India’s Nuclear Industry Transformation

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I am a senior Nuclear Engineering professional with 25+ years of experience in detail engineering, manufacturing support, and cost estimation for Indian nuclear power plant equipment (PHWR, PWR, FBR). Extensively involved in engineering-based cost estimation and bid engineering for nuclear equipment tenders, including material take-off, raw material estimation, techno-commercial evaluation, and pricing support, strictly aligned with tender specifications. Well-known and trusted across NPCIL, BARC, and BHAVINI, with proven capability in acting as an engineering interface for drawing approvals, technical clarifications, and resolution of manufacturing deviations.

Strong expertise in ASME Codes compliance, manufacturing drawing review, and preparation of deviation and salvaging proposals with sound technical justification. Brings a strong techno-commercial mindset, integrating engineering accuracy, manufacturability, cost control, and schedule adherence. Demonstrated leadership in engineering planning, design control, ISO systems, cross-functional coordination, team development, and continuous improvement.

Q2. For the 2026 nuclear EPC, which cost estimation models separated winning proposals, factoring uranium volatility and localization mandates?

• Compare with past Indian PHWR projects to be realistic
• Maximum equipment should be made in India, reducing reliance on imports and currency risk
• Maximum…