Overview
The press release profiles five Indian business leaders whose ventures span energy infrastructure, luxury interiors, agricultural intelligence, clean mobility and satellite analytics, highlighting how each translates engineering, design or technology into commercial solutions that address practical and environmental challenges.
Shalin Sheth – Founder & Managing Director, Advait Energy Transitions Limited
Shalin Sheth, with more than 22 years of experience in power and telecom, founded Advait in 2009 (originally Advait Infratech). He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, Anand. Under his leadership the company has evolved from a specialised tools supplier to a global enterprise active in power transmission, substations, telecommunications and renewable energy, operating in over 45 countries and completing more than 400 projects. Notable technical milestones include the installation of over 10,000 km of live line work and the commissioning of India’s first micro‑grid‑based green hydrogen plant. Sheth is described as a “people’s person” who promotes a culture of empathy, collaboration and integrity.
Revathi Rao Gurram – Founder & Principal Designer, Stories Design Studio
Revathi Rao Gurram heads Stories Design Studio, a luxury‑interior practice built around the philosophy “Your Space, Your Story.” Her work covers residential, commercial, hospitality and workplace interiors, combining spatial planning, material selection and craftsmanship to create personalised environments that balance visual sophistication with everyday usability. She emphasizes a people‑first approach, positioning comfort, purpose and the relationship between occupants and their surroundings at the core of each project.
Avi Basu – Founder & CEO, Wingsure
Avi Basu brings more than three decades of global technology entrepreneurship, having founded award‑winning software firms such as Connectiva. He now leads Wingsure, a spin‑out of SRI International, which transforms farm‑collected data into trusted evidence and actionable intelligence for growers, buyers, financial institutions and other stakeholders. Wingsure’s flagship coffee‑intelligence platform, Wingsure COFFEA™, serves the global coffee industry. Based between New York and India, Basu also participates in U.S. presidential, diplomatic and trade missions to India, underscoring his international perspective.
Rahul Kanuganti – Co‑Founder, Flytta Green Private Limited
Rahul Kanuganti co‑founded Flytta Green Private Limited, co‑promotes Singapore‑based Flytta Holdings Pte Ltd and serves as Vice Chairman of the Critical Minerals Association India. Flytta Green focuses on heavy‑duty electric trucking for sectors such as cement, steel, mining and ports, with a strategic emphasis on India’s Northeast. The model integrates technology‑driven fleet management, charging infrastructure and clean‑energy sourcing to build a scalable freight ecosystem while creating jobs for local drivers and skilled professionals. Kanuganti, a mechanical‑engineering graduate, was named among BW Sustainability’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 and advocates embedding sustainability into everyday business decisions.
Dr. Sat Kumar Tomer – Founder & CEO, Satyukt Analytics Private Limited
Dr. Sat Kumar Tomer, holding a Master’s and PhD from the Indian Institute of Science and post‑doctoral research at CESBIO, Toulouse, founded Satyukt Analytics in July 2018. The company leverages satellite remote sensing, machine‑learning and big‑data analytics to deliver decision‑support tools for agriculture, finance and insurance. Its product suite—Sat2Farm, Sat4Agri, Sat4Risk and MRV solutions—uses microwave and SAR data to enable rapid crop‑insurance assessments, damage estimates and prompt claim payments. Satyukt serves clients in India, Guyana and selected African nations, has secured grants and private investments, achieved profitability and aims to cover one million acres.
Common Themes
All five leaders demonstrate a blend of technical expertise, purpose‑driven entrepreneurship and a focus on scaling solutions that address both commercial demand and broader societal or environmental needs. Their activities collectively illustrate how engineering, design and data‑driven technologies can drive growth while supporting sustainability, resilience and community impact.