India Alternatives

Rahul has been working with India Alternatives since 2022. He is part of the finance team and supports operations, accounting, and investor reporting functions at the fund. He is also responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory or statutory changes and policies. Previously, Rahul has worked with Deloitte for 5 years in a statutory audit role, conducting audits for NBFCs, housing finance companies, and other financial services clients.

Soniya is an Admin Executive and is associated with India Alternatives since November 2025. She is a part of administrative team and provides support in organising corporate events and team engagements. She has over 10 years of diverse experience in administration, travel coordination, and customer service. Before joining India Alternatives, Soniya worked in the Admin department at Samsonite South Asia Pvt. Ltd. and in customer service operations at Jet Airways.

Uday Sankar Roy serves on the Advisory Council of India Alternatives.

Tariq Chinoy is the SEBI-designated contact person for India Alternatives Private Equity Trust (Fund I), reachable at tariqchinoy@india-alt.com. He does not appear on the current website team page, suggesting he may have a back-office or compliance role.

Sheersha joined India Alternatives in 2026 and plays an active role in investments and portfolio management. Prior to this, she worked as an Analyst at TresVista, where she gained hands-on experience on cross border M&A transactions. Sheersha holds an MBA from MDI Gurgaon with a specialisation in Finance and Strategy, and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics from Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE), Pune.

Rupa Vora has been associated with India Alternatives since 2021. She was the Group Director & CFO of IDFC Alternatives for over a decade and previously served as CFO of Antwerp Diamond Bank N.V. and KBC Bank N.V. She has also worked with Calyon Bank and Oman International Bank S.A.O.G. Before her corporate career, she ran an independent Chartered Accountant practice for nearly a decade. She has been a jury member for the CFO 100 Awards and was awarded the "Women Leadership Excellence Award" at the IPE-BFSI Awards 2013. She was also named one of India's 10 most influential women in finance by Rediff.com in 2012. An independent director, she is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Directors and a lifetime member of the Independent Director's Data Bank of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. She is also a member of CII's National Committee on Financial Reporting (2021-2022). Ms. Vora is actively involved with The Art of Living and the Nalanda Dance Research Centre.

Karan Bhagat has been associated with India Alternatives since 2014. He has over two decades of experience in financial services. He is the Founder, MD, and CEO of 360 ONE WAM Limited. Under his leadership, 360 ONE has grown from its humble beginnings in 2008 to become the leading wealth management company in India, managing approximately US$ 63 billion in client assets. Karan was featured in The Wall Street Journal's 2022 CEO Council Roll Call, recognizing him as one of the world's most influential decision-makers. He has been named to Fortune India's '40 Under 40' list (2016, 2017) and The Economic Times' '40 Under Forty' list (2017). In 2018, he received the URS Asia One Global Indian of the Year award and was recognized as 'Asia's Promising Business Leader' by The Economic Times.

Kiran Nadkarni has been associated with India Alternatives since 2010. He is a pioneer in private equity investing in India with around two decades of experience. He founded and managed TDICI (now ICICI Ventures), India's first venture capital firm, and has made investments and exits across multiple economic cycles. Previously, he was a partner at Draper International, a venture capital firm investing in India and the USA, and co-founded Jumpstartup, another firm focused on India and the USA. Kiran also served as the founding Chairman of the Indian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (IVCA). Leveraging his vast experience, Kiran transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding Kaati Zone, a pioneering venture in the Indian QSR sector, which was successfully sold.

Dr. Ajai Kumar has been associated with India Alternatives since 2014. He is a world-renowned doctorpreneur and the Executive Chairman of HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd (HCG), with over four decades of experience as a radiation and medical oncologist. He is a visionary cancer care crusader, dedicated to helping patients win over cancer. Under his leadership, HCG has created largest network of oncology centers in Asia and have revolutionised oncology by pioneering best-in-class treatment services and therapies. He has been recognized with several awards, including 'Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year' (2011) by E&Y, 'Face of the Year' (2006) by Modern Medicare, and the prestigious B.C. Roy Award. Ajai completed his fellowship in radiation oncology and medical oncology from the renowned M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, and received his MBBS from St. John's Medical College, Bangalore.

Satish Pillai has been associated with India Alternatives since 2021. He has 25 years of experience across financial services, credit, and retail information management services. He has held leadership roles at TransUnion CIBIL (MD & CEO), TransUnion (Regional President - Asia), and NielsenIQ India (MD), leading data and technology-driven change. Under his leadership, TransUnion CIBIL launched India's first credit score, growing revenue to US$ 105 million. At NielsenIQ India, he enhanced traditional products and built commercial capabilities, achieving consistent double-digit growth. Satish is a co-founder and partner at the consulting firm "The Company of Four" and serves as a Non-Executive Director at HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited.