Anand Gopal Bhatnagar (AGB)

Business Development Facilitator | Social Activist | Journalist

Anand Gopal Bhatnagar (AGB), son of Late Rai Sahib Shiv Gopal Bhatnagar, is a seasoned professional with wide-ranging experience in business development, professional networking, statutory compliances, public relations, and consensus-building on strategic and policy-related issues.

Born on December 25, 1937, in Panipat, Mr. Bhatnagar was educated at Punjab University (Camp) College, New Delhi, and holds academic qualifications in Commerce, Business Administration, and Journalism.

He has been associated with several leading Indian industrial groups, most notably with Delhi Cloth & General Mills (DCM), where he served for over 25 years handling Project Planning, Statutory Compliances, and Public Relations. He later served as Director, Uniworth Limited Group, for more than 12 consecutive years. His professional journey also includes close collaboration with corporate entities and non-profit organisations.

Mr. Bhatnagar has made significant contributions to print journalism, serving in editorial and publishing roles for multiple periodicals, including NRI Times, India Bureau, Perspective India, and HotchPotch Bureau, among others. He has also been associated with reputed medical and professional journals as Managing Editor, Publisher-Editor, Associate Editor, Overseas Editor, and Editorial Anchor.

With deep engagement across the political spectrum, he has played an important role in briefing newly elected Members of Parliament on national development issues, parliamentary protocols, and governance procedures.

Actively involved in social welfare, environmental causes, spiritual initiatives, consumer rights, and philanthropy. Mr. Bhatnagar serves on the boards of several institutions, societies, and NGOs. Membership : Delhi GymKhana Club (Tenure), Rotary Club of Delhi Indraprastha, India International Center, India Habitat Center, Press Club of India.

A widely travelled individual, he has visited numerous countries on multiple occasions including the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, China, Nepal, and extensively across India.