Varin is a pragmatic go-getter who fearlessly pursues his ambitions, navigating obstacles with unwavering determination. Being an elder son of Lalit Agarwal, Founder & Managing Director of V-Mart Retail Ltd, a retail visionary who pioneered organized value retailing in Tier II, III, and IV Indian cities- Varin’s business mindset is not just a choice but an inherited trait. Playing a pivotal role in expanding the family business, he collaborates with his father to drive a new vision and take the business in a more digital and analytical way.
Varin’s academic journey is marked by distinction, holding a Bachelor of Science in Business from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. Specializing in Management, Computing, and Data Science
He is the Chief Strategy Officer at V-Mart Retail Ltd, a prominent Omni-channel value retailer in India with a vast network of over 450 stores, Varin has played a pivotal role in the strategic acquisition of Limeroad. Under his leadership, V-Mart has solidified its market presence by integrating Limeroad. Varin’s skills truly come to light in the seamless acquisition of Unlimited, a 74-store chain operating in South India, formerly under the umbrella of Arvind Fashion Ltd. This showcases his knack for financial modeling, thorough due diligence, crafting internal memorandums, and in-depth industry research.
Under his strategic role at V-Mart, Varin has been instrumental in launching SnapUp, a smart wearables startup. His leadership extends beyond, where during a three-month internship at Kearney, he refined his analytical skills, crafting cost optimization models and proposing sustainable solutions. As the Head of Strategy, Operations & Growth at US Mobile, Varin led a substantial customer experience team, transforming interactions and introducing innovative bundled phone plans, making substantial contributions to recurring revenue.
Remarkably, at the age of 17, Varin authored the book “The India Leaders,” spotlighting 20 inspiring stories of individuals who defied societal norms and personal challenges to emerge as successful leaders.
Beyond his corporate role, he uplifts underprivileged football talent as NGO Koshish’s Founder and spearheads impactful events and apps as a global leader at Special Olympics International.