Our Team

Founder

Rajya V Kajaria

Alumnus of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata and a strong business development professional with more than three decades of distinguished experience in corporate & project finance, investment banking, management consulting & advisory services industry.

Founder's Message

At LSI, we believe in the power of integrity, experience, relationships, and knowledge. These pillars form the foundation of our approach to every client interaction and solutions we provide. With two decades of experience, our team, led by seasoned professionals with over 40 years of experience in industries, delivers unmatched expertise and multiple insights. Our strong relationships with clients, banks, and lenders are built on trust, transparency, and timely delivery. Moreover, our relentless pursuit of knowledge through research-driven initiatives has enabled us to stay at the forefront of the industry.

As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our commitment to being client-centric and providing optimal solutions in all fields, domestically and internationally. Our geographical presence across important Metros and Tier-II cities in India ensures seamless coordination and personalized service for every client. We are not just consultants but partners in growth, dedicated to creating lasting value for our clients and contributing to our nation’s economic prosperity and beyond.

Advisory Panel

Pratip Chaudhuri

Former Chairman of SBI; 45 years of banking experience.

Partha S Bhattacharyya

Former Chairman, Coal India Ltd.; 40 years of professional expertise.

S. K Sinha

Former Executive Director at Power Grid Corporation Limited; Former Managing Director at Teestavalley Power Transmission Limited.

V K Srivastava

Former MD. Steel Authority of India Limited; Over 40 years of experience in Steel and Power Sector.

Leaders

Whole time Director

V S Modi

•Sr. Vice President (Finance) of Hindustan National Glass & Industries Ltd.
•Jt. President (Finance & Administration) of Nihon Nirmaan Ltd.
•Company Secretary of M.L.Mittal Group of Companies
Director

B D Agarwal

•General Manager (Finance) of Shalimar Wires Industries Ltd.
•Manager (Finance & Accounts) of New Allenberry Work
•Extensive experience in Corporate Finance, Working Capital Limits, Project Funding and Restructuring etc.
Director

A N Dhar

•Former GM,State Bank of India
President

Asis Bhattacharjee

•Sr. Vice President & Regional Head of SBI Capital Markets Ltd.
•Dy. General Manager (Risk Management) of Corporate Accounts Group
Joint Managing Director (Services)

Mr. Rohit Jain

A chartered accountant with more than 18 years of experience in corporate finance, debt restructuring, insolvency advisory, mergers & acquisitions & management consulting.
Joint Managing Director (Corporate Finance)

Mr. Anshuman Nathany

Varied and extensive experiences in Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Restructuring etc.
Managing Director (Valuations)

Mr. Debashis Bhattacharya

IP / Senior CA & CS with over 35 years of experience in all areas of Finance & Accounts, including Funding, Systems & Controls, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Audit & Accounts, Project Finance, Budget & MIS etc.
Joint Managing Director (Road/Tunnel)

Mr. Asim Tewari

Civil Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in Business Development/ Operations, Strategic Business Planning, Business Transformation & Process , Financial Management & Organizational Development.
Joint Managing Director (Coal & Metal/ Mining)

Mr. Praveen Mishra

Ex-Director PwC, Ex-Arcelor Operations, PMU, and Strategy Expert; over 20 years of experience in Mining, Operations, and Strategy.
Joint Managing Director (Renewables)

Mr. Ajeet Mishra

Electrical engineer with more than 15 years of experience in renewable energy industry, worked with market leaders like Azure and Hero.

Core Team

President-Hyderabad

C Gowri Sankar

Ex DGM, SBI with over three decades of experience in the whole of banking gamut in different verticals . Sharing his unique experience to manage the business in Hyderabad.
Senior Vice President - TEV

Akash Kochar

An Industry expert with more than 18 years of experience in financial advisory
Senior Vice President - Debt Syndication

Avik Das

Senior Vice President - Valuation

Vijay Mehta

Valuation
Senior Vice President - TEV

Virendra Kumar Sethi

I am a young of 20 years with experience of 43 years ( 40 years of Banking and 3 years of Consulting). Academically I am Post Graduate in Commerce form Delhi School of Economics under University of Delhi. Professionally I am a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers. I worked almost 40 years as Banker with State Bank of India. I am among a very few officers who were given the opportunities to work in very specialised Offices like Corporate/Mid Corporate Credit Branches (19 Years), Domestic Treasury including Call Money Dealer (4 Years), Foreign Exchange Business (3 Years) and lastly Project Finance (7 Years). During my stay with Project Finance, I have handled Projects of Railway, Road, Steel, Thermal, Solar and Wind Power. From last three years I am with a versatile Consulting Firm (LSI), which is one of the preferred Choices among Mid Corporate Clients for all Types of Consulting services like TEV Study, ASM and LIE.
Senior Vice President – LIE

Goutam Chakraborty

Goutam Chakraborty, retired DGM of SBI, has over 35 years of experience in corporate finance, SME lending, and international banking. He led major business expansions, resolved high-value NPAs, and implemented Six Sigma in operations. His expertise spans multiple industries, with key roles in SBI's top branches and collaboration with government and regulatory bodies.
Senior Vice President - Marketing

Riky Chakraborty

With a solid academic background in Mathematics from Vidyasagar University and an MBA in Banking and Financial Management from Narsee Monjee (NMIMS), this individual brings 19 years of expertise in Business Development, New Client Acquisition, Relationship Management, and Strategic Planning. Skilled in Due Diligence and team leadership, they excel in coordinating between clients, lenders, and execution teams for successful project outcomes. Additionally, their PGDBM in HR & PR from ISBM enhances their strategic and managerial capabilities.
Vice President – ASM

Pranabesh Pathak

Vice President – ASM
Vice President

Shanu Jain

Vice President - Tendering & Empanelments

Runu Palit

B.Sc., MBA (HR)
20 years of experience in Government tendering process, bid/ tender document analysis and finalization
Vice President - HR

Kuheli Basu

B. A. (English), MBA (HR)
Around 20 years of rich experience in core HR strategies & practices in varied sectors & industries
Vice President - Debt Syndication

Ajay Sen

Vice President - Debt Syndication
Vice President-Metals & Mining

Arnab Majumder

Vice President-Marketing

Sujay Banerjee

Marketing professional in Finance domain with more than 18 years of experience in Banking, Rating Industry, Business Development, Client Acquisition, Client Relationship Management & Retention, Team Handling.
Vice President

Rahul Singh

Highway design and project management expert with 20+ years of experience. Holds an M.Tech in Transportation Engineering (Gold Medalist) and has worked internationally, delivering results across all stages of infrastructure projects. Skilled in Indian and international road design standards.
Vice President

Anurag Nigam

Marketing (Products)
Dy. Head - execution

Sumanta Gupta

Valuation
Head - Finance & Accounts

Manoj Ladha

M.Com ( Hons) , PDFM
Financial Management expertise with more than 20 years of experience in core Financial Management , Taxation & Accounting.