Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, December 2025 — Mahindra Teqo, the tech-enabled renewable energy asset management arm of the Mahindra Group, has announced the appointment of Ssiddharth Rana as Head of Business Development (O&M). With over a decade of experience spanning renewable energy, sustainability, and infrastructure, Ssiddharth brings a strong record of driving strategic growth, ESG transformation, and large-scale solar project execution across India and Bangladesh.
In his new role, Ssiddharth will lead business development initiatives for Mahindra Teqo’s operations and maintenance (O&M) division, focusing on expanding its footprint across the renewable energy ecosystem. His appointment strengthens Teqo’s mission of leveraging technology, software, and advanced analytics to unlock greater value for solar asset owners.
Ssiddharth’s career at Mahindra Susten — spanning over ten years — reflects his progressive leadership across sustainability, brand strategy, and project execution. As Lead – Environment & Sustainability and Lead – Brand Building & Sustainability, he spearheaded the company’s carbon neutrality initiatives and ESG reporting frameworks, including SBTi, CDP, Sustainalytics, and BRSR. He also led external communications that positioned Mahindra Susten as a sustainability-driven energy leader.
Earlier, as Country Manager and Project Manager at Mahindra Susten, he successfully developed new business verticals and executed large-scale solar installations exceeding 700 MW, collaborating with clients such as ACWA, SB Energy, ReNew, HFEL, and Orion Group. His previous experience at DBM Geotechnics & Constructions Pvt. Ltd. and Gammon India Ltd. further honed his expertise in project management, contract administration, and port infrastructure development.
Academically, Ssiddharth holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management from XLRI Jamshedpur and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Analytics Leadership and Technology (MALT) from Carnegie Mellon University – Tepper School of Business.
About Mahindra Teqo
Mahindra Teqo is a new-age, tech-enabled renewable energy asset management company from the Mahindra Group, a USD 20.7 billion conglomerate operating in 100+ countries. Managing an O&M portfolio exceeding 5 GW, Teqo is India’s largest and the world’s seventh-largest renewable energy asset manager. With an innovation-driven approach, the company offers pioneering solutions such as India’s first mobile PV health lab, Drone Integrated Security System (DRISS), and E-ATV-based vegetation removal technology. Through its technology-led strategy, Teqo helps offset over 4 million tons of CO₂ annually and has achieved 15 million safe manhours, underscoring its commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
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