Foxhog CEO Tarun Poddar has been named in the list of “40 UNDER 40“ by BW Business World.
Foxhog CEO Tarun Poddar has been named in the BW CFO World Finance 40 Under 40 List 2025, recognising his strong leadership and contribution to building and growing Foxhog in India.
The award was presented at the BW CFO Future Finance Summit, where Mr. Poddar was honoured alongside leading CFOs and finance professionals from across the country.
Since starting Foxhog’s operations in India, Mr. Poddar has led the company’s growth with a clear vision and focused strategy. Under his leadership, Foxhog has strengthened its presence in the venture capital and financial services space by building reliable, scalable, and growth-driven platforms.
Sharing his thoughts on the recognition, Mr. Poddar thanked his family, team, mentors, and well-wishers for their constant support. He highlighted that such achievements are made possible not by individual effort alone, but by the trust and belief of people who stand together through challenges.
The BW CFO World Finance 40 Under 40 recognises young leaders who are making a meaningful impact in the finance ecosystem. This honour reflects Mr. Poddar’s journey of building Foxhog from the ground up with purpose, consistency, and people-first leadership.
Sharing Foxhog’s future plans, Mr. Poddar highlighted several key focus areas for India:
• Faster FDI Funding for Indian Businesses: Foxhog is working with government support to reduce the FDI funding timeline and make global capital more easily accessible for Indian companies.
• Expansion of CSP Centres in Rural India: The company plans to increase the number of Customer Service Point (CSP) Centres in rural areas to improve financial inclusion and digital access.
• 30% Growth in Indian Workforce: Foxhog aims to grow its team in India by 30%, creating more employment opportunities and strengthening local operations.
• Finko to Apply for a Banking Licence: Mr. Poddar also shared that Finko, Foxhog’s lending arm, will soon apply for a banking licence, marking an important step in expanding Foxhog’s presence in India’s regulated financial sector.
