AMIT RUNGTA
Finance & Strategy Leader
Kolkata
Summary
Finance and Strategy Executive with 18+ years of cross-industry leadership experience spanning Media, Infrastructure, NBFC, Real Estate, White-goods and Healthcare domains. Expertise in Digital Media Finance Leadership, M&A, Corporate Strategy & Planning, Investment Management, and high-stakes financial modeling. Adept at collaborating with CXOs and board leadership to implement high-impact strategies, optimize operations, and build future-ready organizations. Brings a powerful blend of strategic vision, financial acumen, and execution excellence to enable sustainable, enterprise-wide value creation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice-President | Head – Finance & Accounts, Digital Business | New Business Initiatives
TV9 NEWS NETWORK
Noida
09.2022 - Current
- Spearheading the Finance & Accounts function for the digital media arm of a leading news network, managing end-to-end financial operations, planning, and compliance across multi-platform content businesses.
- Led MIS reporting & financial analytics, driving actionable insights for leadership to optimize digital monetization and operational performance.
- Owned budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with a focus on enhancing profitability through rigorous spend management and data-driven planning.
- Oversaw revenue operations including billing accuracy, recognition, stream analysis, and digital ad revenue tracking, ensuring minimal revenue leakage and precise financial accounting.
- Leading the Ad-for-Equity model, evaluating barter transactions, managing media value allocation, and ensuring financial structuring and documentation integrity.
- Leading the strategic role in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities, digital product expansions.
- Collaborated with Group CFO, legal, and corporate strategy teams on inorganic growth, joint ventures, and revenue diversification initiatives.
Founding & Managing Partner
OPBOX APPLIANCES LLP
Kolkata
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: OP-BOX was a start-up dealing in Open Box Appliances and Consumer Electronic (ACE) goods. With multiple brands available in a wide range of products.
- Launched a start-up based in Kolkata specializing in open-box and surplus inventory appliances and electronics, tapping into value-conscious consumer demand.
- Developed the complete business model — from sourcing, refurbishment, pricing, and warehousing to sales.
- Built strategic partnerships with e-commerce platforms, OEMs, distributors, and retail chains to ensure consistent, quality inventory at competitive margins.
- Managed P&L, cash flow, unit economics, and fundraising efforts, while maintaining lean operations.
- Designed and implemented robust reverse logistics and post-sales service infrastructure to enhance customer trust and reduce product return rates.
- Recruited and led a cross-functional team across operations, tech, customer service, and sales; created a performance-driven, customer-first culture.
- OP-BOX was a start-up dealing in Open Box Appliances and Consumer Electronic (ACE) goods. With multiple brands available in a wide range of products.
Vice President – Corporate Strategy & Planning
SREI INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE LIMITED
Kolkata
09.2012 - 04.2021
- Served as Investment Manager for key portfolio companies across diverse sectors including: Sahaj e-Village – IT-enabled rural distribution platform for BFSI, G2C, and consumer services I SEZ Portfolio – Oversaw investments in three Special Economic Zones (Tuticorin, Mumbai, Kolkata) I Srei Insurance Broking – Composite insurance broking firm I Mydia – Health-tech content startup (video-based health awareness) I White Label ATM.
- Core responsibilities across all investments: Regular engagement with CEOs, CFOs, and business heads for strategy formulation and performance tracking.
- Identified and led business development and collaboration opportunities across verticals.
- Led equity fundraising activities include business plan creation, investment profiling, and investor engagement.
- Evaluated potential acquisition targets for strategic fit and synergy.
- Oversaw monthly MIS reporting and supported annual budgeting in collaboration with finance teams.
- Key Transactions & Strategic Assignments: Strategic Transactions (~INR 4,800 Cr Total): Key team member in the divestment of Viom Networks Ltd. to American Tower Corporation (~INR 3,000 Cr). Part of the core team for the IPO of Srei Equipment Finance Ltd. (~INR 1,800 Cr). Early-Stage Investment & Divestments (~INR 50 Cr Total): Led investments in Mydia and Bharat Pay (~INR 40 Cr). Managed full-cycle divestment of Mydia (~INR 10 Cr). Regulatory & Strategic Initiatives: Led key regulatory filings and engagement with RBI Banking License Application, ARC (Asset Reconstruction Company) License Application, White Label ATM Authorization.
- Evaluation of multiple opportunities for JVs, Investments, Partnerships (few key evaluations): Launch of Surety & Guarantee products in India via JV with CBL Corporation (New Zealand). Partnership exploration for insurance distribution expansion with Coverfox. Merger of IDFC Foundation with Srei Foundation.
Vice President – Commercial & Corporate Planning
MICROSEC GROUP
Kolkata
04.2011 - 09.2012
- Strategy & Planning for a portfolio of business of the Group.
- Conduct financial analysis and prepare financial model to facilitate investment decisions.
- Team building for the Fun Vertical.
Senior Manager – Business & Finance I Executive Assistant to MD I Executive Assistant to President
AMBUJA REALTY GROUP
Kolkata
12.2007 - 03.2011
- Held progressive roles across business strategy, financial planning, and executive support within a diversified real estate and healthcare-focused group.
- Key Contributions Across Roles: Business Planning & Expansion: Led business plan development across multiple business units in coordination with BU Heads.
- Raised institutional funding for greenfield and expansion projects in the hospital vertical.
- Devised and executed expansion strategies for the pharmacy division, including M&A evaluations.
- Conducted strategic research and due diligence on target pharmacies and hospitals.
- Strategic & Executive Support: Supported MD and President in business analysis, regulatory tracking, and competitor benchmarking.
- Provided variance and performance reporting, strategic briefings, and sectoral updates to the top leadership.
- Project Oversight & M&A: Facilitated due diligence for the acquisition of Institute of Technology and Marine Engineering (ITME).
- Monitored project timelines and deliverables for township and SEZ developments under AIPL Ambuja Ltd. (JV projects in Amritsar, Khanna & Mohali).
Derivatives Trader
FUTURES FIRST INFO SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Kolkata
05.2007 - 11.2007
- Traded in Coffee on London International Financial Futures & Options Exchange (LIFFE) & New York Board of Trade (NYBOT).
Accounts & Finance Executive
TIBRE WORLD
Kolkata
10.2003 - 04.2005
Industrial Trainee
CITIGROUP
Kolkata
10.2002 - 09.2003
- Responsibilities: Credit Appraisals of Corporate Client situated in Eastern India likes of ITC, Coal India, Exide Industries, Tata Tea and others & Conducting Industry Research and Studies.
Education
Chartered Accountancy - Accounts, Finance, Audit, Tax
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Kolkata 04.2001 - 05.2008
MBA - Finance
ICFAI BUSINESS SCHOOL
Hyderabad 05.2005 - 03.2007
B. Com (H) -
St. Xavier’s College
Kolkata 07.1999 - 03.2002
Higher Secondary -
St. Lawrence High School
Kolkata 06.1997 - 04.1999
Secondary -
Shree Jain Vidyalaya
Howrah 06.1996 - 04.1997
Skills
- Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cost Control & Optimization
- Investment & Fundraise
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- JVs, Partnerships & Strategic Alliances
- Financial Modeling & Valuation
- Stakeholder Management
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Binod Rungta
- Date of Birth: 09/05/80
Timeline
Vice-President | Head – Finance & Accounts, Digital Business | New Business Initiatives
TV9 NEWS NETWORK
09.2022 - Current
Founding & Managing Partner
OPBOX APPLIANCES LLP
05.2021 - 08.2022
Vice President – Corporate Strategy & Planning
SREI INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE LIMITED
09.2012 - 04.2021
Vice President – Commercial & Corporate Planning
MICROSEC GROUP
04.2011 - 09.2012
Senior Manager – Business & Finance I Executive Assistant to MD I Executive Assistant to President
AMBUJA REALTY GROUP
12.2007 - 03.2011
Derivatives Trader
FUTURES FIRST INFO SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
05.2007 - 11.2007
MBA - Finance
ICFAI BUSINESS SCHOOL
05.2005 - 03.2007
Accounts & Finance Executive
TIBRE WORLD
10.2003 - 04.2005
Industrial Trainee
CITIGROUP
10.2002 - 09.2003
Chartered Accountancy - Accounts, Finance, Audit, Tax
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 - 05.2008
B. Com (H) -
St. Xavier’s College
07.1999 - 03.2002
Higher Secondary -
St. Lawrence High School
06.1997 - 04.1999
Secondary -
Shree Jain Vidyalaya
06.1996 - 04.1997
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