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Yogesh Chander Deveshwar (Y.C. Deveshwar) was a visionary Indian corporate leader best known for his transformative role as the Chairman of ITC Limited. Taking charge in 1996, he led ITC through a strategic turnaround, reshaping it from a traditional cigarette company into a diversified conglomerate with strong presence in FMCG, hotels, paperboards, packaging, agribusiness, and information technology. An alumnus of IIT Delhi and Harvard Business School, his leadership was marked by clarity of vision, ethical governance, and long-term thinking.
One of his most celebrated achievements was spearheading the ITC e-Choupal initiative, which empowered millions of Indian farmers by providing digital access to information, markets, and fair pricing, earning global recognition for inclusive and sustainable business practices. Y.C. Deveshwar’s journey stands as a powerful example of how corporate success can be aligned with social responsibility. His life and work continue to inspire leaders and young professionals to pursue excellence with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to nation-building.
ITC Ltd chairman YC Deveshwar was ranked as the seventh best performing CEO in the world by Harvard Business Review. Under his leadership, ITC delivered industry-adjusted shareholder returns of 1,574%.
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