About S.L.
S.L. Narasimha Rao (Lakshmi Narasimharao Sista) is a highly experienced professional in financial management and strategic planning, with expertise in managing projects, negotiating contracts, and financial analysis.
He has 16 years of experience in a large Indian Development Finance Institution (IFCI Ltd) and as CEO of IFCI Financial Services Ltd. Over 26 years in DFIs — set up new businesses and run them successfully. Narasimha Rao has also been a Director on the Boards of medium and large companies.
He currently works as Mentor of Shiva Consultancy Group, providing consultancy services in loan syndication, renewable energy, investment banking, corporate finance, and project advisory services. He is an expert in capital and investment planning, project appraisal, asset restructuring, project advisory, and risk management. Additionally, he has experience as a visiting professor and has taught Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, and Corporate Risk Management at reputed B-Schools.
Selected experience
- Former CEO — IFCI Financial Services Ltd
- 16 years at IFCI Ltd
- 26+ years across Development Finance Institutions
- Director on Boards of medium + large companies
- Visiting Professor — Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Risk Management
- Expertise: loan syndication, renewable energy, investment banking, project advisory
