Tribhuvan Darbari
Chairman, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Business Council Secretariat, India; Chairman, BIMSTEC Business Council Secretariat, Republic of India; Co-Chairman, SCO Trade Council, India; Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Texmaco Defence Systems Private Limited (TDSPL); and Chief Executive, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited, Adventz Group.
Mr. Tribhuvan Darbari is a top management professional with nearly 35 years of rich and diversified experience in Corporate Strategy, New Business Development, Sales & Marketing, Commercial Operations, Project Management, Financial Management, Strategic Alliances & Joint Ventures, International Trade Collaborations & MoUs, Strategic Relationship Management, Corporate Affairs & Communications, Human Resources Management, and leadership across key Government and industry sectors.
Since 1987, he has served at the levels of Deputy Secretary, Director, and Joint Secretary in the Government of India, including under the Cabinet Secretariat, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Petroleum, Natural Gas & Chemicals, and Ministry of Communications & Information Technology. He has also held senior leadership positions as General Manager, Vice President, Director, and Chief Executive Officer with five Fortune 500 corporations, namely ONGC, Tata Group, Hewlett Packard, Huawei Technologies, and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC/CPP). Over the past two decades, he has played an active role on several strategic national and international government, institutional, and industry committees, contributing to policy, trade, infrastructure, defence, energy, railways, and international economic cooperation across multiple sectors and geographies.
Current Assignment
Co-Chairman, SCO Trade Council (India) • Chairman, BIMSTEC Business Council Secretariat (Republic of India) • Managing Director & CEO, Texmaco Defence Systems Pvt. Ltd. • Chief Executive, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd. (Adventz Group)
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Trade Council, India
The SCO Trade Council is a premier economic diplomacy platform dedicated to expanding India’s commercial footprint, investment facilitation, and technological cooperation across Eurasia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states.
Key initiatives and functions include:
Regional Integration: The Council serves as a critical bridge connecting diplomats, policymakers, and private enterprises to drive cross-border investments.
Strategic Partnerships: It frequently organizes high-level summits and dialogues, alongside strategic MOUs (such as with the India Commonwealth Trade Council).
Key Focus Sectors: The Council actively prioritizes collaboration in agritech, advanced agricultural innovation, skill development, and digital technology
BIMSTEC Business Council Secretariat
ASSOCHAM unveils India’s BIMSTEC Business Council Secretariat; Focus on Trade, Connectivity & MSMEs Ahead of 2027The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has reinforced India’s commitment to regional economic integration with the launch of the India leadership of the BIMSTEC Business Council. Designated by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, ASSOCHAM will serve as the India Secretariat for the BIMSTEC Business Council. The chamber will facilitate industry participation, policy dialogue, and regional business collaboration among the seven BIMSTEC member countries. Aligned with the BIMSTEC@30 (2027) vision, the initiative aims to enhance trade, connectivity, and private sector partnerships across a region with a combined GDP of nearly USD 5 trillion. Tribhuvan Darbari, Chairman, BIMSTEC Business Council Secretariat, said, “BIMSTEC represents a USD 5 trillion opportunity. The time is ripe to unlock this potential through deeper trade integration, stronger supply chains, and seamless connectivity. India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’ policies provide a strong foundation for this vision.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited (TREL) is the flagship heavy engineering and rail manufacturing company of the USD 3.5 Billion Adventz Group, with a distinguished legacy dating back to 1939. It is one of India’s most respected and strategically significant railway engineering and infrastructure enterprises and an end-to-end railways solution company, with fully integrated manufacturing and engineering capabilities across:
Freight wagons and rolling stock
Cast steel and iron foundry
Rail EPC and turnkey infrastructure projects
Steel structures, OHE, bridges, and hydro-mechanical equipment
International sourcing, exports, and technology partnerships, joint ventures, and alliances with leading multinationals from the USA, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, and Europe.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Ltd.’s total revenue was ₹5,106.6 crore for the fiscal year ending March 2025 (FY 2024–2025).
A cornerstone of TREL’s engineering capability is its state-of-the-art foundry division, established with technology from the world-renowned M/s Kunkel Wagner, Germany. TREL has the only facility which has earned the rare and prestigious distinction of being qualified to export railway castings to the North American market.
TREL has a vibrant Joint Venture with the Wabtec Corporation, USA (Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation). The JV has been formed to initially provide hi-tech freight products and services such as Draft Gear, Bogie Mounted Braking, and other state-of-the-art railway products to the Indian Rail Network, which is expected to expand and modernise. This collaboration is facilitating the latest generation of safety and control equipment and systems, a critical need for Indian Railways and a high-priority area for the Government.
In February 2025, TREL also signed a landmark Global Supply Services Agreement with Trinity Rail Group LLC, a global leader in advanced rolling stock leasing and manufacturing solutions for the North American market. TREL’s Global Capability Centre in Faridabad shall serve as an innovation hub, fostering next-generation solutions that will reshape freight transportation globally.
Another recent acquisition by TREL is the ₹615 crore acquisition of a 100% stake in Jindal Rail Infrastructure. The acquisition is the largest in the history of India’s rolling stock industry and will significantly ramp up Texmaco’s manufacturing capacity, making it the largest producer of wagons in India, the company said in a statement.
In order to ensure TREL’s association with the prestigious Vande Bharat programme of the Indian Railways, TREL has recently acquired a 51% stake in Saira Asia Interiors Private Limited from a clutch of private investors. Saira Asia is a railway interior company with international customers like Bombardier, Alstom, and Hyundai-Rotem in its portfolio. This acquisition would lead to business expansion, ranging from freight to passenger mobility, and mark TREL’s entry as a supply chain partner for the interiors of the Vande Bharat trains.
Another significant 50:50 Joint Venture of TREL is with Nymburk (a part of the ₹40,000 crore Slovakian conglomerate AZC Orbis) for the manufacturing of freight wagons and railway components for both the Indian market and exports. This initiative is a shining example of promoting FDI in India and is expected to provide direct employment opportunities to over 500 Indian workers. The company’s production facility, located in Nymburk, Czechia, shall contribute significantly to the railway modernisation plans of various European nations.
TREL occupies a leadership position in India’s railway and heavy engineering ecosystem, serving Indian Railways. The long-term strategic direction and value-driven culture of TREL have been shaped under the visionary and sagacious leadership of Mr. Saroj Poddar, Chairman, Adventz Group and Chairman, Texmaco, and are being ably taken forward by Mr. Akshay Poddar, Director, Texmaco Rail & Engineering and Vice Chairman, PPL. This legacy has been further strengthened under the stewardship of Mr. Indrajit Mookerjee, Vice Chairman, TREL, and the operational excellence of Mr. Sudipta Mukherjee, Managing Director, TREL.
As part of the top management leadership, Mr. Tribhuvan Darbari, Chief Executive – CBD, has been playing an important role in TREL since 2017 in translating the Chairman’s long-term vision into strategic execution and measurable outcomes across both domestic and international domains and in the resolution of complex issues. Through his integrated approach to business development, global OEM partnerships, government and diplomatic engagements, and export strategy, he has contributed to positioning TREL as a future-ready, globally aligned rail and infrastructure company. He has been actively involved in fostering strategic collaborations and project development in Africa, the CIS region, and the SCO member nations, supporting rail modernisation, freight corridor development, rolling stock localisation, and technology transfer in these geographies. These initiatives have strengthened TREL’s international footprint and aligned the company with national priorities such as railway modernisation, logistics efficiency, regional connectivity, and expansion in emerging and strategic markets.
Simon India
Simon India Limited (SIL), a key EPC/EPCM company of the USD 3.5 Billion Adventz Group, was originally established as a 50:50 Joint Venture between Zuari Industries (India) and Simon Carves (UK), and later became a wholly owned subsidiary of Zuari Industries (now Zuari Global Limited). With revenues consistently in the ₹2,000–3,000 crore range, SIL is today one of India’s leading engineering and project execution companies across fertilizers, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil & gas, refineries, cement, power, and steel sectors.
Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Saroj Poddar, Chairman, Adventz Group, Mr. Tribhuvan Darbari, as Board Director, SIL, provides strategic oversight to strengthen SIL’s long-term growth roadmap, diversify its EPC/EPCM portfolio, and facilitate the positioning of SIL in next-generation opportunities such as green ammonia, clean energy, sustainable chemicals, and advanced petrochemical complexes. He is facilitating high-value business engagements with global technology licensors and multinational clients, while driving the expansion of business across India, the Middle East, the CIS region, Africa, and Southeast Asia, along with creating synergies with other Adventz Group verticals.
A notable achievement under this global positioning is SIL’s long-standing relationship with SABIC, Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s largest petrochemical majors. Simon India successfully executed major EPC and project management assignments for SABIC, including the Urea Granulation and Ammonia Abatement & Flare System Project at Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia, for which the company received the SABIC Safety Award (Mega Contractors Category) and a Performance Achievement Award.
Under the visionary and sagacious leadership of Mr. Saroj Poddar, Chairman, Adventz Group, Mr. Tribhuvan Darbari, as Board Director, has played a pivotal role in taking forward the Chairman’s vision of building globally competitive, future-ready Indian engineering companies. He has provided strategic oversight to strengthen SIL’s long-term growth roadmap, diversify its project portfolio, and position the company at the forefront of next-generation EPC opportunities, including green ammonia, clean energy, sustainable chemicals, and advanced petrochemical complexes.
Mr. Darbari is working towards facilitating high-value business development, strategic partnerships with global technology licensors, OEMs, and multinational clients, while expanding SIL’s footprint across India, the Middle East, the CIS region, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Zuari Indian Oil Tanking
Zuari Indian Oiltanking Limited, a 50:50 joint venture between Indian Oiltanking Limited and Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited offers independent terminalling services to Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited.The terminal is exclusively for petroleum products such as Naphtha, Motor Spirit, High-Speed Diesel and Superior Kerosene.
Adventz Group
The "ADVENTZ" Group is an Indian conglomerate with global ambitions that participates in and contributes to India's economic growth and prosperity through transformational change. The Group is partnered by world leaders in various areas of enterprise and has significant presence in agriculture, engineering & infrastructure, real estate, consumer durables and services which are the key drivers of the India economy. It is deepening its engagement with consumers across the value spectrum with new initiatives in these areas. Other important Joint Ventures are with French Group Touax i.e. Touax Texmaco Railcar Leasing Private Limited; A 60:40 JV with world renowned Wabtec Corporation, USA. The companies State-of-the-Art Coach Shop has been set up with technical support of Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), Kobe, Japan. Texmaco Hi-tech Private Limited (Erstwhile JV with UGL Rail Services Limited, Australia is another subsidiary primarily cater to the huge requirements of Locomotive, wagon and coach components, and has developed prestigious customers like GE Transportation, Alston, Harsco, ZF, etc. Other renowned blue chip group companies are the Zuari Agro and Paradip Phosphate, Zuari Indian Oil Tanking. Adventz group also has a 50:50 Joint Venture between Indian Oiltanking and Zuari Industries to provide independent terminalling services to public sector and private sector Oil and Gas companies and builds storage capacities and blending facilities for ethanol and motor spirits and in synergy with another group company i.e. Simon India Ltd. – an EPC arm of the Adventz group is poised to enter the Oil and Gas sector in a big way
TDSPL
Texmaco Defence Systems Private Limited (TDSPL) functions as the defence marketing and manufacturing company. The company has played a pivotal role in identifying, engaging, and concluding strategic partnerships with globally renowned Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for technology transfer, joint production, and localization of advanced defence systems, including artillery platforms, armoured systems, air-defence solutions, ammunition components, mobility platforms, and next-generation battlefield technologies. These established partnerships are aimed at setting up joint manufacturing facilities in India to support the long-term modernization programmes of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Under the visionary leadership and strategic guidance of Mr. Saroj Poddar, Chairman, Adventz Group, TDSPL has been nurtured as a future-ready, indigenous defence manufacturing platform. The Chairman’s long-standing philosophy of nation-building through industrial capability—rooted in the legacy of the K.K. Birla Group, which has served India even before Independence—continues to shape the company’s strategic direction.
Mr. Tribhuvan Darbari, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, has been instrumental in translating this sagacious vision into execution through integrated leadership combining:
Defence industry domain expertise
Close engagement with the Ministry of Defence and the Armed & Paramilitary Forces at the highest levels
International OEM alliances and technology partnerships for Make-in-India initiatives
Long-term indigenisation and capability-building strategy to facilitate the indigenization process
He has positioned TDSPL as a credible, trusted, and strategically aligned defence manufacturing entity within India’s national security ecosystem. Under his stewardship, TDSPL has emerged as a key interface between global defence technology leaders and India’s indigenous production base.
Post–Operation Sindoor Context
India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, has stated that the nature of warfare is rapidly transforming from traditional, attritional conflict to "convergence warfare." In the evolving strategic environment, particularly in the context of post–Operation Sindoor realities and the changing nature of warfare, TDSPL’s focus is now being increasingly aligned with:
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) / Drones
Counter-UAS and air-defence solutions
Network-centric and sensor-fusion warfare
Precision strike, surveillance, and battlefield mobility systems
Advanced materials, mobility platforms, and protection technologies
In 2025, TDSPL entered into a strategic MoU with Rolus s.r.o. of Slovakia to co-develop and manufacture next-generation combat vehicle technologies, including advanced systems for light tanks and indigenous armoured platforms. This unprecedented first defence collaboration agreement was signed by Mr. Tribhuvan Darbari during the sidelines of the State Visit of the Hon’ble President of India, H.E. Mrs. Droupadi Murmu, and combines Slovakia’s defence technology expertise with India’s growing manufacturing base, further strengthening TDSPL’s role in supporting domestic defence capabilities and advancing the Government’s Make-in-India and self-reliant defence production goals.
The company is currently engaging with leading European defence technology clusters, including the Czech, Slovak, and Hungarian defence ecosystems, as well as groups such as CSG (Czechoslovak Group), to explore collaborations in:
Artillery and ammunition systems
Armoured and wheeled combat vehicles
Drone platforms and counter-drone technologies
Radar, air-defence, and electronic warfare solutions
Advanced manufacturing and MRO capabilities
Developing EPCM technologies for airport development in India under the UDAN Scheme
These engagements are aimed at bringing battle-proven Central European technologies into India through structured technology transfer and joint production, supporting the Indian Armed Forces in adapting to the new paradigm of hybrid warfare, unmanned systems, and high-precision, high-tempo operations.
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Previous Significant Assignments
Key positions held by Tribhuvan Darbari
CEO India China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau A subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation – with Revenues of US$ 455 Billion
Director General Chindia Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Vice President Huawei Telecommunications
Group President India, World BPO ITO Forum
Jt. DG OC in charge of Business Club of India- a consortium with CII & FICCI
Director (Corporate Strategy) Hewlett – Packard India
Vice President –In-charge of Business Synergies between Tata Consultancy Services and CMC
Vice President & Functional Head CMC Ltd.
A Govt. of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Information Technology & CommunicationsExecutive Director (Commercial) TRIFED (In the Rank of Joint Secretary to the Govt. of India)
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of IndiaOSD (General Manager) & Member Secretary– KDMMPC, Oil & Natural Gas Commission (ONGC)
Private Secretary(above the Rank of director to the Government of India) to the Hon'ble Cabinet Minister for Petroleum, Natural Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Officer on Special Duty NJPC (In the rank of Chief Engineer) Dept. of Power, Ministry of Energy, Government of India
Officer on Special Duty (In the rank of Dy. Secretary, Govt. of India) Implementation Committee, Cabinet Secretariat under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.
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