW Industries (BMWIL) is headquartered in Kolkata, with over 45 years of industry excellence since its establishment in 1981. Operating 7 steel processing centres across Howrah and Jamshedpur with a workforce of 1,500+ employees, BMWIL specialises in value-added steel products, including HRPO/CR coils, galvanised sheets, TMT rebars, MS/GI pipes for infrastructure, construction, and industrial sectors. BMWIL also maintains long-term relationships with customers while delivering high-quality, sustainable steel solutions.Welcoming Rajat to the leadership team, Harsh Bansal, MD, BMW Industries, said: India's manufacturing and infrastructure sectors are undergoing a significant transformation, creating new opportunities for value-added steel products. As customer expectations continue to evolve, the industry is moving beyond volume towards greater emphasis on quality, reliability, innovation, and service. At BMW Industries, we believe that long-term growth will be driven not only by capacity and product offerings, but also by our ability to remain closely aligned with customer requirements and market needs.As we continue to strengthen our position in the segment, enhancing our commercial capabilities and deepening customer engagement remain key priorities. Rajat's extensive experience across sales, marketing, and business development, combined with his understanding of the steel industry and customer landscape, will be valuable as we pursue these objectives. We are pleased to welcome him to the BMW Industries leadership team and look forward to the contributions he will make in the years ahead.As Chief Business Officer, Kulshrestha will focus on strengthening customer relationships, expanding the company's value-added product portfolio, and supporting BMW Industries' geographic and capacity expansion plans. He will also work towards improving revenue growth and profitability while building a more customer-centric and future-ready organization.Speaking about his new role, Rajat Kulshrestha, Chief Business Officer, BMW Industries, said: The steel industry is entering a new phase of growth, driven by rising demand from infrastructure, construction, automotive, renewable energy, and manufacturing sectors. At the same time, customer expectations are evolving rapidly, with greater emphasis on quality, reliability, responsiveness, and value-added offerings.Having spent nearly three decades in the industry, I believe the companies that will succeed in this environment are those that combine operational excellence with a deep understanding of customer needs. BMW Industries is well positioned to benefit from these opportunities through its strong capabilities and customer-centric approach.I am excited to join the organization at this stage of its journey and look forward to contributing to its growth by strengthening customer partnerships, expanding market presence, and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.With this appointment, BMW Industries further strengthens its leadership team as it continues to expand its business and enhance its offerings for customers across India.

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