The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region has announced new office bearers for 2025-26 at its Annual Regional Meeting held in New Delhi.
Sunjay Kapur, Chairman, Sona Comstar, has been elected as Chairman, while Puneet Kaura, Managing Director & CEO, Samtel Avionics, will serve as the Deputy Chairman.
Together, they will steer CII Northern Region across seven states viz. Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and three Union Territories namely Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Kapur leads one of the world’s foremost mobility technology companies. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Gurugram, Sona Comstar is a global leader in engineered automotive components with manufacturing and R&D operations spanning India, USA, Serbia, Mexico and China.
The company is also a key supplier to the fast-growing Electric Vehicle (EV) sector.
Kapur has held leadership positions in several CII committees, including as Chair of the CII Europe Committee (2023-24), driving trade and business collaborations between India and Europe.
“Our strategic roadmap for 2025-26 focuses on six key priority areas to drive industrial growth and policy reforms — Policy Advocacy, Growth & Inclusiveness, Strengthening MSMEs, Membership Engagement, Skill Development, and Innovation & Sustainability,” said Kapur.
Meanwhile, under the leadership of Kaura, 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.
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.