Shareholding Pattern

Pravin Shinde

Chief Operating Officer

Brigadier Pravin Shinde (Retd.) is a former Indian Army officer with over 34 years of distinguished service. A third-generation officer from the Maratha Light Infantry, he is a recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) awarded by the President of India. Post-retirement, he held senior security leadership roles with the State Bank of India (SBI), focusing on enterprise security, cyber risk, and AI-driven risk management. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Univastu India Ltd, where he leads operations and strategic execution, bringing military-grade discipline, governance expertise, and technology-led operational excellence to the organization.

Pravin Shinde

Chief Operating Officer

Brigadier Pravin Shinde (Retd.) is a former Indian Army officer with over 34 years of distinguished service, including combat experience in Jammu & Kashmir and leadership in high-stakes operations. A third-generation officer from the Maratha Light Infantry, he is a recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) awarded by the President of India on Republic Day 2020, along with multiple bravery awards. Post-retirement, he held senior security leadership roles with the State Bank of India (SBI), focusing on enterprise security, cyber risk, and AI-driven risk management. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Univastu India Ltd, where he leads operations and strategic execution, bringing military-grade discipline, governance expertise, and technology-led operational excellence to the organization.

Mr. Rajiv Kapoor

Independent Director

Mr. Rajiv Kapoor has over 17+ years of business leadership and executive management experience in established and early-stage multi-national companies in Software, Information Technology & Networking sectors. Dynamic career that reflects year-on-year successes in achieving business growth objectives, launching multiple product/service initiatives within diverse and new markets, building strong partner networks, and developing stellar teams across India, SAARC, ME. Highly skilled in P & L management, pricing strategies, competitor & market analysis, negotiation, staffing, and reorganization.

Mr. Rajiv Kapoor has done the ‘Post Graduate Diploma in International Management’ from International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi.

Mr. Rajiv Kapoor

Independent Director

Mr. Rajiv Kapoor has over 17+ years of business leadership and executive management experience in established and early-stage multi-national companies in Software, Information Technology & Networking sectors. Dynamic career that reflects year-on-year successes in achieving business growth objectives, launching multiple product/service initiatives within diverse and new markets, building strong partner networks, and developing stellar teams across India, SAARC, ME. Highly skilled in P & L management, pricing strategies, competitor & market analysis, negotiation, staffing, and reorganization.

Mr. Rajiv Kapoor has done the ‘Post Graduate Diploma in International Management’ from International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi.

Santosh Gandhe

Senior Architect

He holds B. Architect degree from Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai and member of Council of Architecture & AIIA India. Having 38 years of working experience in designing and execution of various architectural project viz. sports structures, Institutional Buildings & Campus, Auditoriums, Healthcare Projects, Industrial Structures and Housing etc.

Santosh Gandhe

Senior Architect

He holds B. Architect degree from Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Mumbai and member of Council of Architecture & AIIA India. Having 38 years of working experience in designing and execution of various architectural project viz. sports structures, Institutional Buildings & Campus, Auditoriums, Healthcare Projects, Industrial Structures and Housing etc.

Uday Lidbide

General Manager-MEP

Mechanical Engineering having total 38 years of professional experience out of which worked in the capacity of Project Head ( Elect. Projects) for 21 years. Responsible for the successful execution of electrical projects in various State Utilities, Central & State Govt . Depts, Airports, MIDC, CIDCO, Smart City projects etc.

Uday Lidbide

General Manager-MEP

Mechanical Engineering having total 38 years of professional experience out of which worked in the capacity of Project Head ( Elect. Projects) for 21 years. Responsible for the successful execution of electrical projects in various State Utilities, Central & State Govt . Depts, Airports, MIDC, CIDCO, Smart City projects etc.

Pamarthi Venkata Vidyasagar

Vice President- Contracts

He Holds degree in Civil Engineering and Diploma in Management Studies with more than 38 years of vast experience. He is retired as an Executive Engineer from CIDCO in August 2017 where he has served for 32 years. He Engineering Contracts is been his forte and looking after the same in the UNIVASTU since 2019.

Pamarthi Venkata Vidyasagar

Vice President- Contracts

He Holds degree in Civil Engineering and Diploma in Management Studies with more than 38 years of vast experience. He is retired as an Executive Engineer from CIDCO in August 2017 where he has served for 32 years. He Engineering Contracts is been his forte and looking after the same in the UNIVASTU since 2019.

Rajesh Khodade

General Manager Projects

He holds the Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

Over 17 years of experience in construction field, he has joined the company in the 2015, and he currently holds the position General Manager Projects. His areas of expertise include Project planning, Project management, Execution, and Quality Management.

Before joining the UNIVASTU, he has worked with Leading Real Estate Company, Kalpataru Group for 15 years as a Project Manager on different Prestigious Projects. His Commitment, Dedicated Work and Ambitious Plans are a boon to UNIVASTU, which is set to soar high with the existing opportunities.

Rajesh Khodade

General Manager Projects

He holds the Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

Over 17 years of experience in construction field, he has joined the company in the 2015, and he currently holds the position General Manager Projects. His areas of expertise include Project planning, Project management, Execution, and Quality Management.

Before joining the UNIVASTU, he has worked with Leading Real Estate Company, Kalpataru Group for 15 years as a Project Manager on different Prestigious Projects. His Commitment, Dedicated Work and Ambitious Plans are a boon to UNIVASTU, which is set to soar high with the existing opportunities.

Prashant Akashe

General Manager

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Government College of Engineering, Amravati. He has successfully completed Post Graduate Programme in Advance Construction Management from National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR).

He has been working with company since 01.07.2010. Prior to working with UNIVASTU, he has worked with HCC Ltd for Contracts Department.

He has experience of 19 years in the construction field. His areas of works are Tendering and Contracts, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Administration Functions of the company and have developed forward looking business strategies for the organisation.

While earning a prestigious position in company, General Manager at a very young age, he had come a long way with company. He spearheaded the growth of UNIVASTU since early start with operations across. He has been playing an active role in company’s growth and expansion.

With qualities of leadership running through his veins, the conviction to do things differently and will to his hard work bear fruit, he has successfully nurtured the business.

Prashant Akashe

General Manager

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Government College of Engineering, Amravati. He has successfully completed Post Graduate Programme in Advance Construction Management from National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR).

He has been working with company since 01.07.2010. Prior to working with UNIVASTU, he has worked with HCC Ltd for Contracts Department.

He has experience of 12 years in the construction field. His areas of works are Tendering and Contracts, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Administration Functions of the company and have developed forward looking business strategies for the organisation.

While earning a prestigious position in company, General Manager at a very young age, he had come a long way with company. He spearheaded the growth of UNIVASTU since early start with operations across. He has been playing an active role in company’s growth and expansion.

With qualities of leadership running through his veins, the conviction to do things differently and will to his hard work bear fruit, he has successfully nurtured the business.

Dhananjay Barve

Independent Director

Mr. Dhananjay Barve is a Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, having an extensive experience of over 40 years in the field of Direct Taxation. He is also a Law Graduate from Pune University. He appears before Income Tax Appellate Authorities as a Counsel as well as Management Consultant for various kinds of industries/set ups. He has expertise in field of Consulting & has advised many enterprises in taxation & transaction structuring.

He has been an Independent Director of UNIVASTU since 14.11.2019.

He has also been an author of various articles for National and Regional publications of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and was a member of Ethics Committee of the ICAI.

Dhananjay Barve

Independent Director

Mr. Dhananjay Barve is a Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, having an extensive experience of over 40 years in the field of Direct Taxation. He is also a Law Graduate from Pune University. He appears before Income Tax Appellate Authorities as a Counsel as well as Management Consultant for various kinds of industries/set ups. He has expertise in field of Consulting & has advised many enterprises in taxation & transaction structuring.

He has been an Independent Director of UNIVASTU since 14.11.2019.

He has also been an author of various articles for National and Regional publications of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and was a member of Ethics Committee of the ICAI.

Major General (Dr.) Vijay P. Pawar, AVSM, VSM

Independent Director

He holds a Masters Degree of Science in Defence Studies from the University of Madras, a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from College of Military Engineering, Diploma in Human Resource Management, and Ph.D in Human Resource Management from Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune.

He has served in the Army for 37 + 4 years (training period), in the ranks of 2/Lt to Major General. He has served all over the Country and Abroad. He took part in 1971 Operation against the Pakistanis, served in the states of Jand K, Punjab, East part of theCountry and as Chief Engineer with Air Force.

During his service he held important appointments of BM as Infantry Brigade GSO1 in AHQ, Colonel Administration of an Infantry Division, Commander as Engineer Brigade, Chief Engineer, Eastern Air Command, Commandant MEG and Centre, ADG Personnel in E and C Branch, Director General Military Police and Major General Administration in Northern Command Headquarters. He retired from Active Military Service in Sep 2004.

He has been an Independent Director of UNIVASTU since 01.04.2017.

He is associated with Military Schools at Raigad and Satara as a member in their Academic Council. He is a Member of Services Preparatory Institute Aurangabad, which is an Institution of the Government of Maharashtra. He is a trustee of Queen Mary’s Technical Institute for differently abled soldiers. He had received prestigious AtiVishishtSeva Medal and VishishtSeva Medal in his army career.

Major General (Dr.) Vijay P. Pawar, AVSM, VSM

Independent Director

He holds a Masters Degree of Science in Defence Studies from the University of Madras, a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from College of Military Engineering, Diploma in Human Resource Management, and Ph.D in Human Resource Management from Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune.

He has served in the Army for 37 + 4 years (training period), in the ranks of 2/Lt to Major General. He has served all over the Country and Abroad. He took part in 1971 Operation against the Pakistanis, served in the states of Jand K, Punjab, East part of theCountry and as Chief Engineer with Air Force.

During his service he held important appointments of BM as Infantry Brigade GSO1 in AHQ, Colonel Administration of an Infantry Division, Commander as Engineer Brigade, Chief Engineer, Eastern Air Command, Commandant MEG and Centre, ADG Personnel in E and C Branch, Director General Military Police and Major General Administration in Northern Command Headquarters. He retired from Active Military Service in Sep 2004.

He has been an Independent Director of UNIVASTU since 01.04.2017.

He is associated with Military Schools at Raigad and Satara as a member in their Academic Council. He is a Member of Services Preparatory Institute Aurangabad, which is an Institution of the Government of Maharashtra. He is a trustee of Queen Mary’s Technical Institute for differently abled soldiers. He had received prestigious AtiVishishtSeva Medal and VishishtSeva Medal in his army career.

Mrs. Rajashri P. Khandagale

Non Executive Director

She has completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Pune University. She is associated with UNIVASTU since inception. She has been on the Board of our Company since 10.02.2015 and has been appointed as an Executive Director of our company through resolution dated 01.04.2017.

She has been instrumental in supporting the overall administration of the Company. She brings on board her Unique Vision, Management Practices, with her specialized knowledge of Administration in the company.

With having rich years of experience in management and administration of company she ensures the smooth functioning of the company. She has been a great support system to the company.

Mrs. Rajashri P. Khandagale

Non Executive Director

She has completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Pune University. She is associated with UNIVASTU since inception. She has been on the Board of our Company since 10.02.2015 and has been appointed as an Executive Director of our company through resolution dated 01.04.2017.

She has been instrumental in supporting the overall administration of the Company. She brings on board her Unique Vision, Management Practices, with her specialized knowledge of Administration in the company.

With having rich years of experience in management and administration of company she ensures the smooth functioning of the company. She has been a great support system to the company.

Narendra Bhagatkar

Executive Director

Mr. Narendra Bhagatkar, aged 61; has done Bachelors in Civil Engineering, Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management and Project Management from Delhi Productivity Council, Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights from Indian Institute of Human Rights, MBA Finance from Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Master of Laws (LL.M) from Pune University.

He has over 35 years of rich experience in Military Engineer Services as Chief Engineer Arbitrator. He retired as an Additional Director General (Arbitration) from Military Engineer Services.

He was appointed as an Independent Director of UNIVASTU on 01.06.2020 and later appointed as a Whole time Director designated as “Executive Director” of UNIVASTU w.e.f 01.07.2020.

He is also a Fellow of Institution of Valuer, Member of Institution of Engineers, Member of Institution of Surveyors, Member of Indian Council of Arbitration, Member of Indian Road Congress and Member of Indian Building Congress.

Narendra Bhagatkar

Executive Director

Mr. Narendra Bhagatkar, aged 61; has done Bachelors in Civil Engineering, Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management and Project Management from Delhi Productivity Council, Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights from Indian Institute of Human Rights, MBA Finance from Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Master of Laws (LL.M) from Pune University.

He has over 35 years of rich experience in Military Engineer Services as Chief Engineer Arbitrator. He retired as an Additional Director General (Arbitration) from Military Engineer Services.

He was appointed as an Independent Director of UNIVASTU on 01.06.2020 and later appointed as a Whole time Director designated as “Executive Director” of UNIVASTU w.e.f 01.07.2020.

He is also a Fellow of Institution of Valuer, Member of Institution of Engineers, Member of Institution of Surveyors, Member of Indian Council of Arbitration, Member of Indian Road Congress and Member of Indian Building Congress.

Pradeep Khandagale

Chairman & Managing Director

He is the Chairman and Managing Director of UNIVASTU INDIA LTD. He is a Civil Engineer from the University of Mumbai. Hailing from a humble background and leading a distinguished and promising professional career, he chooses to actualize his aspirations. He has been associated with UNIVASTU since Inception and has led several associated assignments during his extensive career before start of UNIVASTU. He possesses over 17 years of professional experience.

He has considerable expertise in Infrastructure Project Constructionand has been overseeing the Business Development in India, the Implementation and monitoring of Projects in various segments, Tendering and Contracts Management, Incorporation of New Technologies, Excellent Value Engineering skills, etc. His regular reviewing of major projects, facilitate the company to ensure timely and quality execution in particular. His technical, strategic, decision making and leadership skills coupled with his sound financial business sense has helped him in expanding the horizons of the company. His extensive Construction knowledge, passion and work ethics set the path towards Vision and Mission of the Company.

He envisions expanding UNIVASTUpan INDIA and Globally with Credible and Innovative Work.

Pradeep Khandagale

Chairman & Managing Director

He is the Chairman and Managing Director of UNIVASTU INDIA LTD. He is a Civil Engineer from the University of Mumbai. Hailing from a humble background and leading a distinguished and promising professional career, he chooses to actualize his aspirations.
He has been associated with UNIVASTU since Inception and has led several associated assignments during his extensive career before start of UNIVASTU. He possesses over 17 years of professional experience.

He has considerable expertise in Infrastructure Project Constructionand has been overseeing the Business Development in India, the Implementation and monitoring of Projects in various segments, Tendering and Contracts Management, Incorporation of New Technologies, Excellent Value Engineering skills, etc. His regular reviewing of major projects, facilitate the company to ensure timely and quality execution in particular. His technical, strategic, decision making and leadership skills coupled with his sound financial business sense has helped him in expanding the horizons of the company. His extensive Construction knowledge, passion and work ethics set the path towards Vision and Mission of the Company.

He envisions expanding UNIVASTUpan INDIA and Globally with Credible and Innovative Work.

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Pravin Shinde

Pravin Shinde

Mr. Rajiv Kapoor

Mr. Rajiv Kapoor

Santosh Gandhe

Santosh Gandhe

Uday Lidbide

Uday Lidbide

Pamarthi Venkata Vidyasagar

Pamarthi Venkata Vidyasagar

Rajesh Khodade

Rajesh Khodade

Prashant Akashe

Prashant Akashe

Dhananjay Barve

Dhananjay Barve

Major General (Dr.) Vijay P. Pawar, AVSM, VSM

Major General (Dr.) Vijay P. Pawar, AVSM, VSM

Mrs. Rajashri P. Khandagale

Mrs. Rajashri P. Khandagale

Narendra Bhagatkar

Narendra Bhagatkar

Pradeep Khandagale

Pradeep Khandagale