Polycab India Limited has announced the appointment of Gyan Pandey as Executive President and Chief Digital & Information Officer, effective February 16, 2026. The company disclosed the development through a regulatory filing with stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Mr. Pandey joins the organisation in a full-time capacity and will lead the company’s digital, information technology, and cybersecurity functions. The appointment underscores Polycab’s continued focus on strengthening its digital capabilities and advancing enterprise-wide technology initiatives to support long-term growth.
In his new role, Pandey will spearhead the company’s digital and information strategy, with responsibilities spanning digital transformation, data governance, and AI-led innovation. His mandate includes embedding advanced technologies across business functions and reinforcing the company’s digital infrastructure to drive scalable and future-ready operations.
Prior to joining Polycab, Pandey served as Chief Digital Officer at Voltas Limited – A Tata Enterprise, where he led large-scale digital transformation initiatives and advanced a “Digital First” agenda across business units. Earlier, he held the position of Global & Group CIO at Aurobindo Pharma Ltd, overseeing global IT operations across 16 countries and establishing a shared services model to enable digital innovation.
Over a career spanning more than two and a half decades, Pandey has held leadership roles at QAPCO – Qatar Petrochemical Company, Oracle, Genpact, and Panasonic. His experience encompasses enterprise digital strategy, IoT-led manufacturing, data platforms, scalable AI and GenAI adoption, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and global IT strategy.
Pandey, 57, holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) from the University of Calcutta and has completed management certifications from IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta. He brings over 25 years of cross-industry experience in technology leadership and a track record of executing complex transformation programs across geographies.
The leadership appointment comes amid strong financial performance for Polycab. For the third quarter of FY26, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs 7,636.1 crore, reflecting a 46% year-on-year increase and an 18% sequential growth. The performance was supported by robust momentum in the Wires & Cables (W&C) and Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) segments.
The W&C business recorded a 53% year-on-year growth, driven by sustained domestic demand and favourable commodity price trends, while the FMEG segment posted a 17% increase. The EPC segment reported revenues of Rs 406.9 crore, marking a 4% year-on-year rise.
On the profitability front, profit before tax rose 37% year-on-year to Rs 842 crore, while EBITDA increased 34% year-on-year to Rs 966 crore. EBITDA margins stood at 12.7% during the quarter.
With this appointment, Polycab continues to align its digital transformation agenda with its operational momentum, reinforcing its commitment to technology-enabled growth.
