PRIYA AGARWAL HEBBAR
India on mission to become world's leading producer of critical minerals: Hindustan Zinc Chairperson
India aims to lead in sustainable critical mineral production, per Hindustan Zinc's Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar. These minerals, including cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earths, are crucial for clean energy technologies such as wind turbines and electric cars.
Firefighters, deep-sea divers & such: It’s a woman thing
Tata Steel's initiative to hire women firefighters for diversity echoes a broader trend in heavy engineering firms in India. Companies like Hindustan Zinc are increasing women representation in mining operations, aiming for gender diversity.
Hindustan Zinc says it becomes 3rd largest silver producer globally
Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, announces its rise as the world's third-largest silver producer, with its Sindesar Khurd Mine now the second-largest globally. With a 5% increase in production, Hindustan Zinc solidifies its position in the global silver market, emphasizing its role in the energy transition
Vedanta Director Priya Agarwal to join WEF's Young Global Leaders Class of 2024
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, from Hindustan Zinc Limited and Vedanta Limited, is part of the WEF's Young Global Leaders 2024 cohort. She collaborates with global changemakers and Indian leaders for positive social impact.
Shashwat Goenka to join World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Class of 2024
Other class members from India Inc for this year include FSN E-Commerce Ventures (NYKAA) CEO Adwaita Nayar, Jubilant Group director Arjun Bhartia and Vedanta Limited non-executive director Priya Agarwal Hebbar. There are Indian members in other fields such as social entrepreneur and acting. The class of 2024 includes a group of nearly 90 changemakers across nations.
Hindustan Zinc aims to have 30% women across levels
The Vedanta group company has nine board members, of which five are women. Pointing out that there are barriers, including psychological, to inclusion of more women in the workforce, especially in male-dominated sectors of mining and manufacturing, Priya Agarwal Hebbar said, “It is also got to do with whether companies have the right policies to attract women.”
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Women's Day: How can women ensure optimum financial health?
Four women across sectors and positions tell us what is the one piece of financial advice for women that they recommend.
Cos talk up diversity but boards stay stubbornly male with needle barely moving in 6 yrs: Survey
Data from Deloitte Global Boardroom Program's Women in the Boardroom report, shared exclusively with ET, show that only 5.1% of the CEOs in the 400 listed companies on the MSCI index analysed are women - with the needle hardly moving from 3.4% in 2018. Data shows about 4.1% of board chairs are women compared with 4.5% in 2018.
Vedanta introduces 12-month sabbatical leave for new mothers
Vedanta Ltd. has implemented a comprehensive parenthood policy, including a 12-month sabbatical for new mothers. The policy provides options for working from home or flexible hours after maternity leave. It also supports career growth during maternity leave. The benefits extend to all employees, including single parents and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Hindustan Zinc eyes jump in output under Chair Priya Agarwal Hebbar
Hindustan Zinc Ltd., a producer of zinc, plans to boost its output and decarbonize its operations under Chairwoman Priya Agarwal Hebbar. The company aims to increase its annual mined metal output to 1.5 million tons by March 2025, up from around 1 million tons currently. Hindustan Zinc will invest $1 billion over the next decade to reduce its reliance on coal and replace it with solar and wind energy.
HZL will ramp up zinc production to 1.5 million tonnes: Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar
Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) chairperson, Priya Agarwal Hebbar, announced during the company's annual shareholders meeting that they plan to increase zinc production to 1.5 million tonnes. Hebbar aims to make HZL one of the best firms globally. The company plans to expand its capacities and focus on sustainable practices. HZL has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Vedanta rolls out inclusion policy for transgender employees
Natural resources company Vedanta has implemented an inclusion policy for its transgender employees. The policy includes additional medical benefits, such as a 30-day gender reaffirmation leave and financial support for gender reaffirmation surgery. Vedanta aims to create a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and equal opportunities for all individuals. Vedanta has set a strategic goal to achieve 40% inclusivity across its leadership ranks by 2050.
Vedanta Group to leverage startups' tech under pact with MeitY-Nasscom Centre of Excellence
Vedanta Group's corporate innovation, accelerator and ventures programme Vedanta Spark has entered into a collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and Nasscom's Centre of Excellence (CoE) - IoT & AI, to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies-led innovations.
Father's Day special: Anand Mahindra shares dad's 1962 postcard from Europe; Priyanka Chopra's shout-out to Nick Jonas, King Charles posts throwback pic with William & Harry
Public figures in India celebrated Father's Day through social media posts. Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra posted old pictures and postcard messages from his father on Twitter and expressed his admiration for him.
Vedanta director Priya Agarwal Hebbar's message to women: 'Call yourself a leader, not a woman leader!'
The Vedanta Limited director plans to make the mining field more inclusive in the long run.
Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal celebrates his Christmas with his “little Santa”
Billionaire Anil Agarwal took to Twitter and posted about how he celebrated his Christmas in a unique way with his granddaughter.
When Anil Agarwal's '25% rule' helped him & his daughter create a strong base in the UK
Agarwal said that his daughter make him realise the value of his '25% rule'.
Vedanta comes in as title sponsor for Delhi Half Marathon
As part of a five-year deal, Vedanta will also be the Social Connect Partner to the Mumbai Marathon and the Bengaluru marathon.
Vedanta boss dials in 'Maaji' on Mother's Day, daughter Priya Agarwal Hebbar captures special moment
Anil Agarwal requested his mother to sing a devotional song for him.
Family first: Vedanta boss showers love on daughter & granddaughter, calls them beacon of light in his life
Anil Agarwal thanked his daughter, Priya, for bringing love and meaning into his life.
Vedanta's CSR initiatives impacted lives of 4.23 crore people in FY21
"Vedanta Ltd has positively impacted the lives of 4.23 crore people across the country through its various social development initiatives," the company said in a statement. As part of its many interventions, Vedanta said it also extended significant support towards fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vedanta boss switches off her phone on Sundays; practises intermittent fasting to keep weight in check
Priya Agarwal Hebbar spends Sundays doing things that make her happy.
The call of the wild: Priya Agarwal Hebbar finds bliss among tigers in Bandhavgarh; says nature invokes spirituality
The MP tiger reserve is Vedanta Independent Director's favourite jungle experience in India.
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