Nitin Sabikhi
SVP & Head (Energy Market, Forecasting & Scheduling, Hydro PSP) ReNew
Bio
A senior energy sector leader with nearly two decades of experience spanning energy policy, electricity markets, regulatory affairs, renewable energy, hydropower, corporate strategy and business leadership. His career has been shaped by a deep understanding of how policy, markets and commercial strategy intersect, enabling him to translate changes in the energy landscape into strategic opportunities.
As Senior Vice President at ReNew, he leads a diverse portfolio encompassing Energy Markets, Portfolio Planning, Power System Modelling, Forecasting & Energy Scheduling, External Affairs and the Hydro Business. He works closely with policymakers, regulators, industry institutions and business leaders on issues critical to India's evolving energy landscape, combining policy insight with market intelligence and commercial perspective.
A founding member of the team that established the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX), Nitin spent nearly 1.5 decades helping build and develop India's competitive electricity markets. His work has placed him at the forefront of the evolution of power trading and market-based reforms in India. His professional journey also includes roles with Tata Power and CRM Services. Recognized among India's 40 Most Promising Young Business Leaders in the Solar Industry and honoured as Young Achiever of the Year, Nitin has established himself as an active voice in the energy sector.
He is a prolific author, policy commentator and speaker, having addressed more than 300 national and international forums on energy markets, energy transition, policy and regulatory reforms, sustainability and innovation. He also shares his industry experience as visiting faculty at leading institutions including IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, Delhi University, MDI Gurgaon, NPTI, UPES and Great Lakes.
With a career spanning the development of India's electricity markets to today's rapidly evolving clean-energy ecosystem, Nitin remains focused on strengthening the interface between government, industry and markets to advance energy security, competitive markets and India's transition towards a cleaner, more resilient energy future.