Apraava Energy has appointed Rohit Chandak as its Director – Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), further strengthening its leadership team as the company advances its growth strategy across renewable energy, power transmission, and other energy infrastructure businesses in India.
In his new role, Chandak will be responsible for leading the company’s finance and sustainability functions, overseeing financial strategy, capital allocation, business planning, risk management, and long-term value creation initiatives. His appointment comes at a time when Apraava Energy is expanding its portfolio and pursuing new opportunities aligned with India’s energy transition and decarbonization goals.
Chandak succeeds Samir Ashta, who is retiring after nearly 20 years with the organization. During his tenure, Ashta played a key role in building and strengthening the company’s financial foundation, supporting major investments, and contributing to Apraava Energy’s evolution into a diversified energy solutions provider.
Welcoming Chandak to the company, Apraava Energy Managing Director Rajiv Ranjan Mishra said the appointment reflects the company’s commitment to building a strong leadership team capable of driving its next phase of growth. He noted that Chandak brings extensive experience across the energy and infrastructure sectors and has a proven track record in financial transformation, strategic planning, and stakeholder value creation.
Mishra added that Chandak’s expertise will be instrumental in supporting Apraava Energy’s ambitions to expand its clean energy portfolio, strengthen operational performance, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Chandak brings more than 19 years of professional experience spanning corporate finance, investments, accounting, mergers and acquisitions, business planning, and infrastructure financing. Before joining Apraava Energy, he held senior leadership positions at Ayana Renewable Power, Uniquest Infra Ventures, and IDFC Projects Limited. Throughout his career, he has worked on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, contributing to financial strategy, project execution, fundraising, and business growth initiatives.
Commenting on his appointment, Chandak said he is excited to join Apraava Energy at a significant stage in its growth journey. He described the company as a respected player in India’s energy sector with a strong reputation for operational excellence, financial discipline, and sustainability. He added that he looks forward to working closely with the leadership team to support the company’s strategic objectives and create long-term value for stakeholders.
The leadership transition comes as Apraava Energy continues to expand its footprint across key segments of the energy value chain. The company has been actively investing in renewable energy generation, power transmission infrastructure, and smart metering solutions, while also exploring opportunities that support India’s clean energy and net-zero ambitions.
With Chandak taking charge of the finance function, Apraava Energy aims to further strengthen its financial capabilities and accelerate the execution of its growth plans, positioning itself to play a larger role in India’s evolving energy ecosystem.
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