Pankaj Mohindroo
Pankaj Mohindroo[1] Pankaj Mohindroo is an Indian advocate, industry leader, publisher, and policy contributor. He is the Chairman of the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), an apex industry body representing India’s electronics, semiconductor, and deep-tech ecosystem, particularly mobile handsets and their component value chain. He is also the Chairman of Spring Agro Industries Limited and President of the Centre of Sustainability for Pure Earth (CSPE).,[2] the apex body of mobile industry in India.[3]
Career
Mohindroo has played a significant role in shaping India’s electronics manufacturing and policy ecosystem, particularly in the mobile handset and components sector. As Chairman of ICEA (formerly the Indian Cellular Association, established in 2002 and later reconstituted), he has worked closely with the Government of India on initiatives aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing, enhancing exports, and integrating India into global value chains. In December 2014, he was appointed Chairman of the Fast Track Task Force (FTTF) by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, tasked with accelerating manufacturing in the mobile handset and component ecosystem. The efforts of the FTTF contributed to substantial growth in mobile phone production, which expanded significantly between 2014–15 and 2025–26.[4] [5] He has also chaired Manufacturing Advisory Committees (2006 and 2010), contributing to policy roadmaps for mobile and component manufacturing in India.[6][7]
Prior to founding ICEA, Mohindroo held senior leadership roles in organisations including the Tata Group, Oswal Group, and Essel-Zee Group. His professional experience spans telecommunications, information technology, oleochemicals, FMCG, media and broadcasting, infrastructure, manufacturing, and international trade. [8] [9]
Industry Vision and Contributions
Mohindroo has been associated with efforts to expand India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem across mobile phones, consumer electronics, and emerging technologies. He has advocated for scaling India’s electronics industry into a trillion-dollar sector, with emphasis on domestic value addition and export growth. His work aligns with national initiatives such as Make in India, aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependency."[10]
Entrepreneurship
He serves as chairman of Spring Agro Industries Limited, an agro-processing enterprise based in Ghana, engaged in large-scale farming and rice processing.[11]
Sustainability Initiatives
Mohindroo is the President of the Centre of Sustainability for Pure Earth (CSPE), an industry platform focused on biomass processing, circular economy practices, and sustainable industrial development. The organisation works with stakeholders across the value chain and engages with government ministries on policy and implementation.[12][13]
Institutional Roles
Mohindroo has contributed to several institutional and policy initiatives, including: • Co-founder and Honorary Secretary, Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) under the National Skill Development Corporation • Founder and Honorary Secretary, Mobile and Electronic Devices Export Promotion Council (MEDEPC)[14] • Member, Governing Council, Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) • Member, Board of Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India • Member, Governing Council, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
Consumer Advocacy and Policy Engagement
Mohindroo has been associated with consumer advocacy and regulatory reforms. As Secretary of the Belaire Owners Association, Gurgaon, and President of the Federation of Apartment Owners Associations, he played a key role in a case before the Competition Commission of India, which resulted in a penalty of ₹630 crore imposed on DLF Limited for abuse of dominance. He has also been associated with efforts to strengthen regulatory frameworks in the real estate sector, contributing to discussions around the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
Education
Mohindroo is an alumnus of Panjab University and holds an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi. He is a university topper twice.
References
- ↑ "ICA". ica-ind.org. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ "Pankaj Mohindroo News Photos Videos - Rediff.com". rediff.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ https://icea.org.in/
- ↑ https://et-edge.com/conferences/btb/2024/speakers/pankaj-mohindroo/
- ↑ "Pankaj Mohindroo". convergenceindia.org. Archived from the original on 27 Mar 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Govt sets up joint task force to boost mobile manufacturing - The Financial Express". financialexpress.com. 29 December 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ https://tsscindia.com/governing-council-page-10129
- ↑ http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-12-22/news/57316383_1_samsung-india-task-force-turnover-target%7Carchive url=
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20141225165033/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-12-22/news/57316383_1_samsung-india-task-force-turnover-target%7Curl-status=dead%7Carchive-date=25 December 2014|title=
- ↑ https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/videos/brand-solution/ai-6g-and-quantum-driving-indias-telecom-leadership-pankaj-mohindroo-icea/129918007
- ↑ https://springagroghana.com/spring-agro-participates-in-presidential-dialogue-on-ghanas-economic-transformation/
- ↑ https://blissmarcom.in/about/
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7406662323613970432
- ↑ https://medepc.org/government-nominee/
- ↑ "Welcome to TSSC : Telecom Sector Skill Council". tsscindia.com. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ "Indian mobile phone market may pip Japan's by 2014 end: Report - timesofindia-economictimes". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 1 December 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2016. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "About Us | My Mobile". Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-07. Unknown parameter
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