Pradeep is a seasoned business leader with 33 years of experience in end-to-end business management, focusing on external affairs, operational efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective resource management. He has been President of Jindal Steel & Power Ltd., Raipur since 2018 and serves as Honorary Chairman of PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industries (Chhattisgarh), Chairman of the National Employers Federation, Vice President of the Equestrian Association of Chhattisgarh, and Director at Nishaktjan Vitt Avam Vikas Nigam. Previously, he led business development at Bajaj Groups and held leadership roles at ESSAR Steel and BALCO. Recognized for his transformational leadership, Pradeep received the Think Media Award (2014) and DLitt (Honoris Causa) for Business Management & Corporate Leadership (2025), contributing significantly to industrial growth and community development.