Amit Patni, Director & Chairman at Raay Industrial Projects Ltd. He was promoter shareholder of Patni Computers. Patni Computers Ltd. was a pioneer in Indian ITES. The promoter family stake in Patni Computers was divested in May 2011 in a sale to iGate Corporation at value of $1.5 billion.
As a Whole time Director of PCS Technologies Ltd., a listed Indian company in the computer hardware and manufacturing space, Amit was responsible for setting-up a state of the art Copper Clad Laminates manufacturing facility. Subsequently he was Managing Director of PCS International Pvt. Ltd. with the responsibility of expanding PCS Technologies hardware business in UAE and Africa. Thereafter, Amit developed Health Management Systems, a healthcare software product that was marketed by PCS Technologies Ltd. Post that that he ventured into thermal and hydro power generation in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh along with acquisition of mining assets in Asia.
Amit is Co-founder & Chairman of Nirvana Venture Advisors, a broad ambit internet and mobile venture capital fund. He runs Raay Investments as Founder & Chairman of his Single Family Office offering a holistic approach towards asset management and capital preservation for the Patni family.
Amit has 32 years of experience in technology, software, projects and managing an array of assets. Amit has done his BS in Accounting and Masters from Babson College, USA.
Ritu Dhariwal, Director of Raay Industrial Projects Limited.
Ritu is the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at Nirvana Venture Advisors, where she leads the finance, legal, tax, compliance, joint ventures, and investor relations functions, while also overseeing the establishment of both onshore and offshore business structures.
Previously, Ritu held senior roles with leading organizations, including Patni Energy, Essar Oil, Hutchison Essar Telecom, Essar Information Technology, and Doogar & Associates. With extensive expertise in fundraising, mergers and acquisitions (M&As), structured financial products, strategic planning, tax, governance, and accounting, she has played a pivotal role in securing and managing syndicated debt transactions worth $250 million and driving investor relations as CFO at Patni Energy Pvt. Ltd. She was also a key member of the team responsible for the financing and restructuring of $650 million in debt at Essar Oil Ltd.
With 27 years of experience in finance and governance, Ritu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Modern Management (Pune), and is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Additionally, she is an Associate Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
Sameer Zemse is an accomplished Civil Engineer with a degree from RVD University and an MBA in Marketing and HR from Sikkim Manipal University. With over 23 years of experience managing and executing large-scale projects, he has developed extensive expertise in end-to-end project implementation. Sameer has been with RAAY Group of Companies since 2006 and was involved in Power, Hydro & other Projects. Sameer leverages his deep industry knowledge to tackle operational challenges, optimize processes, and ensure seamless project delivery. His exceptional proficiency in planning, strategy, and execution creates meaningful impact for RAAY Industrial Projects, driving long-term success and sustainable value.
Parshva is a young and talented member of Raay Industrial Projects since 2024. Parshva serves as the Strategy and Business Development Officer – Directors Office at Raay where he plays a key role in driving the company’s strategic growth initiatives. With a keen focus on new business development, market expansion, and project execution, Parshva brings fresh perspectives to traditional industry.
He has visited over 30 landmark industrial, infrastructure and ESG projects in India developing a unique skillset in the process. He has also participated at the Young Entrepreneur Conference and Innoventure twice, winning several accolades. Currently balancing academic pursuits with professional responsibilities, he has a hands-on approach has contributed to a more agile and future-ready organization. He had been associated with Bombay Dyeing, AZB & Partners, Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors and Gravitas Legal among others. He is pursuing his Law degree from GLC, Mumbai, a premier Indian Law School.
RAAY is the Single Family Office of the Amit Patni Group and offers a holistic approach towards asset management and capital preservation for the family. Our highly experienced team of professionals brings a suite of exclusive services to meet the mandate of every family member and its affiliates.
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