Our team is composed of highly qualified and experienced professionals who have an average of 25 years of on-field experience in their respective domains. Whether it is engineering, design, marketing, or management, our team members have the skills and the knowledge to deliver outstanding results. Our team is also diverse and distributed across the country, which gives us the advantage of understanding the needs and preferences of different markets and customers. We are proud of our team and the work we do together. We have many testimonials from our clients and partners who have benefited from our services or products: Brief Profile of our core team members is herewith:
S.L. Narasimha Rao (Lakshmi Narasimharao Sista) – Mentor Shiva Group
S.L. Narasimha Rao is a highly experienced professional in financial management and strategic planning, with expertise in managing projects, negotiating contracts, and financial analysis. He has experience of 16 years in a large Indian Development Finance Institution (IFCI ltd) and as CEO of IFCI Financial Services Ltd. He has over 26 years of experience in Development Finance Institutions and has set up new businesses and run them successfully. Narasimha Rao has also been a Director on the Boards of medium and large companies and has experience in teaching Financial Management courses. He currently works as Mentor of Shiva Consultancy Group, providing consultancy services in various areas, including loan syndication, renewable energy, investment banking, corporate finance, and project advisory services. He is an expert in capital and investment planning, project appraisal, asset restructuring, project advisory services, and risk management. Additionally, he has experience as a visiting professor and has taught financial management, corporate finance, capital markets, and corporate risk management at reputed B-Schools.
You can reach him at 7306799991, or by email at narasimharao.asmcpl@gmail.com You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at (3) Lakshmi NarasimhaRao Sista | LinkedIn
Rajesh Jha – Co- Founder Shiva Consultancy Group
Rajesh Jha is a graduate in agriculture and management from NEHU with over 25 years of experience in Liasioning, consultation, and advisory to many corporates and entrepreneurs. He is an expert in land and revenue related acts and issues in India.
Rajesh has worked as a Landscape Consultant to Bosch Rexroth Ltd, a Plantation Management Consultant to GAIL, Transition Expert with Vidarbha Gas Vessels Pvt Ltd for its NCLT issues, an advisor to NACOF and Organizing Secretary to Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha. He is also the CMD of Drishti Biotech Pvt Ltd and a Director of Shiva CSG Pvt Ltd, as well as the promoter of JR ENTERPRISES.
You can reach Rajesh Jha at 9724022068 or by email at drishti.rajesh@outlook.com You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at (3) RAJESH JHA | LinkedIn
Rakesh Jha – Co-Founder, Shiva Consultancy Group
Rakesh Jha is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, product development, rural business, finance, skill development, and overall management in various industries such as agri inputs, micro irrigation, dairy, vaccine, commodity exchange, banking, and finance. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degree in agriculture, Management and Finance from reputed Universities of India.
Rakesh has worked with numerous brownfield projects and corporates facing difficulties as a problem solver, including serving as Consulting CFO of Cambay Hotels and Resorts, Compliance Advisor to Neesa Group, Financial Advisor to Ruia Group, and Horticulture Value Chain Expert with Asian Development Bank. He has also served as Subject Matter Expert with Grant Thornton, Financial Advisor with Raj Darbar Group & Shivam Castors Ltd, Consulting CBO with Champions Group, Business Consultant with NACOF, Agribusiness Expert with GUJCOT, Commodity Procurement Partner with GUJCOMASOL, and Business Resource Person with GAIC, among others. In total, Rakesh has worked with more than 167 companies and projects.
Rakesh Jha is currently the CEO of Drishti Biotech Pvt Ltd, MD of Shiva CSG Pvt Ltd, Founder of SHIVEENA FOUNDATION and CFO of Altret Biotech Ltd, reflecting his extensive experience in leadership and management roles.
You can reach Rakesh Jha at +91 99790 21275 or by email at rksjha@live.in You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at : rksjha
RAJ LOKHANDWALA – R&D Head Biotechnology
Raj Lokhandwala is a Quality driven strategic professional with over 14 years of experience in sales management, market development, and partner relationships in the Organic Agriculture & Chemicals Industry. He has worked as a Production & Marketing Head for Altret Biotech since 2011, overseeing INR 50 Mn in annual sales, streamlining growth, and developing international strategic sales plans. Prior to that, he was the Business Head for Altret Industries from 2005 to 2011, where he provided leadership to create and execute annual Marketing and Sales plans. Raj has a strong technical background and expertise in developing and managing distributors in India, Nepal, and Uganda. He has established and adjusted work production schedules, production quality, and on-time delivery, and has supervised lab and field trials before finalizing commercial production. Raj has led a team of professionals across the country to identify and develop new market segments while maintaining data and complying with all regulatory bodies. He holds an MBA from SP Jain Institute Mumbai and a BE in Chemical Engineering from Pune University and is R&D Head of Shiva Consultancy Group’s Biotechnology and Crop Nutrition Business.
You can reach Raj Lokhandwala at 9879104450 or by email at altret@outlook.com You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at (5) raj lokhandwala | LinkedIn
BRAJ KISHORE JHA – Mentor – Sustainability & Environment
Braj Kishore Jha is an Environmental Consultant at Shiva Consultancy Group with 37 years of experience in the field of ferrous, non-ferrous and process industries. He has in-depth training from IIT Kanpur in Hazard Analysis and Waste Management in Chemical Industries. His major projects include the conceptualization and preparation of a feasibility report for a 6.0Mt Integrated Steel Plant in Orissa. He is currently the In-charge of the Coke Oven and By-Product Project Division and Environmental Project Division at Bhushan Steel Limited, where he is leading a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to finalise technical specifications for coke oven and by-product plants. Additionally, he has led teams in organising environmental clearances, preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments & Environmental Management Plan, and co-ordinating Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects. Jha has also worked at MECON LTD on several projects, including the Coke Oven Department, Environmental Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, Non-Ferrous and Utilities Department, where he assessed pollution control measures, prepared environmental management reports, and conducted day-to-day environmental monitoring for various companies.
You can reach Braj Kishore Jha at 96502 50274 or by email at shiveenaf@outlook.com
Ali Shahan Shah – Principal Consultant – EPC Management & China Expert
Ali Shahan Shah is a management expert with over 15 years of experience in handling multi-disciplinary projects coordination. He is fluent in three popular languages, Chinese, English, and Hindi, which enables him to understand the needs of all nationalities involved in projects. He has successfully managed coordination activities for several designing projects with strict time schedules, stringent measures for cost and quality control. His work experience includes Adani Power, Adani Green Energy, and Merino Industries, among others. Ali Shahan Shah has also won several awards, including a gold medal from Adani Power for installing the first Micro Oil Injection System Gun. He has trained Chinese engineers and technical experts in English and Indian engineers in the usage of technical terms. Furthermore, he has served as a visiting faculty to McKinsey, FDDI, and Catalyst Academy. Currently, he is training a senior official in Huawei in Chinese language.
You can reach Ali Shahan Shah at 9913147382 or by email at shiva.group@outlook.com
SK GAUTAM – Principal Consultant – Agribusiness & Food
SK Gautam is a Principal Consultant in Agribusiness with Shiva Consultancy Group. He has over 25 years of experience in the Indian Agribusiness Industry, with expertise in handling large-scale field and factory production, procurement and logistics operations, post-harvest management, and trading and services operations. Gautam is proficient in market research, business development, and marketing, and has a track record of developing marketing policies, systems, controls, and customer service standards. He is skilled in establishing relations with business associates and service providers, resolving critical problem areas, and delivering on customer commitments. Gautam’s areas of expertise include conducting market research, developing business plans, training, and educating key partners, managing the agri-value chain operations, and negotiating with service providers and vendors for solutions and clearance.
You can reach SK Gautam at +91 9968482088 / +91 9871999938 or by email at skgautam_in@yahoo.com You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at (6) S K Gautam | LinkedIn
JAI PRAKASH GUPTA – PC – Bio CNG & Renewable Energy
Jai Prakash Gupta is a result-oriented professional with more than 12 years of experience in Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Distribution Management, Product Promotion, and Marketing Intelligence. He is currently working as the Sr Consultant – Bio CNG & Renewable Energy with Shiva Consultancy Group. His responsibilities include handling private and government sales, formulating and implementing company strategies, organizing customer meet programs to promote company products, and managing the sales team. Gupta has experience in handling projects such as power plant solar water pump and on/off-grid systems, and his expertise lies in exploring new markets for expanding businesses and streamlining operations. Jai has also worked as the Sales and Marketing Manager in Radical Solar Pvt Ltd, Har Solar Pvt Ltd and Sun Kiran Power Pvt Ltd and has worked with companies such as High Ground Energy Pvt Ltd, Pulse Solar Systems Pvt Ltd, MVN Solar, AVJ Solar Energy, and Relite Technology. Jai has expertise in managing the products of the solar and LED industry and exploring new markets for expanding businesses. He is an effective communicator with excellent relationship building, interpersonal, and sales communication skills. Jai has experience in managing the team, including manpower planning, recruitment, induction, and training of the sales teams.
You can reach Jai Prakash Gupta at +91 98786 21275 or by email at consultancy.shiva@outlook.com
Katti Laxminarasimha – Principal Consultant – Agri Infrastructure
Katti Laxminarasimha is a result-oriented professional with over 32 years of experience in Operations and Project Management, multiple plant utilities/refrigeration Plants, Warehouse, 3PL Warehouses, Logistic Park with PEB (Pre-engineering Building) and self-supporting roof structures, its MEP, HVAC, and utility infrastructure management last 18 years, its maintenance Planning and its Overall governance. He has experience in planning and implementing changes to large cold chain / refrigeration/ process/ power plant equipment facilities regarding machinery and equipment, suitable for products and its methods of system working and its quality (Quarterly/yearly refrigeration audits) to achieve compliance of refrigeration systems (both Freon and Ammonia based refrigeration systems). You can reach Laxminarasimha Katti at +91 93911 52054 or by email at shiva.group@outlook.com
Dr. Apoorva J Raval – Motivational Trainer
Dr. Apurv J Raval (also known as Dr. Apoorva Raval Shah) is a highly influential trainer, TV anchor, speaker, and faculty member with expertise in management, soft skills, and fitness training. He has an impressive academic background, having earned multiple degrees including a Ph.D. in Management, MBA in Finance and Marketing, and M.Sc. in Synthetic Drugs, as well as a B.Sc. in Chemistry. With over 18 years of teaching and administration experience in various management institutes and universities, he has developed a unique model of “Hub & Spoke” to promote entrepreneurship among students. He has also conducted more than 1000 training programs/seminars/discourses and inspired over 500,000 participants, including industry professionals, government officials, and students. He is known for his creative use of audio-visual tools, psychological games, and experiential learning sessions, which make his training workshops highly effective and inspiring. You can reach Apoorva Raval at 98981 36371 or by email at shiveenaf@outlook.com
Dr Ghanshyam Bhai Patel – Mentor – Entomology & Agri Training
Dr. Ghanshyam Bhai Mahadev Bhai Patel is a retired Professor and Head of Entomology. His mission is to promote safety of Environment through adoption of Eco-friendly pest management tools and Integrated Farming System. His educational qualifications include B. Sc. (Agri.), M. Sc. (Agri.) in Agri. Entomology and Ph. D in Entomology from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He has held various positions in different institutes such as Senior Research Assistant at N.M College of Agriculture Navsari, Assistant Professor at N.M College of Agriculture Navsari, Associate Professor at ASPEE College of Forestry and Horticulture Navsari, Associate Professor at C.P College of Agriculture Sardarkrushinagar, Additional Charge of Professor of Entomology at C.P College of Agriculture Sardarkrushinagar and Professor of Entomology at C.P College of Agriculture Sardarkrushinagar. He can be contacted at his mobile number 09979317918 and at email address gm_patel_2012@rediffmail.com.
RAJIV MEHROTRA – Principal Consultant – Project Management Consultancy
Shiva Consultancy Group is delighted to have Mr. Rajiv Mehrotra as a team member. He is an accomplished Project Management professional with expertise in Engineering Management, Site Construction Management, Training, Coaching, and Recruitment. Mr. Mehrotra has strong stakeholder relationship management skills and possesses excellent communicational and interpersonal abilities. He is proficient in dealing with ROI calculations, sales, and associated mathematical presentations. He has good knowledge of technology products and a deep understanding of planning, management, and scheduling of EPC projects. Mr. Mehrotra has extensive experience working with process plants like steel, cement, pulp & paper, power generation, utility distribution, and sugar. He is flexible to travel around for business promotion and has good knowledge of European plant safety requirements.
Mr. Mehrotra’s professional journey is impressive, having worked with Danieli Corus India, Danieli Automation India, SMS Siemag India, and ABB India. He has worked on several projects, including Blast Furnace – SAIL Rourkela, NMDC, Pulverized Coal Injection – SAIL Bhilai, JSPL Angul, Integrated Steel Plant – Myanmar, LD Converter – Bhushan, Tisco, JSL, JSW, and many more. Mr. Mehrotra passed B.Tech. Electronics Engineering with honours from Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, Avadh University, Sultanpur, U.P., India.