Manish Aggarwal
About Manish Aggarwal
Manish Aggarwal serves as a Partner and Head of Corporate Finance, Infrastructure, and Energy & Natural Resources at KPMG India. He has extensive experience in strategy and policy engagements across various sectors and has led significant transactions, including a notable M&A deal recognized in 2013.
Work at KPMG India
Manish Aggarwal serves as a Partner and heads the Corporate Finance, Infrastructure, and Energy & Natural Resources divisions at KPMG India. He has been with the firm since 2010, focusing on strategic financial advisory services. His role involves leading various projects and transactions, particularly in the infrastructure and energy sectors. He has collaborated with major global Private Equity firms to assess and identify investment opportunities within India.
Education and Expertise
Manish Aggarwal possesses extensive expertise in strategy and policy engagements across multiple sectors, including Energy, Water, Transportation, and Infrastructure Financing. His specialization encompasses policy, regulation, reforms, restructuring, disinvestment, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), Corporate and Project Finance, due diligence, valuations, and negotiations. This diverse skill set enables him to navigate complex financial landscapes effectively.
Background
Before joining KPMG India, Manish Aggarwal worked at Crisil Risk and Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. as a Director from 2004 to 2010. His experience in this role contributed to his understanding of risk management and infrastructure financing, which he has applied in his subsequent work at KPMG. He has also gained international transaction experience, having worked in various countries, including Sri Lanka, the UK, Latin America, Singapore, and Europe.
Achievements
Manish Aggarwal led a notable transaction that assisted an Indian group in divesting a 74% equity stake in a thermal asset to GDF-SUEZ Group. This transaction was recognized as the best M&A deal of the year by Business World in 2013. His leadership in this deal highlights his capability in managing significant financial transactions and contributing to the M&A landscape in India.