Actis' Sanjiv Aggarwal joins NIIF as CEO & Managing Director

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL), to infrastructure investment platform for international and Indian investors, anchored by the Government of India, has appointed, Sanjiv Aggarwal as Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of NIIFL, said a statement.

Aggarwal has significant experience in the infrastructure and energy sectors. He joined Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, in 2008, where he became a partner in 2010. He has till recently been responsible for Actis’ energy investments in Asia including India, stated a press release.

“I am privileged to have the opportunity to guide NIIFL at such an exciting time in the company’s journey with its unique positioning in India and its growth potential," said Aggarwal.


Aggarwal’s appointment will be effective in February 2024, and he succeeds Rajiv Dhar, who has served as interim CEO & MD since May 2023.

NIIFL manages over $4.3 billion of equity capital commitments across its three funds - Master Fund, Fund of Funds, and Strategic Opportunities Fund.

NIIF Fund of Funds (FoF) is focused on building a portfolio of private equity funds across diversified sectors and investment strategies.