Mr Balkrishan Goenka is one of India's most dynamic business leaders and Chairman of the Welspun Group. Under his astute leadership, Welspun has grown exponentially to become one of the most notable global corporations with over 26,000 employees and presence in more than 50 countries.

Mr Goenka has been instrumental in building and shaping the future of Welspun Group - with a diversified portfolio of businesses spanning large diameter Line Pipes, Home Textiles, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Advanced Textiles and Floorings.

For his diligent leadership and numerous achievements as an entrepreneur, Mr Goenka has been recognised and awarded with multiple accolades. He was nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year Award for two consecutive years in 2007 and 2008, and was honoured by the erstwhile Prime Minister of India for leading Welspun Corp as the Emerging Company of the Year Award in 2009, instituted by India's no. 1 business daily, The Economic Times.

Mr Goenka has also assumed the leadership of ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry) as President (2018-2019), thereby playing a significant role in shaping up the Trade, Commerce and Industrial environment of India.