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Niranjan Hiranandani, Founder & Chairman, Hiranandani Group

Nirav Shah, MD - Investment Banking, Equirus

Nirav Shah is an accomplished Managing Director at Equirus Capital with over 17 years of experience in Investment Banking, Advisory, and Strategy. Throughout his career, he has honed his expertise across the Financial Services sector, specializing in client coverage, deal origination, transaction execution, and closure.

Nirav brings a unique perspective as both a ‘Banker’ and an ‘Operator.’ In addition to his banking experience, he was part of the CXO team with responsibility for multiple strategic initiatives, stakeholder management, and driving business growth.

Leadership & Strategic Roles:

• Headed multiple critical functions, including Strategy, Investor Relations, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Fundraising from Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Impact Funds.

• Led the ESG implementation strategy.

• Spearheaded the company's growth trajectory by 5x within 2.5 years, overseeing all business facets such as people, technology, product, and marketing.

Nirav has successfully completed over 15 transactions for top-tier financial institutions, including leading Banks, Small Finance Banks, Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs), Housing Finance Companies (HFCs), Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), and FinTech companies.

With his robust background and expertise in strategic advisory and investment banking, Nirav Shah continues to be a key leader in the financial services space, driving value for clients and stakeholders alike.

Nishant Agarwal, Managing Partner and Head of Family Office, ASK Wealth Advisors

Nitai Utkarsh, Lead - Investment Strategy & Chairman's Family Office, Hero MotoCorp

Nithya Easwaran, MD, Multiples Alternate Asset Management

Nithya has over 27 years of rich experience in financial services. She is the Managing Director of Multiples Alternate Asset Management, a private equity platform with an AUM of close to USD 3 billion.

Nithya joined Multiples in 2010. She leads the financial services and fintech investing practices. She is a Director on the Board of Multiples and a part of the Investment Committee. Nithya has also developed Multiples’ proprietary framework - Leadership Energy Level - to analyze the DNA of entrepreneurs.

Nithya has led several investments for Multiples like Svatantra Microfin, Veritas Finance, Arvind Fashions, APAC Financial Services, Kogta Financial, Acko Technology, Niyo Solutions, TI Clean Mobility and Shubham Housing Development Finance. She is a member of the Board of Governors of IIM, Lucknow, and an Independent Director on the Board of Zerodha Asset Management Company. She is a founding member of the India Chapter of Bloomberg Women’s Buyside Network and works closely with WinPE in coaching young women professionals in investing. The Association of International Wealth Management of India featured her amongst India’s Top 100 Women in Finance 2020. Nithya was awarded “Investor of the Year in Private Equity” in 2023 and the “Deal of the Year” for Multiples’ investment TI Clean Mobility Pvt. Ltd in 2024 by WinPE at their Leadership Awards.

Prior to joining Multiples, Nithya had a 14-year banking career across Citibank and ICICI focused on structured finance. She holds an engineering degree from VJTI, Mumbai, and an MBA from IIM, Lucknow.

Nitin Chugh, DMD & Head - Digital Banking, SBI

Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Union Minister, Road Transport and Highways

Nitin Jain, Head of Customer Experience, Mondelez International

Nitish Mittersain, CEO and Jt. MD, Nazara Technologies Ltd.

In the vibrant corridors of the Indian gaming industry, the name Nitish Mittersain resonates with innovation, leadership, and a trailblazing journey that began from the roots of a textile business family. At the tender age of 7, Nitish's fascination with interactive gaming blossomed when he coded his first game, a prelude to a life intertwined with digital creativity. His entrepreneurial spirit emerged early, as evidenced by his establishment of a bulletin board service at 14, laying the groundwork for his future ventures.

At 19, Nitish merged his passion for gaming with an unwavering zeal to innovate, founding Nazara Technologies. Under his leadership, Nazara not only became India’s first gaming company to go public but did so with a spectacular debut, achieving an oversubscription rate of 175 times. This IPO marked a monumental milestone, highlighting Nitish's acumen in navigating the business landscape.

His vision extended beyond the horizon as he successfully attracted marquee investors, including WestBridge Capital and the legendary Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, marking Jhunjhunwala’s inaugural venture into the gaming/tech space. This collaboration underscored Nitish's ability to forge pivotal relationships that would propel Nazara to unprecedented success. Under his stewardship, WestBridge Capital exited with a return of INR 1000 Cr on an investment of just INR 12 Cr, showcasing the phenomenal growth and valuation of nearly $1 billion, setting Nazara as a benchmark in the industry.

Nazara’s growth narrative is also a testament to Nitish’s strategic brilliance, evidenced by acquisitions of premier companies such as Kiddopia, Sportskeeda and Nodwin Gaming, each a leader in its respective domain. These acquisitions have not only diversified Nazara’s portfolio but also cemented its position as a global contender in the gaming space.

Aside from his business pursuits, Nitish is deeply engaged in the broader industry and entrepreneurial community. He serves as a Governing Council Member of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), and is actively involved with the Tech Entrepreneur Association of Mumbai, as well as contributing to gaming and media entertainment discussions in forums like FICCI, IDS, and CII. His commitment to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs is evident in his investment in over 100 startups and regular speaking engagements at startup events.

Recognized internationally for his contributions to the digital entertainment and gaming industry, Nitish balances his professional achievements with personal passions. An accomplished musician, he finds solace in the melodies of woodwind instruments, playing the clarinet and saxophone with his jazz band, the Jazz Junkies. A proponent of maintaining a balanced lifestyle, he also practices Krav Maga and contributes to the community as a trustee of the Dr. B. K. Goyal Heart Foundation and the Dhanvantari Foundation.

Nitish Mittersain's journey from a young gaming enthusiast to a luminary of the Indian gaming industry is a compelling narrative of ambition, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

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