India Forward
S&P Global’s cross-divisional India Research Chapter initiative provides distinct thought leadership on India by combining local expertise, global perspectives and our full suite of capabilities.
About the S&P Global India Research Chapter
The India Research Chapter brings together experts from across divisions and functions of S&P Global and Crisil (an S&P Global company) to focus on the opportunities, risks and potential that will shape India’s future. It is a strategic initiative aimed at providing in-depth, timely insights and thought leadership into the complexities and dynamism of the Indian economy and its diverse sectors and industries.
2025 Key Themes
India's Economic Landscape
Balancing Energy Security & Energy Transition
Future of Capital Markets
Digital Disruption and Artificial Intelligence
Geopolitical Scenarios
Trade, Resources & Supply Chains
Agriculture
Sustainability
Sponsors and Leads of the IRC
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Abhishek Tomar
Head of Data, Enterprise Data Organization, S&P Global
In this role, he leads essential functions such as data operations, business partnerships, stewardship, and quality assurance, while also focusing on customer success, data performance optimization, and site operations management.
Additionally, Abhishek is a strategic advisor to the leadership teams in India, Pakistan and the Philippines. He spearheads the India Leadership Council, comprising S&P Global and Crisil, aiming to identify new strategies and business development opportunities across the region.
With 22 years of experience, Abhishek has held various roles in data analytics and operations management, including senior management and leadership positions in the financial industry. Previously, Abhishek was Chief Data Officer for S&P Global Market Intelligence and Managing Director - India Operations at S&P Global where he was responsible for over 8,000 employees with a focus on delivering strong business results.
Abhishek is an active member of the National Executive Board of American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in India. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Delhi University and an MBA from NIILM - Centre for Management Studies.
S&P Global
Amish Mehta
Managing Director and CEO, CRISIL
Amish Mehta is the Managing Director and CEO of CRISIL.
In his current profile, Amish leads CRISIL's Indian and global businesses, steering its efforts to deliver high-quality analytics, opinions and solutions to corporations, investors, financial institutions, policy makers and governments.
Amish joined CRISIL in October 2014 as President and Chief Financial Officer. In July 2017, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer, responsible for Global Analytical Center, India Research and SME, Global Innovation and Excellence (GIX) Hub and Corporate Strategy. As COO, Amish has led CRISIL’s acquisitions and change agenda, and creating a growth path for the businesses managed.
Prior to joining CRISIL, Amish was Chief Financial Officer for Indus Towers. He has rich experience of over two decades in telecommunications, oil and gas, FMCG and business advisory services, and has held leadership roles in diverse organisations, including BP/Castrol India, EY, and ExxonMobil India.
He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce.
S&P Global Energy
Look Forward Council, Co-Chair
Atul Arya, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Strategist
His areas of expertise include business strategy, commercial analysis, oil markets, energy technologies, climate change and renewables. He has previously led Energy Insight, Research and Analysis and Energy Research teams at S&P Global (Now a part of S&P Global). Dr. Atul previously worked for BP for over 20 years in a number of operational, business, technical and strategic positions around the world. His career includes international leadership experience in a diverse array of energy fields spanning strategy development, business planning, field operations and technology commercialization. His experience includes leadership in solar energy development as well as oil and gas. Dr. Atul has previously served on boards of several companies and institutions and is member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Advanced Energy Technologies and is 25+ year member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He is a sought-after speaker and moderator at public conferences, company boards and industry events and a member of the CERAWeek leadership team.
He holds B.S., M.S. and Ph. D. degrees in engineering.
S&P Global
Farhan Husain
Global Head of Communications
Farhan Husain is the Global Head of Communications for S&P Global, serves as a member of the Operating Committee, and oversees strategic communications for S&P Global’s South Asia operations across India and Pakistan.
Most recently, Farhan was also Global Head of ESG Communications for S&P Global where he established a global team and communication strategy for S&P Global’s first ESG commercial business, S&P Global Horizons. Farhan is an established global communications leader who has extensive experience partnering with C-Suite executives to provide strategic counsel and execution across public relations, executive communications, change management, M&A and strategy communication, internal communication strategy, and investor relations.
Farhan joined S&P Global in 2016 where he managed the external communications strategy for the US, Canada and Latin America before being promoted to Global Head of External Communications for Market Intelligence in 2017. Farhan also held communications positions in S&P Global Ratings overseeing the successful communications strategy for the Ratings’ ESG Evaluation launch, and spearheaded the internal and external visibility strategy for S&P’s Chief Economists. Prior to joining S&P Global, Farhan held several communications and marketing roles in the financial services industry across companies including Ernst and Young (EY), International Securities Exchange/NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange.
Farhan was the founder of Baruch College Campus High School’s Alumni Association and currently sits on the Board of Reach out and Read - Greater New York chapter. He has a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Hofstra University.
S&P Global
Nilam Patel
Managing Director, India Operations
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Deepa Kumar
Head of Asia-Pacific Country Risk and Co-Lead, India Research Chapter
Deepa leads analysis on India and routinely spearheads and contributes to corporate-wide initiatives focused on India. Deepa has a background in Indian parliamentary research and was previously an entrepreneur whose organization in New Delhi focused on increasing citizen engagement with political representatives.
S&P Global Energy
Gauri Jauhar
Executive Director, Global Energy Transitions & Clean Tech Consulting
Gauri is Executive Director, in Energy Transition and Clean Tech Global Consulting team, and a Certified Independent Director by the Institute of Directors (IOD). She has 23 years of experience in the energy, applied economics, finance fields, with wide regional experience in the United States, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Mumbai, New Delhi. Focus on ESG In the Energy Transitions and the integration of clean fuels in the energy spectrum and multi-sector mitigation strategies.
Her areas of specialization are Integration of New Energy sources to the Energy spectrum for companies and countries, Financial and Operational Competitor Benchmarking, Energy pricing, Market entry strategies and Energy policy development. She represents S&P Global in various industry bodies such as the US India Hydrogen & Gas Task Forces by the US India Strategic Partnership Forum.
Prior to joining S&P Global, Gauri was Commercial Advisor - Gas Policy & Regulatory Affairs at BP in India. She was the gas policy lead for a multi-disciplinary team-leading BP's energy reforms advocacy efforts in India. Prior to joining BP, she was a Senior Consultant at PFC Energy (now part of S&P Global), leading PFC Energy's Integrated Energy business in India and Singapore.
Gauri started her career as a Research Associate at the National Council of Applied Economic Research in New Delhi, analyzing macro-economic policy issues for the Indian economy and her paper with DK Joshi on "India's Macro-Stabilization Policy in 1990s: A Review and Assessment" was published in the book, "The Indian State in Transition."