RHI Magnesita India Names Pankaj Malhan MD And CEO

RHI Magnesita India , a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions, has announced the appointment of Pankaj Malhan as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective 1 July 2026.

Malhan joins RHI Magnesita India with more than 30 years of leadership experience across steel, manufacturing, industrial materials and infrastructure sectors. He has led large and complex organisations through growth, transformation, operational excellence and value creation, positioning him to guide the company’s India business into its next phase of growth.

The Board also announced that Parmod Sagar, who served as Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, will continue as Chairman of the Board. RHI Magnesita India said it expects to strengthen its market leadership under Malhan’s leadership, supported by Sagar’s continued guidance in his new role.