Alok Nigam , CEO, UPC Renewables India
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A transformative leader in the industry is Alok Nigam, a figure whose career mirrors the evolution of India’s renewable energy journey. With three decades of experience spanning advisory, regulatory frameworks and large-scale renewable power development, he brings a rare blend of technical command and strategic clarity.
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Alok Nigam , CEO | UPC Renewables India | With nearly three decades of experience across advisory, regulatory, and renewable energy leadership, he is known for his excellence in organizational leadership and continues to champion India’s clean energy transition |
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Ashish Khanna, CEO | Adani Green Energy | He drives the company’s strategic vision, focusing on large-scale solar and wind energy expansion, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, delivering complex projects, driving technological advancements, and more |
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Chandra Kishore Thakur, Global CEO | Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy | With experience and acumen for integrating technology with agile project management techniques, delivery commitment, and customer focus, he is driving transformational efforts across the renewable energy sector |
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Deepak Thakur, Managing Director & CEO | Hinduja Renewables Energy | With over 33 years of diverse and non-linear experience, he brings a blend of entrepreneurial vision and operational discipline across sectors, including energy, infrastructure, industrial products, and electronics |
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Gurjit Barara, Director & CEO | LR Energy | He has expertise in renewable energy technologies, project development & execution, energy infrastructure & waste-to-energy solutions, policy & regulatory frameworks, and more |
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Harikishan. V. R, Founder & Director | Yana Solar | A leader in India’s renewable energy movement, he has led the development and scaling of large-scale solar, wind, and hybrid energy projects, significantly contributing to the country’s energy transition and decarbonization goals |
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Navashil Sharma, CEO | InSolare Energy | With over 22 years of experience in the electrical and electronics engineering field, he has a strong background in design, innovation, and management, with expertise in leading cross-functional teams |
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Shubhang Nandan, Director | Jindal India Renewable Energy | He has 23 years of experience in thermal and renewable energy (solar, wind, battery), with expertise in departments such as power sales (energy billing & scheduling), regulatory affairs, business development, and more |
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Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman & CEO | ReNew | As a leader in clean energy, he has been instrumental in scaling large-scale solar and wind projects, driving innovation, and advancing India’s energy transition |
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Utkarsh Gupta, Founder & CEO | Gruner Renewable Energy | A finance professional and renewable energy entrepreneur, he has developed expertise in managerial finance, cash flow management, and financial forecasting, along with a natural inclination toward entrepreneurship |
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