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Engineering-led leadership.

Decades of combined experience across propulsion, safety systems, and rolling stock programmes.

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Built and led by
operators, not investors.

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Founder & Promoter

Ankur Dev

Twenty years of leadership across railway, manufacturing, telecom, automobile, and consumer durables. Previously held senior roles at Samsung India, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, and Escorts Kubota — where he led railway business growth from ₹479 Cr to ₹950 Cr and expanded the order book to ~₹1,300 Cr. At Bharti Airtel, led the African telecom merger of 16 operators. At Escorts Kubota, drove EBITDA improvement from 11% to 16%.

Credentials
  • Chartered Accountant (India)
  • Certified Public Accountant (USA)
  • ACCA (UK)
  • Senior Management Programme — IIM Calcutta
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Co-Founder & Director

Shobhit Aggarwal

A finance and business professional with over a decade of expertise across finance, taxation, accounting, and strategic business development. Previously founded Manjha Technologies, scaling it from inception into a fast-growing enterprise with a valuation exceeding USD 4 million. Brings strategic depth in growth, finance, and institutional partnerships to AREL's leadership.

Credentials
  • Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
  • Cost & Management Accountant (ICMAI)
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • 10+ years professional experience