Sandhar's auto COO steps down; internal successor named
Vikas Puri moves aside as COO of the automotive business but stays on as key managerial personnel. Som Prakash Kamboj, an internal veteran, takes the role on an interim basis, a clean handover for a ₹4,286 cr auto ancillaries maker.
— 3 earlier stories on Sandhar Technologies Ltd. →What's new
- Vikas Puri steps down as COO and head of automotive business group.
- Som Prakash Kamboj, an internal executive, appointed deputy COO on interim basis.
- Puri remains a key managerial personnel, signalling a controlled transition.
Why this matters
A COO switch in a core business could rattle a small cap, but an inside hire and the outgoing executive staying on as KMP limit the disruption. The interim tag on Kamboj's role leaves the door open, yet the company expects continuity. For a firm with trailing revenue growth of 29% and a recent profit boost from one-offs, this looks like routine realignment, not a crisis.
What we're watching
- Whether Kamboj's interim role becomes permanent.
- Any further leadership changes in Sandhar's auto business.
- Impact on business continuity reflected in the next quarterly update.
The full read
Sandhar's automotive business has a new boss. Vikas Puri stepped down as COO and head of the unit on June 13. He stays on as key managerial personnel. Internal veteran Som Prakash Kamboj takes over as deputy COO on an interim basis. The company calls it a strategic realignment. Not a crisis. For a ₹4,286 cr auto ancillary with trailing revenue growth of 29% and a trailing P/E of 21.6, the move looks more like routine reshuffling than a red flag. The interim tag on Kamboj's role is the only real open question: will it become permanent or is another change coming? Even so, the retention of the outgoing executive and the internal succession keep disruption low. The next quarterly update will show whether the transition has any operational effect.
Questions answered
- Why did Vikas Puri step down as COO?
- The filing describes it as part of a strategic realignment of leadership. Puri remains a key managerial personnel, so it is not an exit from the company.
- Who is Som Prakash Kamboj?
- Kamboj is a seasoned internal executive elevated to deputy COO on an interim basis. He will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the automotive business.
- Will this transition affect Sandhar's operations?
- The company expects business continuity. The internal appointment and Puri's continued KMP role reduce the risk of disruption.
- Is this part of a larger restructuring?
- The filing indicates ongoing organizational changes but does not provide further details. The move is limited to the automotive business group.
- What does 'key managerial personnel' mean in this context?
- KMP status under the Companies Act means Puri retains a senior role in the company, though not as COO of the automotive unit. It implies continued involvement in management.
- How big is Sandhar Technologies?
- Sandhar has a market cap of ₹4,286 cr, trailing revenue growth of 28.9% and a P/E of 21.6. The latest quarter (Mar 2026) showed sales of ₹1,307 cr and net profit of ₹62 cr.
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