NSEFI appoints Indrayani Mulay as Advisor for Trade and International Relations to boost India’s renewable energy exports and global partnerships
New Delhi: The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), also referred to in the announcement as the Sustainable Energy Federation of Industry, has appointed Indrayani Mulay as Advisor – Trade and International Relations. The appointment aims to strengthen India’s renewable energy exports and expand international business partnerships.
Mulay brings more than 26 years of experience at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), where she worked extensively on international business relations and trade cooperation. A major focus of her career has been strengthening economic ties between India and Africa.
She was closely involved in the CII India–Africa Business Conclave and several regional business conclaves across Africa. These initiatives helped connect Indian companies with African governments, chambers of commerce and business leaders. Her international experience also covers Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, ASEAN countries and the Pacific Islands.
Mulay has also contributed to professional training and capacity-building initiatives. From 2012 to 2019, she implemented the CII Industrial Services Training Programme, supported by the Ministry of External Affairs, for representatives of African chambers of commerce and investment promotion agencies.
She has also supported African students in India by facilitating internships, professional development workshops and industry exposure opportunities.
In her new role, Mulay will advise NSEFI on expanding export opportunities for India’s renewable energy sector. Her responsibilities will include promoting business-to-business partnerships, strengthening institutional cooperation and supporting engagement with emerging markets.
She will also contribute to NSEFI’s Global South outreach through policy and regulatory knowledge exchange, technical capacity building, skills development and institutional partnerships with emerging economies.
Commenting on the appointment, NSEFI Chief Executive Officer Subrahmanyam Pulipaka said India has developed strong capabilities in renewable energy manufacturing, technology and project development. He noted that the next opportunity lies in sharing India’s expertise with international markets, particularly countries across the Global South.
Pulipaka added that Mulay’s experience in international trade and industry cooperation would help NSEFI strengthen global partnerships and support developing economies through renewable energy solutions, policy exchange and technical capacity building.
The appointment highlights NSEFI’s focus on international collaboration and expanding the global reach of India’s renewable energy industry.
