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Harit Nagpal

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tata Play · India

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-15

Harit Nagpal is the CEO of Tata Play. Nagpal is based in India. Nagpal was born in 1961 in India and educated at Faculty of Management Studies.

Chemical engineer with over four decades of industry experience. Started career in packaged goods (Lakme, Marico, PepsiCo) before moving to services sector (Shoppers Stop, Vodafone). Has led Tata Play as MD & CEO since August 2010.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage of Harit Nagpal has focused on Tata Play's twentieth anniversary celebration, which included a folk music reimagining of the company's iconic jingle and a personal message from Nagpal to families. Beyond the milestone, coverage has highlighted Nagpal's commentary on industry trends, including observations on pay TV decline and paid OTT growth dynamics, alongside his broader leadership philosophy on organizational alignment around market opportunities. Nagpal has also attracted attention for provocative statements on business strategy and entrepreneurship, including a widely-debated post on workforce management, as well as for sharing business lessons through a book and public speaking engagements.

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Born
November 2, 1961 · India
Citizenship
India
Education
Faculty of Management Studies

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Harit Nagpal: FAQ

Who is Harit Nagpal?
Harit Nagpal is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Play, based in India.
What company does Harit Nagpal lead?
Harit Nagpal is CEO of Tata Play.
Where was Harit Nagpal educated?
Harit Nagpal studied at Faculty of Management Studies.