Overview
We are a team of individuals who have studied and worked at top Indian and international institutions having several years of industry experience across business research, consulting, project finance and policy analysis.
Leadership

Rahul Bagdia
Rahul Bagdia
Chairman & Managing Director
Rahul brings over 22 years of expertise in Electric Mobility, New Energy, and Green Hydrogen, leading 350+ consulting projects across India, ASEAN, SAARC, Africa, SIDS, and the Pacific Islands. A recognized global e-Mobility expert, he specializes in low-carbon strategies, EV deployment, decarbonization roadmaps, and climate financing. His deep understanding of the EV value chain has helped global businesses and governments accelerate their transition to sustainable mobility solutions.

Vikrant Vaidya
Vikrant Vaidya
Partner - EV Systems Engineering
Vikrant has 22+ years of expertise in energy systems and EV integration. He has led technical evaluations and feasibility studies across multiple regions and specializes in EV design, validation, investor due diligence, and go-to-market strategies. With leadership roles at PSA, Jaguar-Land Rover, and General Motors, he excels in powertrain engineering and virtual simulation, driving EV innovation.

Uma Bagdia
Uma Bagdia
Partner - Investments & Financing
Uma, a finance and investment expert with 15+ years of experience, has advised AfDB, GGGI, DBSA, CTCN, and UNEP on climate financing. She has developed e-Bus funding models in Africa, supported global e-Mobility feasibility studies, and contributed to GCF Readiness Program concept notes in Asia-Pacific, specializing in e-Mobility investments and project financing.

Kunjan Bagdia
Kunjan Bagdia
Assistant Vice President - New Energy, e-Mobility & Utilities
Kunjan Bagdia leads the e-Mobility & Utilities Practice at pManifold, driving strategy, project execution, and business growth across geographies. With 15 years of experience, he also spearheads climate financing initiatives for GEF, GCF, and others. He holds a Master’s in EV Technology from NIT Nagpur and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering. A fitness enthusiast, Kunjan is also an avid marathon runner.

Ankit Agrawal
Ankit Agrawal
Technical Head – New Energy & eMobility
Ankit, with 10+ years of experience in new energy and utilities, specializes in EVs, charging infrastructure, and renewables. He has led technical studies, policy development, and public awareness initiatives across Lebanon, Bhutan, Maldives, Laos, India, and SAARC nations. His expertise includes market research, financial modelling, GHG analysis, impact assessment, and strategic advisory, driving e-Mobility adoption and renewable energy solutions.
Strategic & New Opportunities Leads

Yamini Keche
Yamini Keche
Business Head- Energy Efficiency & Emerging Markets
Yamini Keche heads the Energy Efficiency & Emerging Markets (EE&EM) Practice at pManifold, focusing on Hydrogen, Carbon, and Energy Access. With 9 years of experience in the energy sector and a Master's in Integrated Power Systems, she leads decarbonization strategies, drives clean energy adoption, and fosters sustainable growth in emerging markets through technological innovation, policy advocacy, and inclusive stakeholder engagement.

Dipankar Das
Dipankar Das
Business Development Manager - eMobility
Dipankar is the Business Development Manager for eMobility Practice at pManifold. With over 4.5 years of experience, he has contributed to the development of several techno-commercial bids in the eMobility, Energy, and Transport sectors. Holding an MBA in Strategy & Marketing and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Dipankar previously worked on optimizing supply chains at a major Bajaj Auto supplier.

Sunayana Agarwal
Sunayana Agarwal
Business Development Manager – EVSE
Sunayana is the Business Development Manager – EVSE at pManifold, where she drives growth for the EV Systems Engineering practice and its subsidiary, evACAD, focusing on B2B and B2I opportunities. With over 13 years of experience, Sunayana being a Chartered Accountant brings extensive expertise in business modelling, cash flow management, and program economics, playing a key role in the strategic expansion of both companies in the eMobility sector.
Consulting Leads

Akshay Gattu
Akshay Gattu
Lead- Carbon Markets
Akshay Gattu leads the Carbon Markets practice at pManifold, with over four years of expertise in energy transition technologies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric mobility. Holding a Master's in Renewable Energy Engineering, he drives development of carbon mechnisms for different markets and decarbonization initiatives through systems modelling, policy advocacy, and collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Barsha Paul
Barsha Paul
Lead- Zero Emission Trucks
A ZET specialist at pManifold Business Solutions with 4+ years of experience, specializes in sustainable transport and e-Trucks. Honoured with a Master's degree in Transport Planning and Logistics Management from SPA Bhopal, she has led projects in Pilot planning and optimization, funding, techno-commercial feasibility studies, and policy roadmaps.

Bhushan Khade
Bhushan Khade
Lead- Energy Storage Technologies<
Bhushan with over 10 years of experience in the energy sector, heads Energy Storage Technologies consulting at pManifold. He specializes in renewable energy integration, e-Mobility, and emerging technologies, focusing on strategic planning, policy analysis, and technical feasibility. Bhushan holds an MBA in Power Management and an M.Tech in Electrical Power Systems.

Lavish Rawal
Lavish Rawal
Lead- EV Systems Engineering
Lavish supports pManifold's EV Systems Engineering practice, specializing in technical consultancy for EVs. With 2.5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's in Automobile Engineering, he excels in technical due diligence, go-to-market strategies, market research, competitive benchmarking, and model-based system design, helping clients navigate the evolving EV industry.

Shruti Bhoyar
Shruti Bhoyar
Lead-Green Hydrogen
Shruti is a seasoned Green Hydrogen expert with extensive experience in hydrogen, energy markets, and sustainability. She specializes in feasibility studies, policy analysis, and decarbonization strategies, having led several high-impact projects on green hydrogen and the energy transition. Formerly a Hydrogen Analyst, Shruti is skilled in market trends, investment insights, and fostering stakeholder collaboration to drive sustainable energy solutions.

Harshit Belwal
Harshit Belwal
Lead- EV Charging & Sustainable Finance
Working in New Energy & e-Mobility Practice at pManifold, with 2 years of experience in e- Mobility, vehicle leasing, and charging infrastructure with a Specialization in Automobile Engineering. He supports sustainable energy and low-carbon transport strategies through technology evaluation, policy advisory, and stakeholder engagement.

Neelima Roy
Neelima Roy
Lead- Climate Resilience & Adaptation
Neelima Roy has 12+ years of experience in Environment and Climate Change. She has supported LDCs and SIDS in preparing UNFCCC reports and has led iMRV system implementation across countries. Her work spans climate vulnerability, adaptation, and sustainable development. She is currently focused on carbon markets, green credits, and building climate resilience.
Operations & Support

Srishti Sharma
Srishti Sharma
Project Management Head
With over 9 years of experience, Srishti leads the PMU at pManifold, driving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, project execution, resource management, and BD excellence and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. She enhances business growth by establishing robust quality assurance frameworks. Outside of work, Srishti is a passionate vlogger, dancer, and cook, bringing creativity to everything she does.

Waqar Siddiqui
Waqar Siddiqui
Lead- Finance, Accounts and HR
Waqar heads Finance, Accounts, and HR at pManifold, bringing 12 years of expertise in financial planning, budgeting, payroll, and HR policies. With a results-driven approach, he streamlines processes, ensures compliance, and fosters collaboration to drive organizational success.

Trupti Sawarkar
Trupti Sawarkar
Manager-HR
With 4 years of experience in HR operations and talent acquisition, Trupti specializes in streamlining recruitment processes, sourcing top talent, and enhancing workplace culture. Her strategic approach to HR ensures efficiency, engagement, and alignment with organizational goals.
Advisory Council

Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala
Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala
Advisor

Kamal Maheshwari
Kamal Maheshwari
Advisor

CA Anil Parakh
CA Anil Parakh
Advisor

Harish Taori
Harish Taori
Advisor

Dr. Jose Bienvenido Manuel M. Biona
Dr. Jose Bienvenido Manuel M. Biona
Advisor

Faiz Wahid
Faiz Wahid
Co-Founder and Advisor