MUMBAI: There are power moves, and then there are power-grid-level promotions. In a strategic reshuffle that signals its intent to double down on India, Hitachi Ltd. has elevated Bharat Kaushal to a triple-threat role: Executive chairman, acting managing director of Hitachi India, and corporate officer in charge of regional strategies (India). Effective 1 April 2025, this marks a milestone not just for the company, but for Indian corporate leadership.

The announcement, made on 9 April 2025, cements Kaushal’s place as a central architect of Hitachi’s Indian ambitions. Already the first Indian MD of Hitachi India since FY2017, Kaushal now commands a wider brief to steer the tech giant’s India game plan, from urban mobility to financial inclusion.

"I am truly honored and overwhelmed on the trust and confidence placed upon me in steering the future growth for Hitachi in India... Hitachi India is evolving and offering an unparalleled opportunity to further advance its vision of delivering cutting-edge, sustainable solutions..." etched Kaushal

Kaushal has been no passenger in Hitachi’s Indian journey. Under his watch, the company expanded its presence in energy, infrastructure, healthcare, e-education, and urban mobility, building strong government and public sector alliances.

Now, with India galloping toward its digital destiny, Kaushal’s elevation reads less like succession and more like strategic ignition. As corporate officer in charge of regional strategy, he’ll design Hitachi’s playbook for a market that’s already a tech titan in the making.

And let’s face it—Hitachi is no stranger to Indian soil. It’s been around for over nine decades, partnering in everything from railway tech to rural empowerment. But this move signals a new tempo: local leadership for local impact.

As Kaushal put it, the focus now is on last-mile delivery and solutions that create a “socially empowered society”. That’s not just corporate-speak. That’s policy-aligned, purpose-led growth.

Hitachi is betting that innovation rooted in India, led by Indians, is the secret to not just surviving the future, but building it.