MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, JUNE 2026 — Apraava Energy has announced the appointment of Rohit Chandak as Director – Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Chandak will lead the company’s Finance and Sustainability functions, supporting Apraava Energy’s growth strategy as it continues to expand its diversified energy portfolio and strengthen its contribution to India’s energy transition.
A highly accomplished finance executive with extensive experience across the energy, infrastructure, and investment sectors, Rohit brings deep expertise in corporate finance, investments, project financing, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial governance, and sustainability-led business growth. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as Apraava Energy accelerates investments in renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, and customer-focused energy solutions.
Prior to joining Apraava Energy, Rohit served as Chief Financial Officer at AYANA Renewable Power, where he played a key role in the company’s growth journey. During his tenure, AYANA evolved into one of India’s leading renewable energy platforms, witnessing significant ownership transitions involving British International Investment (BII), the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), and subsequently NTPC and ONGC.
Before AYANA, Rohit held leadership positions at Uniquest Infra Ventures Private Limited, including Chief Executive Officer (with additional charge of CFO) and Chief Financial Officer. During his tenure, he led corporate finance, investments, debt raising, transaction structuring, and strategic acquisitions. He successfully raised more than ₹1,200 crore in debt financing and played a central role in evaluating and executing major infrastructure investments, including the acquisition of a controlling stake in a large highway project.
Earlier in his career, Rohit served as Vice President at IDFC Projects, a wholly owned subsidiary of IDFC focused on infrastructure investments. There, he worked extensively on project evaluation, bidding, financial modeling, and infrastructure project development across highways and water infrastructure. He contributed to the successful acquisition and execution of major infrastructure projects, including highway and water supply ventures.
He also gained international financial services experience as an Analyst at Bank of America, where he assessed credit risk exposures for clients in the Natural Resources sector across the EMEA region and supported portfolio risk management activities.
Rohit holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Finance) from the Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore). Over the course of his career, he has established a strong reputation for driving financial excellence, creating long-term value through strategic investments, and enabling sustainable growth through disciplined capital allocation and governance.
At Apraava Energy, Rohit is expected to play a critical role in strengthening the company’s financial foundation, supporting its sustainability agenda, and enabling the next phase of growth as India’s energy sector undergoes rapid transformation toward cleaner and more resilient energy systems.
About Apraava Energy
Apraava Energy is one of India’s leading integrated energy solutions providers, headquartered in Mumbai. The company is jointly owned by the CLP Group, one of Asia’s largest investor-owned power businesses, and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), a global investment group.
Founded in 2002, Apraava Energy has evolved into a diversified and climate-conscious energy company operating across 13 states in India. Its portfolio includes approximately 2 GW of installed capacity comprising wind and solar energy assets, power transmission infrastructure, and advanced metering projects. The company is currently developing multiple renewable energy and transmission projects while executing large-scale smart metering deployments across several Indian states.
With a strategic focus on low-carbon growth opportunities, Apraava Energy continues to invest in renewable energy, power transmission and distribution, advanced metering infrastructure, and customer-centric energy solutions that support India’s transition to a sustainable energy future.
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