Mr. Praveen Sethia

Founder & Director, Infrastructure Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

A distinguished Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant with over 30 years of experience in BFSI sector and infrastructure project development.

As the Founder & Director of Infrastructure Advisors Pvt. Ltd., he plays a pivotal role in driving the firm’s vision of delivering end-to-end strategic and financial advisory services for complex infrastructure projects.

Over the past 15+ years, Mr. Sethia has built deep expertise in the infrastructure domain, particularly in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. His experience spans project conceptualizationfeasibility planningfinancial modeling, and transaction advisory for BOT and annuity-based infrastructure models.

He has successfully led and closed several marquee road infrastructure projects across India and has worked extensively with both government bodies and private players. Notably, he was instrumental in developing the BOT vertical for SREI Infrastructure Finance and also led international ventures in Russia and the UK for infrastructure equipment financing and medical equipment leasing, respectively.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Sethia worked with premier financial institutions like IFCI and ICICI Bank, handling roles in project appraisal, risk strategy, credit management, and structured finance.

Key Areas of Expertise

Infrastructure Finance & PPP Advisory

Specialized expertise in public-private partnership projects and infrastructure financing solutions.

BOT & Annuity-based Project Structuring

Expert in structuring BOT and annuity-based infrastructure models.

Credit & Risk Management

Comprehensive experience in risk assessment and credit management strategies.

Fundraising & Capital Structuring

Proven track record in capital raising and financial structuring.

International Project Development

Experience in managing international ventures across Russia and the UK.

Financial Modeling & Feasibility Studies

Expert in creating comprehensive financial models and feasibility studies.

Education & Qualifications

Chartered Accountant

All India Rank 23 (1993) – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Cost Accountant

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India

B.Com. (Accounting)

The Bhawanipur Education Society College