As the Whole Time Director of Auro Enterprises India Private Limited, a part of Aurobindo Group Hyderabad, I oversee the coal trade division that supplies domestically mined and imported coal to a wide network of traders and end users across India. With over 30 years of experience in the port and commercial trade sector, I have developed a deep expertise in coal trade, port marketing, and multimodal logistics.Prior to joining Auro Enterprises, I served as the Director of Business Development at TRIDENT CHEMPHAR LIMITED, a global coal trading company, and as the Head of Sales Marketing for Dry Cargo at Adani Ports and SEZ, India's largest port developer and operator. In these roles, I managed business development activities and operations for various ports and regions, handling an annual volume of approximately 100 MMT of dry bulk cargo. I also established new business opportunities, negotiated contracts, and executed business strategies in a competitive and dynamic market. My mission is to leverage my expertise and skills to create value for the company and its clients, and to grow and learn in this challenging and rewarding industry.