Rajesh AgarwalCo-founder, Micromax Informatics Limited
Rajesh Agarwal, Co-Founder, Micromax Informatics Limited has been the driving force behind Micromax’s commendable position in the Indian mobile handset market. With an enriching experience of more than 22 years, Rajesh has orchestrated strategic accomplishments which together with ground-up development, allowed Micromax to assemble a portfolio amongst the top-tier handset manufacturers serving consumers across the globe.

Upholding the philosophy of creating one’s own road maps, Rajesh, along with his peers–Rahul Sharma, Vikas Jain and Sumeet Arora, scripted the success story of Micromax since its entry in the Indian handset market in 2008 and in less than six years, transformed the company into largest Indian handset manufacturer in the country and world’s 10th largest handset brands in the world.Rajesh has been instrumental in advocating innovative product strategies, business restructuring and channel management as the building blocks to create a strong base for the organization since its inception which today has been able to achieve its target of becoming a Rs. 11,000 crore company in FY 2014-15. Over the past 5 years, Micromax has pioneered the democratization of technology for masses by offering affordable innovations through their product offerings and removing barriers for large scale adoption of advanced technologies. Micromax is currently one of India’s largest mobile vendor in India with a market share of 22 percent in Q3 of 2014 (C analys Report).

For all the accomplishments that he knitted in his entrepreneurial journey, Rajesh upholds the Success Mantra: “Team work divides responsibilities and multiplies growth.” Keeping this central to all his endeavors, Rajesh believes in achieving the un achievable. His leadership was instrumental in Micromax winning accolades and awards at prominent business forums.

Rajesh Agarwal

Rahul Sharma Co-founder, Micromax Informatics Limited
Founder, YU Televentures Pvt. Ltd.
Rahul Sharma is the driving force behind Micromax, the 10th largest mobile phone company in the world. Under Rahul's leadership, Micromax's innovative product and marketing strategy has revolutionized the smartphone market in India. He has led the revolution of the democratization of technology for the masses by removing barriers for large scale adoption.

The phenomenal growth of Micromax can be attributed to Rahul’s dynamism. As India claimed its position of being the second biggest smartphone market in India, Rahul’s leadership has seen Micromax climb to the position of being the second largest smartphone player in India.

Rahul has an understanding of the market which enables him to offer customized and affordable innovations to the Indian consumers. His greatest strength lays in being able to pre-empt the ever evolving needs of the consumers, and being the first one to offer the most innovative and affordable solutions to address those needs. This desire of staying ahead of the curve by constantly raising the innovation bar has helped Micromax become the most popular consumer technology company in India. Rahul to his credit has pioneered many firsts in Indian mobile phone market in India with innovations like the 30-day battery backup, dual SIM phones, QWERTY keypads, universal remote control mobile phones, first quad-core budget smartphone etc. As they say, what followed is history as he proudly built India’s leading handset brand that has worked passionately to directly address consumer needs through every new innovation.

Rahul takes great pride in investing all his energy in improving the business performance of his organization. Passionate about being a catalyst for change, Rahul is a rare combination of business acumen and a creative mind and is adept at leveraging his knowledge, skills and expertise to maximize people’s potential. Under Rahul’s leadership, Micromax Informatics Limited has been able to achieve its target of becoming a billion dollar company in FY 2013-14. The brand’s product portfolio embraces more than 60 models today, ranging from feature rich, dual–SIM phones, 3GAndroid smartphones, tablets, LED televisions and data cards. Rahul along with his team closely looked at the consumer landscape in the country and decided to introduce the ‘Canvas’ range of smartphones which offered a unique amalgamation of superior technology with style. Canvas series has been a trend setter in the country with tremendous response from consumers which saw over 1million devices sold in the first six months of its launch.

Rahul recently launched his new company YU Tele ventures Pvt. Ltd. which is a new age technology brand that strives to work with the community to create an ecosystem of connected devices. YU aims to provide an extraordinary product experience while offering differentiated services that delight the consumer.

An unparalleled increase in revenue inflow further substantiates the mid as touch that Rahul has brought to the company. An equally impressive growth of the company highlights the consistency of his leadership. Rahul and Micromax have been consistently rewarded at some of the most prestigious awards like the ‘Most Promising Company for the Next Decade’ by CNBC Awaaz and the‘Emerging Company of the Year 2011’. In recognition of his achievements, Rahul was awarded The Forbes Person of the Year in 2010. He has also been awarded the prestigious 'GQ Man of the Year(Excellence in Business)' in 2013, He was among the only Four Indians in Fortune Magazine's Global Power List of 2014 - Fortune’s ’40 under 40’ list of 2014. These are just a few of the numerous awards and recognition conferred upon him.

Rahul Sharma

Vikas Jain Co-Founder, Micromax Informatics Limited
Vikas Jain is the Co-Founder of Micromax Informatics Limited. With over 14 years of experience in international business & planning and the information technology sector, Vikas has played a crucial role in garnering and accelerating the business dynamics of Micromax. With his unique set of expertise in the telecom business dynamics, coupled with a great sense of innovative world scale business ideas, Vikas has successfully contributed in establishing the company’s services and partnerships business.

Vikas upholds diligence and perceptiveness in all his endeavours and understands the fact that Micromax being a homegrown market has an edge over the rest when it comes to its international counter parts in terms of the understanding of the Indian consumer.

Prior to his entrepreneurial journey, Vikas was associated with renowned companies like TELCO, GE and Daewoo. An aggressive winning trait coupled with undying efforts of a like minded team is what Vikas assumes to be the thrust behind Micromax’s step to a successful pedestal.

Vikas espouses the fact that life is purely about passion and more about enjoyment.Anything that sets the adrenaline rushing excites Vikas. An ardent sports lover and an adventure person, Vika sloves badminton, cricket and snooker and activities such as parasailing, scuba diving and ocean walks. He is also passionate about fast cars. An avid traveller, Vikas has a fetish for Lebanese and Chinese cuisines. During his leisure time he loves listening to music and watching movies.

Vikas is an alumnus of Jamia Millia University from where he completed his engineering degree.

Vikas Jain

Sumeet KumarCo - Founder, Micromax Informatics Limited
Sumeet Kumar is the Co - Founder of Micromax Informatics Limited . He has been instrumental in enhancing and heightening the company’s technological competence, which has enormously contributed towards Micromax’s speedy growth.

Mr. Kumar pursued a degree in B - Tech Mechanical Engineering from one of the top most reputed colleges in India - Jamia Millia Islamia University. Post his graduation; he has been hands - on with the technology for all the years hence. Before the advent of ‘Micromax Company’ in the year 1991, Mr. Kumar meticulously studied the IT infrastructure for some years and gathered plentiful knowledge, which he flawlessly executed to build the Micromax IT infrastructure.

Mr. Kumar has, over th e years acquired profound knowledge in varied technical subjects & technologies like Symbian, VX Works, JAVA, Embedded architecture, Network protocols, Network stacks, frame relays, IT infrastructure, load balancing, Server Farming, and more.

A diligent and enthusiastic worker, Mr. Kumar’s strong conceptual programming knowledge has helped in the automation of vital software at Micromax. With such technological prowess, it comes as no surprise that he enjoys playing various video games, qualifying each lev el with his proficient know - how.

Always known for his leadership skills, Sumeet has been instrumental in baby - sitting the Micromax mobile R&D team here in India and is now planning to sew in another baby R&D team in China itself.

Even in his spare time he likes to expand on his technical expertise by reading up on various technical literatures. He also likes swimming and watching Discovery channel on TV.

Sumeet Kumar