B K Pal
About B K Pal
B K Pal is the Commercial Head, Plant Head, Executive Director, Whole Time Director, and Occupier at Tamil Nadu Coke & Power Limited in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He has extensive experience in commercial management and procurement, having previously worked at various companies including ABG's Fertilizer Company, Indiabulls Ventures Limited, Vedanta Resources Plc, Kalyani Gerdau Steels Limited, and Birla Century.
Professional Title and Roles
B K Pal holds multiple significant roles at Tamil Nadu Coke & Power Limited in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He functions as the Commercial Head, Plant Head, Executive Director, Whole Time Director, and Occupier in BCEL, reflecting his extensive expertise and multifaceted leadership within the organization.
Previous Experience in ABG's Fertilizer Company
From 2012 to 2017, B K Pal served as the General Manager Commercial (Commercial Head) at Tamil Nadu Coke & Power Limited, specifically within ABG's Fertilizer Company, Indogulf, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. During his 5-year tenure, he showcased his adeptness in commercial management and strategic oversight.
Prior Roles at Indiabulls Ventures Limited and Vedanta Resources Plc
B K Pal worked at Indiabulls Ventures Limited as Dy. General Manager - Commercial Head from 2011 to 2012 in Nasik Area, India. Before that, he was associated with Vedanta Resources Plc as Asso. General Manager - Commercial between 2006 and 2011 in the Korba Area, India. These roles underscored his capability in commercial strategy and management across different sectors.
Educational Background and Certification
B K Pal has a robust educational background in engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Durgapur from 1989 to 1993. He completed his MBA in Material Management and Industrial Management at the National Institute of Management Technology (NIMT) from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he completed a SAP MM Module certification course with a Live Project from ICSS Hyderabad in 2005.
Significant Achievements in Cost Savings and Project Management
B K Pal has demonstrated notable expertise in achieving substantial cost savings. With Balco, he achieved a cost saving of Rs. 27 Crores against a sanctioned budget of Rs. 160 Crores through effective cost analysis, price comparison with peers and group companies, efficient negotiations, coordination, and rigorous follow-up by the commercial team. Similarly, at Indo Gulf Fertilizers, he achieved a cost saving of Rs. 25 Crores against a sanctioned budget of Rs. 307 Crores. He has managed projects totaling approximately Rs. 250 Crores and oversees Capex and Opex procurement worth Rs. 500 Crores annually.