Mumbai, June 16, 2026: Apraava Energy, one of India’s leading integrated energy solutions providers, today announced the appointment of Rohit Chandak as Director – Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Rohit will lead the company’s Finance and Sustainability functions and support Apraava’s next phase of growth as it continues to expand its diversified energy portfolio and contribute to India’s energy transition.
Rohit succeeds Samir Ashta, who retires after nearly two decades of distinguished service with the organisation.
Commenting on Samir’s retirement, Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Managing Director, Apraava Energy, said, “We are deeply grateful for Samir’s contributions in building Apraava’s strong financial foundation and for his commitment to our sustainable progress. Beyond his professional achievements, Samir has played a defining role in shaping our organisation’s values-driven culture.”
On Rohit’s appointment, Rajiv added, “I am delighted to welcome Rohit to Apraava at an exciting stage of our growth journey. His extensive experience across the energy and infrastructure sectors, combined with a proven track record in driving financial transformation and value creation, will be a tremendous asset to the organisation. As we continue to scale our business, strengthen project execution and pursue new growth opportunities, I am confident that Rohit’s leadership will help further enhance our financial strength and drive long-term value creation for our stakeholders.”
Commenting on his appointment, Rohit Chandak said, “I am excited to join Apraava Energy. Over the past two decades, Apraava has established itself as a trusted and future-focused energy company with a strong commitment to operational excellence, financial discipline and sustainability. I look forward to building on this strong foundation and legacy while supporting the company’s sustainable growth ambitions amid India’s evolving energy landscape.”
Rohit brings over 19 years of experience across the energy and infrastructure sectors. He is a seasoned finance professional with deep expertise in corporate finance, investments, accounting and strategic planning. Prior to joining Apraava, he held leadership positions at Ayana Renewable Power, Uniquest Infra Ventures and IDFC Projects Limited, where he played a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, scaling up growth and creating long-term stakeholder value.
About Apraava Energy
Apraava Energy is one of India’s leading integrated energy solutions providers headquartered in Mumbai. It is jointly owned by the CLP Group, one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), a global investment group.
Founded in 2002, Apraava has evolved from being a single-asset business to a forward looking, climate conscious organisation spread across 14 states and UTs in India. Its portfolio comprises over 2 GW of installed capacity which includes ~1,200 MW of wind and 250 MW of solar energy projects, three power transmission assets (~516 km; 3.5 GW substation capacity) and 2.5 million installed smart meters.
In addition, three greenfield transmission projects (~470 km of transmission lines and ~8 GW substation capacity), a wind project (300 MW) and two solar projects (550 MW) are under construction. The company is currently executing orders of 7 million+ smart meters in Assam, Gujarat, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Puducherry and Madhya Pradesh.
The company aims to invest in low-carbon growth areas, including renewable energy, power transmission and distribution, as well as other non-generation, customer-focused energy businesses.
Apraava is proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work® for the third consecutive year (Dec 2025 – Dec 2026), reflecting its commitment to fostering a workplace built on trust, performance, and positivity. In 2024, the company was also featured among the Top LinkedIn Companies in India.
For more information, please visit: www.apraava.com
