Leadership & Governance

Governed with Accountability.
Led with Vision.

Founder

Tradition as the foundation.
Excellence as the direction.

Shri Hari Poddar
Shri Hari Poddar
Founder

Tradition as the foundation.
Excellence as the direction.

Over five decades ago, Shri Hari Poddar began his journey with a modest turmeric processing initiative, guided by a simple yet powerful belief - quality must be built at the source and strengthened through process discipline.

That philosophy shaped the foundation of NANI Agro Foods. From its early beginnings, the organisation has evolved into a globally active spice processing and export company, while remaining rooted in sourcing integrity, operational discipline, and long-term partnerships.

Today, NANI operates from a large-scale manufacturing facility in Erode, Tamil Nadu, offering an extensive portfolio of spices, herbs, and seasonings supported by structured processing, quality systems, and private-label packaging capabilities - continuing the founder’s commitment to excellence across global markets.

Visionary Leaders

NANI’s leadership team focuses on long-term capability building, disciplined expansion, and responsible decision-making. Their approach balances growth with governance, ensuring that scale never compromises quality, compliance, or core values.

Abhishek Poddar
Managing Director

Building systems that outlast individuals defines sustainable growth.

Abhishek Poddar
Managing Director

As Managing Director, Abhishek Poddar leads strategic direction, operational strengthening, and global market expansion. His focus remains on institutionalising processes, strengthening quality frameworks, and building scalable systems that support long-term international partnerships.

Aditya Poddar
Joint Managing Director

Financial discipline and strategic decisions shape enduring business value.

Aditya Poddar
Joint Managing Director

Aditya Poddar oversees the company’s finance and procurement functions, focusing on financial discipline, cost optimisation, and strategic sourcing. His approach emphasises prudent resource allocation, strong supplier relationships, and informed decision-making to enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable business growth.

Our Governance Approach

Our governance framework is built on defined responsibilities, documented systems, and disciplined review mechanisms. It ensures regulatory alignment, operational control, and long-term value creation across all business functions.

Leadership Accountability

Clearly defined roles and periodic reviews ensure ownership, alignment, and disciplined execution.

Risk & Compliance Frameworks

Long-Term Value Orientation

Leadership
Accountability

Clearly defined roles and periodic reviews ensure ownership, alignment, and disciplined execution.

Risk & Compliance
Controls

Integrated regulatory adherence, internal controls, and risk mitigation across operations and exports.

Long-Term Value
Orientation

Strategic decisions prioritise sustainable impact, resilience, and stakeholder confidence over short-term gains.

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