Delhi, 10th March 2025:

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region has announced new office bearers for 2025-26 at its AGM held in New Delhi where the y have elected Sunjay Kapur, Chairman, Sona Comstar as the Chairman and Puneet Kaura, Managing Director & CEO, Samtel Avionics as the the Deputy Chairman. Together, they will steer CII Northern Region across seven states—Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and three Union Territories—Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh—focusing on growth, innovation, and industry competitiveness.

Puneet Kaura, the newly appointed Deputy Chairman of CII Northern Region, is the Managing Director & CEO of Samtel Avionics, a leading Indian company specializing in avionics, rugged displays, and defense electronics for both domestic and international markets. Under his leadership, Samtel Avionics has played a key role in India’s defense and aerospace industry, contributing to cutting-edge technology solutions for fighter jets, helicopters, and land-based systems. The company has forged global partnerships with major defense OEMs and government agencies, positioning India as a key player in the aerospace sector.

Puneet Kaura has been actively involved in CII leadership roles, having served as the Chairman of CII Delhi. His deep understanding of industrial growth strategies, government policies, and technology-driven manufacturing makes him a valuable addition to the CII Northern Region leadership team.