Satish Chavva

IITB Alumnus Takes the Helm at Oman India Joint Investment Fund

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IITB alumnus, Mr. Satish Chavva (B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, 1993), has been appointed as the new CEO of the Oman India Joint Investment Fund (OIJIF). He brings over two decades of private equity experience to his new position. Before his appointment, Mr. Chavva held significant roles at British International Investment (BII) and Citigroup, where he contributed to investments across various sectors and geographies. At OIJIF, he previously served as Director of Investments from 2016 to 2022, playing a crucial role in shaping the fund’s investment strategies.

With a track record of driving value creation and innovation, Mr. Chavva is set to lead the next phase of strategic growth for the fund, which recently launched its third fund, focusing on diverse sectors such as consumer goods, healthcare, and technology.

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IIT Bombay continues to be a catalyst for producing industry leaders like Mr. Satish Chavva, whose expertise and vision not only contribute to the global investment landscape but also reinforce the Institute’s crucial role in fostering leadership and entrepreneurship for nation-building.

Harsh Maheshwari

IITB Alumnus Driving Breakthroughs in Clean Energy Innovation

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IIT Bombay alumnus Harsh Maheshwari (B.Tech., Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, 2013), now a Staff Manufacturing Engineer at Tesla, is driving key innovations in electric vehicle battery technology. With two landmark patents to his name, he has significantly enhanced the performance, safety, and cost-efficiency of EV batteries. His work at QuantumScape on lithium-stuffed garnet electrolytes and transparent separators laid the groundwork for transformative advances, while at Tesla, he has been instrumental in scaling the 4680 battery cells that power the company’s best-selling EVs. His contributions not only push the boundaries of battery performance but also reflect India’s growing influence in global clean energy advancement.

His contributions are now being prominently spotlighted in the global discourse on sustainable energy.

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IIT Bombay, through its rigorous academic ecosystem and culture of innovation, continues to produce leaders who are shaping transformative technologies across the globe. As alumni like Mr. Harsh Maheshwari push the boundaries of sustainable energy, they exemplify the Institute’s enduring contribution to nation-building and India’s growing influence on the world stage.

Neha Singh

IITB Alumna Neha Singh: Powering the Future of Private Market Intelligence

IIT Bombay alumna, Neha Singh (B.Tech. + M.Tech., Computer Science Engineering, 2008) went on to obtain her MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Ms. Singh has now redefined how the world tracks private companies. As Co-founder and CEO of Tracxn, she built a global platform that leverages AI-powered automation and proprietary data processing to deliver deep, structured insights into over four million companies across 50+ countries. Backed by investors like the late Shri Ratan Tata and the Flipkart founders, Tracxn has raised $16.5 million so far and now serves 850+ clients—including top VCs, PE firms, and Fortune 500s.

With a hybrid tech-human verification model, Tracxn ranks among the top five global players in private market data coverage. The company posted a revenue of Rs. 82.8 crore in FY24 and continues to scale with cutting-edge generative AI tools and a diverse team that’s 44% women strong.

Curious how she built it all from scratch and where Tracxn is headed next? Click here: Entrepreneur India

Ms. Neha Singh’s journey is a powerful reminder of how IIT Bombay nurtures bold thinkers, builders, and changemakers—leaders who not only innovate at scale but also inspire a new generation to reimagine what’s possible.

Sachin Katti

IIT Bombay Alumnus Sachin Katti Appointed CTO and AI Chief at Intel

IIT Bombay alumnus, Mr. Sachin Katti (B.Tech., Electrical Engineering, 2003) has been appointed Chief Technology Officer and Head of Artificial Intelligence at Intel, a recognition of his vision, leadership, and outstanding contributions to the field of technology.

His journey continues to inspire, as alumni like him shape the future of global innovation. The Institute takes pride in seeing its graduates take on pivotal roles on the world stage and looks forward to the impact his leadership will have in driving technological progress.

IIT Bombay wishes him continued success and fulfilment in this exciting new role. The Institute remains committed to nurturing curious minds and bold thinkers like Dr. Katti, who go on to transform industries and define the future.

Dr. Sachin Katti’s success is a testament to IIT Bombay’s enduring legacy of excellence—of nurturing brilliant minds and instilling in them the courage to lead, the imagination to innovate, and the commitment to shape a better future.

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