Abhishek Somany, Managing Director & CEO, Somany Ceramics Ltd

29 Jul 2021 CW Team

Somany Ceramics Ltd is among the top 15 global giants of the ceramic industry, established 50 years ago by Late Hiralall Ji Somany. Brand Somany, under the capable leadership of Shreekant Somany, Chairman & Managing Director, and Abhishek Somany, Managing Director & CEO, is a household name in India for tiles and bathware. Moreover, the company exports its products to more than 55 countries across six continents. It is a complete solutions provider in décor solutions with the widest product selection in all categories: ceramic (wall and floor tiles), polished vitrified tiles, glazed vitrified tiles, sanitaryware and bath fittings. Abhishek Somany, Managing Director & CEO, Somany Ceramics Ltd, shares more on:

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