Anil Manibhai Naik, commonly known as A. M. Naik, is an Indian business executive best known for his long association with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of India's largest engineering and construction conglomerates. Born in 1942, he rose through the ranks of the company to serve as its Chairman, and is regarded as a significant figure in Indian industry.
| Name | Anil Manibhai Naik |
|---|---|
| Known as | A. M. Naik |
| Born | 1942 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Organisation | Larsen & Toubro (L&T) |
| Role | Chairman, Larsen & Toubro |
| Field | Engineering, construction, infrastructure |
A. M. Naik was born in 1942 in India. He pursued a career in engineering and joined Larsen & Toubro, an Indian multinational company headquartered in Mumbai, with diversified operations in engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology, and financial services.
Naik spent several decades at Larsen & Toubro, progressing through senior management positions before taking on its top leadership role. As Chairman, he became closely identified with the strategic direction and growth of the company across its core engineering and infrastructure businesses.
Under his leadership, L&T continued to be associated with major infrastructure, heavy engineering, defence, and construction projects in India and abroad. He is widely cited in Indian business circles as one of the most prominent corporate leaders of his generation.
Naik's tenure at Larsen & Toubro is significant in the context of the evolution of large Indian engineering enterprises in the post-liberalisation period. His career reflects the broader trajectory of Indian industrial leadership in capital goods, infrastructure development, and engineering services.