Shri Padavittan Babu is a metallurgical engineer with over three decades of expertise in special metals and alloys, including Special steels, Superalloys, and Titanium alloys. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Madras University, Chennai, and an MBA from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad.

He joined MIDHANI in 1997 and has held key roles in marketing, production, and strategic planning. In marketing, he played a pivotal role in developing new markets, reviving exports, strengthening customer engagement, and building long-term relationships with leading customers across critical sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Industrial applications. His proficiency in production management, process assurance, and business development has significantly contributed to the growth of the special metals and alloys segment.