Hemant is qualified as Chartered Accountant with one of the oldest accounting firms in India and is also a law graduate. He started his career as a lawyer in the chambers of his illustrious father Mr. A L Arora, Advocate who has been in taxation practice for almost six decades now. Thereafter in 1983, realising his clients need for a good accounting firm in Roorkee, Hemant set up his own practice as an accountant.

Hemant has been in active social service and has served as the District Governor of Rotary Club. He is very actively involved in social service and devotes considerable time to the cause of Rotary and various charitable organisations. His contribution towards bringing in big ticket investments in the newly carved state of Uttarakhand is also widely recognised and he was conferred the honorary title of "Uttarakhand Ratan".

Hemant is a known face in the Industry and has served as the Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry, Uttaranchal State Council. Hemant is also on the Board of Directors of a public listed company as an Independent Director. Hemant is also a trustee on the Board of charitable institutions.

Hemant is a regular speaker at various seminars and forums. Outside of work Hemant is a keen golfer and loves travel.