Our speakers

Milind Sharma, Co-Founder, PepperTap | @peppertap

Milind Sharma along with Navneet Singh co-founded PepperTap in 2014, a hyperlocal grocery delivery service based out of Gurgaon. In his current role, he looks after Strategy of the business and also supports Marketing & Operations team in their tasks. He believes in a simple philosophy "If you want to go fast, go alone; If you want to go far, go together."

Along with Navneet he also Co-Founded Nuvo Ex in 2013, a premium e-commerce focussed reverse logistics company which works with all major e-tailers in the country. He looks after Client relationships and Strategy for the Business. Before launching Nuvo Logistics, Milind played a crucial role at Delhivery, an express logistics service provider to e-commerce partners, where he led Business Development efforts with the Founding Team. Milind feels, that he and Navneet are not just colleagues, they are partners who share decisions, a future and potential risks & rewards.

Milind is an economics graduate from the Symbiosis University, Pune.

When Milind is not working, he likes to unwind by enjoying a game of football. Being a fitness enthusiast; he ensure to take out sometime from his hectic schedule everyday, to hit the gym and workout.

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Mintoo Bhandari, Senior Partner and Managing Director, Apollo Global

Mr. Bhandari is a Senior Partner of Apollo Global Management LLC, Managing Director AGM India Advisors Pvt Ltd, and Managing Partner at AION Capital Partners. He joined Apollo in 2006 in the New York office, worked in the London office and then launched Apollo’s India advisory firm (AGM India Advisors Pvt Ltd) in Mumbai in 2008.

Prior to that time, Mr. Bhandari was managing director of The View Group, an India-focused boutique private equity and investment advisory firm. He was an early participant in the sourcing, execution and development of transactions and enterprises which leveraged operating resources in India and has been integrally involved with approximately twenty such transactions, several of which were pioneering in their structure, strategy and timing.

Mr. Bhandari was also previously a member of the private equity team, and later a manager of hedge fund capital at the Harvard Management Company, which manages the endowment of Harvard University. He serves on the board of directors of Dish TV India Limited and Welspun Corp Ltd. and was previously on the boards of Wire & Wireless India Limited and SOURCECORP and approximately a dozen other companies. He graduated with distinction in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (S.B. ’87) and the Harvard Business School (MBA ’92).

Misha, Partner-Dispute Resolution, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Ms Misha is a Partner in the Firm's Dispute Resolution practice with almost 15 years of experience. With the enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, she has been spearheading the Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice at the Firm while consolidating her experience in corporate insolvency, restructuring and banking matters under the old regime.

Misha has been involved in 10 out of the 12 largest non-performing asset (“NPA”) accounts referred for the insolvency resolution process under the Code by the central bank - Reserve Bank of India.

Some of her marquee representations include representing & advising:

  • The Committee of Creditors in the corporate insolvency process initiated against Essar Steel Limited culminating in successful acquisition of Essar Steel Limited by Arcelor Mittal.
  • Assisting the Solicitor General of India in Swiss Ribbons vs Union of India proceedings challenging the constitutional validity of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (the “Code”).
  • The Committee of Creditors in the corporate insolvency process initiated against Amtek Auto Limited and other group companies involving complex questions of law relating to emerging jurisprudence in respect to the Code.
  • The Committee of Creditors in the corporate insolvency process initiated against Bhushan Steel Limited culminating in acquisition of the company by Tata Steel Limited.
  • The Resolution Professional in corporate insolvency resolution process for Bhushan Steel and Power Limited, Alok Industries Limited and Electrosteel Steels Limited.
  • The Liquidator (earlier the Resolution Professional) for Lanco Infratech Limited involving complex issues relating to group insolvencies.
  • ICICI Bank in respect to issues involving rights and status of the bank as mortgage holders in the Insolvency resolution process of Jaypee Infrastructure Limited.
  • Rajputana Properties Private Limited, in its capacity as resolution applicant, for Binani Cements Limited. The proceedings involved representation and advise to the client in fast paced complex litigation before the National Company Law Tribunal, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal as well as the Supreme Court of India.
  • JK Paper Limited in Insolvency resolution process of Sirpur Papers Limited in its capacity as a resolution applicant. The matter involved advisory and drafting of resolution plan and representation before the National Company Law Tribunal for its approval and post approval implementation issues.
  • Axis Bank in Educomp group companies’ insolvency resolution processes. In one of such proceedings, represented Axis Bank on the question of treatment of claims from un-invoked guarantees in favour of financial creditors.
  • Edelweiss Asset Restructuring Company in the Insolvency resolution process of Tecpro Systems Limited. The proceedings leading up to the Supreme Court settled a controversial issue of maintainability of proceedings under the Code when winding up petitions were pending against the same company under previous laws.
  • Several other creditors (including asset reconstruction companies, public financial institutions) such as State Bank of India, Axis Bank, UV Asset Reconstruction Company Limited, SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited, Piramal Finance, IDBI Bank etc. in corporate insolvency resolution process involving different corporates. The representation and advice is at different stages of the process under the Code.
  • International Finance Corporation, private sector as well as public sector banks such as ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Punjab and Sind Bank in several litigations.
  • An Indian listed real estate company in an US$ 1.5 billion dispute against international financial services group in LCIA arbitration seated at London.
  • A private equity dispute on behalf of international financial services group against an Indian real estate company in UNCITRAL arbitration seated at London.
  • A leading media entertainment group based in South-East Asia in extensive and long drawn investigation by Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement of Directorate, India.

Misha regularly contributes to various thought leadership platforms, some of which are highlighted below:

  • Assisted the Executive Chairman and Head, Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice of the Firm, Mr Shardul S. Shroff in deliberations and drafting of report by the Insolvency Law Committee appointed by the Government of India to review implementation of the Code. The report of the Committee was instrumental in bringing in the amendments to the Code by way of an Ordinance, which was later enacted as an Amendment Act to the Code.
  • Part of the team recognised by the National Working Group tasked with formulating the draft Information Utlities regulations for their extensive recommendations.
  • Regularly interacting with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India in formulation of the regulations under the Code.
  • She is one of the most active partners in the firm with regard to contributing articles on important topics and issues in various esteemed journals and business publications including Indian Business Law Journal, Legal 500, and Thomson Reuters.
  • Co-authored the India chapter of the HSF guide to Restructuring and Insolvency Asia Pacific in collaboration with Herbert Smith Freehills.
  • Assisted Mr. Shardul S. Shroff in authoring the chapter on Collier’s International Business Insolvency Guide 2014. (Lexis Nexis).
  • Panellist and speaker in number of conferences including conferences organised by FICCI and CII on insolvency and bankruptcy.

Recognition

  • Recognised among the ‘Top 100 Women in Litigation 2020’ by Benchmark Litigation, Asia- Pacific.
  • Awarded the ‘Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year’ by Asian Legal Business India Law Awards 2019.
  • Recognised as the ‘Dispute Resolution Star’ in the practice of Insolvency and Taxation by Benchmark Litigation, 2019.

Misha Pratap, Partner, Bain & Company

Misha is a partner in Bain & Company's Mumbai office. He is a member of the firm’s Financial Services and Digital practices.

Misha has more than 12 years of experience across consulting and financial institutions. He has advised clients across Banking, NBFCs, Insurance, and Broking firms.

He has deep expertise in creating value in financial Services through digital/digitization, ecosystems, and customer experience. He has led design, creation and launch of a leading Indian digital bank, a wealth management ecosystem to mention a few. Additionally, his experience includes a broad range of topics, including, portfolio strategy refresh, operating model, commercial due diligence, merger management, growth strategy and customer experience.

Prior to joining Bain, Misha worked with a global consulting firm as well as stints in the Banking industry at HSBC and IDFC FIRST Bank. He has earned an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow.

Mitali Mukherjee, Senior Financial Journalist,

Mitali Mukherjee is one of the most well-known faces in the world of business journalism. With close to 2 decades of experience in journalism, she has handled a wide range of roles-from political, global & local economic reportage, to live conferences.

She’s a TEDx speaker, Raisina Young Fellow and AIYD Alumna and Steering Committee member.

Mitali is passionate about leading the conversation on financial equality for women and including them in conversations that impact their health, opportunities and lives.

She is former Markets & News Editor at CNBC TV18. Over the last 18 years, she has worked with the TV18 Network, The TV Today group, Doordarshan (India’s National Broadcaster), Editorji & BBC World

She has also co- founded platforms addressing core socio-economic issues, like MoneyMile & Samarthan.

A gold medalist in Television Journalism from IIMC, Delhi and a gold medalist in Political Science, Mitali brings a unique perspective to her interaction connects instantly with audiences & viewers alike.

Mitesh Daga, Partner/Co-Head of Healthcare, TPG/ TPG Capital Asia

Mitesh Daga is a Partner with TPG and Co-Head of Healthcare for TPG Capital Asia, based in Mumbai. He brings more than 20 years of investing, financial, entrepreneurial and operating experience from leading global institutions. Mitesh has played leadership roles in connection with TPG’s investments in Manipal Hospitals, Sai Lifesciences, RR Kabel, Jio Platforms, Reliance Retail and Fractal Analytics. He joined TPG in 2014 from Advent International where he was based in London and later in Mumbai. Mitesh started his career with CapitalOne in USA. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, and is a CFA charter holder. He is a member of the YPO Mumbai Chapter.

Mitesh Daga, Assistant Director, Advent India PE Advisors Pvt. Ltd

Mitesh Daga joined Advent in 2009 from Zephyr Peacock in Bangalore, an international private equity firm focused on emerging markets. During his time there he participated in four investments across the industrial, financial services and education sectors.

Prior to Zephyr Peacock, Mitesh worked as a Business Manager for Capital One, a large financial services company, in Richmond, USA before setting up a consultancy focused on financial services in Bangalore with a group of former senior professionals from Capital One.

Mitesh Shah, Co-founder, IP Ventures

Mitesh began his career with Mandhana Industries Limited, an apparel manufacturing company in 2001, where he handled various projects including the company’s IPO in 2010 and its exclusive global licensing deal with Salman Khan’s Being Human brand. He joined Ola as CFO in December 2013 and played a pivotal role in the evolution of one of the biggest start-up stories of India. Then came Bookmyshow, where he spearheaded the finance department and played an active role in strategic business management.

Mithun Sacheti, Co-Founder & CEO, CaratLane.com

Mithun Sacheti finished his undergrad studies and took the first flight out to the USA, to enrol and get certified as a gemologist from the Gemmological Institute of America, California (GIA). His passion for jewellery and all things diamond drove him to set up his first store (for Jaipur Gems), just a few days after his return! After overseeing Jaipur Gem’s expansion into South India, including into Chennai and Coimbatore, Mithun headed towards e-commerce.

Realizing the huge potential of online retail in India and using his background/experience in jewellery and diamonds, Mithun laid the blueprint for CaratLane.com. His vision of selling solitaires and diamond jewellery over the internet was shared by a man whose expertise lay in a complementing area. With Srinivasa Gopalan, Mithun started CaratLane.com in 2007, with the site going live in 2008. From then, it’s been a journey of crossing milestone after milestone! Recognizing the leadership provided in growing CaratLane, TiE felicitated Mithun with the “Next-Gen Entrepreneur of the Year” Award in 2012.

Mithun combines jewellery expertise with a passion for jewellery technology. He has ensured that every piece produced for CaratLane.com is manufactured to perfect specifications, so when our customers lay hands on their jewellery, they get exactly what they saw online. Few e-retailers can live up on specs like CaratLane.com! Today, Mithun oversees business strategy and direction at CaratLane.com. When not hobnobbing with diamonds, Mithun is an active badminton and squash player and a complete cricket aficionado.

Mithun Srivatsa, Founder & CEO, Blow Horn

Mithun Srivatsa is the cofounder of Blowhorn.com which was launched in Aug 2014. Blowhorn is the leading intracity logistics startup operating in major cities in India. Prior to founding Blowhorn, Mr. Srivatsa worked in multiple functions with the world’s largest shipping company – AP Moller Maersk – as a fast track management trainee. His last role with Maersk group was working with a core team entrusted with the turnaround of a port to a successful IPO.. He holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur and is an MBA from University of Cambridge – Judge Business School. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Besides logistics, his interests include Geopolitics, Cryptocurrencies and restoring motorbikes.