Republic Day
On the Republic Day 2026,
let us honour the principles that define our nation and
continue striving for excellence together.
Smt. Bhuvaneswari Nara
Vice Chairperson & Managing Director
Smt. Bhuvaneswari Nara
He is a B.COM, MBA, AIII and a Member of (the First) Financial Services Institutions Bureau under Ministry of Finance (Appointed by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Govt. of India. He was Former Chairman and Managing Director of Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd and retired from service on 31st May 2020, upon attaining the age of superannuation and held various positions concurrently at the time of superannuation. Presently, he is an Independent Director on the Board of M/s. Royal Sundaram General Insurance Company Limited.
| SI No | Name of the body corporate | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HERITAGE NOVANDIE FOODS LIMITED | Director |
Graduate in Production Engineering from Pune University Engineering College. Started Silver line Wire Products in 1993 as a manufacturer of plastic coated wire products for household applications. In 1998, started marketing under the brand name of Sleek. He has completed Owner President Management Programme at Harvard University, USA. Is also on the board of several other companies. He is an expert in the areas of Strategy Planning and Mergers & Acquisitions; Leadership; Sales & Marketing and Finance.
| SI No | Name of the body corporate | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HERITAGE NUTRIVET LIMITED | Director |
| 2 | KITCHEN CREATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | Director |
| 3 | PALMLEAF FURNITECH PRIVATE LIMITED | Director |
| 4 | MRJ HOME IMPROVEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED | Director |
| 5 | HERITAGE NOVANDIE FOODS LIMITED | Director |
Is a Fellow Member of Institute of CharteredAccountants of India, Bachelor of Commerce from Bombay University, and Bachelor of Law from Bombay University and has been practicing as a Chartered Accountant since 1991. She has more than 25 years of experience in handling audits of all kinds and has been a consultant for many start-up businesses. She is working as CFO & CHRO in CaliberTechnologies Private Limited.
| SI No | Name of the body corporate | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEDPLUS HEALTH SERVICES LIMITED | Director |
| 2 | HBL ENGINEERING LIMITED | Director |
| 3 | CALIBER TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED | Director |
| 4 | OPTIVAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | Director |
| 5 | HERITAGE NUTRIVET LIMITED | Director |
| 6 | PHARMACLAN CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED | Director |
A Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India (ICMA), and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), with more than thirty years of experience. He also serves as a Member on the IFRS Interpretation Committee of International Accounting Standards Board and IFRS Advisory Council of the IFRS Foundation, London. He served as Council Member of ICAI (2016 2022), was Chairman of Accounting Standards Board and Ex. Officio Member of NFRA (2019-2022). He was a member of MCA, SEBI and the CFO Forum in the CII. He was awarded the Business World CFO of the Year for 2021 and among the 100 most influential CFOs in India by CIMA. He is working as a Executive Director and Group CFO in Sify Technologies Limited.
| SI No | Name of the body corporate | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEOJIT INVESTMENTS LIMITED | Director |
| 2 | WHEELS INDIA LIMITED | Director |
| 3 | ONGC PETRO ADDITIONS LIMITED | Director |
| 4 | SIFY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | Whole-time Director |
| 5 | LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA | Director |
Is a Graduate in Arts and a seasoned business leader, she serves as Director in the Board of several companies. With extensive experience in business management, she has been instrumental in driving Heritage Foods Limited toward sustained growth and success. Since joining Heritage in 1994 as a Whole-time Director, she has risen to the role of Vice-Chairperson & Managing Director, overseeing the company’s overall operations and strategic direction. In addition to her corporate responsibilities, she is the Managing Trustee of the NTR Memorial Trust, contributing to social and philanthropic initiatives.
| SI No | Name of the body corporate | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIRVANA HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED | Director |
| 2 | HERITAGE NUTRIVET LIMITED | Director |
| 3 | HERITAGE FINLEASE LIMITED | Director |
| 4 | MEGABID FINANCE & INVESTMENT PRIVATE LIMITED | Director |
She holds an MBA degree from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University. While at Stanford, she was on the leadership teams of the Marketing and FARM clubs. She graduated Summa cum Laude from SCU in 2009, was on the Dean’s List, was a member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society and received the Academic Achievement Award for securing the highest GPA. She also completed an Executive Education program in Digital Marketing Strategies from Kellogg. She also pursued a marketing internship program at Danone, Paris and Danone Baby Nutrition, Schipol while pursuing her MBA.
Since joining Heritage Foods in 2013, she has been instrumental in driving innovation and growth in the dairy industry. At Heritage Foods, she is focused on strategic resource allocation, digital transformation, business development and marketing initiatives. She strongly believes that milk plays a vital role in bringing nutrition to the nation. Prior to joining Heritage Foods, she worked at Vertex Venture Management, a Venture Capital subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, as the youngest member of the investment team. She focused on growth equity investments.
She was a speaker/panellist at FICCI FLO Hyderabad; National Women’s Congress 2016; Food Fortification & Malnutrition in India discussion conducted by Economic Times, Dupont and A.T.Kearney India in 2016; Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development 2016 (Singapore) – Zero Hunger Challenge; Powering Economic Growth Through Cost and Management Accounting conference in Feb 2015 etc. She is also a member of the YPO Hyderabad chapter.
In addition to her corporate role, she serves as a Trustee in the Board of Trustees of NTR Memorial Trust, Hyderabad and Smt. Nandamuri Basavataraka Ramarao Memorial Cancer Foundation (NBTRMCF), Hyderabad, contributing to impactful social initiatives.
| SI No | Name of the body corporate | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HERITAGE NOVANDIE FOODS LIMITED | Director |
| 2 | HERITAGE NUTRIVET LIMITED | Managing Director |
| 3 | HERITAGE FINLEASE LIMITED | Director |
| 4 | MEGABID FINANCE & INVESTMENT PRIVATE LIMITED | Director |
| 5 | NIRVANA HOLDINGS PRIVATE LIMITED | Director |
Is a IAS (Retd.) and a distinguished leader with around four decades of experience in public administrative service and corporate management. He holds a postgraduate degree and a doctorate in Zoology.
He began his career in 1984 as an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of the Andhra Pradesh cadre. Over a span of two decades, he held key administrative positions in the State of Andhra Pradesh and Central Government, serving in roles such as Project Director, District Rural Development Agency (PD DRDA), District Collector, Commissioner Sericulture, and other senior administrative capacities. His tenure was marked by a commitment to ethical governance, strategic policymaking, and effective leadership in handling complex administrative challenges and driving developmental initiatives at both district and state levels. His last position in the Central Government was Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, where he played a pivotal role in shaping trade policies and overseeing key economic initiatives.
Following his voluntary retirement from the IAS in 2006, He transitioned to the corporate sector and joined Heritage Foods Limited as President. Leveraging his extensive experience in public service, he has been instrumental in steering the company’s strategic growth, operational efficiency, and governance practices. His in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and policy implementation has significantly strengthened corporate compliance and industry alignment, ensuring sustainable business practices. Under his leadership, Heritage Foods has expanded its market presence and grown exceptionally while maintaining high standards of operational excellence in a competitive industry.
| SI No | Name of the body corporate | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HERITAGE NUTRIVET LIMITED | Director |
| 2 | HERITAGE FINLEASE LIMITED | Director |
| 3 | XL MARKETING CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED | Director |