Chairman of the Board and Independent Director
Senior Vice-President (Investment)
Prof. Santanu Ray
Chairman of the Board and Independent Director
Prof. Santanu Ray, Independent Director and Chairman of the Board, is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with a distinguished career spanning both corporate and academic spheres. He is associated with Sister Nivedita University as Senior Professor and Mentor, School of Business, and serves on its Board of Governors. He has also been designated as Professor Emeritus at Techno India Group.
Prof. Ray holds a registered patent on “Corporate Planning System in CSR”, with another on “Forecasting Brand Management Valuation” under process. He currently serves as an Independent Director on the Boards of Jupiter Wagons Ltd., La Opala RG Ltd., Twamev Constructions and Infrastructure Ltd., SKP Securities Ltd., and is also on the Board of Sunshine Pictures Ltd.
He began his career with Tata Steel in 1973, and since 1999 has held senior academic leadership roles, including Director of ICFAI Business School, Campus Director at NSHM Knowledge Campus, Chief Mentor at Bengal Institute of Business Studies, and Director of Future Business School. He joined Sister Nivedita University in 2018. An accomplished author, he has published four books on Finance and Strategy along with several research papers and case studies.
Details of Directorship and Full-time Position in Body Corporates
| Names of the Companies / Bodies Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| La Opala R G Limited | Independent Director |
| SKP Securities Limited | Independent Director |
| Orissa Steel Expressway Private Limited | Independent Director |
| Twamev Constructions and Infrastructure Limited | Independent Director |
| Jupiter Wagons Limited | Independent Director |
| Sunshine Pictures Limited | Independent Director |
| BTL EPC Limited | Independent Director |
Bajrang Kumar Choudhary
Managing Director
He has been a Director on our Board since March 2011 and has been elevated as the Managing Director of our Company since November, 2016. He has completed his Bachelor of Commerce from Shriram College of Commerce, New Delhi and he is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is a former Chief Executive Officer – Infrastructure Project Development of Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited, managing portfolio across Roads, Ports, Water and Economic Zones. He has previously served as the Chairman- Expert Committee on Infrastructure. of Indian Chamber of Commerce. He has an experience of over two decades in Infrastructure Asset Management, Project Development, Project Implementation, Private Equity and M&A.
Shree Ram Tewari
Independent Director
Shree Ram Tewari is a B.Sc., B. Tech. and M Tech (Electronics & Communication) from Allahabad University and has been one of the most decorated Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer of 1982 batch, Andhra Pradesh Cadre. After joining IPS in 1982 and completing his training in his career spanning for 31 years, he has been the recipient of Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service, Police Medal for Gallantry and Kathin Seva Medal and created outstanding records while working as A.S.P, S.P, D.C.P and Commandant across the states of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh.
He has achieved unparalleled & unsurpassed results while working as D.I.G. of Police in the extremist field, Joint Commissioners of Police (Law and Order) Hyderabad and I.G.P (Admin) in Director General of Police, Andhra Pradesh Office. He was Posted to Andhra Pradesh Bhavan Delhi as I.G of Police Security since Dec 2002 and thereafter He worked as I.G of Police, Border Security Force till 2006 before returning to Andhra Pradesh to work as I.G of Police Organization from where he was promoted as A.D.G in 2010 and worked as OSD Printing and Stationary, and Stores, Govt Press.He has also worked in Indian Ordnance Factories Service as Asstt Manager and Dy Works Manager at Kanpur and Bhandara.
Details of Directorship and Full-time Position in Body Corporates
| Names of the Companies / Bodies Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| MBG Commodities Private Limited | Non-Executive Director |
| MBG Shipping Private Limited | Non-Executive Director |
| Guruvayoor Infrastructure Private Limited | Independent Director |
| Mandhani Carriers Private Limited | Nominee Director |
| Solapur Tollways Private Limited (suspended director w.e.f. 20.12.2024) | Non-Executive Director |
| Vraja Asset Nest Private Limited | Non-Executive Director |
Dr. (Ms.) Manta Dey
Independent Director
Dr. (Ms.) Manta Dey, PhD, MBA (Finance) from SIBM Pune, and M.Com, is an accomplished academic and professional with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in academia and 10 years in industry, audit, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at Techno India University, she brings a dynamic blend of academic rigor and industry insight to her roles. As the former Pan India Academic Head of ICA Edu Skills, she has played a significant role in shaping management education. Her early career includes extensive audit experience as a senior external auditor for reputed multinational corporations such as Saint Gobain Ltd., Reliance, and VSNL, which enriched her understanding of corporate governance and compliance.
In addition to her academic and professional accomplishments, Dr. Dey holds a patent in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility and is a life member and certified trainer of the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), where she has conducted training programs for several leading public sector undertakings, including Hindustan Copper and SAIL. A passionate mentor, she has guided and inspired more than sixty thousand students globally, helping shape the next generation of business leaders. As an Independent Director of our company, Dr. Dey brings a wealth of knowledge, integrity, and a deep commitment to excellence and ethical leadership.
Details of Directorship and Full-time Position in Body Corporates
| Names of the Companies / Bodies Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| Guruvayoor Infrastructure Private Limited | Independent Director |
| Orissa Steel Expressway Private Limited | Independent Director |
Jaydeep Chakraborty
Independent Director
Jaydeep Chakraborty is BSc. (Economics Honours) from St. Xaviers College, Kolkata and is also an LLB from Calcutta University. He is currently practising as an Advocate in Taxation Matters and has an experience of over 15 years in such matters.
Details of Directorship and Full-time Position in Body Corporates
| Names of the Companies / Bodies Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| Neo Machine MFG. Co. Private Limited | Whole-Time Director |
Rajesh Lihala
Independent Director
Mr. Rajesh Lihala, Independent Director of the Company, is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds qualifications of B.Sc., FCA, DISA, and IP. He has completed CAAT (ICAI) in 2005. With vast experience in Audit, Taxation, and Insolvency, he is also a registered Resolution Professional with IBBI and has completed the Certificate Course in Concurrent Audit of Banks from ICAI. He currently serves as a Member of the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Antara Psychiatric Hospital and Joint Secretary of the NGO Nish-Shabd Angeekar Welfare Association and has earlier contributed to ICAI as a Co-opted Member of the Ethical Standards Committee (2011) and Special Invitee to the Board of Studies (2013–14).
Details of Directorship and Full-time Position in Body Corporates
| Names of the Companies / Bodies Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| Ashtek Realtors Private Limited | Non-Executive Director |
| Vindya Apartments Private Limited | Non-Executive Director |
| Ratika Consultancy Private Limited | Non-Executive Director |
| JLP Solutions Pvt Ltd | Non-Executive Director |
Anirup Sen
Chief Executive Officer
Anirup Sen is an experienced business leader with over 28 years of diversified experience across MNC banks, NBFCs, and infrastructure firms. Currently serving as Head – Rental & Used Equipment at Innovative Infra & Mining Solutions Ltd., Anirup had previously held pivotal roles including CEO and COO in organizations such as Contract Square, Solapur Tollways, and Jardine Henderson.
Anirup has gained immense exposure and expertise in diversified business roles including risk assessment, business development, credit & collections, and strategic operations.
He is a Bachelor of Science with Mathematics Honours from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, Diploma in Computer Applications from NIIT, Diploma in Business Management from Institute of Modern Management, Kolkata & MBA from University of Wales, Cardiff , U.K. specialized in International Management & Human Resources Management.
He holds an MBA from the University of Wales and is a life member of several professional bodies including Calcutta Management Association, Indo British Scholars’ Association and also Associate Member of the Institute of Management, U.K. He is also an accomplished facilitator, having led multiple workshops and management development programs focused on leadership, risk policy, and operational strategy.
Ankita Rathi
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Ankita Rathi is a qualified Company Secretary and first class Commerce Graduate from University of Calcutta with over 6 Years of professional experience in Corporate Secretarial, Governance and other Regulatory Compliance Management. A result driven professional with demonstrated capabilities in monitoring Corporate Governance and Secretarial Audit controls. A quick learner having strong analytical skills, good communication skill and relationship management capabilities to maintain cordial corporate social relations with various Stakeholders including Board Members and Government/ statutory agencies.
Manisha Chandalia
Chief Financial Officer
Manisha Chandalia is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience in the corporate sector. She currently serves as the Vice President of Finance & Accounts at Bharat Road Network Limited, a listed company. Prior to this role, she held the position of Manager at Deloitte Haskins & Sells (Audit & Assurance) in Kolkata and was associated with the Deloitte group from December 2005 to March 2015.
Her core competencies span Fund Management, Budgeting & MIS, Internal Financial Controls, Finalization of Accounts and Related Reports, Vendor and Associates Management, as well as liaising with banks, statutory agencies, and government departments. In addition to her expertise in these areas, she has gained significant experience in IPO-related processes during the company’s stock exchange listing and has also contributed extensively to the group’s strategic initiatives in the past.
Vinay Agrawal
Senior Vice-President (Investment)
Mr Agrawal is a Chartered Accountant and has wealth of experience and proven leadership. He has been heading various functions, possessing business expertise across various organizations and industries such as Infrastructure, Banking & Financing, Travel and Tourism, Manufacturing and so on. Prior to joining us, he has been associated with Globe All India Services Limited, ReatilEZ Private Limited, Village Financial Services Limited, Shyam Steel Manufacturing Limited, Srei Equipment Finance Limited, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited and B Chhawchharia & Co.
