Home First Finance Company India has appointed Vineet Taneja as a non-executive independent director, according to a filing with the National Stock Exchange of India. Taneja brings more than 35 years of experience across FMCG, telecom, consumer durables and appliances.
BKK Bureau, New Delhi | 26 October 2026 | 2:01 PM IST
Home First Finance Company India Limited has appointed Vineet Taneja as a non-executive independent director, the company said in a filing with the National Stock Exchange of India. The appointment was made on October 24, 2026, and the exchange filing was published on October 26.
The filing identifies Taneja as a 60-year-old business leader with more than 35 years of experience across fast-moving consumer goods, telecom, consumer durables and appliances. His professional experience includes leadership roles in India and international markets, including the Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Russia.
Taneja began his career at Unilever, where he spent 17 years in India and the Middle East. He joined the company as a management trainee in 1988 and subsequently held sales and marketing roles. His career at Unilever included serving as vice-president of sales and marketing for foods and beverages.
He later held leadership positions at Bharti Airtel and Nokia India. At Nokia, Taneja led the smartphone business and subsequently served as chief marketing officer. The company filing said that, during his tenure, he helped establish Nokia’s leadership across segments and contributed to the brand’s recognition as India’s Most Trusted Brand.
From 2017 to 2021, Taneja served as regional president at Dyson, with responsibility for Australasia, India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. According to the filing, he grew the business to more than $1 billion, with operating margins above 20%, and expanded Dyson into new markets, including India and Turkey.
His stated areas of experience include product innovation, supply-chain efficiency, brand building, go-to-market strategy and digital transformation. The filing also described his focus on attracting and developing talent.
Taneja holds a degree in mechanical engineering from IIT Roorkee and a postgraduate qualification in business management from IIM Kolkata. Home First Finance said he is not related to any other director of the company.
The appointment adds a director with senior operating experience in consumer businesses, technology-led sectors and international markets to Home First Finance’s board. The exchange disclosure did not provide additional details on board committee responsibilities or the term of the appointment.
Appointment details
- Company: Home First Finance Company India Limited
- Role: Non-executive independent director
- Appointee: Vineet Taneja
- Appointment date: October 24, 2026
- Exchange disclosure date: October 26, 2026
- Relationship disclosure: Not related to any other director of the company
Why it matters
The appointment changes the composition of Home First Finance’s board and brings in a director with more than three decades of leadership experience spanning consumer goods, telecom, technology and international operations.
Source: National Stock Exchange of India
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