Sajjan Bhajanka

Sajjan Bhajanka is an Indian industrialist and the Chairman of Century Plyboards (India) Ltd, a leading plywood and decorative veneer manufacturer, and Star Cement, a major cement producer in the northeastern region of India. In 2025, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, for his contributions to trade and industry.

Career

Bhajanka played a pivotal role in building Century Plyboards into a ~₹20000-crore enterprise by market cap and expanding the company’s footprint in the wood panel and cement sectors.
He also chairs Star Cement, which is one of the largest cement brands in Northeast India.
Under his leadership, Century Plyboards also ventured into logistics, planning a business spin-off to focus on core verticals.

Recognition

Bhajanka has been widely recognized for his business acumen and contribution to the Indian manufacturing sector. He received the Padma Shri in 2025 in the field of trade and industry.

Philanthropy

Bhajanka is also known for his philanthropic initiatives, especially in the areas of disaster relief and social welfare. Star Cement, under his leadership, has donated to state relief funds and supported community programs.